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Arts Instructors in the Region of Durham

Visual Arts

Also see our WORKSHOPS page

Painting Classes

Hi-Sook Barker - Pickering
Watercolour painting
905.420.7689
All students welcomed

Diana Bullock - Stouffville
Available for workshops in mixed media, Sumi-e [Japanese ink paintings], watercolour and basics in drawing and creativity.
e: artbydiana@gmail.com
www.alternativesinart.ca

Diane Huson - Whitby
905-430-1060
Watercolours, oil, and acrylic.
Adult students welcome in my home studio.

Judith Jewer - Pickering
Call or text: 905.839.7816
Pickering Artist/Art Instructor
Art Lessons for children.
Acrylic Painting Lessons for adults.
Step-by-step teaching process.
Weekly Classes.
Paint Night Workshops available for the adults.
e: judith.jewer@gmail.com
judithjewer.com

Inese Poga - Ajax | see workshops
905 493 3143
Inese's Art Studio
Adult students and youth 15+ are welcome
Private art classes: drawing, watercolor, acrylic painting
Small group art classes: watercolor, acrylic painting
e: inesepogaart@gmail.com
w: https://inesepogagallery.com/
ART CLASSES
https://inesepogagallery.com/art-classes-and-workshops/

Sarah Shaw - Whitby
Sarah Shaw runs a home based art studio offering weekly art lessons to children (ages 6 and up) and adults in all mediums.
She also offers special events, birthday parties, adult painting parties, commissioned artwork and more!
Registration is always open.
Please visit the website for details.
CHECK HERE FOR 2019
www.shawstudios.ca
905-431-1625 | see workshops
www.shawstudios.ca

Lis Simpson - Mt. Albert 905.473.1711
Torch/kiln-worked glass, wirework jewelry Adult students welcomeds

Group Lessons | Workshops

Ajax Creative Arts, Ajax

Arts on Fire Ajax
Offering 6-week classes in painting, drawing, musical theatre, acting, improv, dance and drumming. Ajax High School | 105 Bayly St. East | Ajax L1S 1P2
Or call 905-903-3675 to discuss
artsonfireajax@gmail.com | Artsonfireajax.com

A Gift of Art

Please visit our website https://agiftof-art.com/ for more information and updates.
Please visit our website https://agiftof-art.com/ for more information and updates.
905-987-2264

Latcham Art Centre ~ Ongoing Saturdays

Latcham Saturdays
LATCHAM ART CENTRE
2 Park Drive, Stouffville, ON, L4A 4K1

Latcham Saturdays (All Ages)
Select Saturdays | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Continues March 5
Latcham Art Centre is proud to partner with the family of Catherine Anne Courtney to celebrate art and creativity with this exciting, inclusive program. It is an opportunity to learn, get creative, and connect with art through hands-on art activities!

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Youth Open Studio (Ages 12 – 16)
Thursday, March 3 + Thursday, March 24 | 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Youth Open Studio provides youth an opportunity to join their peers, create a piece of art, or just come and work on something of their own. Each session features relevant projects that challenge participants to use materials they may not have used before, or use them in a different way.

Virtual Life-Drawing Workshop (Ages 13+)
Thursday, March 3 + Thursday, March 24 | 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Interested in discovering the human form inspired by a clothed life model? This guided workshop is perfect for building confidence in observational and technical skills. Whether you are an experienced artist or a beginner at life-drawing, all are welcome!

Exploring Watercolour (Ages 55+)
Thursdays | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Starts March 31
In this 10-week beginner program, participants will explore the beautiful media of watercolour, learning about papers, colour mixing, layering, and more, culminating in a finished piece of art! Join professional educator Sarka Buchl Stephenson for this social and educational program!

Musical Expressions Workshop (Ages 9 – 12)
Thursday, March 31 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Explore the relationship between music and art in this creative workshop for tweens! Through various expressive activities, participants will use music as creative inspiration and will learn about the elements music and visual arts share such as harmony, rhythm, and repetition.

Creative Foundations 1 (Ages 5 – 8)
Saturdays | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Starts May 7
Creative Foundations 1 focuses on building confidence, creative thinking skills and experience in this fun and encouraging program led by a professional artist educator. Participants ages 5 – 8 will explore different materials, learn about colour and shapes, and begin to gain knowledge about different types of art.

Creative Foundations 2 (Ages 9 – 12)
Saturdays | 1:00 – 3:00 PM | Starts May 7
Creative Foundations 2 builds on the skills and confidence developed in Foundations 1 and challenges participants to take more risks and build on their creative thinking skills. A variety of media and techniques will be explored while maintaining a focus on inspiration and engagement – fostering life-long participation in the arts.

NOW AT OUR FREE GALLERY

There are only three weeks left to experience Inward Identities! Drop by the Art Centre to see the vibrant exhibition featuring Whitchurch-Stouffville artist Vicky Talwar. Join us for the exhibition reception on Friday, March 19, from 7 - 9 PM.

RECEPTION REGISTRATION

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www.latchamartcentre.ca

Copyright 2022 Latcham Art Centre, All rights reserved.

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Latcham Art Centre
2 Park Drive
Stouffville, ON L4A 4K1

Oshawa Art Association

Station Gallery, Whitby

Visual Arts Centre, Clarington

Crafts and Jewellery Making Classes

Lis Simpson - Mt. Albert 905.473.1711
Torch/kiln-worked glass, wirework jewelry Adult students welcomeds

Station Gallery

1450 Henry Street, Whitby
whitbystationgallery.ca
905-668-4185 | art@stationgallery.ca

Gallery 67

Please call 298-991-1067 for more details.
NEW ADDDRESS
50 Richmond St. E # 119, Oshawa

Photography/ Photoshop

Rosemarie Sood PROFEX IMAGES
905.428.2712
Photography workshops (private or small groups) as well as Adobe Photoshop lessons to help people gain the skills to work with digital photos on the computer.

Stuart Blower - Uxbridge
Photography
710 Foster Drive, Uxbridge, ON
L9P 1R2905 852 2729
barbara@sbvisualmedia.ca http://www.sbvisualmedia.ca

Stone Sculpture Classes

Stuart Blower - Uxbridge
Stone Carving
Introduction to carving tools and techniques (soapstone for beginners)
710 Foster Drive, Uxbridge, ON
L9P 1R2905 852 2729
barbara@sbvisualmedia.ca http://www.sbvisualmedia.ca

Georgina Arts Centre & Gallery

Check out their workshops and programmes!

149 High Street, Box 1455
Sutton, ON | L0E 1R0
905-722-9587 | gac@gacag.com
http://www.gacag.com

Music

Arts on Fire Ajax
Ajax High School | 105 Bayly St. East | Ajax L1S 1P2
Or call 905-903-3675 to discuss artsonfireajax@gmail.com | Artsonfireajax.com

Liane James MMus BMus - Ajax
Harp lessons for adults and children, beginners welcome, harp rentals available
416.567.7753
liane.james@gmail.com
www.lianejames.com

Durham Music Camp
Hope Fellowship Church
1685 Bloor St., Courtice
905-623-5011
lauriemitchell@yahoo.com
durhammusiccamp.com

A Gift of Art

Marcelle Boisjoli ~ Registered Voice Teacher ~ Ajax
e: marcelleboisjoli@gmail.com
f: facebook.com/Marcelle.A.B/
416.964.1633

Performance

Arts on Fire Ajax

Offering 6-week classes in painting, drawing, musical theatre, acting, improv, dance and drumming. Ajax High School | 105 Bayly St. East | Ajax L1S 1P2
Or call 905-903-3675 to discuss
artsonfireajax@gmail.com | Artsonfireajax.com

Young Singers

Singers ages 4 and over are invited to register for a 10 week program. No auditions or experience required.
If you have not yet registered in 2022 - please register through our website youngsingers.ca.
The registration fee for all programs is $150 payable by eTransfer to administrator@youngsingers.ca
Singers 8 to 18 years of age
10 week program begins: Tuesday April 5, 2022
Weekly session time: 7-8:30 PM
Location: St. Francis Performing Arts Centre, 78 Church Street, Ajax

Singers 6 or 7 years of age
10 week program begins: Tuesday April 12, 2022
Weekly session time: 6-6:45 PM
Location: St. Francis Performing Arts Centre, 78 Church Street, Ajax

Singers 4 or 5 years of age
10 week program begins: Tuesday April 12, 2022
Weekly session time: 5-5:45 PM
Location: St. Francis Performing Arts Centre, 78 Church Street, Ajax

Since 1989 PineRidge Arts Council Inc., a not-for-profit volunteer organization has been dedicated to enhance the quality of life within the community by developing widespread appreciation, support and involvement in the arts.

PineRidge Arts Council
650 Kingston Road
P.O. Box 18258 Steeple Hill Postal Outlet
Pickering, Ontario L1V 1A0
Canada

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