Life Drawing

Dates:
January: 19th, February: 16th, March: 16th, May: 11th, June: 22nd, August: 17th, September: 14th, October: 12th, November: 9th
Time: Sundays, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Price: $25 per session
Max 12 per session; RSVP

Please note that there will be no life drawing sessions in April or July in order to accomodate the drawing that Stephen Hutchings is teaching during those months. If you are interested in formal life drawing training we highly recommend those courses: Life-size Life Drawing & Drawing the Figure.

For artists (beginners and professional) to practice drawing and sketching the figure. There will be a diversity of poses in nude, clothed, or draped. Artists must bring their own materials. Easels are available.

Open Studios

Dates:
January: 11th & 25th, February: 8th & 22nd, March: 8th & 22nd, April: 5th & 19th, May: 3rd, 17th, & 31st, June: 14th & 28th, July: 12th & 26th, August: 9th & 23rd, September: 6th & 20th, October: 4th & 18th, November: 1st, 1th, & 29th, December: 13th
Time: Saturdays, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Price: $14 per session
Max 12 per session; RSVP

Twice a month, Sunbury Shores offers an opportunity to engage with others in the shared space of the Main Studio. Due to popular demand, and an extension of earlier Open Studio sessions with an artist (Feb 24, Mar 16),  these new sessions are not topic driven and no artist will lead. Instead, it’s time for creation in a collaborative environment. Bring your own materials and artworks in progress and share ideas and skills. For all levels of experience. A facilitator will be present. Coffee and tea provided.

Perspective Drawing

Instructor: Sophie McIlwaine
Date: March 1st, 2025
Time: Saturday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Max students: 10
Materials: Optional

Learn how to render perspective in your work.

Course Fee: $85-$100

Understanding Contemporary Art

Instructor: Kate Giles
Date: March 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th
Time: Thursdays 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Max students: 12

Join us for a relaxed discourse, discussion and dialogue around contemporary art, and why your 6-year old hasn’t done it yet!
Each class will focus on a noteable contemporary artwork while using art history to teach how we got here and how to understand it.

Course Fee: $60 ($15 per session)

Ceramics: Advanced Hand Building 

Instructor: Helen Stanley
Date: March 22nd & 23rd
Time: Saturday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Max students: 10
Materials: Included

For students with some experience – learn hand building skills to take your work to the next level.

Course Fee: $200
Course fee plus accommodation and meal package available

Life-Size Drawing

Instructor: Stephen Hutchings
Date: April 11th-13th, 2025
Time: Friday 5:30 – 6:30 pm, Saturday/Sunday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Max students: 12
Materials: TBA

A weekend workshop drawing full size figures with live models – a great exploration of the human form.

Course Fee: $225
Course fee plus accommodation and meal package available

Sculptural Paper Collage

Instructor: Roisin Cadieux
Date: April 26th & 27th, 2025
Time: Saturday & Sunday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Max students: 12
Materials: Optional

Learn how to use paper with different textures and finishes to create forms and sculptures.

Course Fee: $165-$180
Students may bring their own paper as well

Silversmithing Techniques

Instructor: Brigitte Clavette
Date: May 19th – 23rd
Time: Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Max students: tba
Materials: tba

A fantastic opportunity to perfect old skills, learn new ones, and refine your metal work practice.

Course Fee: $450
Course + Accommodation & Meals Package available

Colour Confidence 

Instructor: Maggie Rose
Date: June 9th – 13th
Time: Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Max students: 12
Materials: Bring your own, list to be confirmed

In depth practical around the theory of colour, how to mix, apply and bring depth and vibrancy to your work.

Course Fee: $650
Course + Accommodation & Meals Package available

Painting Principles and Practices to Elevate your Work

Instructor: Maggie Rose
Date: June 16th – 20th, 2025
Time: Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Max students: 12
Materials: Bring your own, list to be confirmed

Grow your practice and confidence with this in-depth focus on painting techniques and more.

Course Fee: $650
Course + Accommodation & Meals Package available

Artistic Growth Studio 

Instructor: Theresa MacKnight
Date: June 30th – July 4th, 2025
Time: Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Max students: 12
Materials: Bring your own

Relaxed studio time to focus on your own practice, share ideas and tips, experiment and grow your skills.

Course Fee: $525
Course + Accommodation & Meals Package available

Acrylics Unleashed

Instructor: Vicky Lentz
Date: July 7th – 11th, 2025
Time: Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Max students: 12
Materials: Bring your own

Explore the enormous possibilities of painting with acrylics using a variety of techniques and applications.

Course Fee: $600
Course + Accommodation & Meals Package available

Drawing the Figure

Instructor: Stephen Hutchings
Date: July 21st – 25th, 2025
Time: Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Max students: 12
Materials: Bring your own

Exploring multiple techniques and approaches with live models.

Course Fee: $500
Course + Accommodation & Meals Package available

Porcupine Quillwork

Instructor: Tara Francis
Date: September 27th & 28th, 2025
Time: Saturday & Sunday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Max students: 12
Materials: included

Create and experience artwork using traditional materials and stories that reflect and honour Indigenous culture.

Course Fee: $TBA