All Levels
Let the paint move.
Explore composition, value, paper, colour and brush techniques while developing watercolour projects with guidance at your level.
Learn how water and pigment respond.
Build confidence with planning and value, then explore the paper, paint and brush choices that shape a watercolour painting.
Your painting direction
Work from a subject that interests you
Bring reference material you want to paint. Oksana adapts demonstrations and individual guidance to the interests and experience levels in the room.
Your six-week progression.
The course begins with composition and material behaviour, then moves into guided project work and demonstrations requested by participants.
Composition and value
Explore design principles, shapes, focal points, representational and non-objective approaches, then paint a value study.
Paper, paint and brush effects
Compare cold and hot press papers, colour mixing, staining, granulation, transparency, texture, wet washes and dry-brush techniques.
Move from reference to painting
Develop a value sketch, choose your palette and paper, and prepare the direction for your project.
Develop your project
Build your painting over three sessions with demonstrations, practical guidance and individual feedback.
CURRENT WORKSHOP
DATES AND TIMES.
Oksana teaches this six-session schedule. Attend every listed date and note the planned break.
Oksana Baczynsky
Meet Oksana.
In Oksana’s words
Painting is how I search for and share the beauty that surrounds us. The Canadian landscape is my greatest inspiration, and I work primarily in transparent watercolour and acrylic. Whether travelling by car, canoe or on foot, I keep my sketchbooks and paints close, gathering the scenes that become the foundation for my work.
Workshop details.
All levels
Instruction adapts to beginners and artists who want to strengthen an existing painting practice.
Materials included
Watercolour painting materials and workshop equipment are provided.
Bring your ideas
Bring one or more reference images featuring subjects you would like to paint.
Location
NewMakeIt, 621 Timothy Street, Newmarket, Ontario.
Come workshop ready
Bring reference material you would like to paint and wear clothing you do not mind getting paint on. NewMakeIt provides the watercolour painting materials and equipment used during class.
Ready to explore watercolour?
Choose the complete six-session schedule in the booking calendar above.
Please review our class cancellation policy before registering.