Classes & Workshops

Something for everyone

Ron Hayes shares his years of painting experience teaching students of all ages. Whatever your skill level, his instruction can help you to become a better artist.

Intro to Oil Painting Class in Landscapes

Begins Saturday, September 11th for four consecutive weeks from 9 am to 12 noon.

The course is designed to break down the basics so you will clearly understand each stage of the oil painting process. You will be painting a landscape from a good photographic reference. You may be new to oil painting or have been at it for a while. This is a small class with opportunity for lots of one-on-one with Ron Hayes.
If this is your first class at ArtCan, all materials are supplied except the canvas you choose to paint on. Canvases are available here so you do not need to bring anything.
Cost is $200 plus HST = $230 for 12 hours of instruction. Register with a $115. deposit.
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Portrait Painting on Saturday Afternoon

 

Begins Saturday, September 11th for four consecutive weeks from 1 pm to 4 pm.

A class in oil painting, designed to teach you about the elements of creating portraits, instructed by Ron Hayes. In this class we explore various styles and techniques of portraiture. We will also cover how to take good reference photos for your work, how the anatomy and structure of the face translate on canvas as well as colour mixing.

The studio environment is relaxed, yet challenging, providing the perfect opportunity for personal growth as a painter at any level.

This class requires you have your own materials. We have everything available in our store.

Cost is $200 plus HST = $230 for 12 hours of instruction. Register with a $115 deposit.

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UPDATE: Class Full

Oil Painting Classes on Thursdays 

Begins Thursday, September 9th for 4 consecutive weeks from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon

Focused on the introduction of various techniques and applications of oil paint, this class allows artists to explore their own self-expression. With one-on-one instruction from Ron Hayes, artists are encouraged to explore a variety of subjects while working to develop their own artistic styles.

This is a great way to get you connected to an art group and can be the creative boost you need to get going again. The studio environment is relaxed, yet challenging, providing the perfect opportunity for personal growth as a painter at any level.

This class requires you have your own materials. We have everything available in our store. If this is your first class at ArtCan, materials are provided to give you the opportunity to try this medium (with the exception of your canvas).

For more information please contact us at (902) 582-7071 or email Ron@artcan.com

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Available by appointment

Private lessons in drawing or painting

Private lessons. 

Ron Hayes offers students of all levels an opportunity to learn to draw and paint. Drawing can be viewed as an end in itself or can be used to build a stronger foundation to becoming a better painter. Private lesson is $100. and 2 hours studio time with all materials included. Call to book an appointment at 902 582 7071

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UPDATE: Workshop Full

PAINTING NATURE FROM GARDEN TO LANDSCAPE:  

A two-day workshop facilitated by Lynda Shalagan

This workshop will explore an interpretation of the natural world in terms of texture, depth and design. Through an emphasis on colour, value and surface manipulation the student will learn a comprehensive variety of techniques and processes that will enable a realistic representation of a desired subject or a more abstracted rendition. Working from both photographs and still life arrangement or Plein air (depending on weather), the student will create small sketches and studies as well as larger, more complete works. The workshop is suitable for the beginner or more advanced painter using either acrylic or oil paint.

To explore more work by Lynda Shalagan please click here.

Workshop Details:

Dates: Sunday, Aug. 22nd & Sunday, Aug. 29th
Location: ArtCan Studio / 9850 Main St, Canning
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Price: $250 (+tax)

Workshop price includes lunch on both dates, with dessert and coffee service. Please find a required materials list below for this workshop. If you do not have your own materials, please contact us to arrange a material set-up and fee.

To register, please email leah@artcan.com or call (902) 582-7071

Materials List
  • Acrylic or oil paints (a good variety including the primary colours)
  • Medium to slow down drying time if using acrylic
  • Palette and palette knife
  • Assorted brushes
  • A few small and a few medium-size canvases or wood panels (6 or so) 
  • Squeegee and / or a plastic scraper (I will bring a number of the ones I use for use and / or purchase)
  • Empty plastic squeeze bottle for water dripping (such as dish soap or ketchup / mustard bottle)
  • Blow dryer
  • Garden photos and / or a book of garden images for reference (I will bring a number of these as well)
  • Rags (cotton is best) or paper towels
  • B pencils and sketchbook or paper for value studies

 

Optional:  watercolours, pastels (or you could use watered down acrylic paint)                       

                   and suitable paper (probably watercolour for wet mediums) for colour  

                   studies

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