In a workshop suited for painters and non-painters alike, you’ll explore colour theory and principles of colour harmony used in painting and other media. Learn about the power and sheer joy of colour using the AGO Collection as inspiration. Materials for the first class are provided. You’ll be working with acrylic paint and will receive a list of materials required for subsequent classes.

This course meets in the Dr. Anne Tanenbaum Gallery School. Participants must be 18 or older. Suitable for beginners.

Discover the unique properties of watercolor and practice a variety of application techniques with hands-on experimentation. Students will learn though quick exercises and the development of more resolved pieces. Master works such as, Jean-Siemeon Chardins, Jar of Apricots will inspire contemporary compositions. A visit to through galleries will reveal a broad range of works.

Materials for the first class are provided. Students will receive a list of required materials for the following classes.

Have fun learning about different painting styles and creative techniques. Use the AGO Collection as inspiration so you can complete a variety of projects.

Materials for the first class are provided. You’ll receive a list of materials required for subsequent classes, including fast-drying acrylic paints. This course meets in the Dr. Anne Tanenbaum Gallery School. Participants must be 18 or older. Suitable for beginners.

*No class Saturday August 3. 

Using direct observation to build your skills, you’ll explore basic portrait painting concepts, learn from demonstrations of painting technique and visit the galleries for added inspiration. Materials for the first class are provided. Acrylic paints are required. Students will receive a list of required materials for the following classes.

This course meets in the Dr. Anne Tanenbaum Gallery School. Participants must be 18 or older. To get the most from this workshop, we suggest you take Introduction to Painting first.

Have fun learning about different painting styles and creative techniques. Use the AGO Collection as inspiration so you can complete a variety of projects.

You’ll receive a list of materials required for classes, including fast-drying acrylic paints. 

This course is suitable for all skill levels. Meet in the Dr. Anne Tanenbaum Gallery School.

Terms and Conditions of Participation 

Please review the Terms and Conditions prior to the start of class. 

Planning a vacation? Learn quick drawing and painting techniques in a range of media. Capture architectural or landscape details, street views and quick figurative sketching. Learn the art of the decorated page.

This 2 day, weekend intensive course introduces students to a range of painting techniques in the Impressionistic style, including different application methods to develop an awareness of light, line, volume, form and colour.  Students will create studies and finished works using acrylic paint in this course inspired by the exhibition Cassatt – McNicoll: Impressionists Betwe

We’ll be inspired by the imaginary nocturnal landscape paintings of Matthew Wong, as featured in the first-ever museum exhibition of this Toronto-born Chinese-Canadian artist, entitled Matthew Wong: Blue View.

This 4 - day course introduces students to a range of painting techniques in the Impressionistic style, including different application methods to develop an awareness of light, line, volume, form and colour.  Students will create studies and finished works using acrylic paint in this course inspired by the exhibition Cassatt – McNicoll: Impressionists Between Worlds

With the AGO’s amazing collection as inspiration, you will explore a variety of painting techniques and styles. In this online course, we take the foundational elements of colour, light, form, and line – and build on them, encouraging the exploration of approaches both traditional and not so traditional.

While suitable for all skill levels, we recommend beginning with Introduction to Painting.