A Creative Sunday Afternoon at The Beaches Flowers have always been a favourite subject for artists. Colourful, expressive and wonderfully forgiving, they are also simply fun to paint. Join artist Nora MacPhail for a relaxed afternoon at Art One Academy The Beaches, where you’ll create your own beautiful watercolour bouquet inspired by fresh flowers and a charming yellow cup. Nora will guide you step-by-step through the painting process, with demonstrations, individual feedback and plenty of time to experiment, paint and enjoy the experience. No experience necessary. This workshop is beginner friendly, and all materials are supplied, including a little pot... Read more

Explore the expressive beauty of the Canadian landscape through oil pastel in this hands-on workshop inspired by iconic Canadian artist Tom Thomson. Guided by Art One instructor Lorna Fotiadou, you’ll explore how light, colour, bold linework, and texture can bring a landscape to life. Learn about Thomson’s artistic legacy and then create your own landscape, focusing on expression and interpretation rather than perfect technical drawing. Did You Know?Tom Thomson never actually worked with oil pastels. They weren’t invented until decades after his death. Thomson created many of his famous wilderness sketches using oil paint on small wood panels, often working... Read more

An Afternoon of Watercolour at The Beaches Join artist Nora MacPhail, whose extraordinary watercolours showcase a wonderful mastery of light, atmosphere and technique. Nora will guide you step-by-step through creating your own Sunny Forest, demonstrating how to build delicate washes to capture a warm, sunlit glow and how to add simplified figures that bring story and life to your painting. The workshop includes demonstrations, handouts, individual feedback and plenty of time to paint. All materials are supplied. Perfect for beginners, while still offering plenty for intermediate painters to explore.Come on your own, meet a friend for an afternoon of creativity,... Read more

Step into the glow of the city after dark in this expressive oil pastel workshop for adults. Guided by Art One instructor Lorna Fotiadou, participants will create a dramatic evening streetscape filled with glowing storefronts, streetlights, wet pavement, and colourful reflections. You’ll explore how artists create the feeling of light at night, learning to layer and blend oil pastels, build rich dark backgrounds, create contrast, and use warm and cool colours to make lights appear to glow. Reflections on wet pavement provide the perfect opportunity to loosen up your marks and experiment with colour, movement, and texture. The project is designed... Read more