Virtual Class Schedule
Introducing our Studio Series Virtual Painting Classes with Aisling, a collection of virtual art classes that offer an engaging and captivating experience designed to elevate your painting practice. Whether you're a beginner or advanced painter, our Master Series is designed to elevate your skills. Our high-definition SLR camera brings the classes to life with exceptional image quality, offering wonderful technique and colour mixing demonstrations all from the comfort of your own home or studio. Dive into our virtual classes listed below. Please be advised that classes are recorded in the event that you can't make the class or want to refer to sections of the class after. The recordings are available to those who attended for easy access whenever needed. If you miss the first class please email me- you can still attend the second part by completing part 1 from the recording. You will receive a link to the video the following day.
Happy Painting!!
Thursday May 15 &
Thursday May 22
7:00 PM EST (Toronto)
Beginner Friendly
In a Garden, Corfu
John Singer Sargent c. 1909
*This virtual class is designed for intermediate to advanced painters but anyone is welcome to join! I will be using oils to demonstrate.*
In the fall of 1909, Sargent spent six weeks on the island of Corfu, accompanied by his sister Emily, her friend Eliza Wedgwood, and Wilfrid and Jane de Glehn. It is Jane (1873–1961), gracefully posed in a white blouse, pale blue skirt, and a soft cashmere shawl, who commands the composition. Her sweeping skirt, rendered in layered hues of blue, green, mauve, and whispering pink, anchors the foreground and becomes a study in light and texture. The garment, brought by Sargent for such occasions, offered him a perfect vehicle for exploring the nuances of fabric. In this interpretation, we have chosen to omit the two peripheral figures, allowing the scene to revolve entirely around Jane and the quiet drama of light and form she embodies.
Aisling will walk you through the painting step-by-step over zoom. For your convenience, you will receive a Zoom link about 30 minutes before every class in a session. Our virtual classes are hosted using a professional film set up for a high definition virtual class. The class takes place between 7:00pm-9:30pm Eastern Time (Toronto). The first 10 minutes are for questions about set up and some quick introductions to the process. Be ready with your brush in hand at 7:10 :)
You will receive a zoom link. Please email me if you have any issues:
Suggested Supplies:
This class does not include a kit. A recommended list of our standard kits is below.
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Canvas - 16x20 inches but any size will work!
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Acrylic or Oil Paints - Please check out our Learning Centre for more info. I will be using acrylics.
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3 Brushes- (small medium and large) "Flat" or "Bright" shape. For the Oil paints you want to have dedicated oil brushes. Hog hair or synthetic bristles work beautifully.
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One medium to large palette knife
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Paint cup- disposable or dedicated paint cup
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Palette- plastic plate works well too. I prefer flat palettes!
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Paper towel
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Plastic sheet for table cloth
Please be advised that paint will stain furniture and clothing-
especially fabrics.
Friday May 9 &
Friday May 16
7:00 PM EST (Toronto)
Part 2 -Rescheduled to Saturday May 17
Beginner Friendly
An Old Man in Military Costume
Rembrandt c. 1630
*This virtual class is designed for intermediate to advanced painters but anyone is welcome to join!*
Rembrandt’s Old Man in Military Costume isn’t a portrait of a specific person but a “tronie”—a character study that explores costume, mood, and expression. The richly dressed figure appears noble at first glance, but his downcast eyes and thoughtful expression suggest reflection rather than triumph. Rembrandt’s use of chiaroscuro (dramatic light and shadow) brings the face and costume to life, contrasting the shine of armour with the vulnerability of age. Instead of glorifying military power, the painting invites us to consider the inner life of the man beneath the uniform. It’s a striking example of how Rembrandt infused even imagined subjects with psychological depth, transforming studies of light and fabric into intimate reflections on humanity.
Aisling will walk you through the painting step-by-step over zoom. For your convenience, you will receive a Zoom link about 30 minutes before every class in a session. Our virtual classes are hosted using a professional film set up for a high definition virtual class. The class takes place between 7:00pm-9:30pm Eastern Time (Toronto). The first 10 minutes are for questions about set up and some quick introductions to the process. Be ready with your brush in hand at 7:10 :)
You will receive a zoom link. Please email me if you have any issues:
Suggested Supplies:
This class does not include a kit. A recommended list of our standard kits is below.
-
Canvas - 16x20 inches but any size will work!
-
Acrylic or Oil Paints - Please check out our Learning Centre for more info. I will be using acrylics for part 1 and oils for part 2.
-
3 Brushes- (small medium and large) "Flat" or "Bright" shape. For the Oil paints you want to have dedicated oil brushes. Hog hair or synthetic bristles work beautifully.
-
One medium to large palette knife
-
Paint cup- disposable or dedicated paint cup
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Palette- plastic plate works well too. I prefer flat palettes!
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Paper towel
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Plastic sheet for table cloth
Please be advised that paint will stain furniture and clothing-
especially fabrics.
Sunday May 18
6:30-8:30 PM EST (Toronto)
Beginner Friendly
Beginner Friendly
Falaise de Pourville c. 1897
Claude Monet
George and I had the opportunity to check out this painting at Le Musée des Beaux Arts in Montreal. I love Monet's moody dusty tones in this painting. You can feel the dawn in those colours. Some how they are vibrant but muted at the same time. Calm but dynamic. Let's get loose and have some fun with this one! It's all about the colour harmony..AND therapy!
Aisling will walk you through the painting step-by-step over zoom. For your convenience, you will receive a Zoom link about 30 minutes before every class in a session. Our virtual classes are hosted using a professional film set up for a high definition virtual class. The class takes place between 7:00pm-9:30pm Eastern Time (Toronto). The first 10 minutes are for questions about set up and some quick introductions to the process. Be ready with your brush in hand at 7:10 :)
You will receive a zoom link. Please email me if you have any issues:
Suggested Supplies:
This class does not include a kit. A recommended list of our standard kits is below.
-
Canvas - 16x20 inches but any size will work!
-
Acrylic or Oil Paints - Please check out our Learning Centre for more info.
-
3 Brushes- (small medium and large) "Flat" or "Bright" shape. For the Oil paints you want to have dedicated oil brushes. Hog hair or synthetic bristles work beautifully.
-
One medium to large palette knife
-
Paint cup- disposable or dedicated paint cup
-
Palette- plastic plate works well too. I prefer flat palettes!
-
Paper towel
-
Plastic sheet for table cloth
Please be advised that paint will stain furniture and clothing-
especially fabrics.
Monday May 19
7:00 PM EST (Toronto)
Skull Study
*This virtual class is designed for intermediate to advanced students, but anyone is free to try it out!*
Let get down the bare bones! A Skull study is a great way to get familiar with the structures of the head. When we think of the "plane" of the face we can get distracted by the fleshy parts that stick out- like the nose and lips. However when we take a look underneath we can see that the plane of the face is quite flat and forward facing. Learning to see how to planes shift into the sides of the head and round away at the crown will help us make sense of the shadows! A very useful exercise in the pursuit of portraiture.
Below is a list of recommended materials but you do NOT need anything fancy- any mark-making tool will do. A pencil from 8th grade, even a pen. Throw a stick in a fire! :) I will be using soft vine charcoal for this exercise.
Aisling will walk you through the painting step-by-step over zoom. For your convenience, you will receive a Zoom link about 30 minutes before every class in a session. Our virtual classes are hosted using a professional film set up for a high definition virtual class. The class takes place between 7:00pm-9:30pm Eastern Time (Toronto). The first 10 minutes are for questions about set up and some quick introductions to the process. Be ready with your charcoal in hand at 7:10 :)
You will receive a zoom link. Please email me if you have any issues:
Suggested Supplies:
This class does not include a kit. A recommended list is below but you can use any materials you already have! You need paper, a drawing tool and an eraser. Keeping it simple.
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Paper - Any paper will work for this exercise but you can use anything from basic newsprint to thicker paper like: Amazon Link
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Charcoal or Pencil - preferably something soft than you can do some shading with.
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An Eraser - a kneadable eraser is my favourite! Amazon Link
Friday May 23 &
Friday May 30 &
7:00 PM EST (Toronto)
Beginner Friendly
Girl Reading by a Stream
John Singer Sargent c. 1888
*This virtual class is designed for all skill levels. Great for someone looking to try out a portrait! I will be using acrylics to demonstrate for part 1 and oils for part 2, but you are welcome to use any medium.*
Let's Loosen up with Sargent with this lovely study of a girl drenched in cool light. She almost seems to blend into the stream but her dramatically shadowed faced seems to pop out of the canvas. Then another shift in contrast with the light coloured dress contrasting the dark ground. My main goal for this exercise it to make deliberate brushstrokes. I want to see bold and confident brush strokes. For this exercise I want to be able to reverse engineer your painting from your brushwork. One stroke to the left there...and then a long sweeping stroke across..We want to be asking ourselves where is this brushstroke going. How much paint is on my brush. Will I be able to make that stroke go as far as I need it to? Less time with the brush on the canvas and more time planning and working on our palette.
Aisling will walk you through the painting step-by-step over zoom. For your convenience, you will receive a Zoom link about 30 minutes before every class in a session. Our virtual classes are hosted using a professional film set up for a high definition virtual class. The class takes place between 7:00pm-9:30pm Eastern Time (Toronto). The first 10 minutes are for questions about set up and some quick introductions to the process. Be ready with your brush in hand at 7:10 :)
You will receive a zoom link. Please email me if you have any issues:
Suggested Supplies:
This class does not include a kit. A recommended list of our standard kits is below.
-
Canvas - 16x20 inches but any size will work!
-
Acryli/ Oil Paints - Please check out our Learning Centre for more info. I will be using acrylics and oils.
-
3 Brushes- (small medium and large) "Flat" or "Bright" shape. For the Oil paints you want to have dedicated oil brushes. Hog hair or synthetic bristles work beautifully.
-
One medium to large palette knife
-
Paint cup- disposable or dedicated paint cup
-
Palette- plastic plate works well too. I prefer flat palettes!
-
Paper towel
-
Plastic sheet for table cloth
Please be advised that paint will stain furniture and clothing-
especially fabrics.
Thursday May 29 &
Thursday June 5
7:00 PM EST (Toronto)
Beginner Friendly
Artists Sketching in the White Mountains c. 1868
Winslow Homer
*This virtual class is designed for all skill levels! I will be using acrylics to demonstrate for part 1 and oils for part 2, but you are welcome to use any medium.*
Painted just after the Civil War, this scene captures the buzz around outdoor painting and the growing trend of artists heading into the wild. The White Mountains were a hot spot for painters at the time, but Homer brings his own spin—less about grand, sweeping views and more about the quirky charm of artists mid-hike, sketchbooks in tow. It’s a playful, self-aware moment that shows Homer’s early excitement and independence. While others chased idealized landscapes or Parisian trends, Homer stuck to his roots: real people, real places, and a deep love of nature.
Aisling will walk you through the painting step-by-step over zoom. For your convenience, you will receive a Zoom link about 30 minutes before every class in a session. Our virtual classes are hosted using a professional film set up for a high definition virtual class. The class takes place between 7:00pm-9:30pm Eastern Time (Toronto). The first 10 minutes are for questions about set up and some quick introductions to the process. Be ready with your brush in hand at 7:10 :)
You will receive a zoom link. Please email me if you have any issues:
Suggested Supplies:
This class does not include a kit. A recommended list of our standard kits is below.
-
Canvas - 16x20 inches but any size will work!
-
Acrylic and or Oil Paints - Please check out our Learning Centre for more info. I will be using acrylics for part 1 and oils for part 2.
-
3 Brushes- (small medium and large) "Flat" or "Bright" shape. For the Oil paints you want to have dedicated oil brushes. Hog hair or synthetic bristles work beautifully.
-
One medium to large palette knife
-
Paint cup- disposable or dedicated paint cup
-
Palette- plastic plate works well too. I prefer flat palettes!
-
Paper towel
-
Plastic sheet for table cloth
Please be advised that paint will stain furniture and clothing-
especially fabrics.
