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 exclusively available to those who attended for easy access whenever needed. You will receive a link to the video the following day.
Happy Painting!!
Thursday December 5 &
Thursday December 12
7:00 PM EST (Toronto)
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Roses in a Glass Vase c. 1883
Édouard Manet
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*This virtual class is designed for intermediate to advanced painters, but anyone is free to try it out! I will be demonstrating oils for part 1 and 2, however you are welcome to use any medium*
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Édouard Manet (1832–1883), a French modernist, bridged Realism and Impressionism. Inspired by Gustave Courbet, he adopted realism's focus on contemporary life, depicting urban scenes, cafés, and everyday people. His loose brushwork, bold contrasts, and simplified details reflect this influence while pushing toward innovation.
Manet also drew from Old Masters like Velázquez and Hals and was shaped by his friendships with Impressionists like Monet and Morisot, who introduced him to plein air painting. Despite criticism, his unique style, blending realism with modernity, helped define modern art. Let's get loose with Manet's depiction of flowers in a glass vase!
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:
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Suggested Supplies:
This class does not include a kit. A recommended list of our standard kits is below.
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Canvas - I use 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 oils.
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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.
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Monday December 9
7:00 PM EST (Toronto)
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Lady Helen Vincent, c. 1905
John Singer Sargent
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*This virtual class is designed for intermediate to advanced students, but anyone is free to try it out!
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A full portrait! And a Sargent no less. We have been doing so well with our drawing studies but I thought it would be rewarding to get back to our full portraits. We will get back to our studies but this will be a nice break from our charcoal studies. (Ears coming up!)
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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 a soft charcoal, like Willow or Vine Charcoal, and as we progress I will be adding additional tools and materials to our kit to experiment with.
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:
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Suggested Supplies:
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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 - News Print is a great option! But any paper will do. I will be using 14 x 17 Newsprint: Amazon Link
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Charcoal like Vine or Willow Charcoal. Or a pencil- preferably something soft than you can do some shading with. I will be using Willow charcoal: Amazon Link
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An Eraser - a kneadable eraser is my favourite! Amazon Link
I always wear black when I draw - especially with Charcoal! :) It gets everywhere but it is easy to clean and does not stain.
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Tuesday December 10 &
Tuesday December 17
7:00 PM EST (Toronto)
Self Portrait in Profile
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Joaquín Sorolla
*This virtual class is designed for intermediate to advanced painters, but anyone is free to try it out! I will be demonstrating oils for part 1 and 2, however you are welcome to use any medium*
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A Sorolla Selfie! The rich tones in this painting bring a warmth to this self portrait. The reds surrounding the figure reflect into the skin tones creating a harmonious palette for the overall piece. We are going to rough in the background and body and really zero in on the face and skin tones. Very excited to see how masterful Sorolla was even at such a young age he was exhibiting incredible skills as a portraitist.
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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 a soft charcoal, like Willow or Vine Charcoal, and as we progress I will be adding additional tools and materials to our kit to experiment with.
Aisling will walk you through the drawing process step-by-step over zoom. For your convenience, you will receive a Zoom link about 30 minutes before every class in a session so it is at the top of your inbox. Our virtual classes are hosted using a professional film set up for a high definition virtual class. The class takes place between 7:00pm-9:00pm Eastern Time (Toronto). The first 10 minutes are for questions about set up and some quick introductions about the process. We will be ready to start drawing at 7:10. You will receive a zoom link. Please email us if you have any issues or questions:
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Suggested Supplies:
This class does not include a kit. A recommended list of our standard kits is below.
​
-
Canvas - I use 16x20 inches but any size will work!
-
Acrylic or Oil Paints - Please check out our Learning Centre for more info. I will be using 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
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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 December 13 &
Friday December 20
7:00 PM EST (Toronto)
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Early Morning Near Laguna (c. 1930)
Harry Raymond Henry
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*This virtual class is designed for intermediate to advanced painters, but anyone is free to try it out! I will be demonstrating in oils for part 1 and 2, however you are welcome to use any medium*
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Let's get a little opalescent with a Tonalist painting by Harry Raymond Henry. His brand of tonalism, unlike many of his contemporaries, was colourful but still subdued. There is an overlap here with impressionism here! As if he couldn't decide which camp he belonged in- he married the colours of Monet's works with the subdued and misty atmosphere tones prevalent in American Tonalism. We are going to get fun colours in this painting but the real focus will be on the value shifts.
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:
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Suggested Supplies:
This class does not include a kit. A recommended list of our standard kits is below.
​
-
Canvas - I use 16x20 inches but any size will work!
-
Acrylic or Oil Paints - Please check out our Learning Centre for more info. I will be using 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
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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.
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Sunday December 15
7:00 PM EST (Toronto)
Beginner
Friendly
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A Fiery Sunet
Aisling Mckeown
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*This virtual class is designed for all levels of painters, absolute beginners are welcome to join!*
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Let's have some fun with this colourful landscape capturing the fire in a sunset. This will be a practice in loosening up and zeroing in on our instincts as painters. Make this all about your personal painting style! We are going to relax into this one. Enjoy the process of moving paint around without the stress of intense rendering or complicated value shifts. Let's see what you come up with! I encourage everyone to go off script and use a knife, a wash or an entirely different colour to make this one your own unique landscape.
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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 - I use 16x20 inches but any size will work!
-
Acrylic or Oil Paints - Please check out our Learning Centre for more info. I will be using 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.
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Thursday December 19
7:00 PM EST (Toronto)
Beginner
Friendly
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Christmas Paint Party
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Aisling McKeown
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Yet another fantastic year almost behind us- let's celebrate together with a fun and colourful snowy scene to celebrate! It is such a gift to be able to teach painting and my students are the reason. So as a thank you I teach a free Christmas painting class every Christmas to anyone who wants to join! Feel free to pass along the invite to your friends and family.
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 - I use 16x20 inches but any size will work!
-
Acrylic or Oil Paints - Please check out our Learning Centre for more info. I will be using 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.
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