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 March 13 &
Thursday March 20
7:00 PM EST (Toronto)
Beginner Friendly
Beginner Friendly
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Festival of Colour
Dermot Mckeown
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*This virtual class is designed for beginners to intermediate painters. I will be using acrylics for the first session and oils in the second session. Any medium is welcome*
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A festival is a great place to capture the drama of colour and light and....people! Lots of them. The overlapping array of people makes for a dizzying sight to behold. There is something sensory driven about the buzz of a crowd and the energy comes through the canvas. ​
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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:
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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 - 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 for part 1 and oils for part 2.
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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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Friday March 14 &
Friday March 21
7:00 PM EST (Toronto)
Beginner Friendly
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Sybil Sassoon​
John Singer Sargent 1913
*This virtual class is designed for intermediate to advanced. I will doing an acrylic underpainting for part 1 and switching to oils for part 2*
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In this class, we will be painting a portrait of Sybil Sassoon, after John Singer Sargent's remarkable 1913 painting, The Countess of Rocksavage (Sybil Sassoon). Previously, we focused on drawing Sybil, and now we will explore the challenge of capturing her likeness in paint.
Sargent created both a drawing and a final painting of Sybil, and it's fascinating to compare the two. His studies often reveal the artistic decisions he made — what he chose to emphasize, adjust, or refine in his final work. Observing these changes offers valuable insights into his creative process.
Sargent and Sybil were friends, and this painting was a gift to her — a testament to their bond. Given Sybil's remarkable life and accomplishments, it's easy to see why she inspired such admiration.
As we paint, we'll take time to study Sargent's brushwork, his use of light, and his ability to convey character. This will be a wonderful opportunity to appreciate both his technical mastery and the story behind the portrait.
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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:
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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 - 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 for part 1 and oils for part 2.
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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.
-
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
-
Plastic sheet for table cloth
Please be advised that paint will stain furniture and clothing-
especially fabrics.
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Monday March 17
7:00 PM EST (Toronto)
​Andre Benjamin-Constant,
Portrait of the Artist's Son
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Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant
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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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In this class, we will be drawing a portrait by Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant. Thanks Mariya for the suggestion! Benjamin-Constant studied at the École Des Beaux-Arts and was known for his striking Orientalist paintings. He also traveled extensively to Canada and the United States, where his work was well-received. We will be taking a journey into the Orientalist movement, examining how artists like Benjamin-Constant and a familiar name you might recognize; Eugène Delacroix.
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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 a kneadable eraser.
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 - 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 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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