Virtual Classes
Introducing Our Studio Series Virtual Painting Classes with Aisling — a collection of immersive online painting sessions designed to support and elevate your practice. While the finished paintings may appear complex, the classes are structured to make them accessible, especially for beginner students, with clear guidance at every stage.
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Suitable for both developing and advanced painters, the series focuses on strong technique, confident colour mixing, and step-by-step demonstration. Using a high-definition SLR setup, each class provides detailed, studio-quality instruction you can follow from your own home or studio.
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All sessions are recorded, so if you can’t attend live or would like to revisit a demonstration, you’ll have access to the playback. Recordings are available to participants for ongoing reference. If you miss the first session, you’re welcome to join the second after completing Part 1 via the recording — just email if you need guidance getting set up.
Please note: Most classes are primarily taught in an adult learning environment.
Sunday's are geared for all ages.
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Happy painting!
Virtual Class Schedule
Sunday June 28
7:00 PM EST (Toronto)
Beginner Friendly
​A Forest Bathed in Twilight​​
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In this class, we’ll paint a forest at twilight with a focus on light rather than local colour—the “expected” colour of objects like green trees or brown trunks. Instead, we’ll explore relative colour: how everything shifts depending on the surrounding light, atmosphere, and nearby hues. At twilight, colour becomes unstable—shadows cool, lights soften, and familiar forms dissolve into subtle temperature changes.
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The goal is to prioritize light, value, and atmosphere over description, so the forest reads as a unified experience of dusk rather than a collection of objects.
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All ages and levels are welcome!
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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 is what I will be using for this exercise
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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 (optional)
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Paint cup- disposable or dedicated paint cup
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Palette- plastic plate works well too. I prefer any kind of flat palette!
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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 June 15
Monday June 22
7:00 PM EST (Toronto)
Beginner Friendly
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Dermot McKeown ​
An Artist's Still Life
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In this class, we will paint a traditional atelier-style still life featuring the familiar tools of the artist's studio. Emphasis will be placed on careful observation, thoughtful composition, accurate drawing, and the study of light as it describes form and texture. Through this exercise, students will strengthen their understanding of the classical principles that transform ordinary objects into a compelling work of art.
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A Note to Students: While this arrangement serves as our starting point, you are welcome to personalize your still life by adjusting colours or incorporating a few meaningful objects from your own studio. A favourite brush, sketchbook, palette knife, or other cherished tool can add a subtle sense of individuality while remaining true to the spirit of the 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 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 (optional)
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Paint cup- disposable or dedicated paint cup
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Palette- plastic plate works well too. I prefer any kind of flat palette!
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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 June 29 &
Monday July 27
7:00 PM EST (Toronto)
Beginner Friendly
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John Singer Sargent
Self-Portrait, 1907
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Please note that there will be a full month between Part 1 and Part 2 of this painting. This extended break gives students working from the recording plenty of time to complete Part 1, while also allowing everyone the opportunity to refine and perfect their drawing at their own pace before moving on to Part 2..
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In this class, we’ll be painting John Singer Sargent’s 1907 self-portrait as a way of studying one of the great masters of light, form, and painterly confidence.
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Rather than copying the image literally, we’ll approach it as a conversation with Sargent—looking closely at how he constructs form with economy, how light sculpts the head and shoulders, and how brushwork can stay loose while still feeling completely resolved.
As we continue building our understanding of portraiture, this study will push us to think more boldly about edges, value relationships, and restraint in detail. The goal is to capture not just his likeness, but the energy and intelligence of his painting process.
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.
-
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 (optional)
-
Paint cup- disposable or dedicated paint cup
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Palette- plastic plate works well too. I prefer any kind of flat palette!
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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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Thursday June 11 &
Thursday July 2
7:00 PM EST (Toronto)
Leonardo da Vinci
Mona Lisa, 1503
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We’re returning to one of the most iconic portraits in art history, the Mona Lisa. This session invites students to revisit the painting with fresh eyes, building on their earlier experience while pushing further into observation, subtle tonal work, and atmospheric portrait painting. Rather than focusing on replication alone, we’ll explore expression, softness of form, and the mysterious presence that makes this work so enduring.
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Note to Students:
Since this is a return study, you’re encouraged to approach it differently than last time. You can shift your focus—try new colour interpretations, adjust lighting mood, or explore a more expressive handling of brushwork. The goal is not to “redo” your previous painting, but to see how your understanding of the image (and your own skills) has evolved.
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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.
​
-
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 (optional)
-
Paint cup- disposable or dedicated paint cup
-
Palette- plastic plate works well too. I prefer any kind of flat palette!
-
Paper towel
-
Plastic sheet for table cloth
Please be advised that paint will stain furniture and clothing-
especially fabrics.
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Saturday July 4
Saturday July 11
7:00 PM EST (Toronto)
Beginner Friendly
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A Seated Figure Study
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In this class, we’ll move from portraiture into the seated figure, beginning to expand our understanding of the body in space. We’ll focus on proportion, gesture, and foreshortening—learning how the figure turns and compresses as it moves toward and away from the viewer. Alongside this, we’ll start to build a more structural understanding of anatomy, looking at the body as a set of connected forms and mechanical relationships rather than isolated features.
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The aim is to bridge observation and construction: keeping the sensitivity we developed in portrait work, while introducing the underlying structure that allows the figure to feel grounded, believable, and spatially convincing.
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 - 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 (optional)
-
Paint cup- disposable or dedicated paint cup
-
Palette- plastic plate works well too. I prefer any kind of flat palette!
-
Paper towel
-
Plastic sheet for table cloth
Please be advised that paint will stain furniture and clothing-
especially fabrics.
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TBD
7:00 PM EST (Toronto)
Beginner Friendly
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Joaquín Sorolla
Louis Comfort Tiffany, 1911
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In this class, we’ll paint a seated figure study inspired by Joaquín Sorolla’s 1911 painting Louis Comfort Tiffany, using it as a springboard for exploring light, colour, and energy in paint.
Rather than focusing on tight realism, we’ll lean into a playful, expressive palette—letting colour respond to light rather than local truth. The emphasis will be on how light animates form, shifts temperature, and creates atmosphere across the figure and surrounding space.
As we continue building toward full figure work, this seated pose will also help us think more about proportion, structure, and how the body occupies space, while still keeping the process loose, luminous, and driven by observation of light.
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 (optional)
-
Paint cup- disposable or dedicated paint cup
-
Palette- plastic plate works well too. I prefer any kind of flat palette!
-
Paper towel
-
Plastic sheet for table cloth
Please be advised that paint will stain furniture and clothing-
especially fabrics.
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