TOSH Classes & Workshops
ART IS IN SESSION
From printmaking and life drawing, to watercolours, mixed media, and youth programming, our classes are welcoming and diverse. With innovative, multi-dimensional course offerings and high-calibre instruction, there’s something for everyone, and everyone belongs.
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PAINTING | DRAWING | PRINTMAKING | TEXTILES | OTHER MEDIUMS | FOR THE KIDS
Print Studio - Yearly Membership
$100.00 CAD
Join our print studio for drop in print! The Old School House Arts Centre Members must complete a beginners workshop, and more advanced printers must complete an orientation. New to printing? Start with...
Print Studio - Daily Drop In
$25.00 CAD
Join our print studio for drop in print! This is a one day print shop The Old School House Arts Centre drop in to print participants must have completed either...
Life Drawing June 21 OR August 9 OR September 13 OR October 11 OR November 8 OR December 13, 2024
$25.00 CAD
Life Drawing Sessions at TOSH Life Drawing June 21 OR August 9 OR September 13 OR October 11 OR November 8 OR December 13, 2024 3 hours, 9:30 – 12:30...
Awesome Acrylics | Carol Ann Owers | Nov 13th, 20th, 27th and Dec 4th, 2024 | 1pm - 4pm
$195.00 CAD
Awesome Acrylics Carol Ann Owers Nov 13th, 20th, 27th and Dec 4th, 2024 1pm - 4pm $195.00 Awesome Acrylics Using a limited palette of colours, I will instruct on the...
Handlettering | Maureen Dyson | November 14th and 15th, 2024 10am to 3pm
$210.00 CAD
HandletteringMaureen DysonNovember 14th and 15th, 202410am to 3pm Hand-lettering need not become a lost art! Well written letters can be beautiful. Starting with the basic BLOCK letter (similar to the...
Coloured Pencils | Carol Ann Owers | Nov 20th, 27th and Dec 4th, 2024 | 9:30am - 12pm
$180.00 CAD
Coloured Pencils Carol Ann Owers Nov 20th, 27th and Dec 4th, 2024 9:30am - 12pm $180.00 Coloured Pencils- A Dramatic Medium We will be exploring various techniques with coloured pencils...
Colour Mixing with Michael Sherlock | Nov 22, 2024 10am -3pm
$110.00 CAD
Colour Mixing with Michael SherlockNov 22, 202410am -3pm $110 UNLOCK THE SECRET OF COLOUR MIXING! If you are tired of ending up with Muddy and Dull Colours when you...
Gel Printing and Mixed Media | Silvina Lanusse | November 23, 2024 | 10am - 3pm
$125.00 CAD
Gel Printing and Mixed MediaSilvina LanusseNovember 23, 202410am - 3pm This is one-day workshop. On the first half of the day you will learn to make prints using a Gelli...
Modern Calligraphy | Megan Riera | December 7th 2024 | 10am - 12:30pm
$75.00 CAD
Modern Calligraphy Megan Riera December 7th 2024, 10am - 12:30pm $75 plus $20 material fee Just in time for the holidays ! Over this 2.5 hours workshop, you will be...
Life Drawing | Jan 17, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, June 6, 2025
$25.00 CAD
Life Drawing Sessions at TOSH January 17, 2025 - 9:30am - 12:30pm February 7, 2025 - 4pm - 6pm March 7, 2025 - 9:30am - 12:30pm April 4, 2025 -...
Needle Felted Orca – Sculptural Wool Felting | Amy Vervoort | January 22, 29, 2025 | 9:30am to 12:30pm
$110.00 CAD
Felted Orca – Sculptural Wool Felting Amy Vervoort January 22, 29, 2025 9:30am to 12:30pm $110 $25 Wool Only Kit or $50 Full Needle Felt Supply Kit paid to the...
Decoupage Paper-mâché Teapot | Ina-Griet Raatz-von Hirschhausen | January 22, 29, February 5, 12 - 1pm - 4pm, 2025
$80.00 CAD
Decoupage Paper-mâché Teapot Ina-Griet Raatz-von Hirschhausen January 22, 29, February 5, 12 1pm - 4pm $80 The students will make a unique oversized teapot from paper and cardboard and decorate...
Print Studio | Monotype with Watercolour Workshop | Alexa Johnson | Jan 25th 2025 | 10am to 1pm
$70.00 CAD
Print Studio Monotype with Watercolour Workshop Alexa Johnson January 25th 2025 10am to 1pm $70 plus $10 material fee to be paid the instructor In this class students will be...
Indigo Workshop | Bonnie Lefebre | January 25, 2025 | 10am to 3pm
$125.00 CAD
Indigo Workshop Bonnie Lefebre January 25, 2025 10am - 3pm $125 The Indigo workshops feature making a Indigo vat, learning Shibori techniques and Indigo dip dye. Participates go away new...
Pet Portraits | Carol Ann Owers | Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025 | 9:30am to 12pm
$195.00 CAD
Pet Portraits Carol Ann Owers Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025 9:30am to 12pm $195 Focus on realism and blending techniques starting with the grayscale.Light and shade to create...
Acrylic 101 – Absolute Beginners | Susan Schaefer | Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 2025 | 9:30am to 12pm
$195.00 CAD
Acrylic 101 – Absolute Beginners Susan Schaefer Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 2025 9:30am to 12pm $195 Have you ever wanted to try acrylic paints but didn’t know where to...
The Art of Writing for Children | Sara Cassidy | Feb 15, 2025 | 10am to 3pm
$140.00 CAD
Writing for Children Sara Cassidy Feb 15, 2025 10am to 3pm $140 Explore the art of writing for children with Sara Cassidy, author of many acclaimed books for children and...
Print Studio | Gel Plate DIY/Abstract Monotype with Printmaking Inks | Francesca Reside | February 15, 2025 | 10am - 1pm
$70.00 CAD
Print Studio Gel Plate DIY/Abstract Monotype with Printmaking Inks Francesca Reside February 15, 2025 10am - 1pm $70 $10 Materials Fee paid to the teacher Join us for an engaging...
Botanical Dye Workshop | Bonnie Lefebre | February 21, 2025 | 10am to 3pm
$125.00 CAD
Botanical Dye Workshop Bonnie Lefebre February 21, 2025 10am - 3pm $125 The botanical dye workshops offer an experience creating a dyebath and create textile and fibre art work using...
4 Week Intro to Oil Painting | David Vegt | Feb 22, March 1, 8, 15, 2025 | 1pm - 4pm
$250.00 CAD
4 Week Intro to Oil Painting David Vegt Feb 22, March 1, 8, 15, 2025 1pm - 4pm $250 Intro to Oil Painting "A way of seeing" In this course...
Needle Felted Pansy Flowers – Delicate Sculpture Felting | Amy Vervoort | March 6, 13, 2025 | 9:30am - 12:30pm
$110.00 CAD
Needle Felted Pansy Flowers – Delicate Sculpture Felting Amy Vervoort March 6, 13, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm $110 $20 Wool Only Kit or $50 Full Needle Felt Supply Kit paid...
Print Studio | From Drawing to Drypoint | Clive Powsey | March 21st & 22nd, 2025 | 10am - 4pm
$185.00 CAD
Print Studio From Drawing to Drypoint Clive Powsey March 21st & 22nd, 2025 10am - 4pm $185 $20 Materials Fee paid to the teacher Experienced printmaker Clive Powsey will lead...
Indigo Workshop | Bonnie Lefebre | March 29, 2025 | 10am to 3pm
$125.00 CAD
Indigo Workshop Bonnie Lefebre March 29, 2025 10am - 3pm $125 The Indigo workshops feature making a Indigo vat, learning Shibori techniques and Indigo dip dye. Participates go away new...
Knitted Rabbit | Amy Vervoort | April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 | 9:30am to 12:30pm
$150.00 CAD
Knitted Rabbit Amy Vervoort April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 9:30am to 12:30pm $150 $50 Supply Fee paid to the instructor Knit a Lifelike Vancouver Island Rabbit Using patterns by...
Fully Functional Sturdy Chest | Ina-Griet Raatz-von Hirschhausen | April 1, 8, 15, 22 - 1pm - 4pm 2025
$115.00 CAD
Fully Functional Sturdy Chest Ina-Griet Raatz-von Hirschhausen April 1, 8, 15, 22 1pm - 4pm $115 The students will learn how to build a sturdy, fully functional chest from wood,...
8 Week Drawing | Catherine Trembath | April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 7, 14, 21, 2025 9:30AM - 12PM
$260.00 CAD
8 Week Drawing Catherine Trembath April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2025 9:30am - 12pm $260 Join Catherine Trembath for this eight week drawing workshop. This...
Acrylic 102 | Deb Peters | April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025 | 9:30am to 12pm
$195.00 CAD
Acrylic 102 Deb Peters April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025 9:30am to 12pm $195 Come join Deb Peters for a three hour exploration of acrylic paints (once a week for...
Colour Mixing with Michael Sherlock | Saturday April 5th, 2025 10am -3pm
$110.00 CAD
Colour Mixing Michael Sherlock Saturday April 5th 10am -3pm $110 UNLOCK THE SECRET OF COLOUR MIXING! If you are tired of ending up with Muddy and Dull Colours when you...
Print Studio | The Ultimate Beginners Printmaking Basics | Don Goedbloed | April 5, 12, 26, May 3, 2025 | 10am - 1pm
$250.00 CAD
Print Studio The Ultimate Beginners Printmaking Basics Don Goedbloed April 5, 12, 26, May 3, 2025 10am - 1pm $250 $30 Materials Fee paid to the teacher For total beginners...
Botanical Dye Workshop | Bonnie Lefebre | April 19, 2025 | 10am to 3pm
$125.00 CAD
Botanical Dye Workshop Bonnie Lefebre April 19, 2025 10am - 3pm $125 The botanical dye workshops offer an experience creating a dyebath and create textile and fibre art work using...
Mixed Media Workshop | Catherine Trembath | April 26, 2025 | 9:30am to 4pm
$160.00 CAD
Mixed Media Workshop Catherine Trembath April 26, 2025 9:30am to 4pm $160 Join Catherine Trembath for this one day mixed media workshop. Catherine is an abstract realist artist who loves...
Get Started with a Sketchbook | Ionne McCauley | May 9 & 10, 2025 | 9:30am-3pm
$210.00 CAD
Get Started with a Sketchbook Ionne McCauley May 9 & 10, 2025 9:30am - 3pm $210 Why keep a sketchbook? What would you put in it? How to start? What...
Print Studio | Reduction Linocut Workshop | Maria Tratt | May 30th and 31st, 2025 | 10am - 4pm
$210.00 CAD
Print Studio Reduction Linocut Workshop Maria Tratt May 30th and 31st, 2025 10am - 4pm $210 $20 Materials Fee paid to the teacher Experienced printmaker Maria Tratt will lead this...
Contemporary Chinese Brush Painting | Andy Lou | May 31st, 2025 9:30 am - 3pm
$110.00 CAD
Contemporary Chinese Brush Painting With Andy Lou Saturday May 31st, 2025 9:30am - 3pm $110 One-Day Workshop This workshop is designed for people who are interested in the oriental painting...
Print Studio | From Soup’s On! to Drypoint Intaglio Print | Audrey Keating | June 21, 2025 | 10am - 1pm
$70.00 CAD
Print Studio From Soup’s On! to Drypoint Intaglio Print Audrey Keating June 21, 2025 10am - 1pm $70 $10 Materials Fee paid to the teacher Ever wondered if there are...
March Break Art Camp W1 | Acrylic Painting | Laura Doell | March 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2025 | 9:30am to 12:30pm
$195.00 CAD
March Break Art Camp W1 Acrylic Painting Laura Doell March 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2025 9:30am to 12:30pm $195 Kids age 8 -13 will bring home one completed 14...
March Break Art Camp W2 | Acrylic Painting | Laura Doell | March 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 2025 | 9:30am to 12:30pm
$195.00 CAD
March Break Art Camp W2 Acrylic Painting Laura Doell March 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 2025 9:30am to 12:30pm $195 Start a new 14" by 14" acrylic painting for the...
Seasonal Landscapes-Seascapes in Watercolour | Faith Love Robertson | May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 | 9:30 - 12:30
$195.00 CAD
Seasonal Landscapes-Seascapes in Watercolour Faith Love Robertson May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 9:30 - 12:30 $195 In a 4 class exploration of the watercolour medium we try to finish...
3 Week Mixed Media | Heather McAllister | June 7, 14, 21, 2025 | 9:30am to 3pm
$195.00 CAD
3 Week Mixed Media Heather McAllister June 7, 14, 21, 2025 9:30am to 3pm $195 $30 Material Fee to be paid to the instructor In this 4 week mixed media course...