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Blooming into Spring - Workshop 04
Apr
12

Blooming into Spring - Workshop 04

Blooming into Spring is an oil painting workshop perfect for beginner and intermediate artists. Based in Toronto, join me at Family Ties Studio on April 12, 2026. This is a guided tulip painting with free play for the other flowers and elements (such as butterfly and lady bug are optional). Finish your bouquet with personal touches, guidance is provided throughout the class. See you there!

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Intro to Oil Painting 02
Oct
5

Intro to Oil Painting 02

This beginner friendly oil painting class is designed for anyone who wants to explore their creativity in a supportive and welcoming environment. At this workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of oil painting from colour mixing, brush techniques, and composition.

Sign up using the link below:

https://luma.com/1anq6aa8

​Please arrive on time as the class will go from 2.5 hours - 3 hours to complete the painting. Canvas size we will be painting on is 12" x 9".

All materials that will be provided:

  • ​Oil paints

  • ​Mixing palette

  • ​Odorless mineral spirits (mixing liquid)

  • ​Paint brushes

  • ​Aprons

  • ​Rubber gloves

  • ​Box to transport your wet painting (allow 1-2 weeks to dry)

​Please review & sign the waiver sent to you before arriving as materials in oil painting can be toxic. Dress comfortably, preferably something you do not mind getting paint on ~ aprons and gloves will be provided.

​Other notes:

  • ​Dark Horse cafe in building

  • ​Accessible sinks & washrooms in building

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Intro to Oil Painting 01
Aug
31

Intro to Oil Painting 01

​This beginner friendly oil painting class is designed for anyone who wants to explore their creativity in a supportive and welcoming environment. At this workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of oil painting from colour mixing, brush techniques, and composition. No prior experience needed ~ bring your curiosity and trust the process, and I am here to guide you along the way!

​Please arrive on time as the class will go from 2.5 hours - 3 hours to complete the painting. Canvas size we will be painting on is 12" x 9".

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Reviews

  • "it was such a well orchestrated event — from the table and space setup that was more family style instead of individual seating, to the provided tools and aprons, to the ambiance of the space and music, to the thoughtfulness in providing the boxes for us to take our art home! everything was so curated and organized and well done 🎉"

    Lauren

  • “this was so so so so much fun, it felt so incredible to be around such amazing people, it felt like I was watering my soul."

    Ash

  • "the pace rue had us painting at felt very nice, and it was interesting seeing all that we could accomplish in those 3 hours 😊 and it was nice getting a break in between / taking moments to step back and view everything from afar"

  • "I'm SO excited for the next one!!"

  • "i was a bit nervous prior to starting this class! i have never painted with oil before (only with watercolour), but any hesitancy was forgotten by rue's wonderful teaching style"

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