Programs

Learn to paint expressive skies with a spontaneous and painterly approach.

The Crash course extended is for those who wish to continue to develop drawing skills.

Join artist & instructor Sandra Iafrate in this fun and encouraging environment where you can create new work while receiving direction in technique and composition.

In this workshop, the artist/instructor, James E. Pay, will be exploring the principles of design and composition, perspective, and depth perception.

We will be using a variety of materials to create distinctive textures using abstract art as our vehicle.

Learn about the surprising amount of light in shade and how to use colour in the shadow areas of your paintings.

Our afternoon art classes review some of the basic art-making skills and then builds upon those to focus on developing drawing, painting and sculpting techniques.

Artists will meet to work on artworks in any medium. Bring your works in progress or ideas for a new composition and the guidance of a professional artist will enable you to develop your piece further through one-on-one feedback. The chance for peer review will strengthen your visual communication and provide group support.

Learn to use the pottery wheel to create cups and bowls and try different hand-building techniques to explore different forms

Learn about bones and muscles and how the body moves from an artist and former human anatomy researcher.

This course serves as an introduction to painting for those who are interested in exploring water-based painting media.

Members are invited to draw or paint in our informal, drop-in studio. Bring your own materials and works in progress to work alongside other Pumphouse members. Space is limited.

Fee: $2 suggested donation/per participant