Spring Life Drawing
Life Drawing - Spring Session Starting March 13 , BMFA offers weekly Open Life Drawing sessions for all skill levels. Thursday Afternoons: March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm You can register for a 7 session pass OR you can register for individual sessions Please note that […]
Introduction to Plein Air Painting
Plein air painting is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but painting outside can be challenging! Instructor/Artist Heather Smiley will cover key concepts and practices of plein air painting with a focus on making value sketches to simplify busy scenes and establish composition prior to painting. Each class will include discussion about effective compositional […]
Earth Day Drop-In: Make, Do and Mend
Did you know there’s already enough clothing on Earth to dress the next six generations? Instead of tossing your worn-out favourites, why not turn them into wearable art? Join us this Earth Day at the BMFA for a drop-in session celebrating creativity, sustainability, and the joy of repair. Whether it’s a pair of jeans with […]
Film Screening & Artist Talk with Rob Chatwin
An Evening with Rob Chatwin – Puppet Film & Stop Motion Animation Join 2024 Robert G. Kemp Award winner Rob Chatwin for an inspiring evening exploring the magic of filmmaking with puppets and stop motion animation. Rob will share insights into his creative process and debut his two new short films, Kody and Austin Ave. […]
Silk Scarf Water Marbling
Create your own beautiful water marbled silk scarf! Sarah Mckeown of Magpie Marbling Studio will provide the silk scarf, tools and coaching you'll need to create a one of kind piece of wearable art. Water marbling has been a popular art form for centuries - it is the art of painting on water! The water […]
Zentangle Workshop
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood, ON, CanadaZentangle is a joyful way to express yourself whether you are new to drawing or are a seasoned artist. Join certified Zentangle instructor Chari-Lynn Reithmeier as she guides you on a journey of mindfulness that leads you to create beautiful patterns. Zentangle is a meditative, stress relieving practice that allows you to detach from screens […]
The Everyday Photography- Camera or Smartphone
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood, ON, Canada"The Everyday Photographer" is a hands-on workshop designed to help you capture stunning images in your daily life—no professional gear required! Whether you’re documenting personal moments or simply exploring creativity, this workshop will teach you the tools to do so. Photography isn’t just for professionals—it’s for anyone who wants to see the world with fresh eyes. The […]
Marion Bartlett Sculpture Workshop
Marion Bartlett is a career sculptor who has shared her skills and inspired art students for decades. Marion’s experience with clay as a potter and sculptor, has produced works that have found their way into exhibitions and galleries throughout North America and beyond. Her workshops are entertaining and informative as she demonstrates various techniques and […]
Painting a Still Life
Still Life painting can take you on an intimate journey looking closely at everyday objects. It can be an exploration of the fascinating history and symbolism, as well as of a study of shape, texture, colour, and form. Award-winning artist and educator, Robert Pointer (Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art, BEd) will lead you through […]
Portrait Drawing Workshop
Jocelyn will guide you through the basic steps of how to create a realistic portrait. She will help you develop your observational skills, and show you how to apply proportions, light and shadow to create representational features of the face, the head and shoulders. This class is ideal for beginners. Participants should being: 9” x […]