Welcome to my workshops in oil painting or soft pastel
In each workshop you will learn key principles of composition, colour and application that will allow you to handle these mediums with confidence. Learn to simplify complex images and build in layers to render accurately and create atmosphere and expression in your paintings.
In-person studio workshops
OIL PAINTING
Painting with oils captures the light, surface and atmosphere of a subject like no other medium, and it is flexible, allowing the artist to be expressive and abstract, or to render the subject with accurate realism. These workshops will teach you how to handle oil paint with the confidence you need to create images filled with light, colour and atmosphere. Whether you’re new to the medium or an experienced painter this workshop will develop new skills and challenge your
approach to working.
Learn to:
- Mix colour with confidence
- Learn principles to develop a strong composition
- Develop skillful brush work to keep colours and shapes clean and bright
- Simply your subject and build your painting in stages
- Create a strong focal point to express your meaning
- Learn how and when to use mediums
- Discussions on colour including value structures, simplified palettes, and colour temperature
Workshop includes:
- Painting demonstrations that will take you through the entire painting process
- Colour mixing demonstration using a split complementary palette.
- Daily exercises designed to teach concepts
- Slide shows to support concepts
- Group discussions
- Individual tutoring to deal with your specific needs and goals
- Printed handouts of course information
- ***materials not included
Workshop Dates: 2 Sections
October 31st - November 2nd
November 28th - 30th
Workshop Hours:
10:00am - 4:00pm each day
Location
My studio: 100 Crimea Str , Unit C2
Guelph, On
Cost for 3 day workshop:
$480 ($425 + HST)
Materials
- Materials are not supplied. Please see the materials list below.
- Subject sources will be supplied.
Course details and how to register
Additional Information
REGISTRATION
To register please email: jessicamasters02@gmail.com or call 1-519-829-0641 and provide the following information:
- Indicate which session, medium, and date you would like to attend .
- Provide payment: Payment via E-transfer to jessicamasters02@gmail.com
- Payment is due within 48hrs of registration
- Please provide best contact/ information - email and phone number
*Payment in full secures your spot
*If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
CANCELLATION POLICY
I require 30 days notice for any cancellation to receive full refund. For late cancellations, I will do my 'very best' to fill your spot and if I can fill it, I will give you a refund.
519-829-0641
Please note: Jessica reserves the right to cancel any class that is under-subscribed and, in such a case, guarantees a full refund of tuition. Jessica is not responsible for travel expenses. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact
testimonials
"Oh my goodness Jessica, you’ve gone above and beyond. These resources are fabulous! Thank you so much for being so incredibly supportive and generous with your time and expertise. You really are one of the greatest instructors I’ve ever had, I can’t thank you enough! I now feel a lot more confident about oil painting." Michelle Purchase
"I want to thank you once again for such a great weekend workshop! I really enjoyed it and learned some great new things...several AHA moments!!!!
You are a very effective instructor! You create a relaxed atmosphere where people feel emotionally safe even when pushed out of their comfort zone. I love your party analogies, they always make me chuckle and drive the point home. You clearly know your stuff; materials, skills, theory! I always learn a lot from you and have fun doing it, so thank you!" Renata Bradshaw
Thank YOU for an awesome weekend! I had an absolutely wonderful time being creative, learning new things and remembering past ones with a great group. I can't thank you enough for waking up my curiosity, my reason why and my desire to paint! Your knowledge, experience, incredible talent and words of wisdom were truly appreciated! Yup! I really had a great time... even tho my brain is still trying to process it all.. lol
I look forward to the adventure ahead of me and I am positive you will see me again".
Liz Turnbull
"Jessica's insight and encouragement helped me discover the bold, painterly style that had been eluding me". Susan Typert
"Jessica is not only a wonderful teacher and artist but she is also the most welcoming host...and that makes her workshops something truly special. I had so much fun while I was learning, I can't wait for the next time. " Andrea Pyman-Varangura
"I attended Jessica Master's July, 2017 workshop held in Thornbury, Ontario, and can very much recommend Ms. Master's approaches to using pastels and teaching. Jessica is a terrifically generous teacher with materials and her demos, and has developed the uncanny ability to work with each participant at the right level. Great planning and execution provided comfortable working spaces. Fit this workshop into your schedule." Catherine
"I really like your teaching style (not too fast) and your friendly, approachable personality made for a very relaxed atmosphere. Your new space is great and I felt sufficiently distanced from the other participants.
All in all, a very positive experience where I felt that I really learned a lot. Colleen
Materials list for oil painters
OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP
Hello Painters!
I am looking forward to working with you!
I have tried to create a list of standard art material that will set you up well for a solid painting practice beyond this workshop. If you are new to painting and you would prefer not to purchase your own materials - you can connect with me and pay an additional $75 to have material supplied in class. Also, if you are a more seasoned painter and want to swap out a few colours for ones you love - knowing they will operate similarly to the ones listed - that's ok too.
Jessica
Main list of Colours
- Hansa Yellow light
- Cadmium Yellow medium
- Cadmium Red light
- Permanent Rose or Alizarin Crimson
- Phthalo Blue or Cerulean Blue "Hue"
- French Ultramarine - blue
- Viridian Green
- Transparent Earth Red (Gamblin) or Burnt Sienna (W&N)
- Yellow Ochre
- Titanium White
- Ivory or Mars Black
*Note: The brand of paint you use is up to you. In my practice I mostly use Gamblin, Holbein, and Winsor and Newton Artist quality oil paint. For Student quality paint I recommend Gamblin's 1980 brand.
Selection of hog hair oil brushes
Please bring:
- #'s 4,6,8, &10 In a combination of Rounds, and Filberts (or Long Flats) in hog hair. I recommend Winsor and Newton Hog Hair Brushes.
- A few of each in sizes #4, and #6 is helpful.
- Note: please feel free to bring any brushes you enjoy working with but also have the ones listed.
Other materials...
- Disposable GREY palette paper - 12"x16
- Canvas "PAPER" PAD by Strathmore 12"x16" (click link for more info) Please note this is not a pad of canvas- it's a paper suitable for oils.
- Blue industrial Paper towel roll (Canadian Tire, Home Depot)
- Disposable gloves
- Travel or table top easel (email me if you need this to be provided - I have a few)
- Apron
- Sketch book, pencil, eraser, ruler
- Black marker
- Plain masking tape (not green or blue)
- Gamblin's Gamsol Odourless Mineral Spirits (***please do not bring any other brand).
- palette knife
- 2 sealable jam jars: 1 for clean solvent and 1 for dirty solvent
Medium will be provided: I use a medium of 50% Linseed oil and 50% Gamsol and I will have this available for you in studio.
*My source for all art materials is WYNDHAM ART SUPPLIES in Guelph On. They have great service, will ship, and have a complete list of the materials needed for my workshops on hand to answer any questions.