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.
Each course is open to ALL LEVELS
In-person studio Workshops for 2023
COLOUR AND LIGHT IN SOFT PASTEL (2 dates available)
AUGUST 5-6, 2023
SEPTEMBER 30- OCT 1, 2023
COLOUR & LIGHT IN OIL PAINTING (3 dates available)
JULY 12-14, 2023
SEPTEMBER 15-17, 2023
NOVEMBER 17-19, 2023
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 (preferred method to jessicamasters02@gmail.com) or Cheque (made out to Jessica Masters).
- 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. However, I will do my best to fill your spot -and if I can - I will provide 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
Materials List
- Oil paint colours:
- Hansa Yellow light
- Cad Yellow medium
- Cad red light or medium
- Permanent Rose or Alizarin Crimson
- Pthalo Blue
- French Ultramarine - blue
- Burnt Sienna
- Yellow ochre
- Titanium White
- Ivory Black
(If you wish to use a smaller palette, please email me for a simplified version of this list)
Selection of hog hair oil brushes
I believe it's important to have proper brushes, but they don't have to expensive ones. In my painting practice and teaching I use the squared shape of a Bright or Flat. Please bring:
- #'s 2,4,6,8,10 Brights, flats & or Filberts in hog hair (Multiples of some can be useful).
- I also like to have a small Synthetic brush details brush #2 in a Bright, Flat and or Round
*We will talk about how to clean and care for your brushes so you have them for years to come.
Other materials...
- Disposable palette paper - 12"x16" (preferably grey tint )
- Canvas paper pad by Strathmore 12"x16" (click link for more info)
- Blue industrial Paper towel roll (Canadian Tire, Home Depot)
- Barrier cream or gloves
- Small metal container with lid for medium
- Travel or table top easel (email me if this is difficult-I have a few)
- Apron
- Sketch book, pencil, eraser, ruler
- Black marker
- Plain masking tape (not green)
- Gamblin's Gamsol Odourless Mineral Spirits (please do not bring any other brand).
- Painting medium -Any of Gamblin's fluid mediums
- palette knife
- 2 sealed jars: 1 for clean solvent and 1 for dirty solvent
*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.