Events

Hummingbirds in Water Mixable Oil with Willow Wolfe  Wednesday February 18th, 12am | Zoom 

Paint along as we explore colour value and depth through solvent-free painting.

Practice building feather texture with controlled brushwork. This demonstration explores painting hummingbirds using Artisan water mixable oils, highlighting the medium’s smooth layering, extended working time, and ability to blend seamlessly without solvents.

R&F Handmade Paints - Drawing Oils and Pigment Sticks
Friday February 20th, 11am | Zoom 

Draw directly on your surface with traditional oil paint.

Gain insight into opacity, building a surface, mark making, and health and safety. Join Gwartzman's Art Supplies and R&F Handmade Paints as we explore the endless possibilities of creating with Pigment Sticks and Drawing Oils.

Colour Charts & Watercolour Paint Making with Daniel Smith
Wednesday February 25th, 1pm | Zoom 

Take a dive into the paint making process of Daniel Smith Watercolours, with passionate brand ambassador, Scott Stevenson.

Join Scott Stevenson, a passionate Brand Ambassador and Sales Representative for DANIEL SMITH Artists’ Materials, for an engaging and educational watercolor workshop. This interactive session is designed for artists of all levels who are curious about the art and science behind DANIEL SMITH’s world-renowned watercolor and gouache products.

Varnishing 101 + Cold Wax Medium with Gamblin Artist’s Colors
Friday February 27th, 1pm | Zoom 

All the advantages of varnishing your artwork with Gamvar Picture Varnish - the easiest way to make your painting look better!

In this casual demonstration, we will cover all the advantages of varnishing your artwork with Gamvar Picture Varnish- the easiest way to make your painting look better.

Still Life Painting: Ceremonial Lion's Head
Friday February 27th, 6:30pm | In-Store

Join us for an exciting after-hours Lion Head still-life painting session at Gwartzman's Art Supplies.

Running from 6:30–8:30 PM, this session includes a two-hour sit with a traditional Chinese lion head (named Elmo!), all the materials you need, and optional guided instruction. You'll be leaving this session with your very own acrylic painting, fun memories and new friends!

How to Build a 5-minute Drawing Habit
Thursday March 5th, 12pm | Zoom 

Follow along with Sneaky Artist and author Nishant Jain, as he explores simples techniques to build a 5 minute sketch habit!

A drawing habit is more than about the skill of drawing. It can be a wholesome way to engage more deeply with your environment, and be more mindful in the spaces we inhabit. This session will pack ideas and simple techniques from Nishant Jain's sneaky art practice to help you build a sustainable and fulfilling drawing habit.

Encaustic Basics with R&F Handmade Paints
Saturday March 28th, 11am | Zoom 

Learn the basics of Encaustic and take your art in a new direction. Hosted by R&F and Gwartzman's Art Supplies.

This demonstration will cover what encaustic is and safe working temperatures; appropriate fusing tools; basic studio ventilation and tips for workspace setup; appropriate encaustic grounds; how to prepare a surface, and more!