As a licensed teacher, experienced art instructor, outdoor educator, and community arts facilitator, I'm thrilled to offer a variety of artistic workshops and field excursions in community spaces, wild places and more.
Paint-alongs are two hour acrylic painting events led by me, Katie Fenerty, professional artist and art educator. These events encourage beginners and creatives alike to unwind, socialize, and engage in something out of the ordinary. You’ll leave the event with a finished painting, new painting skills, and some great memories!
paint alongs
current events
"beautiful beetles" pastel workshop
Join me at Mindmelt Studio Arts Collective for a beetle focused pastel workshop! Discover a few techniques for working with both oil and soft pastels in this beginner friendly evening class. Grab a friend or two and come on out for a fun-filled night of art making and exploring the beautiful, shiny and creepy order of Coleoptera. All supplies are included - complimentary coffee, tea and juice will also be available.
paint your partner night
Thursday, July 4th enjoy date night with a hilarious painted twist! You've seen the trend on social media and now you can try it for yourself. Some portraits will be good, and most will be...bad 😂. Expect some laughs, great quality time, and to leave with a unique masterpiece of the person you walked in with. Treat yourself to some drinks and apps from our amazing host establishment (sold separately @ Respect is Burning Kitchen & Bar) and you have the perfect Thursday night out!
printed and patched summer hats workshop
Join me at Amberhill Gallery in Sudbury, ON to create a one-of-a-kind summer hat using linocut printing, patching, and embroidery techniques! Bring your own hat (100% cotton preferred), select from an assortment of hats on site, or develop a set of custom patches to sew on at a later date. All participants will leave this workshop with a complimentary patch kit to continue developing their clothing repair and customization skills.
past events
Sketch along as we study and explore a lineup of fascinating creatures, their special adaptations and more! Participants will leave these sessions with a pocket sketchbook to continue developing their skills. A selection of drawing supplies will be available (pencils, pencil crayons, markers, etc.), but you are also welcome to bring along your own sketchbook and drawing tools if you wish. Hosted @ Mindmelt Studio Arts Collective (upper level of the Downtown Mall, Sudbury). All ages, abilities and skill levels are welcomed to join in the fun! First session is Saturday, June 22nd from 10:30 AM - 12 PM.
"odd animals" sketchbook session
Participants will have a chance to explore and experiment with a wide variety of art tools and mediums in this introductory art course. Get a feel for working with graphite pencils, coloured pencils, watercolour paints, oil pastels and more.
introduction to art mediums
This beginner friendly class will introduce participants to fundamental concepts in drawing with graphite pencils, coloured pencils, ink and more. All supplies are included and registrants will receive a personal sketchbook to continue developing new skills.
fundamentals of drawing
exploring art + nature course
Using a variety of art tools, participants will observe, reflect, create and record with guidance from themes in nature. We'll be exploring beginner techniques for graphite, charcoal, coloured pencil, oil pastel, watercolour painting and natural pigments. All participants will receive a personal sketchbook for recording and testing their art experiments. This 5 week course takes place in Sudbury, ON @ Minnow Lake Place. Sessions for both adults and children are available. Visit the City of Greater Sudbury website to register, or call 311 for more information.
kid's art explorers
A fun and exploratory class for budding artists! Participants will discover all kinds of art mediums, projects and techniques with guidance from a professional artist and art educator. Pencils, paper, paint, pigments, pastels and more - there are no limits to what we’ll create! All supplies are included and registrants will receive a personal sketchbook to continue developing new skills.
Participants will explore different floral and botanical art projects week-to-week. Discover new techniques and try all kinds of art mediums in a supportive and beginner friendly environment. All supplies are included, and registrants will receive a personal sketchbook to continue developing new skills.
floral and botanical art
