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 guided acrylic painting events. 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
spooky skulls sketching @ mindmelt studio arts collective
Join me Thursday, October 24th for a seasonally spooky drawing class at Mindmelt Studio Arts Collective! Practice your skills and learn new techniques in a supportive environment. A variety of animal skulls will be available for study and observation drawing. Let shadows and nature’s dark treasures inspire your imagination.
junction creek fundraiser: paint along and bat quest
Love bats? You’ll love this fundraising event in support of the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee. First we’ll paint! Next we’ll head out to learn all about our flying friends. All ticket sales will go towards local wildlife research and habitat restoration!
spca fundraiser: paint your pet event
Dive into a night of artistry while lending a paw to furry friends in need. Whether you're a pro with a paintbrush or just starting out, all are invited. Let me guide you towards a paw-some portrait of your beloved pet! Your participation will support the local SPCA in their mission to care for animals seeking forever homes.
diy patch party @ amberhill gallery
Design and print your own set of beautiful linocut patches, or pick what you like from my patch buffet! Bring your imagination and an item to repair or customize. Learn valuable hand stitching and mending techniques, and take home a patch kit to share with friends or continue practicing your skills.
linocut greeting cards and gift tags @ amberhill gallery
Join me on Tuesday, Nov. 12th for date night with a hilarious painted twist! Expect lots of laughs, 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) and you have the perfect Tuesday night out!
paint your partner night @ respect is burning
Create and carve a custom art stamp, and print your design onto greeting cards and tags! You’ll also have the option to print your design onto plantable cards embedded with a blend of non-invasive wildflower seeds. A special little holiday gift that will grow in the spring! Beginner friendly workshop, ages 16+.
"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.
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
