Fine Art Workshops
Space is limited for all classes. Location, unless otherwise noted, is 120 Garafraxa St N, in Durham, Ontario.
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classes Summer 2025
All classes taught by Timothy Dyck MFA, at The Colour Jar unless otherwise indicated.
Registration: Payment confirms registration. (Please note that 13% hst will be added.) Payment may be made by e-transfer to info@thecolourjar.ca, or in-store with cash, or card.
Questions/registration: info@thecolourjar.ca or 519-369-1283. www.thecolourjar.ca. View the calendar with all classes under Classes>calendar.
Location: The Colour Jar, 120 Garafraxa St N, Durham, unless otherwise listed.
Ages: classes listed for adults may be enjoyed by “keen” kids and teens as well
Call for more info or to register: 519-369-1283; or email info@thecolourjar.ca
Pastel Skills Workshop
For beginner and intermediate level. Learn to handle pastels to produce different effects and extend your techniques tool belt. You'll gain confidence in drawing as you recreate a still-life set up by Tim. Unison hand-rolled pastels will be featured, and the course fee includes three of your choice, plus paper. Course fee: $55. Thursday, June 12, 6 to 8pm. Min/Max students: 3/8.
Make a Wrapper Journal
Create a rugged, sewn book that can be used for all sorts of creative projects, such as an album or as a simple journal. It has an ingenious thick paper wrapper that is sewn right into the binding. Ability to hold/use a needle is required. We'll start with a simple pamphlet for practice, before creating the wrapper book. Options will be given to decorate the cover paper. Location is Southampton Art School, and registration is through their website. Sunday June 29, 9am to 4pm. $120 + 30 materials.
Make a Mix-Media Journal
This one-day workshop at the beautiful Millpond Gallery in Cargill will get you ready for summer painting sessions, and inspire you to create more books! Learn the basic sewing and pasting techniques used in this brilliant book design, which has open-flat spreads, and yet functions like a traditional hardcover book. Choose from many decoration options. This workshop will give you permission to be messy with your books! 10am to 4pm, Saturday June 28. $70 plus 15 for materials. Purchase a delicious lunch from the Millpond cafe. Register or get more info: info@thecolourjar.ca, or 519-369-1283. Min/max students: 5/7.
Intro to Plein Air (outdoor) Painting
With warmer weather, it's easy to accomplish two things at once: painting and spending time outside. Experience the pleasant challenge of getting your colour "just right" and receive Tim's tips on materials and best practices. Bring your own supplies (oil, acrylic, watercolour or pastel) or try samples provided to see what appeals to you. Rain or shine. $40 (with your own supplies) or $55 (materials included). Meet in-store for an brief intro. New date: Wednesday July 2, 6:30-8:30.
Linocut Prints
My main focus throughout art studies has been printmaking, and I love to teach it. Students are amazed by the honesty and spontanaity of the marks that can be produced with simple tools. Learn about editions, multi-colour prints, and how this graphic medium grabs people's attention! Create multiple prints to share with your friends. Participate in all three sessions ($110), or start at #2 if you have some experience ($80). Tuesdays: August 12 (beginner), 19 and 26; 6-8:30pm. Materials (except for the linoleum which costs $9-13) and press included. Min/max students: 3/4.
Handwriting (coming in fall)
Celebrate human ingenuity with pens and letterforms. Whether you just want to improve your "hand" or make your own calligraphy cards, you'll get tips for it all. We will explore historical and contemporary alphabets. For teens and adults. The lesson will be tailored to suit those present. Materials included. $25 ($28 with tax).
Piano Lessons
Co-owner Barbara Dyck has a masters degree in piano pedagogy, and offers lessons to all ages and levels.
Community Workshops
Other Art Learning Opportunities / Workshops
Why take art classes in-person?
- You ask questions and get answers
- A talented and caring instructor is looking at what you do
- You benefit from interacting with other students … and many more!
All prices will have HST added. Students receive a 10% discount on most supplies from The Colour Jar.