2026 In-Person Programming
Town And Country Workshop with Dale Byhre, SFCA
Simplifying and Loosening Up with Watercolours with Tim Bennison, AFCA
Simplifying and Loosening Up with Watercolours with Tim Bennison, AFCA
Sat & Sun, Oct 24th - 25th, 2026
10.00 AM - 4.00 PM (PDT)
Location: Federation Academy
Explore the charm of both urban and rural landscapes through a loose, painterly approach to acrylic painting. From quaint streets and historic buildings to rolling fields and country roads, students will learn to simplify scenes into expressive paintings with strong design, colour, and atmosphere.
Simplifying and Loosening Up with Watercolours with Tim Bennison, AFCA
Simplifying and Loosening Up with Watercolours with Tim Bennison, AFCA
Simplifying and Loosening Up with Watercolours with Tim Bennison, AFCA
Sat, Oct 31st, 2026
10.00 AM - 4.00 PM (PDT)
Location: Federation Academy
In this one day workshop, you will learn how to simplify your painting process while creating expressive, unified works full of life and atmosphere. Working from carefully selected reference photos, you'll complete several paintings while applying these principles in a supportive, demonstration-based environment.
Mastering Skin Tones in the Portrait With Cara Bain, AFCA
Simplifying and Loosening Up with Watercolours with Tim Bennison, AFCA
Mastering Skin Tones in the Portrait With Cara Bain, AFCA
Sat, Dec 5th, 2026
10.00 AM - 4.00 PM (PDT)
Location: Federation Academy
You will learn to paint portraits with vibrant skin tones full of life and expression. Starting with a short painting exercise, you will learn to mix and apply colour tiles that convey a simple, three-dimensional head. You’ll come away from this workshop with the tools you need to paint your own captivating portraits!