Art 101
2027-02-23 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-03-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-03-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-03-16 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-03-23 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-03-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-04-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-04-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) and 2 more dates
Mariposa Mornings

Tuesdays in April
5 – 7 pm
Members: $140.00 +HST
Public: $160.00 +HST
Get creative at OMAH on Tuesday evenings this April.
Over four sessions, artist Tanya Cunnington will guide participants through a different artistic technique each week in a relaxed, beginner-friendly environment. Whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush or you’re looking to refresh your skills, Art 101 offers a welcoming introduction to a variety of art-making methods.
Each session focuses on a different medium, giving you a hands-on introduction to materials, techniques, and artistic terminology. By the end of the program, you’ll have explored several foundational approaches to creating art and gained confidence trying something new.
All materials are provided.
Session schedule:

April 7: Drawing

April 14: Still Life Painting (Acrylic)

April 21: Printmaking

April 28: Watercolour Painting

Registration is open until March 28, 2026. Please note that OMAH programs operate on a cost-recovery basis, and sessions may be cancelled if minimum registration numbers are not met.

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The Human Form: Adult Life Drawing Classes
2027-02-27 10:30 - 13:30, 2027-03-06 10:30 - 13:30, 2027-03-13 10:30 - 13:30, 2027-03-20 10:30 - 13:30, 2027-03-27 10:30 - 13:30, 2027-04-03 10:30 - 13:30, 2027-04-10 10:30 - 13:30, 2027-04-17 10:30 - 13:30 and 2 more dates
Mariposa Mornings

The Human Form
6 – Week Session.
Saturday, March 28 – Saturday, May 2
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Members: $110.00 +HST
Public: $135.00 +HST
Please join your instructor, artist Kathryn Kaiser for OMAH’s 6-week life drawing class exploring the human form. Using nude and costumed models, participants will learn gesture drawing, anatomy, proportions and mass while trying different mediums such as charcoal, paint, ink and mixed media. Lessons also include using your non-dominant hand to draw, two-handed drawing techniques and blind contour drawings. Basic supplies are included, and participants are welcome to bring their favourite materials to work with.
No experience is necessary. OMAH welcomes drop-ins for single classes, but please note space is limited.
Please note that our programs run on a cost recovery basis, which means that minimum numbers must be met in order to run these programs. OMAH reserves the right to cancel our programs if minimums are not met so register early and register often!

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About the Instructor:

Kathryn Kaiser attended University of Lethbridge, where she studied Fine Arts, Psychology and Aboriginal Studies. As a young teen she was awarded scholarships to The Alberta College of Art and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Painting was always a part of her life.

As an adult, she has pursued her creative passion by taking classes and workshops and otherwise expanding her talents and experience wherever and whenever she is able. Her creative influences are mainly expressive figurative artists like Jenny Savillle, Peter Doig, John Hartman and Chris Gwaltney.
Kathryn has been involved in various projects promoting artists and their work, as well as humanitarian work with refugees and new Canadians. Kathryn does architectural renderings for various design, architectural and landscaping companies. She has been active in the Orillia Streets Alive (street art) project for the past few years and has enjoyed it immensely. Public and street art holds a growing interest for her.

Teaching is another one of Kathryn’s accomplishments and treasures. It is an honour to encourage others to overcome their apprehension, enabling them to open to the process and express themselves creatively.

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Please note cancellation requests received at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the program start date will receive a full-refund. Cancellation requests received less than 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the program are non-refundable. Any program cancelled by the Orillia Museum of Art & History will be fully refunded regardless of the time of cancellation.
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