Gestural Floral Painting in Oil Workshop

September 12 – evening, 13 – full day, 14 – full day

17 hrs of instruction

C$379

In Gestural Floral Painting, Ottawa-based artist and educator Janet Slavin leads a dynamic oil painting workshop that brings floral still life to life, fast, bold, and beautifully gestural. This course is designed for advanced beginners to intermediate painters looking to loosen up their approach.Over the weekend participants will learn perceptual painting methods that strengthen how they see, mix, and apply colour. Participants will leave with enhanced technical skills and a more expressive visual language. 

What You'll Learn:

·       How to begin a painting with clarity and purpose

·       Simplification through tonal structure and value.

·       A freeing approach to mark-making 

·       How to move from short, fast studies to a refined and expressive final piece

 Workshop Highlights:

Day 1: Welcome evening with artist talk, introductions, colour mixing demo, and warm-up exercises to get the paint flowing. 

Day 2: Painting exercises that teach tonal recognition, loosen up your process, and build instinctual decision-making, to prepare you for a full day of alla prima painting the next day

Day 3: Apply everything you’ve learned in a sustained floral painting, with one-on-one mentoring and a group reflection session.

Instructor Approach and Bio: 

Janet brings a wealth of experience as a practicing artist and educator. With a background that includes formal art training at The Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and additional studies through numerous master workshops, she has cultivated a strong foundation in perceptual painting, alla prima technique, and expressive realism. Her teaching approach blends demonstration, discussion, and individualized support to guide you toward stronger, more dynamic work. Janet’s thoughtful feedback and technique create a learning space that is both rigorous and encouraging, ideal for artists ready to grow their skills with clarity and confidence. 

Materials: This class includes a detailed list of materials focused on oil painting. Students should be comfortable using their tools and open to working generously with paint. A complete supply list will be sent upon registration. 

Class Size: Minimum 5 and maximum 8 participants

Daily Lunches: A delicious, family-style, locally sourced lunch served in the historic 1860s Manor dining room, designed to nourish creativity and foster connection. Snack Breaks: Thoughtful, locally sourced snacks to keep you refreshed throughout the day

Setting: Stone Manor Studios is located on the ground of Newboro Manor, an Italianate style house built in the 1860s, located in Newboro Ontario in the beautiful Rideau Lakes area. The Studios in the renovated carriage house are large, light-filled art teaching studios designed for maximum learning and offer an inspired setting. The upper level (stair-only access) is where art and craft workshops are held and the lower level will house the upcoming secondary Studio and Gallery space. The Manor and Studios are set on the corner of 2.5 acres of lawn, gardens, and forest for the use of participants. Take lunch in the gazebo or on the grounds; or, enjoy a mindful forest walk.

More infomation and to register: https://stonemanorstudios.ca/book-your-class/ola/services/gestural-floral-painting-oil-painting-workshop