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Winter Watercolour Painting Workshop

Submitted by mbarth on November 10th, 2025 4:25 PM
Date: 
Saturday, January 31st, 2026 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: 

Format: In-person at the Arboretum

  • Date: Saturday January 31, 2026 (inclement weather date: February 1)
  • Instructor: Candice Leyland
  • Fee: $65 (plus HST) per person if you register before the early bird deadline of January 23, 2026. After that date the fee is $75 (plus HST) per person.

Capture the quiet magic of snow-covered scenes in this cozy watercolour class. Learn how to paint frosty forests, glowing winter skies, and shimmering snow using simple techniques that bring seasonal serenity to life. Whether you're new to watercolour or looking to refine your landscape skills, this class will guide you through layering washes, creating atmospheric depth, and adding delicate winter details.

Registrants must be age 14+.

Supplies:
Please bring whatever watercolour supplies you enjoy using. Here is a suggested list:

  • Watercolour Paints:Choose artist-grade or student-grade watercolours in pans or tubes. Recommended winter palette:
    • Ultramarine Blue
    • Payne’s Grey
    • Burnt Sienna
    • Raw Umber
    • Alizarin Crimson
    • Cerulean Blue
    • Indigo
    • Titanium White (gouache or watercolour for highlights)
  • Paper
    • Cold press watercolour paper (140 lb / 300 gsm): Textured surface ideal for landscapes
  • Other Tools
    • Palette for mixing
    • Two water containers (one for rinsing, one for clean water).
    • Paper Towels or Cloths
    • Masking tape or washi tape (to secure paper edges).
    • Pencil and kneaded eraser (for sketching).
    • Optional: Masking fluid for preserving snow areas

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Source URL:https://arboretum.uoguelph.ca/events/2026/01/winter-watercolour-painting-workshop

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[1] https://arboretum.uoguelph.ca/educationandevents/workshops [2] https://secure.e-registernow.com/cgi-bin/mkpayment.cgi?state=3285