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Winter Watercolour Painting WorkshopSaturday, January 31, 2026 (inclement weather date: February 1)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Format: In-Person
Instructor: Candice Leyland
Fee: $65 +HST per person if you register before the early bird date of January 23, 2026. After that date, the fee is $75 +HST per person.
Register here: https://arboretum.uoguelph.ca/educationandevents/workshops
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. Please note that the workshop is indoors.
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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Photo: Event poster with informative text. A watercolour painting of trees and snow. Arb logo.
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