For those craving a more in-depth learning experience than a one-off workshop, I’m excited to offer this four-week class series focused on illustration and watercolour techniques. Together, we’ll sketch, refine, and paint a portrait of your house (or another building that feels meaningful to you).

Over the four sessions, you’ll be guided from your earliest pencil marks to the final painted piece. We’ll explore perspective, proportions, fine detailing, and subtle shading techniques to bring your building to life—right down to the shingles, bricks, window trim, or garden path.

We’ll use a mix of pencil, black artist pens, and watercolour on heavyweight paper. You’ll bring up to three printed colour photos of your chosen house, sized to fit an 8.5″ × 11″ page. We’ll use a light box or daylight windows to trace the basic structure, then refine the sketch step by step.

Each session includes warm-ups, guided instruction, and open studio time to explore and refine. No prior drawing or painting experience required—just curiosity, patience, and a love of home.

Week 1: Framing the Foundation
Study your reference photos + learn simple one-point perspective. Begin your initial pencil sketch to capture your home’s overall structure.

Week 2: Windows + Walls
Add architectural features: windows, doors, stairs, railings, trim. Explore techniques for rendering siding, shingles, brick, and stone.

Week 3: Landscape + Personality
Bring your home to life with trees, gardens, fences, lighting, and quirky details that make your place yours.

Week 4: Final Ink + Watercolour
Trace your finished line work, mix a custom colour palette, and begin painting your final house portrait.

Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21 + 28, 2026

9–11:30am  |  Four, 2.5-hour classes

$247 + HST per person

Limit of eight (8) participants.

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Advance payment required to hold your spot. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the start date will not be eligible for a refund or credit.

NOTE: This classes will take place in the second-floor studio of my Kanata/Stittsville home. Details will be sent via email a few days prior to the first class.

HEALTH GUIDELINES: As these events are held in my home, participants are asked stay home if feeling unwell. You can transfer your spot to a friend, or contact me to inquire about coming another time.