We are inspired by the French academic artists and their sumptuously decorated studios. By surrounding ourselves in the decor, equipment and unfinished art projects hung floor to ceiling we hope to inspire all those who stroll through the door. In the summer things quiet down in terms of the regular drop in sessions. We are asking around determine interest and timing of what to run after Canada Day and it seems like theres a lot more people than we thought who want to continu

We are coming up on the last workshop in May and quite possibly the last until our Autumn semester. Yulia Tsinko has been studying abroad at the Barcelona Academy of Art. She has brought new knowledge back home. This is your chance to see a new approach to figure from life. This is our only window to learn what she has, and to soak up that know how without paying the incredible costs and additional air fare. She will be returning to Spain, so set yourself up before she's go

The more you know! We have some special events and workshops and studio closures coming up to be aware of.. Plus for those who are wondering.... YES! We do have drop in short pose this Friday 9:30 am - noon. Next Wednesday May 20th it's been declared We are closed for the Victoria Day stat holiday no sessions or classes May 18th. We will be running our regular schedule throughout most of June with a Velazquez inspired Long(er) pose Thursdays, a slight change to our Monday nig

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... We are well past the 9 year mark and we are working on creating consistent and improving things for you to be a part of. May is big and so are more things to come... Below is May at a glance and a link to Bunny's "9 years, 99 episodes and 9 lessons he gained from it video" There is so much happening this month so be sure you don't miss any of it. May at a glance: Monday morning 9:30 - noon at RISE & DRAW we have a visiting model (@