Visual Arts Brampton
Want artwork of your favourite animal that you created yourself? Well, this is the class for you! This two-hour class is for beginner artists who want to recreate a handmade picture of their furry best friend(s).
How do we do it? Students have the option of doing a trace monoprint or a carbon tracing for background then we have fun with a rainbow of watercolours to finish off our Colourful Pet Portrait. Watercolour techniques will also be introduced into this session.
Students are asked to bring a printed photo of their favourite animal or pet they would like to recreate.
Details
Ages: 16+
Dates: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sessions: 1
Price: $38 for non-members, $35 with a membership
Materials: Included
Skill Level: All Skill Levels
What Students Will Learn
- The monoprinting process
- Creating an expressive print
- Enhancing the print with watercolour, coloured pencils or pastel
About the Instructor
Colleen Dee, BFA
Colleen is a lover of all creative arts. She earned her BFA degree in Montreal, Quebec, and had a corporate career as a graphic designer, creative director and marketing manager. After that phase she travelled, lived and worked in Vietnam and Cambodia for a number of years teaching English and art to children and adults in the profit and nonprofit sectors.
Well versed in many art mediums including papermaking, sculpting, printmaking drawing, painting and photo-art. "I love creative expression in so many art forms. I particularly enjoy experimenting with mix-media and using different materials and techniques to create an aesthetic piece whether it has a purpose or not." After returning to Canada she continues to engross herself teaching art and workshops to a variety of age groups.