Workshops
All workshops (unless otherwise noted,) are held at the old Pumphouse, located at the bottom of Elizabeth Street, near the lake, in Grimsby. Our workshops start at 9 am and go until approximately 4 pm each day.
We offer a wide range of opportunities for everyone interested in learning more about their chosen medium and developing their talents, whether a beginner or an experienced artist. The workshops are offered throughout the year—usually five times. Each is based on hands-on learning, where participants develop their skills under the direction and guidance of a seasoned instructing artists, in a supportive environment. The small group environment offers abundant attention, inspiration, motivation and fun. Here you can experience different techniques for acrylic, oil, watercolour, pastel, charcoal, pencil, pen and ink; and you can learn about composition, perspective and other art forms. Unless otherwise told, participants bring their own materials.
There are more notes are at the bottom of this page, including a basic watercolour workshop kit.
DEBRA TATE-SEARS — watercolour
September 26-27, 2025
Members $110; Non-members $125
 | Debra Tate-Sears is a traditional landscape artist with a detailed approach to painting. She uses a limited palette that are variations on the primary colours. Each painting starts with pale washes, then builds transparent layers to a desired intensity and detail; nothing but pure transparent watercolour and attention to detail!
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DAVE MORLEY — Line and Wash (Pen and Ink with watercolour)
October 24, 2025 — Carnegie Building
Members $60; Non-members $75
 | Dave is a longtime member of the Pumphouse who has developed his skills with Pen and Ink drawings over the last decade. In this one-day workshop, we will look at some of the elements of a successful pen and ink drawing. We will cover the tools, techniques and together we will work to produce a drawing.
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NOTES:
- Unless otherwise noted, each workshop is from 9 am to 4 pm each day.
- All workshops are limited to a maximum of 20 participants with a minimum of 15 required 21 days prior to the workshop.
- Workshop fees are due a minimum of 10 days before the workshop. If not paid, the participant will be placed on the bottom of the Wait List and the spot in the workshop filled from that list. We will accept cheques only – no cash.
- A Notice of Cancellation received more than 14 days before the event, will be refunded in full.
- If you are new to watercolour workshops, CLICK HERE for a minumum list of supplies you will need.
- If you are only able to attend one day of a two-day workshop, you may want to discuss this with our Workshop Coordinator. Send an email by clicking on the button below.
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