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Finding the artist inside you
Whether you are looking to find out if there is an artist lurking inside you, or you just want to have a bit of fun with a paint brush, Dawne offers private and open painting classes for adults and kids, families and friends.
Wiltse Creek Studio is located just minutes from Charleston Lake Provincial Park in the 1000 Islands region and ideally located for a full days adventure. Come paint in the morning before heading off for a picnic and swim. You can leave your canvas here until you are done playing if need be.
Never painted? Don't be afraid!
Our classes are instructed step-by-step with room for individual expression and combine the joy of painting mixed in with a little bit of teaching. Classes are offered in small groups so that everyone has some individual time for help.
What to wear!
We use high quality, student grade artist acrylic paint that is colourfast for 60 plus years. It does NOT come out of clothing, so please dress down. Aprons are available upon request.
What to bring?
All supplies are included in your fee. Bring a drink - it gets warm on the porch.
Where do I go?
In the summer, classes are held on the porch at Dawne's house next to the studio - come on up.
When it's too cold for for the porch we paint in the kitchen - the front door is via the porch.
Class Prices
If you wish to book a class please check for open dates on the calendar on this page. Classes are generally held in the morning so that the studio/store can be opened for noon. Evening classes are not listed so please email with a suggested date should you require one. If I am behind on keeping up with the calendar, please just ask for the date you would like.
Classes for a single individual is $55.00 for a 2 hour session and include all materials.
Classes for 2 or more persons are $40.00 per person for a 2 hour session - all materials included. You choose the date and paintings.
Kids Can Paint (ages 7 - 12) $35.00 per child. Scheduled class with up to 6 other kids. Everyone paints the same piece.
Ask about pricing for birthday parties and other events
Birthday Parties and Fundraisers
Yes we do that! Please email Dawne with the details and location of your event for pricing.
Fundraiser for up to 20 persons are possible.
Painting with the under 7 crowd
Generally by the time kids are 5 they can tackle a painting but may not have the ability to sit still for a long class. They tend to need more one on one and hands on help.
The best option for this is to come and do a Parent & Child or Grandparent & Child class. There are a few painting samples in a slideshow at the bottom of the page but we can always paint a favourite subject. Email for details.
TIES - Certificate of Awesome
Please message Dawne to discuss a private class.
Upcoming Paint Classes
September Kids Can Paint Class
September Kids Can Paint Class
September Kids Can Paint Class
Autumn Landscape
Sunday September 17
9 - 11 am
4 seats available
OR
SATURDAY September 30
4 seats available
dress in layers - the day will start cool on the porch
$35.00 per person
October Kids Can Paint Class
September Kids Can Paint Class
September Kids Can Paint Class
Autumn Landscape
Sunday October 15
10 - 12 am
OR
Saturday October 28
10 - 12 am
6 seats available for each session
These classes will be held in the kitchen at Dawne's house across the yard from the studio - please enter via the porch.
$35.00 per person
Mini Barn Quilt Workshop
September Kids Can Paint Class
Mini Barn Quilt Workshop
2 x 2 foot barn quilt
choose your own pattern and colour.
Patterns take 5 - 12 hours to complete so multiple paint mornings are chosen but may not be needed depending on the pattern and speed of painter.
Please ask about the next class. There needs to be a minimum of 4 to run a class.