Art Lessons with Mirja Vahala

Art Workshops

Mirja offers art workshops for all levels that can be customized for your art group. Are you curious about the types of workshops you can take? Download a PDF list of workshop options, or email Mirja with your questions and requests.

Location: Sessions take place at the Mirja Vahala Art Studio or online, unless otherwise arranged.

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Art Classes Fall 2023

VIA SELKIRK COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION

Each semester, Mirja Vahala offers specialty art classes in conjunction with Selkirk College. All classes take place at the Mirja Vahala Art Studio. Please click on the class titles below to register online.


Mirja Vahala Series (Full Package)
September 26 – October 22, 2023
Varying times
$230 + GST

Take all four of Mirja’s Fall 2023 courses. Art Mentoring for Your Paintings (Sep 26), Drawing Introduction (Oct 15), Paint a Landscape Using Acrylics (Oct 22), and How To Paint Light Shining Through Trees (Nov 5).


Art Mentoring for Your Paintings
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
$40 + GST

Bring your painting(s) for meaningful feedback. You will gain exciting skills and ideas on how to get the results you want. All levels, any mediums. Bring your art supplies. Contact Mirja with your questions.


Drawing Introduction
Sunday, October 15, 2023
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
$40 + GST

Learn to understand how artists ‘see’ and are able to draw. Discover why anyone can learn to draw. We will cover basic line drawing and negative space plus a brief introduction to angles and shading. This course is good for the brain even if you are not an artist. Bring a pencil, eraser and paper.


Paint a Landscape Using Acrylics
Sunday, October 22, 2023
9:30 am to 3:00 pm
$80 + GST

Use fun painting techniques to create a colourful landscape including trees and water. Contact Mirja for a supply list or give Mirja notice that you need supplies.


How to Paint Light Shining Through Trees
Sunday, November 5, 2023
9:30 am to 3:00 pm
$80 + GST

You will learn techniques for making light look like it is shining through the trees. Contact Mirja for a supply list or give Mirja notice that you need supplies. Some painting experience is helpful.