Art Workshop Paint like Edgar Degas

Paint Like Edgar Degas

Adult Art Workshop | Newmarket Public Library

Step into the world of movement, balance, and everyday beauty in this hands-on art workshop inspired by Edgar Degas. Designed for adults of all skill levels, this session offers a relaxed and supportive space to explore painting through observation, gesture, and composition.

Led by professional artist Kate Medvedok, the workshop is limited to 12 participants to ensure personalized, small-group instruction. All supplies are provided, including acrylic paints, brushes, and your choice of canvas or paper.

What You’ll Learn & Create

• Interesting insights into Edgar Degas and his art
  Learn how Degas, a key figure of Impressionism, was fascinated by movement and modern life, especially ballet dancers, theatre scenes, and candid moments. Discover why he often painted unusual viewpoints—cropped compositions and off-center figures—and how his background in drawing helped him capture motion with remarkable precision.
• Explore composition, gesture, and color — step by step
  Learn how Degas used soft color palettes, layered textures, and dynamic poses to suggest motion and atmosphere. You’ll practice building figures and scenes through guided, approachable steps using acrylic paint.
• Create your own Degas-inspired artwork
  Focus on capturing movement, mood, and everyday elegance rather than perfect detail, and leave with a finished piece that reflects Degas’s distinctive style.

No prior experience required. Come as you are—curiosity and creativity are all you need.