Winter Watercolour Workshop: Winter Cabins - Our Beloved Sugar Shacks!

Winter Cabin Watercolour Workshop

Join us for a cozy 1.5-hour watercolour workshop inspired by winter landscapes and rustic Canadian cabins. In this beginner-friendly session, students will explore the spontaneity of transparent watercolour washes while learning how to build atmosphere and depth. You will experiment with fine-tipped Princeton brushes and Prismacolor pencils to render dense forests, textured stacks of firewood, and cool blue winter shadows surrounding sugar shacks, iconic symbols of the Canadian winter spirit. Guided step by step, this workshop is relaxed, approachable, and easy to follow, making it perfect for beginners and anyone looking for a creative winter escape.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Date: February 19 and 27, 2026

Time: 5:30PM - 7:00PM

About the Instructor

With over 25 years of experience as a watercolor artist, graphic, and ornamental designer, Yulia has been teaching at the Ottawa School of Art since 2016, sharing her expertise in vibrant watercolors, bold acrylics, and intricate drawings. Her artistic journey began in Moscow, Russia, where she studied Fine Art, worked as a ceramic artist, co-owned a studio, and collaborated with the Paleontological Museum. She has participated in international exhibitions across Germany, Sweden, the UK, Canada, and the US. Since 2017, she has also taught at the Glebe Community Centre and Abbotsford House. A dedicated craft-maker, she has been an artist-vendor at ByWard Market since 2016 and has showcased her work in SAW Gallery, Shenkman Arts Centre, and BlueBird Café. Passionate about traditional media, she integrates medieval patterns, mythology, and light effects into her art. She is committed to supporting Ukrainian refugees and enriching Ottawa’s artistic community.

MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED