I have returned to teaching and am pleased to offer three excellent opportunities to explore and learn the beauty of this medium. One course is local, and two workshops will take place at the beautiful Stone Manor Studios in Newboro, ON.
Course # 1 – Explore the Beauty of Watercolour
Learn the fundamentals of watercolour in a relaxing and supportive environment. No previous painting experience required, just your enthusiasm and willingness to learn!
Watercolour is a challenging yet highly versatile medium, capable of effects that other mediums cannot provide. Understanding how water and paint interact and learning to control those characteristics is key to achieving clean, confident results. This knowledge, which you will apply throughout the course, will set you on the right path and open endless possibilities for developing your own style and approach.
- Appreciate the benefits of sketching to develop a value pattern and establish a plan for painting
- Learn about paints, brushes and preparing watercolour paper for painting
- Develop techniques for creating washes, glazing, textures, working wet-on-dry and wet-on-wet
- Understand colour theory and mixing to get the most from a limited palette
- Explore design elements and principles to create strong compositions
- Incorporate methods to preserve whites and achieve deep rich darks
Each class focuses on a specific topic and objective. Sessions include instructor-led lessons and demonstrations, weekly handouts (so you can focus on observing rather than note-taking), dedicated studio time, feedback, and constructive critique.
Whether you are new to watercolour or looking to reboot after struggling with “the dreaded mud,” this course will help you build confidence and control.
Course and Payment Details
- Six weekly 3-hour classes
- Tuesdays, April 7 – May 12, 2026
- 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Community Room at Brierley’s YIG, 685 River Rd at Earl Armstrong Rd
(A bright, spacious room — perfect for painting and learning.) - Maximum 12 participants
- Fee: $295 (No HST charged)
To register for this course, please contact me via email and I will provide e-transfer instructions. Your spot is confirmed upon receipt of payment.
Participants are responsible for their own supplies. A suggested supply list will be provided.
Please Read The Fine Print
- Withdrawal deadline: March 24, 2026 (full refund)
- No refunds after March 24, 2026
- Minimum 8 participants required
- You will be notified by Tuesday, March 31 if the course proceeds
- No refunds for missed classes (handouts will still be provided)
- In the event of severe weather or instructor illness, classes will be rescheduled or refunded at the instructor’s discretion
Courses #2 & #3 – Stone Manor Studios, Newboro
I will also be instructing two watercolour workshops at the beautiful Stone Manor Studios in Newboro. These workshops are designed for beginner and intermediate painters and will explore seasonal themes.
One-Day Workshop
Friday, June 19, 2026
9:30 am – 4:30 pm
$249 (link to register)
Two-and-a-Half-Day Workshop
August 21–23, 2026
$429 (link to register)
The August workshop begins Friday evening with a meet-and-greet, presentation, and short demonstration to prepare participants for the weekend. Classes on Saturday and Sunday run from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Both workshops include lunch in the Manor dining room and a morning coffee break. For full details and registration, please visit Stone Manor Studios.
Testimonials
“Vic provided a very detailed and extensive course in a supportive atmosphere. I enjoyed learning multiple new techniques from him.
I would recommend taking courses from Vic,
he is a skilled teacher.” [PM]
“This has been a wonderful experience. Vic, you have been an excellent teacher.” [RS]
“Vic is a gentle teacher who demonstrates a variety of techniques while allowing his students space to apply them in their own way.” [KH]
About Vic Dohar the Instructor
Vic has over 25 years of watercolour experience, has given lectures and taught workshops on various art topics. He is an elected member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour and participates in regional art associations and shows.