TEACHING

One Day Coloured Pencil Workshops

This series of workshops begins with the basics of coloured pencil techniques and then gives students the opportunity to work on projects, to try out different surfaces and “paintings”. Each day is filled with exercises, tips and demonstrations that build and expand on the previous class. Lots of fun and laughter makes that creative process a great learning experience. The cost of each workshop is $70, which includes paper, coffee, tea and snacks. Most classes are held on Saturdays and spaces are limited, so register early to confirm your spot.

The Fall 2010 schedule:

Part One: Saturday September 11th

Part Two: Saturday September 25th

Part Three: Saturday October 16th

Part Four: Saturday November 13th

Studio: Saturday October 30th (see below)

All classes are held at the artist's her bright and whimsical in-house classroom, located at:

40 Drainie Drive
Kanata, ON K2L 1K9
613-592-6959

To register for a class or for more information, please call or send an email to

Please note these dates were revised on July 14, 2010.

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One Day Studio Workshop

The Studio Workshop Series was created for graduates of Allison's series of one day Coloured Pencil Workshops! For those who have explored the coloured pencil techniques taught in Parts One to Four, this is your opportunity to further develop your talents through Allison's mentoring.

You will bring your own project to Allison's studio and she will coach, monitor, and encourage you as you create a "painting" from a subject that you have chosen. The participants in the Studio Workshop will be limited so you will receive very personalized and tailored lessons from Allison. The cost of this workshop is $70.

To register for a class or for more information, please call Allison at 613-592-6959 or send an email to

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Allison has been a guest artist in Ottawa area schools since the early 90’s and she has been giving adult workshops since 1996 . She is available to teach children from the junior level (grade 4) up to high school age.

Her instructions in coloured pencil techniques are a valuable tool for teachers as well. Allison has conducted classes with educators during professional development days as well as after-school workshops.

Allison provides step-by-step instruction for simple yet effective techniques that allow both teachers and students to have exciting results in a short period of time. In her school workshops, she includes additional lessons as follow-up classes to reinforce the skills learned.

In 2004 she was nominated for the YMCA-YWCA Women of Distinction Awards in the category of Learning for Life. She counts among her successful students Ottawa Carleton Catholic School Board Director of Education Jamie McCracken; student Audric Montuno, winner of the Mayor’s Award for Young at Art 2005; and lots of Grade 5 boys with poor motor skills who, for the first time their lives, have successfully made a snake look shiny!

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