Virtual Classes

Live Virtual Class Overview

This single, immersive 2.5-hour class is an invitation to slow down and reconnect with the natural world through the fluid beauty of watercolour. Taught virtually on Sundays, this session blends the meditative practice of mindfulness with creative expression. Our focus will be a Rewilded Still Life, featuring simple natural elements you might forage or find—such as unique stones, dried foliage, a piece of bark, or intriguing fungi specimens. The goal is not artistic perfection, but deep, slow observation to foster a sense of wonder and connection. Learn to match your brushwork to your breath, allowing the medium to guide you into a state of present-moment awareness. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists looking to incorporate mindfulness into their creative practice.

What to Bring: Please come prepared with your own basic watercolour supplies. This does not need to be fancy; simple materials are best for this practice! You will need basic watercolour paints, a pencil, a board or table, an eraser, and watercolour paper. All these items can typically be found in the arts and crafts section of your local department store.

• Duration: 2.5 Hours

• Format: Live Virtual Class 

• Focus: Mindfulness, Observation, Wet-on-Wet Technique, Colour Mixing

• Prerequisite: None (Perfect for beginners)

Teacher Bio: Elaine Hamelin-Mitchell

I am a bilingual, Canadian artist, researcher, and advocate for ecological literacy and education. I hold an Honours Bachelor of Fine and Studio Arts (BFA) and a Master of Education (M.Ed), graduating magna cum laude.

My artistic mission is rooted in connecting with the wisdom of nature through the creation of art. My classes are the physical expression of my philosophical work—I guide students to reclaim their innate connection to nature's rhythms, making art a practice of mindfulness and ecological awareness.

Pricing and Registration

• Standard Tuition: $75 CAD per person 

• Minimum Class Attendance: This class requires a minimum of 10 confirmed students to run. Participants will be notified 48 hours prior to the class start time if the minimum has not been met, and all registered students will be given the option to transfer their spot to the next available date or receive a full refund.

Cancellation Policy

Your registration reserves a spot in our live, interactive class. To be fair to all participants and to manage limited seating, my cancellation policy is based on notice time. For a full refund, please notify me more than 7 days prior to the class date. If you need to cancel between 1 and 7 days before the class, I will provide a full credit to be used toward any future class on our website. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice, or if you do not attend the session ("no-show"), are non-refundable and non-creditable.

I encourage you to transfer your spot to a friend if you can't make it last minute, or request a recording if one is available for your missed class.