Fine Art Certificate Program

Interested in developing your traditional drawing and painting skills in a focused studio environment?

This intensive Fine Arts Certificate Workshop runs from August 10-28 and provides 60 hours of instruction in figure drawing, portraiture, representational painting, colour theory, and still life painting.

Through direct guidance from experienced professional artists, students will strengthen both their technical abilities and artistic confidence.

Whether you’re pursuing a career in the arts or simply looking to deepen your practice, this program offers a strong foundation in traditional fine arts techniques.

🎯 What You’ll Learn

• Figure drawing and construction techniques
• Portrait drawing fundamentals
• Colour theory and representational painting methods
• Still life painting and compositional design
• Traditional approaches to observation, rendering, and visual problem-solving

📍 Workshop Details
Instructors: Steve Millard & Gregory Furmanczyk
📍 260 Spadina Ave. Suite 500, Toronto, ON
Format: In-Person
Ages: 16+

Workshop Schedule

10 Days • 60 Hours of Instruction

📅 August 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 24, 25, 27, 28
📍 In Person at 260 Spadina Ave. Suite 500, Toronto

Morning Sessions

🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Instructor: Steve Millard

Drawing the Figure
📅 August 10, 11, 12, 13, 19

Portrait Drawing
📅 August 20, 24, 25, 27, 28

Afternoon Sessions

🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Instructor: Gregory Furmanczyk

Representational Painting
📅 August 10, 11, 12, 13, 19

Still Life Painting
📅 August 20, 24, 25, 27, 28

⚠️ Registration Now Open!

Registration is now open and closes July 3, 2026.

Spots are limited, and this is a focused in-person workshop with small class sizes. If you are hoping to attend, we strongly recommend registering as soon as possible to secure your place.

👨‍🎨 Instructors

Steve Millard
With over 20 years of teaching experience and a professional background in animation, Steve has worked with studios including Nelvana, 9 Story Entertainment, Warner Bros., and Walt Disney Animation Canada. His expertise in figure drawing and construction has helped countless artists build strong foundational skills.

Gregory Furmanczyk, A.O.C.A.
Gregory is an accomplished portrait painter and sculptor with extensive experience teaching figurative drawing and traditional painting. His classes emphasize observation, composition, craftsmanship, and the development of strong representational skills.

This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005

Featured below: All work by students