Painting Classes with Gord

Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or looking to develop your skills, Gord's classes are relaxed, hands-on and designed to get you painting. Learn new techniques, experiment with colour and develop your own style in a friendly, small-group setting in Ottawa's Westboro neighbourhood.

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Paint the Fall Colours with Gord Coulthart

Gord's current 10-week painting class welcomes painters of all experience levels. Each week explores different techniques and approaches, with plenty of individual guidance from Gord.

Thursdays, 7:00–9:30 PM
October 1 – December 3, 2026
Westboro Legion
389 Richmond Road, Ottawa  

$300 for the 10-week session

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What to Expect

  • Hands-On Guidance

    Gord demonstrates techniques and works directly with students throughout each class, offering individual help and encouragement along the way.

  • Learn by Painting

    Explore colour, composition, brushwork and different painting techniques while working on a variety of subjects and projects.

  • Create Work You're Proud Of

    This is a hands-on class, so you'll spend your time actually painting. Over the session, you'll complete your own original works of art to take home and enjoy.

Start the New Year Painting

A new session begins January 2027.

Start the new year with something creative. Spend your winter evenings painting, learning new techniques and creating work of your own in Gord's relaxed, welcoming class.

Full dates and details are coming soon. Leave your email below and we'll let you know when registration opens.