Palette and Palate - Pigments and Pastries with Yulia Lisitsyna

Want to learn how to paint sweet pastries? Join us for this fun watercolour session during Christmas Season! #watercolourpastries #art Palette and Palate: Watercolour Pastries! Treat yourself to a creative and deliciously inspired watercolour workshop! Join us for Palette and Palate: Watercolour Pastries, where you'll explore the art of painting tempting pastries, sweet treats, and delicate baked goods using watercolour. Learn how to layer washes, blend colours, and capture the textures, shapes, and little details that make pastries so delightful to look at. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this beginner-friendly workshop is a wonderful opportunity to develop your watercolour skills, enjoy a relaxing creative session, and add a little sweetness to your day! Date: Friday, December 11, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Location: 2nd Floor Classroom Area, Wallack’s Art Supplies and Framing Skill Level: Beginner-friendly; all skill levels welcome Materials: All materials provided About the Instructor With over 25 years of experience as a watercolor artist, graphic, and ornamental designer, Yulia has been teaching at the Ottawa School of Art since 2016, sharing her expertise in vibrant watercolors, bold acrylics, and intricate drawings. Her artistic journey began in Moscow, Russia, where she studied Fine Art, worked as a ceramic artist, co-owned a studio, and collaborated with the Paleontological Museum. She has participated in international exhibitions across Germany, Sweden, the UK, Canada, and the US. Since 2017, she has also taught at the Glebe Community Centre and Abbotsford House. A dedicated craft-maker, she has been an artist-vendor at ByWard Market since 2016 and has showcased her work in SAW Gallery, Shenkman Arts Centre, and BlueBird Café. Passionate about traditional media, she integrates medieval patterns, mythology, and light effects into her art. She is committed to supporting Ukrainian refugees and enriching Ottawa’s artistic community.