Spring Watercolour Workshop: European Decorative Style with Yulia Lisitsyna

Spring Watercolour Workshop: European Decorative Style with Yulia Lisitsyna

Create a vibrant folklore-inspired postcard using water-based media & markers! Celebrate Spring, bloom & revival! #SpringArt #Folklore

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Date and time

Thursday, May 8 · 4 - 5:30pm EDT

Location

Wallack's Art Supplies and Framing

305 Bank Street Ottawa, ON K2P 1X7 Canada

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 2 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

In this 1.5 hour workshop, participants will explore intricate yet simple folklore motifs using water-based media and markers, with materials available from Wallack’s Art Supplies. This session is designed for artists of all levels to experiment with decorative patterns inspired by traditional art forms. The goal is to create a unique postcard or postcard-sized composition that reflects themes of spring, rebirth, bloom, and renewal—ideas that have been celebrated for centuries. While Easter symbolism may be incorporated, the focus is broader, embracing the universal essence of seasonal change and new beginnings. Through guided instruction and hands-on practice, attendees will develop confidence in using color, pattern, and composition to express the vibrancy of spring. Whether you’re looking to create a festive card or simply enjoy a relaxing creative experience, this workshop offers a welcoming space to explore folklore-inspired designs in a fun and inspiring atmosphere.


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.

MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED:

Strathmore creative cards, watercolour postcards, etc.

Watercolour Set (Any)

Water-based markers, dual brush markers.

Ecoline watercolour ink.

Liquid masking marker

Frequently asked questions

Is this class accessible?

Unfortunately, this workshop is held on our second floor classroom that is not accessible. There are two flights of stairs that participants must ascend and descend. We will be offering accessible classes in the near future.

Is there parking?

Wallack's offers customers 30-minute parking. If you are taking a workshop, you must find an alternative like street-parking or public-parking. Street parking is free weekdays after 5:30 PM, and free all day on weekends. There's paid parking lots on weekdays.

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WHO WE ARE

Wallack’s is one of the oldest art supply stores in Canada and owns one of Canada’s oldest commercial fine art galleries, Wallack Galleries. We are committed to the development of artists in the community and in schools by offering a wide variety of artists materials and products, services and education. Being located centrally in Ottawa and with an amazing online store, you will be able to find something to help make that creative project a reality.

  • Browse our large selection of products for Artists, Architects, Designers, Sculptors and other creatives
  • Sign up for a workshop to learn about a new product or learn a new skill
  • Enroll in a semester long course to perfect a technique
  • Get quality custom framing for your next show or recently purchased work of art
  • Ask for help and information from our sales associates, we are artists too

A LONG HISTORY 

Wallack’s has been part of the artist community since 1936. We began as a photographic supply store founded by picture enthusiast Sam Wallack. In the mid-1950’s, Wallack’s expanded from the original narrow shop on Bank street into the empty store next to it to offer more selection of art and hobby supplies, as well as more display space for original art. 

When his son John Wallack came on board in 1963, the company expanded to include art supplies for an emerging Canadian arts scene. The need for a gallery became apparent and Wallack Galleries was launched in the 1950s. By 1965, the business was organized under different branches: the gallery was for acquisitions and sales, while the art-making and framing needs were supplied by the Wallack’s group of stores.

 

In 1977, John Wallack moved the existing art material business to 231 Bank Street, which was originally Hartman’s grocery store. He also expanded the fine art gallery to its own location at 203 Bank Street.

In 2024, Michael Wallack, son of John, moved the store to its current location at 305 Bank Street.

For over 80 years, Wallack’s has been committed to supplying creative people with quality products at competitive prices. Wallack’s reputation is built on offering a wide selection of brand name artist materials, service by friendly knowledgeable staff, and quick and efficient delivery across Canada. Educational programming also continues to be a cornerstone of the Wallack's institution, with knowledgeable staff to provide instruction through workshops and events in a diverse range of creative mediums and disciplines.