Christmas Watercolour Workshop: Winter Landscape with Yulia Lisitsyna

Let It Snow – Winter Landscape Workshop

Celebrate the beauty of winter through painting. In this workshop, participants will learn how to capture the charm of snowy streets, frosted trees, and soft winter light. Using original photo references from the Glebe and Centretown, you will create small winter landscapes filled with atmosphere and seasonal character.

Techniques covered include painting a swirling blizzard, rendering hoarfrost on branches, and layering colour for depth. We will also explore how to use masking fluid and white acrylic paint over watercolour backgrounds to achieve realistic winter textures.

This session is designed for all skill levels, and no prior experience is required. All materials will be provided, including Strathmore watercolour paper, professional watercolour sets, masking fluid, and soft body acrylic white paint.

Join us for a creative winter workshop and bring home your own painted winter scene.

Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours

Date: December 4, 2025

Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM

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 Watercolour Paper

Watercolour Sets

White Acrylic Paint (Soft Body)

Masking Fluid (Demco, Winsor& Newton, etc.)

Host or Publisher Wallack's Art Supplies & Framing