It's as easy as 123 to make beautiful art with me
inject your life with colour
It is never just about the art
Life is messy, full of surprises and challenges. At Atelier we celebrate life, make beauty and work to overcome obstacles. It is never just about the art.
Make a big bold move
Large Canvas Workshops
Create a large canvas abstract for your walls, join us at an adult art retreat, grab your child, nephew or godchild to make a painting together. Never painted? Never mind – you’re in good company, 98% of our clients are beginners.
Find your inner child
Adult Art Workshops
Find a blank wall in your home, office, cottage or chalet. Choose an inspiration, book private studio time, and create your own large canvas with our guidance. Beginners encouraged. You wont believe what we can do together!
A gift you can give your child
Children's Art Workshops
Calm, peaceful one-to-one studio time nourishes the busy soul.
We make the world a more beautiful place from the inside out.
Let's make lasting beauty
Follow us in the studio, at camp, art events and retreats
EXCELLENT Based on 85 reviews Devra Wasser2025-01-16 Words fail me as to how much I enjoyed the process of working with Nancy. She introduced me to new methods of my own expression. Who knew??? If you think you can, or if you want to try, just know you are fully capable with Nancy. Truly. Just go! Ellen Qualls2024-12-31 We did the original family portrait, and it could not have been more fun. The concept, the studio, and the actually very cool painting you leave with at the end are all great. But it is Nancy herself that makes the day. In our case, our 13-year-old niece stopped at the art store on our way home, picked up supplies, and did a whole new painting at home before she went to bed. An Inspired and empowered young woman is even better than a fun day. Jason Hu2024-12-19 My daughter has been painting with Nancy for the past two years. She has benefited so much from Nancy’s inspiring approach to creat and experience art. Not only has she brought home beautiful arts that brightened our home, she also learned about mindful living and showing gratitude for the beauty in life. I highly recommend Nancy’s class to anyone who wants to better their life through arts. Rebecca Wolfe2024-12-17 Nancy was a pleasure to work with. Our kids loved making art with her. She was kind, extremely talented and very easy with children. We have a beautiful big art piece that will stay in the family for generations. Highly recommend this experience Wang Zhe2024-11-25 Nancy is an amazing teacher! My daughter has been going to her studio for around two years now, and the art she brings home is phenomenal! I am really glad I found her studio, and my daughter loves it very much. Mary Elizabeth Kinch2024-11-22 I signed up for a large canvas program with Nancy. I am not a painter but I have empty canvases here and paints and brushes and hopes and dreams. I have tried a couple of times to get started but to no avail. I thought I just needed some accountability, guidance and a safe space to create. With Nancy I got that and so much more. Nancy provided a space that is not only safe but nurturing and empowering. She took this novice painter through the tentative beginning stages of the painting, with fabulous ideas that brought fun and joy to a stage that could have felt intimidating. She guided me through the “messy middle”, as she calls it, the stage when I felt a bit overwhelmed. And finally, as the painting was developing, she helped me to stand back and know when the canvas was finished. She did all this with grace, deep respect, patience, a very keen eye, and immense skill. She blended all of these talents with her contagious enthusiasm, which I totally caught. I can’t wait to hang my piece Nancy, and I am sitting here tonight dreaming of my next canvas. I am so grateful to you for such a fabulous experience and for sharing your love of art and discovery with us. Lindsay Jephcott2024-09-05 Yesterday My daughter and I had a lovely one on one art session with Nancy doing a make a wish project. It was INCREDIBle! Nancy was patient with my 5 year old while at the same time nurturingp her curiosity and artistic expression. Great bonding for my daughter and I too! We will be back! Karen Murtaugh2024-08-26 My son has had a wonderful experience at "Art Camp North" these past two summers. Nancy is a kind and attentive teacher. The projects were engaging and the setting is beautiful... plus there's swimming! Ange Rocca2024-07-24 Nancy is truly incredible!! She shines her light brightly on all who cross her path. Five of our family members have worked with her (doing large canvas, original family portrait and group classes) and I can say without reservation that she has ignited creativity and inspired confidence in each of us. She strikes the perfect balance between instructing and stepping back to let it happen. She is pure positive energy, and patiently guides you through the “messy middle”. I cannot recommend her classes and sessions enough - we are all better artists and people for having known her. Thank you Nancy!! XU TIFFANY2024-06-21 My daughter loves doing art with Nancy. She is an amazing art teacher!
Find Us Here
City Studio:
From September to June
123 Hillsdale Ave W.
Toronto, ON.
M5P 1G6
Farm Studio:
From June to September
415719 10 Line
Clarksburg, ON
N0H 1J0