Art Class
Let's Do Art!
Learn to draw and paint from visual art tutorials created by Ismaili artists from across Canada!
About the Activity
We have curated, especially for you, a variety of visual art created by Ismaili artists from across Canada.
Whether you’re a beginner keen to learn a new skill, a talented artist wishing to expand your repertoire, or you just enjoy losing yourself in creative endeavours, this is an activity you can do at your leisure.
Try it alone, with your family or make it the subject of a Zoom party.
All Your Options
Take a moment to review your options and select the one that most piques your interest. Then click on the corresponding link (from the table) to begin your virtual class. Don’t stop there - take as many classes as you like!
Painting (Still Art)
Painting (Stained Glass Design)
Drawing (Mehndi Designs)
Painting (Calligraphy)
Painting (Landscape)
Drawing (Abstract)
Painting (Les Etoiles)
Share Your Work
Share your completed work with your regional the.ismaili page on Facebook or Instagram - DM us or tag us with #CHAIStudio.
We also encourage you to submit your completed work in the upcoming CHAI Studio Virtual Art Exhibition. Look for the call for submissions, coming soon.
Medium: Watercolour
Subject: Still Art
Instructor: Anam Feerasta, Ontario
Age Range: 14+
Ability Level: Amateur
Materials:- Paints: pale & bright yellows, brown, cadmium red, ultramarine bluespan
- Paper: Watercolour or wet media pad or thick textured paper
- Watercolour brushes: Thin, medium, thick
- Jars: 2 jars of clean water
- Palette: 1 glass/plastic plate
- Pencil: to draw outlines
- Subject: Bowl, 4 pieces fruit
Medium: Acrylics / Oils
Subject: Stained Glass Design
Instructor: Sabrina Lakhdir, Prairies
Age Range: 7+
Ability Level: Beginner to Amateur
Materials:- Piece of glass or hard plastic
- Implements: Sharpie & pencil
- Clear tape & clear-drying white glue
- Brushes: large, medium, small
- Paint: Colours of your choice
- Palette: disposable plate
- Other: Water, napkins, paper, ruler
Medium: Pencil / Sharpie
Subject: Mehndi designs
Instructor: Sabrina Lakhdir, Prairies
Age Range: 6+
Ability Level: Beginner to Amateur
Materials:
- Piece of glass or hard plastic
- Implements: Sharpie & pencil
- Clear tape & clear-drying white glue
- Brushes: large, medium, small
- Paint: Colours of your choice
- Palette: disposable plate
- Other: Water, napkins, paper, ruler
Medium: Acrylics
Subject: Calligraphy
Instructor: Sumaira Allibhoy, Edmonton
Age Range: 6+
Ability Level: Beginner to Amateur
Templates:
Template 1, Template 2, Template 3
Materials:- Canvas
- Paints: colours of choice, black
- Brushes: Wide flat, thin round
- Palette: disposable plate
- Sponge
- Optional: oil paint pen
Medium: Acrylics
Subject: Landscape
Instructor: Zohra Ahmadi, Ottawa
Age Range: 7+
Ability Level: Beginner to Amateur
Materials:
- Canvas
- Paints: black, white,yellow, red, blue
- Brushes: large flat, medium round, small detail
Medium: Pen /Pencil
Subject: Abstract
Instructor: Alyssah-Jasmine Merani, BC
Age Range: 7+
Ability Level: Beginner to Amateur
Materials:- Paper
- Pen/Pencil - preferably a black ink pen
Medium: Acrylics
Subject: Les Etoiles
Instructor: Narmin Kassam, Ottawa
Age Range:
Ability Level: Beginner to Amateur
Materials:- Canvas: 16"x20" or size of choice
- Acrylic Paints:: black, white, yellow, red, blue
- Optional: Phthalo
- Brushes: Large Flat, Med Round, Small Detail