Franklin Carmichael Art Group
34 Riverdale Drive M9V 2T3 Toronto, ON, Canada

Check out our Opaque Watercolour Technique Workshop that you can register for! Instructor: Aisha Malik Date: Saturday April 17 (Online) Registration Deadline: April 8, 2021... Try out this traditional style of painting from professional artist, Aisha Malik! In this workshop, Aisha will demonstrate the technique of illustrative art using opaque watercolours on wood. Follow Aisha through step-by-step instruction to create a small version of a miniature style painting. Participants will work on a gesso board delivered via mail (included in workshop fee)! Visit http://www.fcag.ca/workshops.html to register now!

We have an upcoming workshop where you can emerge in watercolours with our Red Barn Watercolour Workshop. Instructor: Nancy Buckingham Date: Saturday, April 10 (Online) Registration Deadline: April 5... Nancy will capture the simplicity of a single red barn in watercolor. Nancy will provide detailed instruction with multiple reference paintings and one-on-one attention. Students can draw an outline of their barn ahead of the workshop. Students are encouraged to experiment with colour to help them see, with new eyes, the beauty around them. Please feel free to change the season of your painting (winter to summer). Visit http://www.fcag.ca/workshops.html to register now!

We are now accepting registrations for our Spring 2021 Session! FCAG is excited to be launching our new way of delivering classes and workshops that will be beginning the week of April 12, 2021. This session, our classes and workshops will be hosted by our FCAG Instructors via Zoom! Stay connected as we will be providing a variety of fun activities and workshops virtually. ... Your support makes a difference as we work together to offer one another some comfort during these uncertain times! Registration Deadline for Classes is April 8, 2021. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the gallery will remain closed until further notice. Visit https://bit.ly/3rIMCkx for more information on classes, workshops and how you can register. . . . #fcag #fcartgroup #etobicoke #etobicokeart #etobicokeartist #etobicokearts #artclass #artclasses #artworkshops #art #artist #artists #virtuallearning #virtual

We want to hear from you! Franklin Carmichael Art Group (FCAG) is undertaking a survey to gather feedback from our community. We want to measure our impact by better understanding how well we are serving community needs. The following questions reference online instruction. We encourage individuals who participated in the FCAG Virtual Winter Workshops to complete the survey also. Complete our survey by March 21, 2021 and enter to win a food & beverage gift card. FCAG will... make available the aggregated results of this survey. No individual responses will be accessed. Visit https://bit.ly/3eqsT6d to complete the survey. If you choose to complete a survey by phone, contact us at [email protected]. Estimated time to complete: 4 min. We thank you in advance for your support and participation! . . . #fcag #fcartgroup #northetobicoke #etobicoke #etobicokeart #etobicokeartist #etobicokearts #etobicokeartists #survey #artgroup #artgallery

Franklin Carmichael Art Group has been dramatically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the temporary facilities closure last year from March through to May, and participant limitations during Fall 2020 classes and workshops, we continue to experience a loss of revenue. This is why we need your support! Help us reach our goal of $5,000 in online and phone donations. Make a positive impact on artists and communities throughout North Etobicoke. Your donation today is essent...ial to fulfill the legacy of Dr. Agnes Ann Curtin by providing arts opportunities, and studio and exhibition space at Franklin Carmichael Art Centre and throughout North Etobicoke. Without you, our ability to provide services and programs this year is uncertain. Gifts of any amount can be made online or by phone 416-740-6520 (Visa and MastrerCard accepted). Receiptable donation $25 minimum. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. It makes a difference! . . . #fcag #fcartgroup #northetobicoke #etobicoke #etobicokeart #etobicokearts #etobicokeartists #artgroup #artgallery #artclass #artclasses #artwork #artworkshop #artworkshops #art

FCAG is wishing all our Members, Board Members, family and friends a Happy Family Day! . . . #fcag #fcartgroup #family #familyday #artgroup #artgallery

FCAG is wish you a Happy Valentine's Day We are sending all our love to our FCAG Community! . . . #fcag #fcartgroup #happyvalentinesday #valentinesday #valentines #valentine #etobicoke #etobicokeart #etobicokearts #etobicokeartist #artgroup #artgallery

More Virtual Workshop are open for Registration! In this step-by-step workshop, Wendy will go through cloud, mist, icy river and simple finishing detail techniques to produce a completed monochromatic painting during the three hour workshop with lots of stops to catch up and interact with the instructor. It is a loose painting with lots of room to "make it your own. If time allows, more detailed (colour) introduction on pine trees (a "Wendy favourite"!) will also be added! Visit fcag.ca to check it out! . . . #fcag #fcartgroup #northetobicoke #etobicoke #etobicokeart #etobicokearts #etobicokeartist #etobicokeartists #artgroup #artgallery #artclass #artworkshop #artclasses #artworkshops #watercolour #watercolourworkshop

We have some Art Activities that you can try at home Beyond Curtin Park is a series of Online Resources bringing the heart of the FCAG Community to you! We hope to offer some comfort and inspiration during this time of physical distance. ... Through the Beyond Curtin Park series, you will find activity sheets prepared by your favourite artist instructors great for beginners and beyond! You will also find content highlighting art and artifacts from our Permanent Collection. You can access these materials by hitting the link in our bio. Be sure to check it out! . . . #fcag #fcartgroup #northetobicoke #etobicoke #etobicokearts #etobicokeartist #etobicokeartists #artgroup #artgallery #beyondcurtinpark #artactivity #artactivities #artwork

Franklin Carmichael Art Group presents the Beyond Curtin Park series of Online Resources bringing the heart of the FCAG Community to you During this time of physical distance, we hope to offer some comfort and inspiration. Through the Beyond Curtin Park series, you will find activity sheets prepared by your favourite artist instructors great for beginners and beyond Be sure to visit https://linktr.ee/fcag to access the activities!

‘Tis the Season to send a Holiday Card We got you covered so you can add that custom holiday touch with a hand written card Each of our custom photographed hand painted cards are blank inside with original art work by past and present FCAG Members. Accompanied with an envelope, the cards are packaged with 5 assorted cards with your choice to include or to not include a Season's Greetings message on top. Cards are available while supplies last so be sure to visit https://linktr.ee/fcag to purchase your Holiday Cards

This is your reminder to visit the FCAG Supply Shop Here’s a little sneak peek of some materials that are for sale By visiting http://www.fcag.ca/supply-shop.html you can check out all the awesome gentley used art materials that you can purchase The Supply Shop Sale is on from now until November 3, be sure to check it out!

Visit Curtin Park to check out these amazing murals designed and painted by our Summer Assistants that are just outside the gallery Huge thank you to the artists Alicia James, Sheryl Ali and Maria Fiat for their great work on these murals during the summer . . . #fcag #fcartgroup #northetobicoke #etobicoke #etobicokeart #etobicokeartist #etobicokeartgroup #artgroup #artgallery #mural #murals

‘Tis the Season to send a Holiday Card We got you covered so you can add that custom holiday touch with a hand written card Each of our custom photographed hand painted cards are blank inside with original art work by past and present FCAG Members. Accompanied with an envelope, the cards are packaged with 5 assorted cards of your choice to include or not include a Season's Greetings message on top. Cards are available while supplies last so be sure to visit http://www.fcag.ca/holiday-card-sale.html to purchase your Holiday Cards

Exciting Announcement! Beginning today until November 3, FCAG will be selling some awsome, gentley used Art Supplies that you can have the opportunity to get your hand on In the FCAG Supply Shop there is a variety of materials including brushes, paints, sketchbooks, canvas' and much more to choose from. Want to know how you can purchase these materials? Shop Now: http://www.fcag.ca/supply-shop.html . . .... #fcag #fcartgroup #etobicoke #northetobicoke #etobicokeartgroup #etobicokeartist #artgroup #artgallery #artsales #artsales See more

Exciting Announcement Because you all loved our little Holiday Card Giveaway, FCAG is excited to continue to help you get ready for the holiday season Beginning today, our custom photographed hand painted Holiday Cards will be for sale! Each blank card features original art work by past and present FCAG Members and paired with an envelope. Cards are packaged with 5 assorted cards with your choice of a Season’s Greetings message included or not included on top. Cards are available while supplies last, be sure to visit http://www.fcag.ca/holiday-card-sale.html to purchase your Holiday Card Packages

FCAG wants to wish our Members, Committee Members, Board of Directors, friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving . . . #fcag #fcartgroup #northetobicoke #etobicoke #etobicokearts #artgroup #artgallery #thanksgiving #grateful #happythanksgivng

This Friday we are sharing a creative Fall craft to get you in the groove for Spooky Season This easy watercolour pumpkin art requires minimal supplies and just having some creative fun! - - What you will need: Watercolour Paper Watercolours ... Paint Brush Cup of Water Paper Towel Pencil Instructions: Step 1: Draw your pumpkin with your pencil lightly in the center of the page with minimal detail. Step 2: Once you have your desired shape and size follow each minimal line detail with your pencil until it is off the page. Step 3: Once all lines of the pumpkin have been drawn off the page, begin painting each shape with a different colour. Things to Conisder: Try working with different cinsistency of water vs. colour and see the shades you get. Separating the background colours from the colours chosen for your pumpkin will really make your pumpkin pop - - . . . #fcag #fcartgroup #northetobicoke #etobicoke #etobicokearts #etobicokeartists #halloweenart #pumpkinart #artgroup #artgallery

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Franklin Carmichael Art Group is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Board of Directors and Board Committees! Board Directors are responsible for the effective governance and for ensuring our mandate and objectives are carried out. Franklin Carmichael Art Group (FCAG) is a charitable organization, founded by the late Dr. Agnes Ann Curtin, whose mission is to provide visual art opportunities in North Etobicoke. The Board Directors are collect...ively accountable for FCAG’s performance with respect to its mandate and objectives. Directors are accountable to FCAG members, key stakeholders and the North Etobicoke community. If you are an individual who: Demonstrates and encourages innovative thinking Is open to learning Has or had experience in the following areas: fundraising, financial planning, Human Resources and community engagement. Then this is a great opportunity for you! Think you may be interested? Visit fcag.ca, under opportunities and send us a 'Letter of Interest' to [email protected] Application Deadline: October 28 . . . #fcag #fcartgroup #northetobicoke #etobicoke #etobicokearts #etobicokeartists #artgallery #artgroup #artclasses #artworkshops

CONTEST ALERT Head over to our Instagram by clicking the link below for a chance to be entered into our current Instagram Contest! https://www.instagram.com/fcartgroup/... Good Luck!

Becoming a Member of FCAG has it's benefits Not only do you get to be part of a fantastic art community, you also get the following: Opportunity to enroll is quality visual art classes. Free entry to the McMichael Art Collection when you show your Membership card. Discount on purchases at various art supply stores. ... Subscription to our E-Newsletter to get the lastest FCAG Updates. An opportunity to stand for Election on our Board of Directors. For more information on how you can become a Member and join the FCAG Community visit our website or email us at [email protected] . . . #fcag #fcartgroup #northetobicoke #etobicoke #etobicokearts #etobicokeartists #artgallery #artgroup #artclasses #artworkshops

IT’S SPKY SEASON Throughout the month of October we will be sharing some fun Halloween art activities that you can try at home! Each activity will be accompanied with step-by-step instructions for you to follow along with. We hope you have a spooktacular October . . .... #fcag #fcartgroup #northetobicoke #etobicoke #etobicokearts #etobicokeartgroup #artgroup #artgallery #halloweenart #halloween #halloweenprojects See more

We hope you’re enjoying #nationalcoffeeday If you haven’t already, be sure to sip on a hot cup of coffee on this beautiful fall day . . . #fcag #fcartgroup #northetobicoke #etobicoke #artgroup #artgallery #coffee #coffeepainting #etobicokeart #artgallery #nationalcoffeeday #internationalcoffeeday

Interested in learning a new art skill? Or even gaining more practice while performing your favourite art technique? FCAG provides a variety of classes and workshops for beginner artists right through to advanced artists We welcome all levels of artists to join our community! Not only do we offer in person classes, we also have a vareity of activities and art plans on our website at fcag.ca . . . #fcag #fcartgroup #northetobicoke #etobicokearts #etobicoke #etobicokeart #artgallery #artgroup #artclasses #artworkshops

Show us what’s inspiring you this Fall Share some of your Fall inspo creations and be sure to tag us for a chance to be featured on our page . . . #fcag #fcartgroup #artgallery #artgroup #etobicoke #etobicokearts #etobicokeartists #northetobicoke #artclasses #artworkshops #localgallery #fall

We hope you’re enjoying the first few days of Fall With this new season, we have our Fall 2020 Session back up and running with some new classes and workshops! We are super excited to see our art community back at the gallery Want to ge part of the FCAG community? Become a Member and get some great art perks as well visit fcag.ca for more Membership info! . . . #fcag #fcartgroup #etobicokearts #etobicoke #northetobicoke #etobicokeartgroup #etobicokeartists #artgallery #artgroup #artclasses #artworkshops

We are still accepting Membership Renewals and of course, we are always welcoming new Members to the FCAG Community Hit the Member Info icon on our highlghts to get more information on Membership perks and benefits for more information on becoming a Member visit fcag.ca! . . . #fcag #fcartgroup #northetobicoke #etobicoke #etobicokearts #etobicokeartists #artgallery #artclasses #artworkshops #artists

Now that our classes are in full swing, our set-up is a little different this session. We have implemented various health and safety measures listed below to provide a safe environment for all. The full list can be found on our COVID-19 Update page here: http://www.fcag.ca/covid-19-updates.html FCAG Chair of Programs Committee, Charlotte also shares important information about the safety measures as well. - - Each individual that enters the facility must: 1. Wear a mask.../face covering 2. Complete a self-screening questionnaire at the beginning of each class/workshop 3. Sanitize workstation at the end of each class/workshop 4. Maintain physical distance - - . . . #fcag #fcartgroup #northetobicoke #etobicoke #etobicokeartists #artgallery #artclasses #artworkshops #artist #artgroup See more