Upcoming Capturing the Light with Acrylics: Aili Kurtis – Sept 15-16, 2026

About the Artist: ailikurtis.fineartstudioonline.com

Aili Kurtis is an award-winning artist who explores the rhythms and patterns of the Canadian landscape. She seeks the “abstract within the real” and creates images that move away from reality while still maintaining the appeal of the theme.

Raised in Yellowknife, Aili travelled south to study painting at the Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto, and went on to receive a degree in Art Education at the University of Quebec in Montreal. When Aili moved to Ottawa, she taught portraiture and landscape painting at the Ottawa School of Art and has worked as an illustrator, graphic designer, and courtroom artist. She was also the Art Director for CJOH TV and the Creative Director for Corel Corporation.

Aili was awarded the title of “Master Pastellist” (PAC), and her award-winning paintings in pastels, oils, and acrylics have been published in The International Artist Magazine, Artist’s Magazine, The Pastel Journal, and in several AcrylicWorks books: “The Best of Acrylic Painting”; “Bold Values”; “Abstract Painting”. In 2022 she was featured in an eight-page article in The International Artist Magazine.

Workshop Description:

This two-day workshop is an opportunity to lift your artwork to another level by exploring ideas and techniques that will enhance your ability to bring vitality and light into your paintings. The focus will be on using dynamic compositions, creating luminosity through glazes, applying vivid colours and contrasts. There will be guided sessions and one-on-one feedback to help you reach your inner potential.

Supplies: Aili Kurtis Supply List

Dates: September 15 & 16, 2026  9:30a.m. – 4:30p.m.

Fees:  Members – $280- Non Members – $330

Registration Opens:  Volunteers July 3; Members, July 8; and Non-Members, July 15

Terms and Conditions: Kanata Art Club reserves the right to cancel a class where there is insufficient registration.  You will be notified and receive a full refund.

To withdraw, please contact the treasurer at treasurer@kanataartclub.com.  A cheque or e-transfer for a full refund less an administrative fee of $25.00 will be issued if a written request is received no less than 14 days prior to the start of the first class.  There will be no refund beyond that date, unless we are able to fill your spot from a waitlist.