OASIS 2026

Every Wednesday | 10:00 ~ 12:00pm

Starting September 19th through October 21

Kids Art Lab with Mary (Ages 6–11)

Only 10 Spots Available

All paint supplies included

Does your child love to draw, paint, colour, and create?
If your child has an artistic spark and enjoys expressing themselves through art, Kids Art Lab with Mary is the perfect place to nurture their creativity while building confidence and new skills.

We are excited to offer this inspiring 5-week program designed especially for children ages 6–11. Through fun, hands-on activities and guided instruction, young artists will explore a variety of techniques, materials, and creative projects in a relaxed and encouraging environment.

During this program, children will explore:

● Watercolour painting techniques

● The foundations of art, including brushes, paints, paper, and essential tools

● Drawing fundamentals using shapes, contour drawing, and line-and-wash techniques

● Perspective, colour, and composition—learning how colours and shapes can appear to come forward or recede

● Mixed media art using watercolours, ink, acrylics, soft pastels, and watercolour pencils

● Gel printing with paint, stencils, and natural materials

● Understanding primary colours and colour mixing

● Creative “scribble art”—discovering images hidden within playful lines and transforming them into unique works of art

● An introduction to pastel techniques

● Negative painting and other exciting artistic approaches

Each class is designed to encourage imagination, experimentation, and creative problem-solving while helping children develop confidence, artistic skills, and a lifelong appreciation for art.

Join us for five weeks of creativity, exploration, learning, and fun. We can’t wait to create with your young artist!

Supplies to bring:‍ ‍A paint shirt, cotton rags if you have them, plastic water containers with lids, a 30 inch by 30 inch flat piece of cardboard if you have one, loose leaf binder.

The Wellness Centre in Peachland offers a subsidy for those who request financial support.

Sponsored by Peachland Community Arts Council

Thank you to the following product donations

~ Valley Glass ~ Passion 4 Art Artists ~

Mary Staudinger – Artist & Instructor

Mary Staudinger grew up on a family farm near Humboldt, Saskatchewan, where her mother nurtured a love of nature, gardening, painting, music, creativity, and the value of hard work. Surrounded by the beauty of the prairie landscape and encouraged to create from a young age, Mary developed a lifelong appreciation for colour and artistic expression.

Her passions include interior design, colour, music, dance, family, friends, and the natural world—all of which continue to inspire her artwork. Working primarily in watercolour and acrylic, Mary’s style blends impressionism and realism with vibrant, expressive colour.

Mary’s artistic journey has been lifelong. In 2018, she joined Roberta Farrelly’s acrylic painting classes, where she found both inspiration and a supportive community of artists who shared her enthusiasm for painting. Since then, she has continued to expand her skills by participating in numerous workshops, building a rich toolbox of techniques and creative ideas.

Watercolour holds a special place in Mary’s heart. She describes it as magical—the perfect balance between thoughtful planning and allowing the paint to lead the creative process. In April 2022, she began teaching from her backyard studio, welcoming adults of all experience levels. Her students quickly responded to her encouraging approach, curiosity, and passion for the medium.

Mary believes every artist has a unique creative voice. She encourages intuitive painting, helping each student discover and develop their own style while building confidence through exploration and play. She especially admires the way children naturally embrace colour and creativity, believing they remind us that art is meant to be joyful.

For Mary, art is a lifelong journey of learning, discovery, and self-expression. Her goal as an instructor is to create a welcoming, supportive environment where every student feels inspired, has fun, and leaves proud of what they have created.