Drawing as Meditation
This course offers students a method of drawing that does not put the emphasis on technique. Instead, the hand is trained to follow the eye by drawing without looking at …
Oil Pastel Workshops
These workshops are designed for oil painters who are looking for a way to do colour studies for paintings without organizing all the equipment necessary to work in oil paint. …
Summer Drawing Courses
Elements of Nature Series This series is for those who are interested in landscape painting. It allows participants the opportunity to have a professional painter give some tips on how …
Soul and Cosmos Vernissage
You are invited to attend the vernissage of Deirdre’s new show entitled “Soul and Cosmos: As Within, So Without.” Stairwell Art Gallery/Galerie des Escaliers Friday, January 10, 5-7pm Unitarian Church …
New Pastel
Will be featured in my upcoming exhibition “For the Love of Rowing” opening this Saturday
Upcoming Vernissage
FOR THE LOVE OF ROWING Exhibition and opening of pastel paintings and prints by Deirdre McCay On the occasion of the Gala celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Lachine Rowing …
Rent a Room Facing the Beautiful St. Lawrence River
Would you like to spend a week relaxing where the river meets the sea in beautiful Kamouraska, Eastern Quebec? I am renting out rooms in a gorgeous seaside heritage French …
Semi-Private Lessons Painting/Drawing Nature
In August and September, I will be offering half-day workshops for students who would like to do landscape painting or drawing outdoors in Montreal. I will be taking two people …
Basic Principles of Perspective for Artists
Learn the key classic principles to give your art perspective and depth! For beginners to advanced. 6 weeks, 3 hour classes to begin late January! *Schedule tailored to the availability …
Introduction to Portraiture Course
Learning to Draw Heads – Concepts of Basic Portraiture *LATE JANUARY* New course starting in late January/early February 8 weeks, 3 hours per class – to meet at a convenient …