Upcoming DVAC Events

Printmaking Studio
Every Monday 12 noon to 3 pm we meet to share ideas and techniques. 

This is not an instructional class - we learn from each other.
Bring your own supplies - we have a small press.
Some techniques - watercolour on plexi, silkscreen monoprints, colograph, linocut. 

All are asked to help set-up and take-down and to contribute a toonie to pay for some supplies. 
 
Please reserve a spot by email: Theo  theo.m.mclaren@gmail.com

If you would like to drop in and see what we do, please email contact member: Theo McLaren - theo.m.mclaren@gmail.com

In-person Life Drawing & Painting at the Studio.  
Tuesday evenings, 7 pm -10 pm

We alternate between Portrait and Figure (fee is $10). The extended pose will be broken into 25-minute segments with 5-minute breaks. Artists may sketch, use pastels, watercolour, acrylic or oils.

Any questions email: jessiegordondvac@gmail.com or elmaelott@yahoo.ca

FHAC Model - Portraits

Join the Forest Hill Art Club for their Wednesday morning model. 
Draw or paint a portrait or the full pose.

Model is costumed, for a single pose.

$20 model fee DVAC members.

Please reserve a spot by email: Mel mdelija1@gmail.com  or Elaine  elaineostfield@yahoo.ca

DVAC Spring Art Show & Sale
May 6 to May 31, 2026
at the Papermill Gallery, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto. 
 
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday Painting Group
 
Every Wednesday in the DVAC studio: 2–5 pm.

Join your fellow Painters in the studio to explore and create abstract and other forms of painting in a supportive environment while sharing ideas and socializing. 

These are independent sessions with no model, for those who want to take advantage of our wonderful large studio and let loose with your creative side.

Contact Christine Luna: chrisluna397@gmail.com

Printmaking Studio 
Every Wednesday 6 pm tp 9 pm 
  
This is not an instructional class - we learn from each other.
Bring your own supplies - we have two small presses. 
Some techniques - watercolour on plexi, silkscreen monoprints, colograph, linocut.  
 
▪ There will be periodic practical demonstrations. 
▪ All participants are encouraged to share techniques and information. 
▪ Basic printing information will be provided for novice (and/or more experienced artists and printmakers). 
▪ All are asked to help set-up and take-down.

DVAC Spring Art Show & Sale
May 6 to May 31, 2026
at the Papermill Gallery, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto. 
 
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FHAC Model - Long Pose

Join the Forest Hill Art Club for their Thursday model. 
Draw or paint.

Models alternate every 2 weeks - nude or costumed.

$20 model fee DVAC members.

Please reserve a spot by email: Mel mdelija1@gmail.com  or Elaine  elaineostfield@yahoo.ca

No Program on May 14th. No DVAC Art Talks

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Thurdsay Night DVAC Art Talks Scheduling: 
Sept & Oct: in-studio. 
Nov, Jan, Feb, March: via Zoom.
Dec: no presentations. 
April, May: in-studio.

FHAC Model, Costumed

Join the Forest Hill Art Club for their Friday morning model. 
Draw or paint a portrait or the full pose.

Model is costumed, for a single pose.

$20 model fee DVAC members.

Please reserve a spot by email: Mel mdelija1@gmail.com  or Elaine  elaineostfield@yahoo.ca

DVAC Spring Art Show & Sale
May 6 to May 31, 2026
at the Papermill Gallery, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto. 
 
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DVAC Spring Art Show & Sale
May 6 to May 31, 2026
at the Papermill Gallery, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto. 
 
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DVAC Spring Art Show & Sale
May 6 to May 31, 2026
at the Papermill Gallery, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto. 
 
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DVAC Plein Air in May
Sundays in May at noon – Todmorden Mills 
Come sketch and paint at the DVAC Spring Art Show! Demonstrate how we paint! 
 
What to expect: pioneer houses and wooded areas.  
 
Location: 67 Pottery Rd., Toronto 
 
Getting there by public transit: 
Take the subway to Broadview Station. 
Take bus and get off at Mortimer/Pottery Rd. (at Dairy Queen). 
Turn left and walk down Pottery Rd. 
Please note that Pottery Rd. turns into a steep hill at Broadview and can pose varying degrees of difficulty for individuals. 
Walking down and returning up to the bus stop takes about ten minutes each way.  
 
• washrooms are in the main building  
• free parking on site  
• food: no facilities on property, bring your lunch  
 
Hosts:  
May 10 – Sandra Ricci  416-571-5699 
May 17 – Elena Opara  416-409-2527 
May 24 – Dougal Haggart  416-537-3364 
May 31 – Leah Zack  647-907-3739

In-studio Sunday Afternoon Portrait Sessions

- The sessions run from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm.
- It is suggested you arrive at 1:45 to set up your materials as we start painting at 2:00 pm. 

- Members are asked to volunteer to sit [pose] for the group.  
- We will have five 25-minute poses (sometimes six).
- with 5-minute breaks to prepare for the next portrait and sitter.

- Choice of materials is up to you, pencils, charcoal, watercolours, acrylics…
- There are no fees and attendance is optional. 
 
Come when you can and as often as you can.
We look forward to seeing you in the studio.
 
Please reserve a spot by email: Frank frankpasian@gmail.com

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email Frank Pasian @ frankpasian@gmail.com

Printmaking Studio
Every Monday 12 noon to 3 pm we meet to share ideas and techniques. 

This is not an instructional class - we learn from each other.
Bring your own supplies - we have a small press.
Some techniques - watercolour on plexi, silkscreen monoprints, colograph, linocut. 

All are asked to help set-up and take-down and to contribute a toonie to pay for some supplies. 
 
Please reserve a spot by email: Theo  theo.m.mclaren@gmail.com

If you would like to drop in and see what we do, please email contact member: Theo McLaren - theo.m.mclaren@gmail.com

In-person Life Drawing & Painting at the Studio.  
Tuesday evenings, 7 pm -10 pm

We alternate between Portrait and Figure (fee is $10). The extended pose will be broken into 25-minute segments with 5-minute breaks. Artists may sketch, use pastels, watercolour, acrylic or oils.

Any questions email: jessiegordondvac@gmail.com or elmaelott@yahoo.ca

FHAC Model - Portraits

Join the Forest Hill Art Club for their Wednesday morning model. 
Draw or paint a portrait or the full pose.

Model is costumed, for a single pose.

$20 model fee DVAC members.

Please reserve a spot by email: Mel mdelija1@gmail.com  or Elaine  elaineostfield@yahoo.ca

DVAC Spring Art Show & Sale
May 6 to May 31, 2026
at the Papermill Gallery, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto. 
 
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday Painting Group
 
Every Wednesday in the DVAC studio: 2–5 pm.

Join your fellow Painters in the studio to explore and create abstract and other forms of painting in a supportive environment while sharing ideas and socializing. 

These are independent sessions with no model, for those who want to take advantage of our wonderful large studio and let loose with your creative side.

Contact Christine Luna: chrisluna397@gmail.com

Printmaking Studio 
Every Wednesday 6 pm tp 9 pm 
  
This is not an instructional class - we learn from each other.
Bring your own supplies - we have two small presses. 
Some techniques - watercolour on plexi, silkscreen monoprints, colograph, linocut.  
 
▪ There will be periodic practical demonstrations. 
▪ All participants are encouraged to share techniques and information. 
▪ Basic printing information will be provided for novice (and/or more experienced artists and printmakers). 
▪ All are asked to help set-up and take-down.

DVAC Spring Art Show & Sale
May 6 to May 31, 2026
at the Papermill Gallery, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto. 
 
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FHAC Model - Long Pose

Join the Forest Hill Art Club for their Thursday model. 
Draw or paint.

Models alternate every 2 weeks - nude or costumed.

$20 model fee DVAC members.

Please reserve a spot by email: Mel mdelija1@gmail.com  or Elaine  elaineostfield@yahoo.ca

DVAC Art Talks - Andrew Sookrah, Acrylic
Where: inperson at the studio. 
 
 
BIO
Andrew Cheddie Sookrah is a Toronto-based painter, sculptor, and fine art instructor.
 
Website:  www.sookrah.ca
 
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This is the last DVAC Art Talks event for 2025-2026. See you in September.
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Thursday Night DVAC Art Talks Scheduling: 
Sept & Oct: in-studio. 
Nov, Jan, Feb, March: via Zoom.
Dec: no presentations. 
April, May: in-studio.

FHAC Model, Costumed

Join the Forest Hill Art Club for their Friday morning model. 
Draw or paint a portrait or the full pose.

Model is costumed, for a single pose.

$20 model fee DVAC members.

Please reserve a spot by email: Mel mdelija1@gmail.com  or Elaine  elaineostfield@yahoo.ca

DVAC Spring Art Show & Sale
May 6 to May 31, 2026
at the Papermill Gallery, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto. 
 
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DVAC Spring Art Show & Sale
May 6 to May 31, 2026
at the Papermill Gallery, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto. 
 
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DVAC Spring Art Show & Sale
May 6 to May 31, 2026
at the Papermill Gallery, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto. 
 
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DVAC Plein Air in May
Sundays in May at noon – Todmorden Mills 
Come sketch and paint at the DVAC Spring Art Show! Demonstrate how we paint! 
 
What to expect: pioneer houses and wooded areas.  
 
Location: 67 Pottery Rd., Toronto 
 
Getting there by public transit: 
Take the subway to Broadview Station. 
Take bus and get off at Mortimer/Pottery Rd. (at Dairy Queen). 
Turn left and walk down Pottery Rd. 
Please note that Pottery Rd. turns into a steep hill at Broadview and can pose varying degrees of difficulty for individuals. 
Walking down and returning up to the bus stop takes about ten minutes each way.  
 
• washrooms are in the main building  
• free parking on site  
• food: no facilities on property, bring your lunch  
 
Hosts:  
May 10 – Sandra Ricci  416-571-5699 
May 17 – Elena Opara  416-409-2527 
May 24 – Dougal Haggart  416-537-3364 
May 31 – Leah Zack  647-907-3739

In-studio Sunday Afternoon Portrait Sessions

- The sessions run from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm.
- It is suggested you arrive at 1:45 to set up your materials as we start painting at 2:00 pm. 

- Members are asked to volunteer to sit [pose] for the group.  
- We will have five 25-minute poses (sometimes six).
- with 5-minute breaks to prepare for the next portrait and sitter.

- Choice of materials is up to you, pencils, charcoal, watercolours, acrylics…
- There are no fees and attendance is optional. 
 
Come when you can and as often as you can.
We look forward to seeing you in the studio.
 
Please reserve a spot by email: Frank frankpasian@gmail.com

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email Frank Pasian @ frankpasian@gmail.com

Printmaking Studio
Every Monday 12 noon to 3 pm we meet to share ideas and techniques. 

This is not an instructional class - we learn from each other.
Bring your own supplies - we have a small press.
Some techniques - watercolour on plexi, silkscreen monoprints, colograph, linocut. 

All are asked to help set-up and take-down and to contribute a toonie to pay for some supplies. 
 
Please reserve a spot by email: Theo  theo.m.mclaren@gmail.com

If you would like to drop in and see what we do, please email contact member: Theo McLaren - theo.m.mclaren@gmail.com

In-person Life Drawing & Painting at the Studio.  
Tuesday evenings, 7 pm -10 pm

We alternate between Portrait and Figure (fee is $10). The extended pose will be broken into 25-minute segments with 5-minute breaks. Artists may sketch, use pastels, watercolour, acrylic or oils.

Any questions email: jessiegordondvac@gmail.com or elmaelott@yahoo.ca

FHAC Model - Portraits

Join the Forest Hill Art Club for their Wednesday morning model. 
Draw or paint a portrait or the full pose.

Model is costumed, for a single pose.

$20 model fee DVAC members.

Please reserve a spot by email: Mel mdelija1@gmail.com  or Elaine  elaineostfield@yahoo.ca

DVAC Spring Art Show & Sale
May 6 to May 31, 2026
at the Papermill Gallery, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto. 
 
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday Painting Group
 
Every Wednesday in the DVAC studio: 2–5 pm.

Join your fellow Painters in the studio to explore and create abstract and other forms of painting in a supportive environment while sharing ideas and socializing. 

These are independent sessions with no model, for those who want to take advantage of our wonderful large studio and let loose with your creative side.

Contact Christine Luna: chrisluna397@gmail.com

Printmaking Studio 
Every Wednesday 6 pm tp 9 pm 
  
This is not an instructional class - we learn from each other.
Bring your own supplies - we have two small presses. 
Some techniques - watercolour on plexi, silkscreen monoprints, colograph, linocut.  
 
▪ There will be periodic practical demonstrations. 
▪ All participants are encouraged to share techniques and information. 
▪ Basic printing information will be provided for novice (and/or more experienced artists and printmakers). 
▪ All are asked to help set-up and take-down.

DVAC Spring Art Show & Sale
May 6 to May 31, 2026
at the Papermill Gallery, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto. 
 
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FHAC Model - Long Pose

Join the Forest Hill Art Club for their Thursday model. 
Draw or paint.

Models alternate every 2 weeks - nude or costumed.

$20 model fee DVAC members.

Please reserve a spot by email: Mel mdelija1@gmail.com  or Elaine  elaineostfield@yahoo.ca

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
 
The Don Valley Art Club Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. by Zoom Video Conference.
 
Find the Zoom link in your email or in NewsBits.
 
Your participation is important. In order to conduct the business of the Club, we must achieve quorum at the Annual Meeting, and we encourage all members to attend so the meeting can begin on time and proceed without delay.

The purposes of the Annual Meeting are:

• Approval of the minutes of the previous Annual Meeting
• Presentation of Financial Statements
• Motion to waive an audit
• Motion to appoint accountants for 2026–27
• Election of Directors 2026–27

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting.

FHAC Model, Costumed

Join the Forest Hill Art Club for their Friday morning model. 
Draw or paint a portrait or the full pose.

Model is costumed, for a single pose.

$20 model fee DVAC members.

Please reserve a spot by email: Mel mdelija1@gmail.com  or Elaine  elaineostfield@yahoo.ca

DVAC Spring Art Show & Sale
May 6 to May 31, 2026
at the Papermill Gallery, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto. 
 
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DVAC Spring Art Show & Sale
May 6 to May 31, 2026
at the Papermill Gallery, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto. 
 
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DVAC Spring Art Show & Sale
May 6 to May 31, 2026
at the Papermill Gallery, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto. 
 
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DVAC Plein Air in May
Sundays in May at noon – Todmorden Mills 
Come sketch and paint at the DVAC Spring Art Show! Demonstrate how we paint! 
 
What to expect: pioneer houses and wooded areas.  
 
Location: 67 Pottery Rd., Toronto 
 
Getting there by public transit: 
Take the subway to Broadview Station. 
Take bus and get off at Mortimer/Pottery Rd. (at Dairy Queen). 
Turn left and walk down Pottery Rd. 
Please note that Pottery Rd. turns into a steep hill at Broadview and can pose varying degrees of difficulty for individuals. 
Walking down and returning up to the bus stop takes about ten minutes each way.  
 
• washrooms are in the main building  
• free parking on site  
• food: no facilities on property, bring your lunch  
 
Hosts:  
May 10 – Sandra Ricci  416-571-5699 
May 17 – Elena Opara  416-409-2527 
May 24 – Dougal Haggart  416-537-3364 
May 31 – Leah Zack  647-907-3739

In-studio Sunday Afternoon Portrait Sessions

- The sessions run from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm.
- It is suggested you arrive at 1:45 to set up your materials as we start painting at 2:00 pm. 

- Members are asked to volunteer to sit [pose] for the group.  
- We will have five 25-minute poses (sometimes six).
- with 5-minute breaks to prepare for the next portrait and sitter.

- Choice of materials is up to you, pencils, charcoal, watercolours, acrylics…
- There are no fees and attendance is optional. 
 
Come when you can and as often as you can.
We look forward to seeing you in the studio.
 
Please reserve a spot by email: Frank frankpasian@gmail.com

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email Frank Pasian @ frankpasian@gmail.com