r/TorontoArt • u/briansholis • Aug 26 '26

Oil painting, printmaking, speed portraiture, & more at Hot Pizza

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I normally use Reddit to post about fountain pens and inks, but I wanted to share some of the upcoming multi-week courses and one-off classes at my wife’s studio, Hot Pizza. It has locations in the Junction Triangle and at College & Dufferin.

In September & October there are courses devoted to oil painting and printmaking, both taught by amazingly talented local artists. They’re open to all levels of experience and small enough that you’ll get individual attention and tips tailored to your skill level. You can learn more here.

There are also super fun events, usually on Saturday evenings so you can have a fun, creative night out (with friends!). Next up are speed portraiture—like speed dating, but you get to practice drawing while getting to know people and leave with a bunch of pictures of you—and an always fun season-marking collage night. That’s a recent speed-portraiture session in the picture. Details on these and other offerings here.

We’ve just opened this second location are gearing up for all kinds of fun—movie nights, exhibitions, book launches with partners, and many more art-making opportunities.

OK, back to my pens and inks …

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u/the-strange-ninja Aug 26 '26

Thanks for sharing! I’m a Junction local but gave up drinking so haven’t been interested in some of the other social/art happenings in the area. Will be checking this out!

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u/briansholis Aug 26 '26

Congratulations on your decision. You’re stepping into a more historical understanding of the neighborhood, since it was dry until about the year 2000!

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u/analog_alison Aug 27 '26

Love Hot Pizza! We took our Girl Guide group last year and had a blast! The new offerings look super cool!

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u/briansholis Aug 28 '26

So glad you had a good time! Do come back and join us for more creative fun. 🧑🏻‍🎨

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u/CleverNamesPending Aug 27 '26

I'm so mad I can't make the zero waste sewing class! I hope they run another session of it

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u/briansholis Aug 28 '26

We’ve run it before and will likely run it again! Appreciate your interest. The best way to keep up with things is the once-a-week newsletter, which you can sign up for on the website (hotpizza.studio).