SUMMER RESIDENCY
Digging Deeper: From Passion To Creative Expression
with Dusti Gomery, Professional Artist & Mentor
Learn how to turn one idea into a deeper creative conversation.
You Will Learn:
Explore multiple directions from a single concept
Recognize recurring themes and threads within your work
Use materials and process as tools for deeper exploration
Develop stronger connections between works over time
Build a more cohesive and intentional creative practice
Audience: Fine Art Painters
Medium: Appropriate for All Painters
Stages: Aspiring, Emerging
Session Dates & Times:
July 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug 6, 13, 20, 27
12 pm-1 pm MDT / 2 pm-3pm EDT /
7-8 pm BST
$198.00
20 in stock
WORKSHOP Description
Most artists don’t struggle with having ideas — they struggle with knowing how to stay with one idea long enough to fully explore it.
We’ll explore how to move beyond the first or most obvious version of a piece and uncover new directions through variation, experimentation, and sustained exploration.
Through guided exercises, discussion, and independent studio work, participants will learn how changing materials, scale, process, composition, and approach can transform a single idea in unexpected ways. We’ll talk about revisiting themes, pushing past initial solutions, and following the threads that continue to surface over time.
Rather than focusing on polished final pieces, this workshop is about curiosity, process, and developing a deeper understanding of what drives your work and why certain ideas continue to call you back.
🎥 WORKSHOP RECORDINGS available for 1-YEAR after the workshop ends!
🎥 NOTE: Workshop Recordings may be offered for sale at a future date at Mastrius, with the consent of the instructor.
High School, University, and College students get 20% OFF. See FAQs at the bottom of page.
Supply List
– A notebook and/or sketchbook
– A few small canvases, panels, or paper suitable for your normal medium (no larger than 12×12)
– A selection of paints, pens, pastels, or any other medium you choose to work in
– A sense of exploration!
Instructor Bio
Dusti Gomery is an Alberta-based artist working in both acrylic and encaustic, creating paintings and sculptural forms. Her work explores aging, change, and how the memories we carry shift over time, as seen through the lens of lived experience. Built layer by layer, her work holds a sense of history, often reflecting themes of aging, repair, and transformation.
Before focusing fully on her studio practice, Dusti spent many years in the corporate sector as a technical writer. That background continues to inform her approach, bringing structure, precision, and clarity of thought to the way she develops and communicates ideas in her work.
Dusti’s art education follows the lineage of traditional apprenticeship. Rather than pursuing formal schooling, she has spent years studying directly under Master Artists across multiple disciplines beginning in her early teens. This mentor-driven path mirrors the way artists once learned from the Masters of old, and it remains central to her creative evolution, pushing the boundaries of her practice through constant, hands-on work and continuous feedback.
LIVE COURSE FAQ
How many registrations are required for a course to start?
A minimum of 8 registrations are required. If 8 registrations are not received by the time the course is 24 hours from starting, the course will be cancelled and all registrants will receive complete refunds.
What is the maximum number of people in a course?
This varies for each course. The maximum number of registrations is decided by the instructor.
Can I get a refund?
Up until 72 hours before a course’s first session you can receive a complete refund. You can cancel your registration via the My Account portal, or by contacting Registrations@Mastrius.com.
After this time no refunds will be given (if you have extenuating circumstances you believe justify a refund, contact us at Registrations@Mastrius.com).
Can I register for a course already in progress?
No. Once a course has started, no new registrations are accepted.
Where will my course be held?
All courses meet online over Zoom. You will need a device equipped with a camera and a microphone to fully participate.
If you have not used Zoom before, learn about how to use it here.
If you don’t regularly use Zoom, we recommend you join your first session 10-15 minutes early in case your computer needs to install or update Zoom.
How do I join my course?
You will receive a welcome email from Registrations@Mastrius.com when you register. This email includes the Zoom link to join your course session. You will also receive 24 hour and 2 hour reminder emails before each session, and each of these emails includes the Zoom link. You can also access the Zoom link to join your course in your MastriusChat group.
Are the sessions recorded?
Yes, every session is recorded and are typically available 24 hours after a session ends. All session recordings will remain available for the duration of the course, and for ONE YEAR following the last session. The recordings are viewable within the MastriusChat platform, and cannot be downloaded.
Workshop recordings may be offered for sale at a future time at Mastrius, with the consent of the instructor.
What if I miss a session?
You’ll be able to watch the session’s recording. If you have questions the recording doesn’t address, you can ask them in the chat feed of your course’s private MastriusChat group.
What is MastriusChat?
MastriusChat is an online discussion platform. You and your fellow course registrants will be assigned to a private MastriusChat group where you can connect and support eachother via the chat “feed”. Your group is also where you’ll access the session recordings. Other resources in your MastriusChat group include a link to join your course sessions, and a library your instructor can use to share resources.
What is a Navigator?
A Navigator is an artist who joins your course to ensure both instructor and registrants have an enjoyable experience. They support (as required) with technology, timekeeping, moderating questions, and between-session discussions on MastriusChat. The Navigator has also joined the course as participant, and just like you, they’re wanting to grow their skills and learn the material.
I’m not ready to register because I still have questions. Who do I contact?
We’d be happy to help!
Reach out to us at Mastrius@Mastrius.com and we’ll do our best to support you.
Get the STUDENT DISCOUNT
High School, University, and College students get 20% off ANY course (non-member price).
To claim this discount email mastrius@mastrius.com to enroll in the Student Program.