January 15, 16 & 17, 2010
10am - 4pm
$250

It is challenging to begin, let alone complete a large canvas. This three-day acrylic workshop provides the time to bring the large canvas through several layers, working with colour, composition, and surface. The student may bring their own image as a starting point for the painting or work from ideas provided by workshop material. The aim is to stray from strict realism into the semi-abstract or abstract.

Students provide their own canvases (choose any dimension between 20x30 to 36x36). Students may bring their own paint and mediums or have them provided for a materials fee of $60.

February 20 & 21, 2010
10am to 4pm
$150

An illustrated journal is a wonderful way to keep a record of day-to-day life as well as travel. A quick illustration can capture a memory in a unique way. In this class we will go over materials (journals, watercolours, pencil crayon, pens), and techniques (basic watercolour and pen and ink). We will learn how to simplify a scene to make a quick sketch, using some basic rules of composition, as well as review specific techniques of landscape painting. Finally we will explore creative ideas to get started on your own illustrated journal. Paper, pencil crayons and pens provided. Each student will also receive a custom bound journal. Students can bring their own watercolours or pay a $10 materials fee for paint. A materials list will be provided on registration.

Will be offered on special occasions. Please send your email address and we will contact you with announcements of special events.