Fort Langley Jazz and Art Festival – Fort Langley BC

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Whether you are a new artist or an avid artist, come and join us while we paint the Jazz Festival for the Opus Painting Challenge.

Date: July 22 and 23, 2023

Time: 10am – 4pm

Location: Check-in at Opus Tent behind the Canada Post Office at Mary and Church Street, Langley, BC (map)

Cost: Free

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Painters of all ages and skill levels are invited to harness their creative talents at the free Opus Outdoor Painting Challenge! Join Plein Aire artist extraordinaire and specialist, Gaye Adams, who will be our special guest and will be painting alongside participants!

 

Registration:

Free Registration

Questions? Please contact Opus at: opus.langley@opusartsupplies.com

 

 

Plein Air One on One Instruction w Michael King

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Want to try your hand at Plein Air Painting but don’t know where to start or need guidance when it comes to painting outside?

Date: Booking between March 2 – Dec 18, 2022

Location: From West Vancouver to the Fraser Valley

Cost: From $150.00

Supply List: Your own painting gear for painting outside or Michael can supply one Plein Air, oil painting setup if needed.

 

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Schedule one on one or a small group (up to four artists) of private Plein Air instruction. Just choose the date and time that suits your schedule. Registration link below.

Each session is 3 hours long and you will paint at one of Michael’s favourite spots or he can find a location close to you*.

Sessions cover how to choose what to paint, composition, what to look out for, what the best approach is, etc. Alternatively, each session can be customized towards your specific requirements and questions.

*From West Vancouver to the Fraser Valley only.

 

Registration:

It is easy to register with no credit card required when submitting your appointment. Payment can be over the internet (visa/mastercard), in person (visa/mastercard), or cash.

Please Visit: https://michaelking.ca/book-an-appointment/

 

Michael’s Plein Air Pieces:

 

Wisteria Acres 2015

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For a fraction of the cost to paint with an instructor oversees, you can enjoy painting local landscapes on a beautiful retreat just outside of Fort Langley with this Vancouver artist workshop!

What could be better than painting all day in various beautiful settings, enjoying lunch with fellow artists, and ending each day as you choose, whether it be curled up with a book by the fireplace, relaxing with great company and wine, or going for a walk and enjoying the sunset?!

Date: July 2 – 5, 2015

Location: Fort Langley, BC

Costs: $115 to $645

Instructor: Lalita Hamill & Michael King

Description:

Due to the popularity of last year’s retreat, Lalita Hamill and Michael King have teamed up again and are expanding the program to include painting both plein air (outdoors) and figurative painting. If the weather is not conducive to plein air, we have access to a beautiful, spacious indoor room.

Participants can use any medium and will be provided with demos, personal instruction, and regular feedback in order to develop and hone their painting skills with respect to technique, composition, design, tonal values, col

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Wisteria Acres 2014

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Date: July 10 – 13, 2014

Location: Langley, BC

Costs: $110 to $585

Instructor: Lalita Hamill & Michael King

Description:

For a fraction of the cost to paint with an instructor oversees, you can enjoy painting local landscapes on a beautiful retreat just outside of Fort Langley with this Vancouver artist workshop!

The retreat includes:

two instructors
six hours of instruction per day
individual attention throughout the day
three nights accommodation (full retreat only)
lunches provided (full retreat only)

The focus will be on plein air painting. If the weather doesn’t permit plein air painting we have access to a spacious indoor painting space.

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Painting Retreat at Wisteria Acres

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When: July 11 – July 14, 2013 (Th, Fri, Sat, Sun)

Where: Fort Langley, BC @ Wisteria Acres (www.wisteriaacres.com)

Website: http://www.hamillstudios.ca/wisteriaacres.html

Fee:
Register before March 18 and pay only $525! This includes 6hrs of instruction per day, 3 nights accommodation (max. 8 spots) and four catered lunches.

Description:
For a fraction of the cost to paint with an instructor oversees, you can enjoy painting local landscapes on a beautiful retreat just outside of Fort Langley! The focus will be on plein air painting, though we will have access to a spacious indoor painting space if you prefer. Instruction will include techniques in oil and acrylic, including composition, colour theory, tonal values, texture, and brushwork. Paint all day with a catered lunch in between, and then enjoy good food and relaxed company each evening by the fireplace in a restored country cottage.

Register:
Contact Joanne Finlay at jfinlay@telus.net or call 604-539-1139. She will provide you with a form to complete and send along with your deposit cheque.