Historic Townsite En Plein Air

Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023

Location: Powell River

Costs: Free

Description:

Join local artists for a fun-filled day celebrating the Historic Townsite. Set up your easel and paint or sketch from your preferred or favourite Townsite spot in Powell River, British Columbia.

 

Registration:

Register at thetownsite@shaw.ca

 

 

Salt Spring Island 2017

Date: May 13 to August 13, 2017

Location: Salt Spring Island, BC (map)

Costs: $400

Description:
Weekend Plein air workshops for Oil Painters on Salt Spring Island Personalized Plein air Instruction for a maximum of two individuals at a time. Workshops begin on the weekend of May 13th and run until the 13 of August. Choose the weekend of your choice between the start and end dates.

Fees: $400 ~ Does Not include Accommodation. Does include a Lunch and snacks and transportation to and from your Hotel/B&B. This workshop is ideal for those who want personal one-on one Instruction. Also those who want to brush up on their skills in preparation for a group Plein air excursion.

Plein air painting can be extremely challenging and rewarding at the same time. I know how easy it is to lose control of one’s palette. In this workshop you will learn how to take control of your palette, color mixing and how to optimize your palette for hassle-free painting. We will paint side-by side so you can follow along every step of the way.

Registration:

Contact Naomi to Register and for a list of local Hotels/B&B’s

Website: https://www.facebook.com/grindlaynaomi/

Email: grindlay@live.ca

Phone: 1-250-930-7332

 

Gibson Landing Paintout 2016

Date: September 10 to 11, 2016

Times:

SATURDAY   Sept 10  10am-4pm

10:00 am     Morning – Meet up at Visitor Info Center VIC ( across from Molly’s Reach)
1:00 pm        Afternoon – Meet up at VIC

SUNDAY  Sept 11   10am-4pm

10:00 am      Morning – Meet up at Visitor Info Center VIC ( across from Molly’s Reach)
1:00 pm        Afternoon – Meet up at VIC

Location: Gibsons Landing, BC (map)

Costs: Free

Description:

As part of the International Plein Air Painters (IPAP) WORLDWIDE PaintOut Artists are welcome to gather Sept 10/11 2016 and enjoy painting plein air together in Gibsons Landing again this year. No registration or exhibit  this year.

Registration:

No registration required. Just gather Sept 10/11 2016 and enjoy painting plein air together in Gibsons Landing again this year.

Call or email Jan Poynter for more info or to organize a ride share  604-886-8918

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Gibson Landing Paintout 2015

Date: Sept 11-12-13, 2015

Location: Gibsons Landing, BC (map)

Costs: $30 (Deadline August 30)

Description:

Participating artists will be working on location in several great spots throughout the heritage townsite near Molly’s Reach, on the public wharf and along the nearby Seawalk and parkways. Painters will enjoy spectacular views of the Howe Sound islands, towering coastal mountains, character buildings and the colorful working harbour with vintage wooden boats. Artist Demos, Art Studio hub, Wet Paint gallery, intro BBQ and more ! Part of the IPAP Worldwide PaintOut.

Registration:

Visit: http://janpoynter.com/gibsons-paint-out/

or contact Contact JAN POYNTER poynterjan@gmail.com or phone: 604.886.8918

Deadline August 30

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Gibsons Landing 2014 Plein Air Paint Out

Date: September 13 – 14, 2014

Location: Gibsons Landing BC

Costs: Free

Description:

This FREE event is part of the 2014 IPAP Plein Air  WORLDWIDE Paint Out hosted by Poynter Studio and the Town of Gibsons.

  • Painters working on site throughout the heritage wharf waterfront
  • Display/sale at the Arts Building & the Landing Gallery.
  • People’s Choice award and prizes
  • Artist demos and presentations
  • Sketchcrawl for Newbies
  • Participants informal gathering/BBQ

Registration:

Website link for info and registration: http://janpoynter.com/gibsons-paint-out/

Registration is required – Please sign-in upon arrival at the Arts Building : 464 South Fletcher

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