Paid Events

susan olgilvie

Plein Air and Studio Pastels

Date: September 17-20, 2015

Location: Bear Valley Highlands, Lumby, BC

Costs: $485 Cdn

Instructor: Susan Ogilvie

Description:

This is a comprehensive workshop that will focus on the fundamentals of painting plein air, and working in the field with pastels. Through daily demos, Susan will discuss composition, shape and value masses, and developing dynamic color relationships. “We’ll be painting the soul of the subject, not the details!”

Registration:

Visit: http://artworkshopsbc.com/susan_ogilvie.html

 

 

 

Teresa Saia

Landscape Plein Air workshop Oils and Pastels

Date: September 26-28, 2015

Location: Bear Valley Highlands, Lumby, BC

Costs: $425 Cdn

Instructor: Teresa Saia

Description:

This workshop for artists who want to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of outdoor (plein aire) painting through demonstrations (in pastel or oil), lectures, practices, and critique.  The workshop will focus the artist on effectively capturing light, atmosphere, and mood in outdoor environments while developing strong compositions and color harmony. Learning to observe and present the concept on paper or canvas is the focus of any painter.  Discover the answer in this three day workshop as you learn to “see” the subject, interpret visual elements and execute it on paper or canvas.

Registration:

Visit: http://artworkshopsbc.com/teresa_saia.html

 

 

 

james middleton

James Middleton Workshop

Date: July 20-24, 2015

Time: 10am to 4pm, with a lunch break

Location: LaHave, Nova Scotia (we will be painting in and around Lunenburg, LaHave, Mahone Bay, Petite Rivierie)

Costs: $550 Cdn + tax each

Description:

The workshops offer a good balance between friendly interchange and education. Days will include demonstrations, personal instruction, exercises, encouragement and positive critiques for personal growth.

 Workshop is Currently Full

Please Register for the August 2015 Workshop

Registration:

Visit: http://jamesmiddleton.ca/page/4656/workshops-in-nova-scotia

To register by phone: (902) 693-2093

Email: studio@jamesmiddleton.ca

View James’ website: http://jamesmiddleton.ca

plein air event

Take it Outside

Date: June 6 & 7, 2015

Time: 9am- 3pm

Location: Music Box Building- 1564 Argyle Ave, West Vancouver

Costs: $155

Description:

Weekend workshop  for PLEIN AIR basics. Step up to the challenge of painting on location – direct from nature.

Participants will learn the essentials for painting outdoors: equipment, materials, limited color palette (supply list provided) simple exercises and tips for subject choice, composition & value study.

Novice and experienced painters who work in Acrylics, Watercolor or Pastel (no oils).

Registration:

For more info and to register visit: http://westvancouverrec.ca/spring-summer/adults-19-years/arts-and-culture-visual-arts/weekend-workshops

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Wisteria Acres 2014

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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