Plein Air BC

Late Afternoon, Bamfield :: Alan Wylie all right reserved

Plein Air Painting with Alan Wylie, SFCA

Take this opportunity to paint with Alan, a well known and celebrated artist around the world.

Alan has much experience painting in the outdoors. In this course he will guide you to gain a new outlook on how to capture what is important in plein air painting.

When: June 25 & 26; 10 am. to 3.00pm

Where: TBA

Cost: $175

RSVP: Phone: 604 681 2744; Email: fcaoffice@artists.ca

Above Mediterranean Waters :: Richard McDiarmid all right reserved

Richard McDiarmid brings a lot of experience to this style of painting. A master at drawing and capturing an appealing image, he will share the many tricks of the craft that he has acquired over the years. He has led many Plein Air workshops in Europe and Mexico.

Rick is hardworking and loves to share his knowledge with his students, offering encouragement and insight to broaden the understanding of how to work in the outdoor arena. Rick's passion for painting is contagious and with his direction you will experience a spiritual connection to your canvas/paper and your surroundings.

When: June 11 & 12 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm

Where: TBA

Cost: $175

RSVP: Phone: 604 681 2744; Email: fcaoffice@artists.ca

Weathered Hands Have Worked These Lands :: Bob McMurray all right reserved

Bob McMurray, SFCA is an experienced Plein Air painter and will show you how to easily manage the art of painting out-doors.

In this two day workshop you will learn to choose a subject and scale down to canvas size from what you see. He will start with a demo and paint along with you giving each student the time to help develop a painting. It takes a practiced eye to see the many potentials that nature has to offer. You will enjoy the company of other artists and share the experience of learning a new way of creating art.

When: June 4th & 5th; 9:30 am to 2:00 pm

Where: Granville Island (Meet at FCA Gallery)

Cost: $175

RSVP: Phone: 604 681 2744; Email: fcaoffice@artists.ca

Plein Air Painting with Alfonso Tejada will inspire and challenge you to reach new levels of painting in the outdoors. Nature provides images, colours and subjects that defy the imagination and gives you an opportunity to see your subject in its whole state rather than the limitation of a camera and resulting photo.

Alfonso will show you how to create a composition that will work on your canvas or paper. Alfonso has been Plein Air painting for many years, and has a passion for this type of painting, a very popular instructor in the lower mainland, Alfonso has held successful Plein Air workshops in Mexico and Italy.

Joining Alfonso gives you an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, sharing your passion for painting with like minded people who want to explore new methods of creating art, and having lots of fun!

When: May 28 & 29; 9:30 am. to 2:00 pm

Where: Granville Island :: Meet at the Federation Gallery at 9:00am

Cost: $175

RSVP: Phone: 604 681 2744; Email: fcaoffice@artists.ca

Get started with a FREE En Plein Air experience with Alfonso Tejada & FCA Master Artists

When: Saturday, May 21st :: 9.30 am to 3.30 pm

Where: Meet at the Federation Gallery at 9:00am

RSVP: PHONE: 604 681 2744; Email: fcaoffice@artists.ca

CANCELLED

Plein Air Expeditions with Michael King

When: September 11 & 12

Location: Kitsilano

Cost: $175 for one day or $300 for both days

Specific meeting spot will be given upon registration.

Register via the Federation of Canadian Artists website.

CANCELLED

Plein Air Expeditions with Liza Visagie

When: September 4 & 5

Location: Queen Elizabeth Park

Cost: $175 for one day or $300 for both days

Specific meeting spot will be given upon registration.

Register via the Federation of Canadian Artists website.

Plein Air Expeditions with Liza Visagie

When: July 24 & 25

Location: Queen Elizabeth Park

Cost: $175 for one day or $300 for both days

Specific meeting spot will be given upon registration.

Register via the Federation of Canadian Artists website.

Plein Air Expeditions with Bob McMurray

When: July 31 & August 1

Location: Stewart Farm in Crescent Beach

Cost: $175 for one day or $300 for both days

Specific meeting spot will be given upon registration. Bob will be working in oils on the 1st day and acrylics on the 2nd day. Students can work in their own media if they like.

Register via the Federation of Canadian Artists website.