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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Grand Prix Plein Air Challenge

Date: August 9, 2014

Time: 10am to 1pm

Location: 1414 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver, tent adjacent to the Ferry Building Gallery

Costs: $35 + gst

Description:

Harmony Arts Festival presents the 7th Annual Grand Prix Plein Air Challenge. Includes fabulous prizes by Opus Framing & Art Supplies and Wine & Cheese Reception for jurors and participants following the judging.  Opportunity to place your work for sale onsite.

Info: gallery@westvancouver.ca     ferrybuildinggallery.com

Registration:

Artists must pre-register at the gallery or by calling: 604. 925. 7290

*Photo Copyright:  West Vancouver Archives

 

Plein Air with Maria Josenhans

Date: April 12 & 13th, 2014

Location: West Vancouver

Time: 9am to 3pm

Cost: $155

Description:  Step out into nature and paint from life with confidence! Participants will learn and practice the essentials for painting outdoors; from how to choose the right materials and location, to laying out a palette and making sense of value, colour and composition. Novice and experienced painters, who work in oil or acrylics, are welcome.

This workshop is offered through the West Vancouver District.

Registration: Online Registration

To register by phone: 604-925-7270 (course #949403)

View Maria’s website at: www.mariajosenhans.com

Plein Air with Maria Josenhans

Date: May 10/11 & 24/25, 2014

Location: West Vancouver

Time: 9:00 am to 11:30 am

Cost: $155

Description:  Enjoy four glorious spring time mornings (9-11:30am) of painting outdoors on the waterfront in Ambleside with the guidance of accomplished plein air artist Maria Josenhans. The first class will cover essential materials and techniques, and the subsequent three classes will be solely in the field. Each participant will benefit from both group and individual instruction. Program is designed for both novice and experienced painters. (The April 12/13 Intro to Plein Air, course 949403, is a great prep for this course)

This workshop is offered through the West Vancouver District.

Registration: Online Registration

To register by phone: 604-925-7270 (course #949408)

View Maria’s website at: www.mariajosenhans.com

6th Annual Grand Prix of Plein Air

Date: Saturday, August 10, 2013 (in conjunction with the Harmony Arts Festival)

Time: 10am-1pm

Cost: $35 +tax

Details:

Artists will be painting in area surrounding Ferry Building Gallery and in the ArtSpeaks tent. Painters must complete and frame a piece of art that they create outdoors.

Works will be judged and many fabulous prizes will be awarded.

For more details download the information PDF or visit:

Web: www.ferrybuildinggallery.com

Call: 604. 925. 7290

Email: gallery@westvancouver.ca

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