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Plein Air on the Waterfront

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Plein Air on the Waterfront is a weekend of pure pleasure!!

Date: June 22-23 from 10-4pm

Location: At the Musicbox; 1564 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1A1 (map)

Cost: $195

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Not just painting and trying to capture and sketch different locations around the Musicbox; we will look at various materials, tools, carrying bags and other equipment recommended for plein air.

We’ll discuss painting with watercolour, acrylics and even oils. Want to join a group that likes to plein air? Want to try some of the competitions in the summer? We have all the info to go with that.

Always wanted to try an urban scene – we’ll spend time capturing the scenes around Ambleside – people, places, wildlife and more. Its up to you and what you want to explore.

There will be demos, writeups to take away and your own memories and explorations on paper or canvas or board.

The Musicbox makes a great indoor venue if it rains and we have access to the kitchen and washroom facilities which is always practical on a full day of creative activity! All it takes to start is a sketch pad, pencil, eraser and maybe a couple of paints. Don’t forget the hat, sunscreen, bugspray and comfortable clothing.

 

Registration:

Please register at: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/westvanrec/Activity_Search/50379

Or call 604-925-7270 ask mention activity number #53412.

 

 

 

Plein Air Painting on the North Shore with Sheree Jones

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Paint with me “en plein air” in my neighbourhood on the North Shore.

Date: Saturday June 15 & Sunday June 16, 2019; 10am – 4pm each day

Location: Meet at Sheree’s studio: Studio F, 161 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver, BC. (map)

Cost: $250.00

 

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This two-day weekend workshop will provide you with the basics of drawing, colour mixing and composition in the field. Through demonstrations, handouts and group discussion you will learn techniques used by plein air painters around the world.

Explore the North Shore with me and discover new ways to see its natural beauty while enjoying the camaraderie of painting in a group. Oils are the medium of choice for this class, but water soluble oils and acrylics are welcome.

Recommended for experienced beginner & intermediate painters.

 

Registration:

Sheree’s website https://www.shereejones.com

Email: sheree@shereejones.com

Studio/cell line 604-980-0855

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For more 2019 workshops with Sheree https://www.shereejones.com/new-events-1

Watercolor Painting Week

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Date: July 8-12, 2019

Location: Various locations in Vancouver

Costs: $280

Description:

Enjoy outdoors with a paintbrush in hand. In this week long Plein Air you will explore textures and find best compositions for painting nature, seascapes and buildings. You will focus on intensive investigation of space and details, and will train observation.

Patient instructor will introduce you to a basic principles of catching the light and color in the outdoor settings. Classes will consist of field trips and hands-on painting, as well as technical instruction and individual guidance.

 

Registration:

Visit: www.vancouveratelier.com

Vancouver Sketching Week

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Date: July 2-6, 2019

Location: Various locations in Vancouver

Costs: $210

Description:

This summer find yourself in the different locations of town drawing nature and plants. Get ready to surprise your friends with fun sketches of recognizable locations and organic matter.

You will start with a class in our studio talking about plein air setup, tools and tricks to a successful outdoor session. Then you will step out to try it for the first time. How exciting is that?! You will learn to draw with pencils, pen and conte. And will get the knowledge about perspective from observation, line pressure, choices on composition and will break through fears of drawing in public.

All material is provided.

 

Registration:

Visit: http://www.vancouveratelier.com/p/summer-programs.html

Federation of Canadian Plein Air Retreat 2019

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Federation of Canadian Artists Plein Air Retreat with Brent Lynch, Charlie Easton and Sue Cowan!

Date: September 3-8th 2019

Location: The 2019 Retreat takes place in beautiful Bamfield, British Columbia where we will be residing at the Marine Sciences Centre. (map)

Fees are inclusive of:

  • 4 days of instruction with the chance to paint with each Master Instructor
  • All evening social activities
  • 3 meals and all snacks daily – for the duration of your stay
  • 5 nights accommodation
  • ​All inclusive – $1,575.00​
  • A 50% deposit is due at time of registration.
  • Balance will be due by March 31st

 

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The Retreat is the Federation of Canadian Artist’s largest educational and social event of the year.

The 2019 Retreat takes place in beautiful Bamfield, British Columbia at the Marine Sciences Centre. You will experience some of the most breathtaking plein air painting locations the West Coast has to offer.

In the company of our Master Instructors Brent Lynch, Charlie Easton and Sue Cowan, you’ll spend your days creating, painting and developing your skills, while painting en plein air.

In the evenings, you’ll have the opportunity to join your peers for a variety of fun social events or take the time to relax and explore your surroundings.

We look forward to you joining us.

 

Registration:

Please register at www.fcaretreat.com

For more information call 604.681.2744 or visit us in the FCA Gallery at 1241 Cartwright St, Vancouver BC V6H 4B7