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Nova Scotia Plein Air Workshop 2017

November 13, 2016/by pabc

There can be no better source of inspiration than the colourful seaside towns of the Maritimes where history & culture collide with nature in her truest form. Join us as we paint our way through picturesque Lunenburg, Peggy’s Cove, Mahone Bay and more.

Date: September 10 -15, 2017

Location: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

Costs: $1799 plus GST

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More Information:

Let your thoughts drift to colourful maritime structures, hiking paths opening to the Atlantic, restaurants serving some of the best seafood in Canada, and a coastline that goes on forever.

Each day will include mentoring, demos, plenty of one on one instruction and valuable feedback from Brigitte Desbois and Mirja Vahala. Acrylics and oils will be demonstrated. Painting for fun, learning and great memories.

Registration:

Register by December 31, 2016 and save $50.

For more information visit: www.brigittedesbois.com or www.mirjavahalaartstudio.com

Bowen Island Plein Air with Sheree Jones

February 1, 2016/by pabc

Date: July 23 – 24th, 2016

Location: Bowen Island

Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm

Cost: $200

SOLD OUT

Description: This two day weekend workshop will provide you with the basics of drawing, colour mixing and composition. Through demonstration, handouts and group discussions you will learn techniques used by plein air painters around the world.

Explore a favourite gulf island and discover new ways to see its natural beauty while enjoying the camaraderie of painting in a group.

Registration: Space is limited, please call Sheree Jones at 604.980.0855 or email her directly at shereeljones@hotmail.com

See more of Sheree’s works on her website at www.shereejones.com

Heritage Paint Out Shoot Out

July 6, 2015/by pabc

Date: July 26, 2015

Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Location: #4 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC

Costs: $10 for Nanaimo Arts Council members, $12 for non-members

Description:

Meet at 10:00, draw for your downtown heritage location and spend the day bringing heritage to life.

$500 in cash prizes, 1st to 3rd in painting and photography categories. Plus lots of prizes to be drawn for.

A partnership between the Nanaimo Arts Council, City of Nanaimo Culture and Heritage Commission and the Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Association.

Registration:

Registration is on the day of the event. For more information, please contact 250-729-3947 or admin@nanaimoartscouncil.ca or check out the Nanaimo Arts Council website at www.nanaimoartscouncil.ca or the HarbourLiving Event page at www.harbourliving.ca

Delta Grand Prix of Art 2015

May 11, 2015/by pabc

Date: July 19, 2015

Location: Ladner Village (map)

Costs:$25

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Description:

Registered artists of all ages will be allocated a painting location in the village where they will have 3 hours to complete a work of art before returning to our display location at the Ladner Community centre. The completed works will be displayed for the public with cash awards for top prize; runner ups along with other cash prizes.

Young people are also encouraged to participate with dedicated awards, and prizes. Visitors will also be given an opportunity to participating as they are encouraged to enjoy art in action as artist compete against the clock in this grueling 3 hour location painting challenge.

Download information PDF.

Registration:

Artists & photographers of all levels are invited to register to participate in the 1st painting race of the as the Grand Prix of Art, BC, Plein Air painting Circuit kicks off in Ladner Village Sunday July 19th. 2015

For more information and to register please visit our website at: www.grandprixofart.com Or www.artistsinthevillage.com

Registration online at: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/grand-prix-of-art-delta-2015-tickets-16231576081