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Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and exposing them to the critic.
-Ambrose Bierce
Painting is easy when you don't know how, but very difficult when you do.
-Edgar Degas
Paint Out at The Artisans Festival – Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens With Peggy Burkosky AFCA
/by pabcThis Outdoor Paintout is hosted on the gorgeous grounds of Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens during their annual Artisans Festival event. This intensive workshop is designed to find simplified solutions for outdoor painting with plenty of instructional handouts and individual attention.
Date: September 1 & September 2, 2018 (Sat & Sun)
Time: 10:30am – 4:30pm
Location: 6183 Whitaker Road, (formerly Whittaker Road), Courtenay, V9J 1V7 (Directions)
Costs: $220
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Plein Air Painting on the North Shore with Sheree Jones
/by pabcExplore the North Shore with me and discover new ways to see its natural beauty while enjoying the camaraderie of painting in a group.
Date: September 15 & September 16, 2018 (Sat & Sun)
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Meet at Sheree’s studio and she will take you to her favourite North Shore painting site(s) each day. – Studio F, 161 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver, BC V7P 2R4 (Directions)
Costs: $250
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Quadra Island with Teresa Knight
/by pabcDate: July 20 – 22nd, 2018
Location: Quadra Island, BC (map)
Costs: $150 plus accommodation
Description:
A beautiful spot for a weekend of painting!
Teresa Knight will instruct a full weekend of plein air painting on beautiful Quadra Island from Friday night, July 20 through to the afternoon of July 22nd. Cost is $150 plus accommodation at the heritage Heriot Bay Inn (http://www.heriotbayinn.com) or a spot of your choice. Come for part or all of it. Maximum 8 participants, all levels welcome. A combination of lessons, demonstrations and lots of painting time will ensure happy results and a rewarding time!
Registration:
Visit: www.teresaknight.com
Or call: 250-335-3234
Plein Air Workshop on the Waterfront
/by pabcThis event is held through the West Vancouver Arts and Culture Program. Enjoy Paint outdoors and experience the changing light and environment in homage to a movement that was vitalized by the Impressionists.
Date: June 23-24, 2018 (Saturday & Sunday) rain or shine
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm each day
Location: Music Box, 1564 Argyle St., West Vancouver, B.C.
Costs: $195. #43741
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11th Annual Grand Prix Plein Air Challenge
/by pabcDate: August 4, 2018
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: The Artspeaks Tent next to Ferry Building Gallery, Argyle Avenue at 14th St, West Vancouver (map)
Costs: $35 for adults; $20 for ages 19 and under
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