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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
The 2018 Grand Prix d’Art
/by pabcThe Old School House Arts Centre (TOSH) in Qualicum Beach invites you to paint en plein air on July 28, 2018 in our twenty-fifth annual Grand Prix d’Art painting race. Each year we attract plein air painters from Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland as well as hundreds of spectators.
CASH PRIZES
1st Place $500 / 2nd Place $300 / 3rd Place $200 / 4 Honourable Mention Prizes
Date: July 28, 2018 (Thursday and Friday) 10am-3pm (rain or shine!)
Who: Artists of all skill and experience levels. Where: Downtown Qualicum Beach
Time: Registration & Check-in 9:00 am – 10:30 am / Competition 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach
Costs: $25.00 Registration Fee, includes lunch . A Companion lunch is available for an additional $10.00
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2-day En Plein Air Workshop :: Qualicum Beach
/by pabcEnjoy two full days of en plein air painting in the picturesque village of Qualicum Beach located in the heart of Vancouver Island.
Date: July 26 – 27, 2018 (Thursday and Friday) 10am-3pm (rain or shine!)
Time: 10-4 pm each day
Instructors: Peggy Burkosky, Mark Glavina, David Goatley and Dan Gray
Location: The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach
Costs: $200.00 for TOSH members for workshop only +20.00 for Grand Prix Entry = $220.00 for package deal. $210.00 for TOSH non-members for workshop only +20.00 for Grand Prix Entry = $230.00 for package deal
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Plein Air Painting with Maria Josenhans
/by pabcThis workshop will take place exclusively outdoors and each day we will meet at a different location on the North Shore. This class is designed for those who have either taken a class with me before or have some experience painting outdoors.
Date: April 21,22 & 24, 2018 (that’s a Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday) 10am-3pm (rain or shine!)
Location: North Vancouver
Costs: $375.00 plus GST
Maximum Participants: 8
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5th Annual Plein Air Painting Workshop on Bowen Island with Sheree Jones
/by pabcExplore Bowen Island with me and discover new ways to see its natural beauty while enjoying the camaraderie of painting in a group.
SOLD OUT
Date: Saturday July 14th 10am – 4pm & Sunday July 15th 10am – 4pm
Location: The Lodge at the Old Dorm, Bowen Island
Costs: $275.00 plus optional B & B accommodation at The Lodge at the Old Dorm, Bowen Island
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Federation of Canadian Plein Air Retreat 2018
/by pabcFederation of Canadian Artists Plein Air Retreat with Perry Haddock, Jack Turpin, Deborah Tilby, John Pryce
Date: July 29 – August 3, 2018
Location: E. C. Manning Provincial Park, Allison Lake, British Columbia, Canada, located in the heart of the Cascade Mountains
Costs: Varies based on type of accommodation (ranges from $975.00 to $1,750.00)
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