James Middleton Workshop 2016

Date: July 18 – July 22, August 15 – August 19, September 12 – September 16, 2016

Time: 10am to 4pm, with a lunch break

Location: LaHave, Nova Scotia (we will be painting in and around Lunenburg, LaHave, Mahone Bay, Petite Rivierie)

Costs: $620 Cdn + tax each

Description:

The workshops offer a good balance between friendly interchange and education. Days will include demonstrations, personal instruction, exercises, encouragement and positive critiques for personal growth.

Registration:

Visit: http://jamesmiddleton.ca/page/4656/workshops-in-nova-scotia

To register by phone: (902) 693-2093

Email: studio@jamesmiddleton.ca

View James’ website: http://jamesmiddleton.ca

 

 

Plein Air Painting – A Simple Approach

Date: August 29, 2015

Time: 10:30am to 2:30pm; 11:00am to 3:00pm

Location: Opus, North Vancouver, 119 – 949 3rd Street West

Costs: $100

Description:

Looking for the ultimate introduction to plein air painting this season? What better way than to spend an intensive two-day workshop with Sheree Jones in the beautiful outdoors of North Vancouver!

Sheree’s motto is “keep it simple”. During this two-day workshop you will learn why painting “en plein air” is so rewarding, as well as what equipment is essential and how to pack light. Discover ways of creating harmonious colours with a limited palette, and find out how to keep a sense of humour in challenging environments, too.

 

Registration:

Please visit Opus North Vancouver or contact them at 604‑904‑0447 to register, or to find out more about this demonstration. Space is limited to 10 participants and registration is required.

 

Heritage Paint Out Shoot Out

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

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2015 Harmony Arts Festival

Date: August 8, 2015

Time: 10am to 1pm

Location: Ferry Building Gallery and surrounding area (map)

Costs: $35 +tax

Description:

In a traditional Three hour Plein Air painting competition, painters must originate, paint, complete and frame a piece of art that they create outdoors. Artists will be painting in areas surrounding Ferry Building Gallery and in the ArtSpeaks tent.

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

A wine and cheese reception will follow for participants and jurors.

 

Registration:

Artists must pre-register at the Ferry Building Gallery.

Contact the Ferry Building Gallery for details

Harmony Arts Festival

10th Annual Wilmer Painting Workshop

Plein Air Painting with Brigitte Desbois

Plan ahead for a more successful painting. Learn to develop a strong concept that will help you make decisions before and as you paint. We will explore how to make use of shape, value, edges and color to serve you idea.

Date: September 10-12, 2015

Location: Delphine Lodge, 9221 Main St., Wilmer, BC

Costs: $200 CDN

Instructor: Brigitte Desbois

 

Registration:


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