Paint en Plein Air with Ursula Medley assisted by Elton Sutherland. Beginner & experienced painters welcome.
In this full day workshop, participants will learn:
* how to connect with and select your subject from a vast option of possibilities
* basic composition and layout of your image
*simple and effective colour mixing including: value, hue, temperature and saturation
Using oil paints, the traditional medium for plein air painting, a morning demo by Ursula will introduce you to an easy way to get your work started and completed in the limited time of working outside, where light can easily change in a matter of moments.
In the afternoon, Ursula & Elton will cheer you on with personal assistance as you get going with a loose and quick sketch on your canvas.
$200 plus taxes, includes all materials: paint palette, paint, medium, OMS, brushes, canvas board primed 2x, gloves, easel, paper towels, paint shapers, water soluble pencil crayons
Community members are invited over 3 afternoons to a new creative workshop space in Gibsons. Host, Lili Liu, will demonstrate applying personal designs on various pieces of stone using a 3-D printer. For interested guests, a future hands-on workshop is in planning stages.
“Birds of Prey of the Sunshine Coast” is a series of fibre- sculptures of raptors, displayed in their natural surroundings through vignettes of forest or shoreline habitats, with the aim of raising the level of awareness about these magnificent birds to ensure their continued presence in our beautiful natural home.
A collection of watercolour originals by Matt Boismier.
June Feature Artist Jeremiah Birnbaum showcases his vibrant drawings of music icons. Opening reception June 6, 7-9pm, meet the artist!
Jeremiah Birnbaum is a West Coast visual artist whose practice is drawing based. He has been exhibiting both nationally and internationally for the past 20+ years. Jeremiah’s work has been exhibited in public and private galleries, as well as on television. He has been selected to numerous juried exhibitions, including the Kingston Prize – Canada’s Portrait Prize, Ted X Seattle, and most recently with Manifest Gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jeremiah’s work explores the concept of iconography, and how it becomes relevant to its audiences.
With Natalie Grambow, July 26-27, 10am-4pm
Tuition: $275/$325 (MEM/NON) max 10 students (includes all materials)
Camp isn’t only for kids! Join this very special hands-on immersive “summer art camp” for adults with master instructor, Natalie Grambow, and delve into the magical world of indigo. Come learn about, and play with, this ancient plant dye that has enchanted people across the world for centuries with its beautiful blues. Participants will come away with an understanding of the science and artistry around indigo dyeing, as well as many samples on cloth of various techniques taught at camp.
We are excited to welcome Jennifer Love to qathet! Originally from Ottawa, Jennifer lived in Australia for 16 years before returning to Canada’s West Coast, where she now resides in Gibsons, BC.
There are two workshops and you can register for one or the other or both.
Sat. Sept 27 10am-4pm – The Fundamentals: Introducing gel printing basics
Sun. Sept 28 10am-4pm – Beyond the Basics
Each day is $150, or $250 if you sign up for both. Full details and registration are now live on our website.
Vintage Folk and Pop to contemporary favourites.
Jana Seale brings chill vibes to Brickers Sunday June 1 3-5 pm.
www.janaseale.com
@janasealemusic.com
Deadline July 31. Short on studio space that you can open to the public? Want to exhibit your work in a fun communal setting with other artists? Join us at GPAG October 17th – 19th for the 2025 Art Crawl! We will be inviting 10 member artists working in different mediums and styles to exhibit their work here throughout the Crawl. All GPAG members living on the Sunshine Coast, working in any medium or style, are welcome to apply. The deadline to submit your application is July 31st, 2025. Find more information and apply online at www.gpag.ca/submissions.
Join me in my ocean view studio to watercolour a whimsical Butterfly along with Tea, coffee and treats
Class includes a sheet of 9″ x 12″ watercolour paper, use of studio paint brushes, watercolours & archival black ink pens. Feel free to bring your own watercolours if you have your favourite palette. You will receive a set of 4 greeting cards as well made from your Butterfly painting!
Class will go ahead if I receive a minimum of 4 guests
If you are interested in joining, please send me a message through “Get in Touch” on my website or send me an email. Laura
Made possible by a Neighbourhood Small Grant, this workshop takes place over two Sunday mornings, June 8 and 15, 10-12. During the workshop, we meet at a trailhead in Langdale for to walk through the forest while engaging in creative processes. It is a combination of mindful walking, forest bathing, and seeing our surroundings with fresh eyes and ears. We will work with various media and prompts from sketching to monoprint, to making ephemeral artworks. All materials will be supplied. The meeting point and directions will be sent out prior to the start time as it will depend on weather and other factors. No experience required, and children are welcome to join their adults. To register, please email Helena at hwadsley@telus.net.
Join us for the Opening Reception of New Directions: Contemporary Heiltsuk Paintings on Saturday, May 31st, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
New Directions: Contemporary Heiltsuk Paintings represents the continued evolution of Bradley Hunt’s artistic career. Featuring Hunt’s paintings, ink & pencil drawings, and works from members of Hunt’s family, this exhibition draws from traditional Heiltsuk box designs, crest figures, and other Heiltsuk cosmologies, as well as from contemporary and western art traditions. We hope you will join us to celebrate this exhibition and the artist at our Opening Reception!
