Website: shericreatesart.com
Dates: Thursday’s : Jan 23,30, Feb 6, 13
Time: 10:30 am – 12 pmPainting abstract nature – layering acrylic paints / mixed media we will progress on the same painting each week and watch it shift in value and direction.
The progression classes take you from beginning – using a tracing method to get started, adding texture / mixed media, working through color + abstraction (middle) and ends with the slow down and cool off stage where we seek to add details and refine.
Each class is 1.5 hours and includes demo’s and one-on-one time where we try and work through blockages and push boundaries. Let your creative voice shine.
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Finding your mojo! Explorative abstract art with Artist Sheri Peters
Website: shericreatesart.com
Dates: Sunday’s – Feb 2, 23, March 16, April 6
Time 3 – 4:30 pm
Levels: All levels are welcome!This series of classes is geared towards people who want to experiment with different mediums and abstraction in order to progress and move forward in their painting. Classes are focused on experimentation and may or may not result in a finished painting. All supplies are included.
Class 1 – acrylic ink on yupo paper
Class 2 – intuitive acrylic abstract painting on acrylic paper
Class 3 – creating mixed media cards using collage
Class 4 – feeling the flow – watercolour
– One session every three weeks
Just add water! An introduction to watercolour with Artist Sheri Peters
Website: shericreatesart.com
Dates: April 24, 25, 26, 27
Time: 3 – 5 pm
Levels: Beginners and new painters.
Explore the delicate world of watercolors and have fun discovering what this media can do! Each class will have demonstrations and a class project. All you need to bring is a willingness to experiment and have fun! Classes are meant to help develop your creative ideas in a playful and imaginative way.
Class 1 – abstracts + color mixing
Class 2 – basic building blocks, brushwork – a bird (tracing paper.)
Class 3 – working with color + composition – basic landscape
Class 4 – feel the flow – atmospheric flowers
Lantern Making Workshop
Join Julia Booth for a fun afternoon of art, play, and light! In this workshop, you will learn how to make your own lantern using willow branches and paper. This is a wonderful opportunity to create a unique piece of functional art that’s perfect for the winter holiday season. December 15th is the day of the full moon and just less than a week before the Winter Solstice. Let’s come together and celebrate the light! This event is in collaboration with Talaysay Tours, hosted by Candace Campo.
• Sunday, Dec 15th from 2-5PM
• 652 Gibsons Way, Gibsons, BC
• $85 (Includes all materials, tea & light snacks)
https://bit.ly/jblantern to book your spot, or contact Julia directly.
Julia Booth is an Expressive Arts Therapist, interdisciplinary artist, and designer located in Gibsons
GPAG: Music & Art with Jess Hart
Join us for a special evening of music and art with local musician & exhibiting artist Jess Hart. All proceeds will benefit community arts and the local food bank.
Jess Hart is an artist living and working on the unceded lands of the shíshálh and Sḵwxwú7mesh peoples in Gibsons, BC. A veteran musician who has performed across Canada and toured in Europe, Jess Hart is an accomplished singer/songwriter who is appreciated for a refreshing combination of thoughtful lyrics and unique vocal and musical style. Her current exhibition at GPAG, Places I’ve Worked, features unique contemporary and abstract artwork illustrating coastal and urban scenes.
Tickets are $25 and include a glass of wine or beer (19+). Purchase your tickets online via Eventbrite or at the door. We hope you can join us!
GPAG: Art Exhibition – JESS HART | Places I’ve Worked
to Dec 22. Illustrating the interesting pathways of employment of a working artist, Jess Hart’s Places I’ve Worked features unique contemporary and abstract artwork depicting coastal and urban scenes. Combining techniques of graphic design and silk screen printing, Hart experiments with watercolor, acrylic, resin and mica powder to produce a dynamic style. Employing high detail die cut stencils, she layers elements with acrylic, spray paint and fluid paint which are then embedded in a high gloss resin. She creates abstract and realistic works of art with vibrant colours, enhanced by the high gloss, glass like epoxy finish.
Join us for the Opening Reception of this exhibition on Saturday, Nov. 30th, 2pm – 4pm; and for an Artist Talk with Jess Hart on Saturday, Dec. 7th, 2pm – 3pm. All are welcome!
GPAG: Art Exhibition – JAN JENSEN | Rivers of Connection/Pools of Separation
to Dec 22. Rivers of Connection/Pools of Separation explores the state of the human spirit on earth, entwined in community, yet searching for singularity. The shifting perspectives invite curiosity about when community connection might be essential and when self is most essential. Through complex, kinetic narratives, Jensen evokes a landscape of energy flowing in layers, transforming the unseen into vibrant visual metaphors. In both painting and sculpture her work reflects a sphere where forms are continuously reconfigured, inviting engagement with the world and self in a tactile, ever-changing landscape.
Join us for the Opening Reception of this exhibition on Saturday, Nov 30th, 2pm – 4pm; and for an Artist Talk with Jan Jensen on Saturday, Dec. 7th, 2pm – 3pm. All are welcome!
GPAG: JESS HART & JAN JENSEN | Artist Talk
Join us for an Artist Talk with exhibiting artists Jess Hart and Jan Jensen on Saturday, Dec. 7th, 2pm – 3pm. All are welcome!
Illustrating the interesting pathways of employment of a working artist, Jess Hart’s exhibition Places I’ve Worked features unique contemporary and abstract artwork depicting coastal and urban scenes in a dynamic style. Jan Jensen’s exhibition Rivers of Connection/Pools of Separation explores the state of the human spirit on earth, entwined in community, yet searching for singularity, through both painting and sculpture. Join us to hear more about these two exhibitions from the artists themselves. All are welcome!
GPAG: Art Exhibition – HERMIONE GREEN | My Fabulous Trip
to Dec 22. For over sixty years, Hermione Green has immersed herself in art as both a passion and a calling. Green’s journey began in Argentina and brought her to the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, taking her through diverse lands and experiences, including her foundational studies in Buenos Aires under the renowned artist Jean Jose. Inspired by the Impressionists, Green brings light, color, and movement to her subjects, embracing an expressive, textured style that honors both the individuality and the collective spirit of these communities. Her artworks explore and express the textures of life, from vibrant celebrations to quiet moments of reflection. An exhibition in Joe’s Lounge on display until Sunday, Dec. 22nd.
GPAG: The Art of Coastal Living Raffle
to Nov 28th. Please help to support your local art gallery! Buy a raffle ticket online or in person at GPAG for the chance to create lasting memories for your friends & family with one of four fantastic prizes. From a serene getaway package at the West Coast Wilderness Lodge, to an immersive art workshop at Gibsons School of the Arts, to a tasting tour of Portugal & Spain at Station Wine Bar, to a thrilling night of Coastal Tsunami hockey – we have something for everyone. Raffle tickets are $20, and there are only 1000 tickets available, so each one has a 1 in 250 chance of winning! Check out our website for more prize information and to purchase a ticket online.
Art Exhibition – SCAC: Our Salish Sea
Featuring: Mieke Bray, Claudia Medina, Laura Piersol, Nadina Tandy, Kamala Todd, Clare Wilkening and others.
Closing Party: Saturday December 14th at 7pm
As a closing of the 2024 Sechelt Arts Festival, this exhibition brings together works by artists living on the Sunshine Coast that shares their stories of (and with) the Salish Sea.
GPAG: Annual General Meeting and Members Appreciation Event
We hope that all members of the Gallery will join us for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Members Appreciation Event on Saturday, November 16th, 2pm – 4pm!
Artist Talk & Demo | MEHRAN MODARRES-SADEGHI
Join us for an Artist Talk and Demo with Mehran Modarres-Sadeghi during her exhibition Safar (A Journey) on Saturday, Nov 9th, 2PM – 3PM. Safar (A Journey), in the Main Gallery until November 24th, explores Iranian identity in a globalized world through four separate but linked series of work. Mehran Modarres-Sadeghi is an Iranian-Canadian interdisciplinary artist based in Vancouver, BC. Her current practice mainly engages with drawing and textile sculpture, although she has worked in various media such as photography, painting, and installation.
Gather: A Yuletide Winter Feast
Warm up this winter with a night of sensory discovery, seasonal produce, and story telling. Set amid blazing fires and twinkling lights, gather with old and new friends in the heart of the forest as we return to a time of candle light and tales shared.
Fill your belly with a family-style, 5 course feast – hearty plates are passed around as pots simmer over the open fire.
Let us warm your heart and delight your tastebuds with the magic of simple joys brought together in an evening like no other. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere as we welcome the Yuletide, surrounded by the stunning winter forest.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable winter dining experience. Book your spot now!
Tickets are available at sliding scale cost.
SC Arts Centre: Mini Block Print Holiday Cards Workshop
Create your own unique holiday cards in this fun, beginner-friendly block printing workshop! Using simple designs and ink pads, you’ll learn the basics of carving and printing to make festive, hand-crafted cards.
Perfect for those looking to explore their creativity this holiday season—no experience necessary! For participants (16+), but 13+ can attend with a parent or guardian.
Free/$30 (Member/Non-member), Registration Required, Max 12 students.
Ink Sketching and Colouring—a Binary Approach
Sketching in ink on paper has a long tradition in both Western and Eastern cultures. It particularly lends itself to outdoor sketching as the materials required are minimal. Drawing and value variation can be considered the foundations of many a “successful” painting and here we explore these ideas through the addition of colour and shading.
In this 2-day workshop, focussing on landscapes, two seasoned Sunshine Coast artists offer a smorgasbord of perspectives and techniques through which
to advance your creative endeavours.
Basic drawing
set of 3 drawing classes group of maximum 4 students in my home studio. Each class may be purchased individually or as a set.
single class $55
set of 3 is $165 with $15 discounted in cash at the first studio art drawing session
One Day watercolour “Mason Jar Floral” class
Watercolour class with Carol-Anne Almquist
small group maximum of 4 in my home studio
intermediate class must have some basic drawing skills and watercolour knowledge. Bring your own supplies preferable or pay $20 fee to have supplies provided, supply list provided 5-7 days before the event.
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