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.
Tag: painting
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.
Getting started with mixed media painting
Cost: $75, includes supplies
Time: 2-4:30 Pm
Artist website: www.shericreatesart.com
Join artist Sheri Peters for this painting class to explore mixed media. Together we will work to discover how some media works together to create a cohesive design using a variety of elements.
• create a template of a bird
• discover how to use different supplies together including collage
in this class we will use a template of a bird to create a beautiful abstract mixed media painting on a small canvas and a work on a card.
This class is suitable for students of all levels.
Art Exhibition: Joe’s Lounge – ELLEN HEALE & HAZEL MAXWELL | Catching the Light
Our newest exhibition in Joe’s Lounge Catching the Light features mixed media collage pieces by Ellen Heale and wet felting by Hazel Maxwell. Heale’s mixed media pieces, using primarily paper, collage elements, and paint, are layered to showcase design and texture. Maxwell’s wet felting process combines wool roving, silk, beads and other fibres to produce vibrant dimensional art. Reminiscent of a forest walk, or a hike along coastal paths, the art featured in their exhibition Catching the Light will take you on a delightful journey.
This exhibition is on display until October 27th. Both artists will be in attendance to meet and answer any questions you might have about their work during the upcoming Art Crawl, October 18 – 20.
Cold Wax & Oil Workshop with Sandy Kay
Are you curious about how to use cold wax medium with oil paint? If you missed our last workshop with Sandy Kay, here’s another chance to experience this amazing way to paint with minimum commitment and maximum fun. There is a limit of 10 participants, so register now to save your seat!
In this one-day hands-on class artist Sandy Kay will demonstrate all the tools; how to blend, mix and layer the paints; how to mix paint and cold wax; and why it’s a most intriguing, joyful (and easy) way to paint! Sandy will demonstrate while you try the medium throughout the day in stages using the same materials and tools. You will leave with your very own painting and confidence in the techniques. This workshop will introduce physical texture and techniques.
Opportunity: Call for Speakers, Artists, Actors, Photographers, Indigenous Crafters, Potters, Artisans, Fiddlers, – Roberts Creek Hall
Deadline Nov 10th. Help us turn Roberts Creek Hall into the Coast of the past on Sun., Nov. 10, 2-4 pm. with your photos, art, books, acting out a scene from old scripts, crafts, pottery, demos, weaving, spinning, other old timey life skills, costumes, display of artifacts, music ensembles, such as fiddlers, and speakers. Volunteers only please.
Playing with abstraction and acrylic painting
Part of the Workshop Series at Carol-Anne Almquist studio in Sechelt. This class is meant to inspire you to try something new, explore color and develop more harmonious abstract art pieces.
This class is meant to inspire you to be able to leave with some fundamental art design principals so you can play more confidently at home. It is a small class and requires no previous experience , just a willingness to play.
Abstract Acrylics – Sheri Sept. 14
Location: 5452 Kensington Road, Sechelt
Time: 10 am – 12:30 pm
Supplies: Can be purchased separately for $20 from your instructor or bring your own.
Playing with abstraction and mixed media
Part of the Workshop Series at Carol-Anne Almquist studio in Sechelt. This class is meant to inspire you to try something new, explore color and develop more harmonious abstract art pieces.
This class is meant to inspire you to be able to leave with some fundamental art design principals so you can play more confidently at home. It is a small class and requires no previous experience , just a willingness to play.
Mixed media – Sheri Sept. 21
Location: 5452 Kensington Road, Sechelt
Time: 10 am – 12:30 pm
Supplies: Can be purchased separately for $20 from your instructor or bring your own
GPAG: MAURICE SPIRA | M. Spira Portraits (mixed media)
to Sept 22nd. An impressive collection of painted and drawn portraits by Maurice Spira spanning more than 40 years, many of which will be exhibited to the public for the first time. Spira conducts his portrait sessions live with no camera mediation used, and his hope with this particular exhibition is that it will inspire young artists to draw directly from life. His considerable archive of portraits often depicts local people in our community, some now deceased, but most very much alive. Spira goes one step further than replication of what the eye sees and undertakes an expressive examination of each subject. His portraits represent a balance between this expressive examination, reality, and truth.
Join us for the opening reception Saturday, Aug. 31st, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
GPAG: Meet the Artist | MAURICE SPIRA
Join us on Saturday, August 31st, 2pm – 4pm to meet the artist Maurice Spira at the opening reception of his exhibition M. Spira Portraits. All are welcome to join us to learn more about this exhibition!
This exhibition features an impressive collection of painted and drawn portraits by Maurice Spira spanning more than 40 years, many featuring local members of the community exhibited to the public for the first time. Born in Kent, England, Spira came to Montreal in 1966, where he describes the psychoactive enriched counter-cultural milieu as having transformed him utterly. After painting in Mexico in the mid-seventies he moved to Vancouver and then to the Sunshine Coast in the early 1980’s. More than thirty years later he continues to paint and print in his Roberts Creek Studio.
Painting watercolor flowers
Explore the delicate world of watercolors and watercolor pencils while painting outside the lines to create atmospheric, abstract and interpretive flowers. Spend time observing nature and transcribe your feeling into brush strokes as you make marks and add water. This Class is meant to help develop your creative ideas in a playful and imaginative way.
Includes hands-on demonstration to encourage people to have familiarity with tools and color mixing.
Class Structure:
5 mins; get water, settle into the space.
20 – 30 mins warm up
50 – 60 mins: painting flowers in a loose, atmospheric style.
Total time: 1.5 hrs
Studio workshop exploring creativity
Artists, Carol-Anne Almquist and Sheri Peters are collaborating on a series of studio classes to power your creativity and develop skills. They will be in Carol Ann’s studio at her home, in her garage, in Sechelt. Saturdays, 10 – 12;30 starting September 7th.
Explore your own creativity while you play in different mediums. Tips for composition, color, focal point to elevate your pieces will be given. Small class structure allow for more one-on-one time.
Five classes that explore different mediums:
• Basic Drawing – Carol-Anne September 7
• Abstract Acrylics – Sheri September 14
• Abstract Mixed Media – Sheri September 21
• Watercolour Landscapes – Carol-Anne September 28
• Following your Intuitive Voice – both instructors. October 5
Exploring layering in abstract acrylic painting with Artist Sheri Peters
Dates: November 2 & 3
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
Cost: $100 + $50 Supplies (payable directly to your instructor)
Instructor: Sheri Peters
Website: shericreatesart.com
Join me for this weekend to creating layered paintings using a variety of supplies including collage and translucent glazes and inks. Experiment with mixed media / abstract art:
o Making tissue papers with ink.
o Work in layers with collage on the canvas using a gel medium
o Use glazing gloss medium to create translucent layers
o The process of adding and subtracting
o Work with under-paintings, light, focal point and intuition to create something unique
Cold Wax & Oil Workshop with Sandy Kay
Are you curious about how to use cold wax medium with oil paint? Here’s your chance to experience this amazing way to paint with minimum commitment and maximum fun. There is a limit of 10 participants, so register now to save your seat!
In this one-day hands-on class artist Sandy Kay will demonstrate all the tools; how to blend, mix and layer the paints; how to mix paint and cold wax; and why it’s a most intriguing, joyful (and easy) way to paint! Sandy will demonstrate while you try the medium throughout the day in stages using the same materials and tools. You will leave with your very own painting and confidence in the techniques. Tickets are $150 for GPAG members or $165 for non-members; plus an optional $30 supply fee. Find more details and register now on EventBrite.
Karen’s Art Experience – HUMMINGBIRD (MIXED MEDIA)
$50 inclusive with beverage
Karen’s Art Experience – HUMMINGBIRD (MIXED MEDIA)
$50 inclusive with beverage
Karen’s Art Experience – SWEET PEAS (MIXED MEDIA)
$50 inclusive with beverage
Karen’s Art Experience – SWEET PEAS (MIXED MEDIA)
$50 inclusive with beverage