Workshops
2012 Scheduled Workshops
We are pleased to announce the first of many workshops for 2012.
Preparing for Plein Air - presenter Brian Buckrell
Brian Buckrell is an award winning plein air and studio painter working in oils and acrylics. He has studied with some of the best plein air painters in Canada and the US and enjoys sharing what he has been learned.
For the first few years, plein air painting is more about planning and developing good habits than it is about applying the paint. Most new to plein air painting become overwhelmed. The best plein air painters insure their success by having the knowledge and planning skills needed before going on location. This results in proper selection of subject, effective preparation and strong compositions. And makes for a lot more stress-free fun.
This workshop will be two days INDOORS. We will display and discuss equipment and supplies in oils and acrylics. A presentation will be given to cover the key elements of planning and composition for plein air. We will practice effective techniques for planning and work together to use thumbnail sketches to create a variety of simple and effective compositional choices from large projected images. The end of the first day and the entire second day will simulate working on location: planning, selection, simplification and making effective compositions from projected images then creating small "plein air" paintings in either oils (water-soluble or odourless solvent) or acrylics.
Students will be better prepared for when the season starts.
Date & Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sat. Feb. 25 & Sun. Feb. 26, 2012
Cost: 2 Day Workshop includes lunch & refreshments - $275.00 includes HST
Preparing and Painting on Masa Paper - presenter Judi Pedder
Comox artist Judi Pedder has mastered the art of painting on masa paper. When painted, masa paper creates a unique batik look adding interest to any subject matter.
Judi will present a one day "Fun Filled & Hands-On" workshop as she shows you how to prepare and paint with watercolours on masa paper. She has recently released a DVD on this unique process.
She has been painting with watercolours for many years and is an articulate teacher. She has many accolades to her name, one of which is being the past president of the Comox Valley Chapter of the FCA.
If you love watercolours and would like to try something different, this is a workshop for you.
To see samples of her masa paper paintings, please visit the Gallery @ Qualicum Art Supply, in Qualicum Beach. Her exhibition of works runs until Feb. 20th, 2012.
Date & Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday Feb. 25, 2012
Cost: 1 Day Workshop includes lunch & refreshments - $135.00 includes HST
Softening Acrylics to Make Realistic Misty Landscapes - presenter Mark Hobson
Mark Hobson, Tofino artist is best known for his rugged west coast artwork. He has been painting professionally for over 25 years and brings his extensive knowledge of acrylic paints along with his gentle spirit to the classroom.
With their quick drying time and slight shift in colour as they dry, acrylics can pose some frustrating challenges when trying to create softy misty scenes.
Friday evening demonstration — Outlines the basics involved
Saturday — Premix a series of greys blending colours quickly wet into wet & softening the brush strokes with a sponge. The two techniques will be used to get the effect of fog.
Sunday — We continue with a choice of foregrounds to complete the scene.
Date & Time: Fri. Apr. 27, 7:00 - 9:00 pm,
Sat. Apr. 28 & Sun. Apr. 29, 9:00 - 4:00 pm.
Cost: 2 Day Workshop + Friday Night Demo includes lunch & refreshments - $300.00 includes HST
Friday Night Demo Only: $30.00 includes HST
Fear-Busting for Artists - presenter Ruth Payne
Join Ruth Payne, gallery curator, facilitator, and artist’s coach for an interactive & fun workshop on how to move past fear in exhibiting and marketing your art.
You will learn simple and effective tips & strategies to assist you in having more success in your art business.
Ruth Payne has worked in the visual arts for 28 years and has been the Visual Arts Coordinator at the Ferry Building Gallery for 15 years. Ruth expresses her passion for community-building through arts and culture. With a background as a commercial display designer and working artist, Ruth’s current work focus includes curating gallery exhibitions, leading both local and international art tours, organizing special events and lectures in the gallery, assisting and consulting on municipal art projects, and working in partnership with the Harmony Arts Festival.
Bring your willingness to bust through what’s holding you back.
“Ruth’s workshop was exactly what I needed to get my art career going. Her enthusiasm, encouragement, great ideas and teaching style were just the thing to make it all happen. Highly recommended! Thank you, thank you Ruth!”
- Peggy Woods, Montana, USA
Date & Time: Saturday April 28th, 1 - 4 pm
Cost: 1/2 Day Workshop includes refreshments - $60.00 includes HST
Upcoming Workshops
Dates and time for these workshops have not yet been finalized.
- August 2012 – Maureen Walker – beginners silk painting
- September 2012 – Donna Baspaly – mixed media
- 2013 – Mike Svob
- 2013 – Janice Robertson
The Lighthouse Community Centre,
240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay, Vancouver Island.
Registration/Deposits/Fees
For more information on these and upcoming workshops and to register please visit our online store.
Payment must be received in full to reserve your spot.
Refund/Cancellation Policy for Classes and Workshops:
- Notification of withdrawal must be made in writing to the Island Arts Magazine. A $50 administration fee will be charged on all withdrawals.
- Full tuition less the $50 administration fee is refundable up to two weeks prior to the first day of the workshop.
- No refunds are allowed thereafter unless the class is full and your space is easily filled from our waiting list.
- No refund will be given after the event due to a no-show.
- The Island Arts Magazine reserves the right to cancel any class or workshop for any reason and in this case a 100% refund will be given.
Creativity is dynamic, it asserts life, frees the human spirit, conquers mental lassitude and illness, and makes real the outrageous potential of the universal imagination. —Robert Genn