From glassblowing to nuno felting, watercolours to oil painting, fine craft to fine art, our artist led experiences can be the catalyst for creative exploration or professional development.
Join master watercolourist Hi-Sook Barker for this two day workshop focused on techniques for painting figures into your scenes. Emphasis is placed on utilizing a big Hake brush to develop a fast and fresh approach using the wet-on-wet technique to evoke depth, reflection and transparency.
Join master watercolourist Hi-Sook Barker for this one day workshop focused on techniques for painting water and sky scenes.
Join master watercolourist Hi-Sook Barker for this masterclass celebrating flowers! Emphasis is placed on utilizing a big Hake brush to develop a fast and fresh approach using the wet-on-wet technique to evoke texture and saturated colour.
An introduction to the world of natural dyeing. Discover the history and science of the dye process, and how plants, bugs and minerals can create colour..
Eco printing is the process of using tannins and mordants to extract coloyr from plat material and transfer it to textiles. Jane Jacobs leads this explorative workshop marrying a love of colour and texture, plants and fine craft.
Discover the pleasure of carving soapstone. Soapstone is a very soft stone that can be carved with simple hand tools. In this course you will be introduced to the process of carving and finishing a basic soapstone carving.
This immersive course in encaustic techniques will include an introduction to the medium, history, safety, using heat to fuse the encaustic to wood boards, and an introduction to image transfers.
This silkscreen printing class is for people who don't necessarily want to know every technical detail about screen printing, but have always wanted to print and make something in one class – and have tons of fun doing it! You do not need to have previous experience with screen printing or art making to print beautiful things in this workshop.
You will learn how to print using the many screens the teacher will provide and you’ll have lots of different images to work with (words, trees, birds, etc.). You will be taught how to use different screens creatively. We will provide you with some paper and fabrics, but bring your own materials to make something more personal!
A course designed for budding artists interested in learning about the use of acrylics. This would be an introductory course for Acrylics. We would cover the essential parts of the process from panel/canvas preparation, the use of a double primary palate, painting techniques, and finishing techniques. Throughout the course, participants will follow along with directed activities each day; technique workshops each morning. In the afternoons the participants would create a piece using the methods/ topics covered in the morning and culminate with producing a painting of their own choice with support from the group and instructor.
In this 2 day workshop we will spend time creating images that speak to your audience. Through
the use of slideshows showing the different photographic techniques, creating images in the
field and critiques of your work, you will build a foundation of what a good narrative image is.
Putting the WOW into your photography; a 2 day workshop looking at how to get the most out of your camera; from technical tips, composition and learning how to see. Aimed at the beginner and intermediate photographer, you will understand how to take control of your camera, not having the camera tell you what it wants to do.
In this 2 day workshop we will spend time creating images that use different techniques to add the wow factor. Through the use of slideshows showing the different photographic techniques, creating images in the field and critiques of your work, you will build a foundation of how to use your camera to its maximum capability.
Even if you have never created jewelry before, you will be inspired by how easy it is to make a pendant with precious metal clay.
In this workshop you will learn how to transfer and carve your own design into a linoleum block to create your own PMC pendant. PMC is a revolutionary clay-like medium that allows you to work as you would soft clay, when fired it turns into pure silver.
This two day intensive class is packed with technical and practical information. The projects cover a wide range of techniques that will allow you start working in PMC right away! This course introduces the basics of jewelry making using PMC (Precious Metal Clay). Topics include principles of design, properties of PMC, basic tools and basic tool creation, PMC carving, make and use of molds and stamps, firing, finishing and polishing. Students should complete three finished pieces.
Encaustic is a very old technique using pigments and wax to "paint" and this course marries its otherworldly, ethereal characteristics with photography. Participants are shown how to mount photos on substrates and use a mixed media approach
Working with silver wire you will create your own sheppard hooks and your own PMC charms using shot plate designs. We have a several shot plate designs to create your charms with your very own unique style and flair.
You will learn how to shape your hooks, create your PMC charms, and solder on a jump ring, filing and finishing. The instructor will torch fire your PMC charms for you. No experience necessary!
In this 3 day workshop you will learn key principles of pastel application that will allow you to handle the pastel medium with confidence. Learn to simplify complex images and build pastels in layers to render accurately and create atmosphere in your paintings. Use this beautiful medium to express your ideas in full colour with expression. This workshop includes live demonstrations, discussion on how to use colour effectively, cropping and editing your subject, and teaches methods to make your own pastel paper. Individual tutoring will deal with your specific artistic needs and goals. Exercises are designed to develop new skills and challenge our approach to working. This class is open to all levels.
In this information packed workshop , students will learn many of the techniques Michele has employed in her 35 plus years of painting as a professional artist. How to set up a floral still life for a dramatic painting. Lighting and composition will be covered as well as some photography techniques that can be achieved with an iPhone camera. A reference photo will be provided for the workshop.
Working larger than life, the drawing will be transferred onto toned canvas and under painted. Painting white florals is especially challenging and Michele will share her secrets for effectively capturing the luminosity in her flowers. Brush techniques, colour mixing and many tips and tricks will be shared.
In this four evening course, students will experiment with a variety of techniques using Acrylics in a fun relaxed atmosphere. Participants will be making colour and value studies and using them to help create paintings with demonstrations and guidance from the instructor.
Students will be introduced to the concept of "breaking out of the box"
While some fundamental knowledge is an asset, you will be experimenting and exploring with new tools, techniques & processes. The focus of this course is to detach yourself from expectation of "outcome" and focus on your own unique process. Some materials are included
Butternut is an easy to carve wood with a beautiful colour and grain when finished with wax or oil. The instructor will have a small supply of tools that can be tried but you will need you own basic tools to complete the carving.
The instructor will also have a selection of finishing products that you can use to put the final finish on your carving.
We will be carving a comfort bird. They're designed to fit in the palm of your hand, so you can rub them for comfort.
Learn to paint with loose, expressive brushwork depicting light and shadow through the use of shapes combined with vibrant colour. Jacintha will guide you through varied exercises and teach valuable techniques to promote the understanding and experience of creating your very own Impressionistic paintings of a landscape.
Amelia Kraemer guides participants through creating their own narrative based, mixed media painting as materials and imagery are used to create a story, fictional or real, about the central character.
Paint handling, paint mixing, clean colour, brush and palette knife handling techniques, the painting process for alla prima, "all in one session” oils, seeing the subject in layers from dark to light, all with an impressionist approach will all be part of this 2 day class. Demos and discussion and lots of pushing paint around! Small painting exercises and a completed piece will be our result. The materials list will layout the necessary supplies for a successful entry into oils. All of the content will be applicable to acrylics as well, so acrylic painters are welcome to join!
We will layout over the 3 days approaches, methods and techniques for successful, engaging and as I like to look at it, joy filled painting time. Process, analysis, planning and successful execution of several painting exercises with a view to a finished larger piece on day 3.
