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Brigitte Desbois Red Bush

Plein Air Workshop in Nakusp with Brigitte Desbois

Welcome to the Plein Air Workshop in Nakusp!

Learn to capture the important elements of a landscape in short period of time with plein air painting techniques. Create paintings with impact by focusing on concept and design.

Demonstrations will be in oil but the course is suitable for all mediums and levels

Date: May 27; Friday 6pm – 7pm; May 28 – 29; Sat – Sun 9am – 4.30pm

Location: Nakusp Learning Centre – Selkirk College 250 265-4077

Costs: $239 +$11.95 GST

Instructor: Brigitte Desbois

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Paint the Peninsula 2016

Date: August 21 – 28, 2016

Location: Olympic Peninisula, Port Angeles, Washington State

Application Fee: $40

Description:

Paint the Peninsula is an international plein air juried competition held August 21 – 28, 2016 on the beautiful Olympic Peninisula. It is being hosted by the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center in Port Angeles, Washington, gateway to Olympic National Park.  Now in its fourth year, artists and collectors alike are raving about this ultimate Pacific Northwest experience.  Registration is $40.

$12,000 in Prizes!

Registration:

Prospectus and information about juror of awards and workshop presenter Christine Debrosky, AIS PSA are available at www.paintthepeninsula.org.

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james middleton

James Middleton Workshop 2016

Date: July 18 – July 22, August 15 – August 19, September 12 – September 16, 2016

Time: 10am to 4pm, with a lunch break

Location: LaHave, Nova Scotia (we will be painting in and around Lunenburg, LaHave, Mahone Bay, Petite Rivierie)

Costs: $620 Cdn + tax each

Description:

The workshops offer a good balance between friendly interchange and education. Days will include demonstrations, personal instruction, exercises, encouragement and positive critiques for personal growth.

Registration:

Visit: http://jamesmiddleton.ca/page/4656/workshops-in-nova-scotia

To register by phone: (902) 693-2093

Email: studio@jamesmiddleton.ca

View James’ website: http://jamesmiddleton.ca

 

 

Sheree Jones Ambleside Lagoon

Plein Air Painting – A Simple Approach

Date: August 29, 2015

Time: 10:30am to 2:30pm; 11:00am to 3:00pm

Location: Opus, North Vancouver, 119 – 949 3rd Street West

Costs: $100

Description:

Looking for the ultimate introduction to plein air painting this season? What better way than to spend an intensive two-day workshop with Sheree Jones in the beautiful outdoors of North Vancouver!

Sheree’s motto is “keep it simple”. During this two-day workshop you will learn why painting “en plein air” is so rewarding, as well as what equipment is essential and how to pack light. Discover ways of creating harmonious colours with a limited palette, and find out how to keep a sense of humour in challenging environments, too.

 

Registration:

Please visit Opus North Vancouver or contact them at 604‑904‑0447 to register, or to find out more about this demonstration. Space is limited to 10 participants and registration is required.

 

Heritage Paint Out Shoot Out

Date: July 26, 2015

Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Location: #4 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC

Costs: $10 for Nanaimo Arts Council members, $12 for non-members

Description:

Meet at 10:00, draw for your downtown heritage location and spend the day bringing heritage to life.

$500 in cash prizes, 1st to 3rd in painting and photography categories.  Plus lots of prizes to be drawn for.

A partnership between the Nanaimo Arts Council, City of Nanaimo Culture and Heritage Commission and the Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Association.

 

Registration:

Registration is on the day of the event.  For more information, please contact 250-729-3947 or admin@nanaimoartscouncil.ca or check out the Nanaimo Arts Council website at www.nanaimoartscouncil.ca or the HarbourLiving Event page at  www.harbourliving.ca

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