Paid Events

James Middleton Workshop

Date: July 20-24, 2015

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: $550 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.

 Workshop is Currently Full

Please Register for the August 2015 Workshop

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

Take it Outside

Date: June 6 & 7, 2015

Time: 9am- 3pm

Location: Music Box Building- 1564 Argyle Ave, West Vancouver

Costs: $155

Description:

Weekend workshop  for PLEIN AIR basics. Step up to the challenge of painting on location – direct from nature.

Participants will learn the essentials for painting outdoors: equipment, materials, limited color palette (supply list provided) simple exercises and tips for subject choice, composition & value study.

Novice and experienced painters who work in Acrylics, Watercolor or Pastel (no oils).

Registration:

For more info and to register visit: http://westvancouverrec.ca/spring-summer/adults-19-years/arts-and-culture-visual-arts/weekend-workshops

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Wisteria Acres 2014

Date: July 10 – 13, 2014

Location: Langley, BC

Costs: $110 to $585

Instructor: Lalita Hamill & Michael King

Description:

For a fraction of the cost to paint with an instructor oversees, you can enjoy painting local landscapes on a beautiful retreat just outside of Fort Langley with this Vancouver artist workshop!

The retreat includes:

two instructors
six hours of instruction per day
individual attention throughout the day
three nights accommodation (full retreat only)
lunches provided (full retreat only)

The focus will be on plein air painting. If the weather doesn’t permit plein air painting we have access to a spacious indoor painting space.

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Jasper Plein Air

Date: June 20 – 22, 2014

Location: Jasper, AB

Costs: $425 early enrollment (paid in full before May 20) or $435 after May 20.

Instructor: Jerry Markham

Description:

As artists we all want to think outside the box, which is good, however, if you don’t understand what’s in the box itself then it’s hard to be outside of it. In this three-day workshop we will work through the importance of a dynamic composition, strong value scheme, driving depth with aerial perspective, the use of edges and forceful colour. Capitalizing on these ideas we will then take a look at how to utilize them to free our creativity and compose compelling paintings.

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FCA Plein Air Festival 2014

Date: September 15 – 21, 2014

Location: Whistler BC

Costs: $695 Cdn + tax

Description:

Every year, artists from across Canada come together for 5 days of plein Air painting. They learn from world-renowned instructors, share experiences in incredible locations, and connect with like-minded individuals over their passion for art.

This year’s activities will include:

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