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This workshop will take place exclusively outdoors and each day we will meet at a different location on the North Shore. This class is designed for those who have either taken a class with me before or have some experience painting outdoors.
Date: April 21,22 & 24, 2018 (that’s a Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday) 10am-3pm (rain or shine!)
Location: North Vancouver
Costs: $375.00 plus GST
Maximum Participants: 8
Explore Bowen Island with me and discover new ways to see its natural beauty while enjoying the camaraderie of painting in a group.
Date: Saturday July 14th 10am – 4pm & Sunday July 15th 10am – 4pm
Location: The Lodge at the Old Dorm, Bowen Island
Costs: $275.00 plus optional B & B accommodation at The Lodge at the Old Dorm, Bowen Island
Federation of Canadian Artists Plein Air Retreat with Perry Haddock, Jack Turpin, Deborah Tilby, John Pryce
Date: July 29 – August 3, 2018
Location: E. C. Manning Provincial Park, Allison Lake, British Columbia, Canada, located in the heart of the Cascade Mountains
Costs: Varies based on type of accommodation (ranges from $975.00 to $1,750.00)
Date: Sept 16 & 17th, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Meet at Sheree’s studio; Studio F, 161 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver
Costs: $250/person
Description:
Experience the magic of painting outdoors “en plein air”. This two-day weekend workshop will provide you with the basics of drawing, colour mixing and composition in the field.
Through demonstrations, handouts and group discussion you will learn techniques used by plein air painters around the world.
Explore the North Shore with Sheree and discover new ways to see its natural beauty while enjoying the camaraderie of painting in a group.
Sheree will demonstrate and paint in oils, so oils are the medium of choice for this class, but water soluble oils and acrylics are welcome.
Space is limited to 6 students to allow for plenty of one on one instruction. Register early to avoid disappointment.
Registration:
Date: August 5, 2017
Time: 10am to 2pm; as part of the Harmony Arts Festival
Location: 1414 Argyle Avenue, Ambleside Landing, West Vancouver (map)
Costs: $35 +tax; Wine & Cheese reception to follow for artists & jurors
Description:
In this traditional Plein Air painting competition, painters must originate, paint, complete and frame a painting that has been created outdoors in just four hours on the grounds around the Ferry Building Gallery and Ambleside Pier. Prizes from Opus will be awarded to the top five artists. Jurors will also select 12 artists who will be invited to continue on to the Paint on the Mountain Plein Air Challenge on August 6th on Cypress Mountain.
Notes: All mediums.accepted. For watercolour: provide a mat board or frame for your work. No glass please. For Oil or Acrylics on board, please provide a frame. Maximum size should be 16″ x 20″ including frame. For canvas, no frame required but it should look finished. Be on site by 9:30 for set-up, no late arrivals accepted.
Participating artists must preregister either in person at the gallery, by phone at 604-925-7270 (course # 39085) or online. Cost: $35 + GST (includes morning coffee & muffins and a wine & cheese reception).
Registration:
Artists must pre-register at the Ferry Building Gallery or via Online Registration.
Contact the Ferry Building Gallery for details
