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Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and exposing them to the critic.
-Ambrose Bierce
Painting is easy when you don't know how, but very difficult when you do.
-Edgar Degas
Quadra Island with Teresa Knight
/by pabcDate: July 20 – 22nd, 2018
Location: Quadra Island, BC (map)
Costs: $150 plus accommodation
Description:
A beautiful spot for a weekend of painting!
Teresa Knight will instruct a full weekend of plein air painting on beautiful Quadra Island from Friday night, July 20 through to the afternoon of July 22nd. Cost is $150 plus accommodation at the heritage Heriot Bay Inn (http://www.heriotbayinn.com) or a spot of your choice. Come for part or all of it. Maximum 8 participants, all levels welcome. A combination of lessons, demonstrations and lots of painting time will ensure happy results and a rewarding time!
Registration:
Visit: www.teresaknight.com
Or call: 250-335-3234
Plein Air Workshop on the Waterfront
/by pabcThis event is held through the West Vancouver Arts and Culture Program. Enjoy Paint outdoors and experience the changing light and environment in homage to a movement that was vitalized by the Impressionists.
Date: June 23-24, 2018 (Saturday & Sunday) rain or shine
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm each day
Location: Music Box, 1564 Argyle St., West Vancouver, B.C.
Costs: $195. #43741
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11th Annual Grand Prix Plein Air Challenge
/by pabcDate: August 4, 2018
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: The Artspeaks Tent next to Ferry Building Gallery, Argyle Avenue at 14th St, West Vancouver (map)
Costs: $35 for adults; $20 for ages 19 and under
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The 2018 Grand Prix d’Art
/by pabcThe Old School House Arts Centre (TOSH) in Qualicum Beach invites you to paint en plein air on July 28, 2018 in our twenty-fifth annual Grand Prix d’Art painting race. Each year we attract plein air painters from Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland as well as hundreds of spectators.
CASH PRIZES
1st Place $500 / 2nd Place $300 / 3rd Place $200 / 4 Honourable Mention Prizes
Date: July 28, 2018 (Thursday and Friday) 10am-3pm (rain or shine!)
Who: Artists of all skill and experience levels. Where: Downtown Qualicum Beach
Time: Registration & Check-in 9:00 am – 10:30 am / Competition 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach
Costs: $25.00 Registration Fee, includes lunch . A Companion lunch is available for an additional $10.00
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2-day En Plein Air Workshop :: Qualicum Beach
/by pabcEnjoy two full days of en plein air painting in the picturesque village of Qualicum Beach located in the heart of Vancouver Island.
Date: July 26 – 27, 2018 (Thursday and Friday) 10am-3pm (rain or shine!)
Time: 10-4 pm each day
Instructors: Peggy Burkosky, Mark Glavina, David Goatley and Dan Gray
Location: The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach
Costs: $200.00 for TOSH members for workshop only +20.00 for Grand Prix Entry = $220.00 for package deal. $210.00 for TOSH non-members for workshop only +20.00 for Grand Prix Entry = $230.00 for package deal
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