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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
West Van Paint Out
/by pabcDate: March 21 & 28, 2015
Time: 9am- 12pm
Location: Music Box Building- 1564 Argyle Ave, West Vancouver
Costs: Free
Description:
FREE Paint out & sketching 9am-12pm x2 Saturdays.
Enjoy painting & sketching for the morning on the waterfront in West Van. MEET UP at the Music Box Building – 1564 Argyle Ave. Rain or shine.
Shelter, washroom, dry storage & parking nearby.
Registration:
For more info and to register visit: http://janpoynter.com/west- van-workshops-2015/ or call 604-886-8918
Plein Air Tune Up
/by pabcDate: March 21 & 28, 2015
Time: 1pm- 4pm
Location: Music Box Building- 1564 Argyle Ave, West Vancouver
Costs: $80
Description:
TUNE UP your Plein Air skills at the afternoon Demo & Open Studio with JAN POYNTER. x2 SAT ($80 pre-registration fee) Max 10. Beginners welcome.
Drop-in for the TUNE UP $60 per session if space available
Registration:
For more info and to register visit: http://janpoynter.com/west- van-workshops-2015/ or call 604-886-8918
Take it Outside
/by pabcDate: 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
Steveston Grand Prix of Art :: 2014
/by pabcDate: September 2oth
Time: Full Day
Location: Steveston
Cost: $25/adult :: $20/youth
Description:
“Phoenix Art Workshop is pleased to present the 5th annual Steveston Grand Prix of Art, September 20th, 2014. Last year’s Grand Prix celebrated Eighty-five artists painting in 30 stunning locations in Steveston.
Dozens of volunteers and local businesses contributed to the success of our event.
The art race of the year kicks off Saturday, September 20th with the results being displayed at Britannia Heritage Shipyard’s Sunday, September 21 through September 28 from noon till 5pm.”*
Registration:
Please register via their Registration Page
* Description text and image from Steveston Grand Prix of Art web site
Plein Air Challenge
/by pabcDate: Sunday, August 17,2014
Time: 7am- 1pm
Location: Leighton Art Centre, 15km south of Calgary
Costs: $45, includes access to property, artist apron, lunch and entry into judged completion.
Description:
Artists are invited to arrive at 7:00am to take advantage of the morning light and explore the scenic beauty of Leighton Centre. For those artists who wish to have their piece judged by an impartial jury, all paintings must be completed by 12:00pm. Artists are responsible for all supplies, easels and other materials.
In true plein air style, the event will take place rain or shine, so please come prepared. No refunds will be issued due to cancellation.
Experience the camaraderie with fellow artists and a barbeque lunch following the painting session.
Registration:
For more info and to register: reflectionswestart.com/events or info@relflectionswerstart.com