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Grand Bend Art Centre

Workshop Schedule July 1 to August 15, 2008

Be part of Grand Bend's New Art Centre

~ a non-profit organization~


All workshops are from 9:00am to 4:00pm with a 1 hour lunch break

~ unless otherwise stated ~

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Sunday July 6

Basic Painting with Oil Instructor:  Teresa Marie
 

If you have a love for painting but want to hone your skills working with oils.  This workshop is packed with tips on everything from undercoating to colour mixing to brushwork to help you achieve your goals.  You'll be proud of your paintings!  Bring a [photo image (8"x10" preferred, 5"x7" min.).  Additional pictures will be available.  A still life will be among the workshop features.
Class repeated on Sunday, July 27th.

 
     

Tuesday, July 8

Let's Paint with Watercolours

Debra Bailey

 

The unpredictable nature of this medium has fascinated artists for years.  Together with Debra we will get started.  The workshop is designed for beginners or someone who wants to get started painting again.  You will learn some of the tools and techniques to paint with watercolour.  There will be a step by step demonstration for you to follow along and paint your own masterpiece.  The class is limited to 12 so enroll today to secure your spot for a day of fun and painting.  All of the materials are supplied in this one day workshop led by Debra, one of Grand Bend's local artists and a member of the Sunset Arts gallery.

 
     

Monday, July 14

Colour Sense

Mary Abma

 

Colour theory, values and the interplay of shadow and light will be the focus of this workshop, which is designed to make your watercolours come to life.  this workshop, suitable for painters of all skill levels, will help you create exciting watercolours paints.  Demonstrations, class instruction, individualized attention and critiques will form the structure of the workshop.  It is designed so that students will have the option of working from their own references or those provided by the instructor.  Mary is a well known artist and teacher who is based in Sarnia and is a new member of Grand Bend's River Road Gallery.

 
     

Saturday, July 26th

Plug into your Creativity

Suzette Terry

 

Conquer your fear!  Suzette will show you basic methods to open up so that your creative energy can flow.  Exercises include activating your left brain while shutting down the right, drawing exercises to engage, gesture drawings, blind contours and negative space usage.  Also, methods to jump start one's own imagery and "find your voice".  Prepare to be fascinated and motivated!  Suzette is a well known artist who is based in Port Stanley

 
     

Sunday, July 27th

Basic Painting with Oils - repeat of July 6th workshop

 
     

Wed, July 30th

Drawing

Teresa Marie

     

Sunday, Aug 10th

Basic Portraiture in Oils

Teresa Marie

 

Teresa takes the mystery out of portraiture by revealing techniques that will help you to draw and paint people successfully.  Bring a photo image (8"x10" preferred, 5"x7" minimum).  Additional pictures will be available.  There will also be a live model.  The workshop is limited to 10 participants, so book early.  Teresa is a founding member of Grand Bend's River Road Gallery and is well known as a portrait artist.

 
     

Thursday, Aug 14th

Shoot Like a Pro

Mary Lynn Fluter

 

Mary Lynn has been creating inspiring photographic images for 30 years.  In this workshop she will share her extensive knowledge to help you capture subjects with lighting and composition worthy of the professionals!  Mary Lynn's reputation is international, her home is in Grand Bend.

 
     

Friday, Aug 15th

Painting People in Watercolour

Mary Adma

 

 

Location:
Grand Bend Art Centre
River Road

Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0

Contact: 519 .238.8978 or 519.238.6874
email:  grbartcentre@hay.net

 

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