Merv Richardson

Merv Richardson        WATERCOLOUR 
Studio                            May 28-30 
Loosen up your watercolour paintings with Merv, a renowned instructor, juror and elected member of the CSPWC. The class will begin with a sketching demonstration by Merv, followed by outdoor sketching around the studio. In the studio, with Merv’s inspirational guidance, you will transform your sketch into a watercolour painting. Merv will encourage you to challenge yourself in new ways in order to create works of art with your own unique content. 
www.mervrichardson.com

John Pryce

John Stuart Pryce      OIL               
Plein Air                        June 4 - 8

Strong design elements, a plein air colour palette, spontaneous brush work and underlying luminosity are the elements that John will share with you in this workshop. Following a successful career in illustration and architectural drawing John is now a professional art teacher and artist, garnering many awards for his work. For John,”the purest and most rewarding form of painting is en plein air, as it challenges all of the skills and discipline of the artist”. John is a co-founder of Plein Air Canada.
www.prycestudios.com

Doug Mays

Doug Mays     WATERCOLOUR; 
Plein Air;        June 11 - 15 
Doug uses vibrant colours in a loose, impressionistic manner to stimulate emotion and create drama. His plein air demonstrations are spontaneous and inspirational. He is a trained architectural technologist who, since his retirement,  has spent his time painting and conducting local and international workshops. His enthusiasm for his medium, along with his organised approach, results in a stress-free and enjoyable week. Doug is an elected member of the CSPWC. 
www.arrowsinthequiver.com

Brent Trolle

Brent Trolle    ACRYLIC
Plein Air         June 18 - 22
Don’t miss this unique artistic opportunity! Brent, one of New Zealand’s premier landscape artists, will share his traditional and impressionistic skills with us. A full time artist for many years, he has inspired budding artists with his sensitivity and genuine caring for each of his students. Brent uses the drama he sees and feels in nature to inspire his paintings. Let Brent show you how to use acrylics to give life to our Georgian Bay area landscapes.
www.web.me.com/brenttrolle

Barry Coombs

Barry Coombs       WATERCOLOUR
Plein Air                 June 25 - 29
Barry,a sought after art instructor and workshop leader in North America and Europe, is back by popular demand. His approach focuses on good observation, simplification and composition, from the sketch to the completed painting. Basics such as drawing principles, brush-handling and soft-edge techniques, will be reviewed. Colour and personal interpretation are stressed. His constructive critiques are a key to this creative week.
www.barrycoombs.ca

Kai-Liis McInnes

Kai-Liis McInnes         
W/C, MIXED MEDIA            
Studio       July 3 - 5
Fire up your style with a fun-filled and inspiring 3 days with Kai-Liis, moving your work into an exciting new dimension. Stimulate your imagination with print making, stencilling, acrylic ink, coloured pencils, and stamping, following Kai-Liis wherever her imagination (and yours) takes you. Watercolour and mixed media paintings by Kai-Liis have won numerous awards and are exhibited in Canada, USA, Mexico and her native Estonia.
www.kai-liis.com