Plein Air painting South Georgian Bay and the Beaver Valley

UPDATE:

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After much consideration, the Board of the BMSLP has come to the difficult decision to cancel the first two classes of our 2021 session, those of Peter John Reid and John David Anderson, due to the ongoing provincial lockdown amid the Covid 19 pandemic.  We will be issuing full refunds to students by e-transfer as quickly as possible.

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We are hopeful that the daily case count improves allowing us to offer our remaining three classes  but that depends on Public Health directives once lockdown is over.  We continue to fully support measures taken by the Governments of Ontario and Canada to reduce the spread of Covid 19.  Please note that there are now some open spots in both Brian Buckrell and Art Cunanan classes.

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 We are very disappointed that we once again have to make this very difficult decision but we look forward to a return of normal activities and a full slate of classes in 2022.  

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For the remaining classes should we be allowed to continue, we have made several accommodations to keep everyone as safe as possible and although it may not be ideal it is the only way we can offer these classes this year.

We are not able to rent our usual studio space;  however, we have secured a large tent on private property (very close to our usual studio) for registration and rain days.

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Classes will take place from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. each day, including registration.

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Covid prevention measures:

• wear a mask except when working on your own painting

• socially distance yourself from others

• frequent use of hand sanitizer (please bring your own supply

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Please bring with you daily:

• your own coffee, refreshments and lunch

• drink and a treat for a casual get together after the 2nd day of class (in place of our usual reception)

• painting water and all other supplies for Plein Air painting including pens and pencils

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Use of tent on rain days:

• the tent will provide cover only and will not be set up as a studio space

• there will be no hydro in the tent so please fully charge any electronic devices

• there will be a portable washroom available on site

• parking will be available very close to the tent

• please dress for the weather as the sides of the tent will be open.  One side can be closed if it rains.

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As we get closer to the start of classes we will send you directions for Registration as well as any additional information we may have regarding Covid regulations.

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If you have any questions or concerns please contact us by email at or contacting our Registrar at 705-445-3241.

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Peter John Reid - cancelled
May 26-28 • 3-day Acrylic in studio • $225

Let Peter help you to "think like a painter".  Learning to observe with an artist's eye is essential to creating a satisfying work of art.     Mornings will consist of techniques, discussions, exploration and practice; afternoons are spent applying this knowledge under the encouraging eye of this seasoned professional.  Peter's classes are packed with inspiration, information and laughs that will leave you enriched and satisfied.

See the supplies list for this course:  www.peterjohnreid.com

John David Anderson - cancelled
May 31-June 4 • 5-day Oil/Acrylic en Plein Air • $375

John is an award winning and entertaining teacher who demonstrates and lectures from his own experiences.  He applies the basic techniques used by generations of artists to his unique way of seeing the landscape. Create movement and drama with the use of light and shadow, lost and found edges and warm and cool colours.  Using John's outdoor painting techniques and simplified palette you will quickly gain confidence.  The demonstrations will be in oil but acrylic painters will be accommodated.

See the supplies list for this course:   www.johndavidanderson.ca

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GORDON HARRISON

June 7-11• 5-day Oil en Plein Air • $450

Gordon Harrison is an awarding winning Canadian landscape artist based in Ottawa and Quebec. He has coached many students during his plein air retreats in Italy, France and Newfoundland as well as in his own studio. Gordon paints wet on wet in oils, using a vibrant palette that gives our Canadian landscape a special glow. This will be a wonderful opportunity to experience his painting techniques and to benefit from his coaching.
See the supplies list for this course:   www.gordonharrisongallery.com

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BRIAN BUCKRELL

June 14-18 • 2-day Studio & 3-day Plein Air • Acrylics (Oil welcome) • $375

Brian's impressionistic paintings are reflective of his love of the Canadian outdoors.  He will share his techniques for simplifying the landscape to create a dynamic and exciting interpretation of our world.  This fascinating week will begin with the fundamentals of colour, value, shape, perspective and composition in the studio.  Moving into the field and working on your own, Brian will assist you with subject selection, planning and making a strong start.   The demonstrations will in be in acrylics but oil painters are welcome.

See the supplies list for this course:  www.brianbuckrell.com

ART CUNANAN                                 

June 21-25 • 5-day Watercolour en Plein Air • $375

A professional artist and elected member of the CSPWC, Art is a popular instructor who conducts workshops across Canada, the USA and Europe.  He will teach you the important role light plays in your painting, enabling you to share the beauty of nature with your viewers.  You will enjoy Art's impressionistic style rendered with energy and passion.  Always available to help, he will guide you towards a more relaxed and expressive way of dealing with the landscape.

See the supplies list for this course:  www.artbcunanan.com