Plein Air painting South Georgian Bay and the Beaver Valley

Hopefully by spring the pandemic will be under control, with government regulations allowing us to safely resume classes. Meanwhile, several factors, including the registration procedure, dates and class size, need to be considered.  Please note we will not be mailing out brochures this year so please continue to check our website for updates.

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See below the classes we have planned for 2021!

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Peter John Reid

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 

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