Workshops

WORKSHOPS

FCA-South Okanagan-Similkameen Chapter Workshops

Let's plan for some great workshops this year:

Any ideas? Bring it up with our committee members Sharon Leonard & Irene Gray, at our next meeting.

OTHER WORKSHOPS 2012

INTERIOR STILL LIFE - A Weekend Workshop

with Professional Artist and Teacher Kindrie Grove

www.kindriegrove.com / www.onlineartinstruction.com

- FEBRUARY 3, 4, 5, 2012

Presented by Renee Matheson
Robinson Place Workshops
www.robinsonplace.ca
60 Robinson Point Road, Naramata
Home (250) 496-4265 Cell (250) 488-4999 Email: info@robinsonplace.ca

> Kindrie will lead you through the time-honoured tradition of still life and interior painting. Explore and paint intimate, eclectic still life corners and Spanish style interiors.

> Imagine giving yourself the gift of a creative weekend at a beautiful home on Okanagan lakefront…a time away to paint, learn, share, and relax. Good company with like minded artists, comfort food, a crackling fire, a warm therapeutic Jacuzzi…a time to create, reflect and rejuvenate.

> Robinson Place Workshops are hosted at Robinson Place Bed & Beach. Owned and operated by Renee, great granddaughter of the founder of Naramata, this beautiful lake front home sits on the land that once was part of the Naramata Heritage Inn built by Mr. Robinson. This lovingly restored home is filled with beautiful art and antiques, many from the original Inn.

> You are welcome to use the open kitchen, the beachfront Jacuzzi and property at all times. This is your home for the weekend to enjoy, your home for relaxation, restoration and rejuvenation.

> This workshop is limited to 10 students in total, on a first-come first-serve basis. The Full Immersion including sleeping accommodations is limited to 6 people with some sharing.

> Your Investment
Workshop Only (without accommodations)
$285.00 plus HST
Includes: All instructional workshop hours, Friday evening Tapas welcome and dinner, Saturday evening Tapas and Pot luck dinner, coffee and tea beverages for the weekend, access to the Jacuzzi, Saturday and Sunday morning yoga and meditation start up before art.

> Full Immersion (workshop with accommodation)
Includes: As above PLUS accommodation and breakfast.

> NOTE: Please bring your own cocktails or wine for dinners to share. The workshop does not include these beverages.

> Accommodations
The Robinson Suite: Large room on main floor with a breathtaking view of Okanagan Lake, a King size 'plus' bed, claw foot soaker tub, two sinks, walk in rain shower, patio door to Jacuzzi. $300. for weekend

> The Lilly Suite: Lake view room on the main floor, King size bed or 2 twin beds, large walk-in rain shower, patio door to Jacuzzi. $250. for weekend

> The Gwendolyn Suite: Second floor room with private balcony and beautiful lake view, Double bed, shower.
$200. for weekend

> Note: If you want to share a room with a friend, please make your own arrangements.

> Weekend Schedule

> Friday, November 25th
Full Immersion participants (with accommodations) will be able to check in any time after 2:00 pm on Friday.

> Workshop Only participants are invited to arrive at 4:00 pm on Friday.

> Everyone please arrive with your supplies for the weekend.

*5 PM - We begin the workshop weekend with a glass of sherry, tapas, soft music, and a crackling fire. Introductions and a description of the weekend to follow.

*You will be welcomed with Tapas inspired by Renee and Tina Baird's recent 'Flavour of Spain' art excursion to southern Spain in October. This was a fabulous 11 day all inclusive art experience. Kindrie will be teaching at 'A Flavour of Spain' in May 2012. See her website for more information. We will share some of the high points of this experience with you. www.flavourofspain.net

*6:00 PM - Dinner for all participants provided by Renee and Robinson Place.

*7 PM- 8 PM - Kindrie will begin instruction.

Saturday, November 26th
*8:30 AM - Continental breakfast for the Full Immersion participants.

*9:15 AM to 9:45 AM - Informal yoga stretch and meditation in the living room for all participants.

*10 AM to 12 Noon - Morning Art Session: Instruction, Demo, Painting

*12 Noon to 1:30 PM - Lunch break - Self provided
Suggestions - Bring your own or there are several offerings available in Naramata: NeverMatters Café for soup and a sandwich, The Pub, China Beach Restaurant, or The General Store Deli for a soup and sandwich to go - delicious!

*1:30 PM- 4 PM - Afternoon Demo and Painting Session

*4 PM - 5 PM - Group Sharing and Critique

*5 PM - 7 PM - Refreshments, Tapas and Pot Luck Dinner for all participants. Please call Renee for suggestions of menu contributions, and the meal plan. Please bring your own desired dinner beverages for the weekend.

* After dinner- visit, rest, relax, paint, Jacuzzi, sleep, journal, or watch an art movie.
….Goodnight….

> Sunday November 27th
Same as Saturday's Schedule with the same final group sharing and critique from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

> Wind up and check-out for all participants will be from
5:00 pm- 6:00 pm.

…Thank you all…

> Registration:
For workshop registration and accommodation reservations please contact Renee Matheson at Robinson Place Bed and Beach. Home (250) 496-4265 Cell (250) 488-4999, Email: info@robinsonplace.ca

A 50% deposit is required upon reservation for confirmation.

For more information on the Workshop please contact instructor Kindrie Grove at (250) 490-1625.

> Suggested Supplies:
Painting: acrylic, oil or watercolour welcome. If using oil paint please bring Eco house paint thinner (citrus based).

Please have these main colours:
Alizarin crimson, ultramarine blue, phalo blue, green hue, lemon yellow or hansa yellow light, titanium white, cadmium red light, and any other colours you wish.

Brushes: Several flat varying in size from 1/4 in to 3 in wide Round brushes if you choose, and Palette knife.

Palette, Rags and clean up containers.

Sketchbook and pencils or pens for notes and composition thumbnails.

Camera if you would like to capture a still life or interior shot for working later.

COURTING THE MUSE - A Weekend Workshop with
Professional Artist and Teacher SUZANNE NORTHCOTT
www.suzannenorthcott.ca / suzannenorthcott@shaw.ca -

- FEBRUARY 24, 25, 26, 2012

Presented by Renee Matheson
Robinson Place Workshops
www.robinsonplace.ca
60 Robinson Point Road, Naramata
Home (250) 496-4265 Cell (250) 488-4999 Email: info@robinsonplace.ca

Painting, writing, dreaming...what awakens the muse in you?

> "I invite you to join me in a place of warmth made for a passionate encounter with art and spirit. We will spend our time painting, eating, and talking, and certainly laughing." Suzanne Northcott

> Join Suzanne for a creative adventure. She will delight in helping you to find the way of working that suits you, from playful and wild to focused finesse, and in the medium of your choice. Painters at all levels are invited to share in a small group atmosphere with emphasis on individual attention and instruction. Fill your sketchbook journal with fresh lively sketches and anecdotes, or linger over creating paintings, Suzanne looks forward to helping you to make this workshop your own creative adventure.

> This is not just a painting class but will be an opportunity to take time to explore your creative impulses in the company of people who love what they are doing and love to share it.

> Suzanne Northcott is a painter, teacher and philosopher who brings her passionate and enquiring nature to all that she does. She finds resonance for personal understanding through observing the natural world and uses imagery and stories to share insight and questions. A teacher for over twenty years, Suzanne brings a vast store of technical knowledge of painting and drawing mediums and a clear and lively way of relating what we learn about painting to what we come to know about our lives.

> From yoga and meditation in the morning, to conversations over a glass of wine and dinner, this is an opportunity to court and open up to your individual and distinctive creative self.

>Suzanne's work is collected and published internationally and she is in demand as a teacher and lecturer.

> Robinson Place Workshops
Imagine giving yourself the gift of a creative weekend at a beautiful home on Okanagan lakefront…a time away to paint, learn, share, and relax. Good company with like minded artists, comfort food, a crackling fire, a warm therapeutic Jacuzzi…a time to create, reflect and rejuvenate. This is what Robinson Place Workshops offer you.

Robinson Place Workshops are hosted at Robinson Place Bed & Beach. Owned and operated by Renee, great granddaughter of the founder of Naramata, this beautiful lake front home sits on the land that once was part of the Naramata Heritage Inn built by Mr. Robinson. This lovingly restored home is filled with beautiful art and antiques, many from the original Inn.

You are welcome to use the open kitchen, the beachfront Jacuzzi and property at all times. This is your home for the weekend to enjoy, your home for relaxation, restoration and rejuvenation.

This workshop is limited to 10 students in total, on a first-come first-serve basis. The Full Immersion including sleeping accommodations is limited to 6 people with some sharing.

> Your Investment

Workshop Only (without accommodations)
$285.00 plus HST
Includes: All instructional workshop hours, Friday evening Tapas welcome and dinner, Saturday evening Tapas and Pot luck dinner, coffee and tea beverages for the weekend, access to the Jacuzzi, Saturday and Sunday morning yoga and meditation start up before art.

Full Immersion (workshop with accommodation)
Includes: As above PLUS accommodation and breakfast.

> NOTE: Please bring your own cocktails or wine for dinners to share. The workshop does not include these beverages.

The Lilly Suite: Lake view room on the main floor, King size bed or 2 twin beds, large walk-in rain shower, patio door to Jacuzzi. $250. for weekend

The Gwendolyn Suite: Second floor room with private balcony and beautiful lake view, Double bed, shower.
$200. for weekend

Note: If you want to share a room with a friend, please make your own arrangements.

> Weekend Schedule

Friday, November 25th
Full Immersion participants (with accommodations) will be able to check in any time after 2:00 pm on Friday.

Workshop Only participants are invited to arrive at 4:00 pm on Friday.

Everyone please arrive with your supplies for the weekend.

*5 PM - We begin the workshop weekend with a glass of sherry, tapas, soft music, and a crackling fire. Introductions and a description of the weekend to follow.

*You will be welcomed with Tapas inspired by Renee and Tina Baird's recent 'Flavour of Spain' art excursion to southern Spain in October. This was a fabulous 11 day all inclusive art experience that was lead by Suzanne Northcott. We will share some of the high points of this experience with you. www.flavourofspain.net

*6:00 PM - Dinner for all participants provided by Renee and Robinson Place.

*7 PM- 8 PM - Suzanne will begin instruction.

Saturday, November 26th
*8:30 AM - Continental breakfast for the Full Immersion participants.

*9:15 AM to 9:45 AM - Informal yoga stretch and meditation in the living room for all participants with yoga instructors Suzanne and Renee.

*10 AM to 12 Noon - Morning Art Session: Instruction, Demo, Painting

*1:30 PM- 4 PM - Afternoon Demo and Painting Session

*4 PM - 5 PM - Group Sharing and Critique

* After dinner- visit, rest, relax, paint, Jacuzzi, sleep, journal, or watch an art movie.
….Goodnight….

Sunday November 27th
Same as Saturday's Schedule with the same final group sharing and critique from
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Wind up and check-out for all participants will be from
5:00 pm- 6:00 pm.

…Thank you all…

A 50% deposit is required upon reservation for confirmation.

Supply list available upon registration.

"Neil Patterson 5 day Painting Workshop"

Colour!

Total Cost: $575.00 for non-members

The focus of this workshop will be colour. Colour is the essence of painting.

This workshop will explore how colour can be used to show value, light, depth and emotion. Neil uses an impressionistic “Alla Prima” style of painting to convey his ideas to his students through landscapes and florals in both Plein Air and studio painting. Daily sessions will include demonstrations by the instructor, extensive individual help and coaching as well as group discussions and critiques.

Neil Patterson is the President of the Oil Painter's of America

Dates: April 23 - 27, 2012

Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily Cost $ 575 for non-members

Location: Central Okanagan Sailing Club, 4220 Hobson Road, Kelowna: map

Register on line at www.centralokanaganfca.com

GUY COMBES & WILDSTREAK ART PRESENT
"A VIRTUAL AFRICAN SAFARI/ART WORKSHOP"

Right here in British Columbia. Come - jump on board, sit back and join the adventure of a lifetime.

-APRIL 26th TO 30th - 30th IS A TRAVEL DAY - Breakfast only

Guy was born in Kenya, the son of the late wildlife artist Simon Combes. He is involved in a number of conservation causes and will discuss this with us during the workshop. He will tell us about growing up in Kenya and some of his other wild African experiences. Oil is his choice of medium.

WORKSHOP
· Guy will demo his style of painting - if you are having problems with a current project, please bring it along and Guy will work with you on it.
· Slide show of Africa - animals and landscapes - sunsets etc
· 4 days - classes morning and afternoon (demos and hands on)
· Evenings will be critiques - 2 per student
· Tuition fee will include all meals and 4 nights' accommodation; you will be responsible for your own transportation. Penticton is the nearest airport. Shuttle service will be made available upon request from Penticton to Osoyoos.
· Each student will be supplied with at least 2 African photo references to use at their own discretion... I am sure Guy has tons and tons of photos - When Jamie and I went on our African Safari we must have taken about 6000 photos.
· On the last day classes will be as usual but Jamie (my husband) will be setting up an ART SHOW for all of us. Each student may have 2 or 3 pieces in the show. There will be no commission or fees charged.
· Venue will be the NK'MIP Cultural Center - Spirit Ridge Resort. Please Google it. It is a first class resort (you deserve nothing but the best). They will be advertising the show for us.
· I will try and talk Terry Isaac into joining us for one of our evening critiques
· Guy works in oil - I know a lot of you use acrylics. I am going to try and get samples of the OPEN acrylics for us to try, they work a lot like oils in that they stay open for a lot longer than the normal ones. Oil painters may want to try them
· The tuition is based on 2 students sharing a room. The resort is set up with 2 bedroom suites - each bedroom with it's own bathroom. The living room and full kitchen (great for midnight snacks) are shared. You can opt for your own room but there is an additional charge for this...
· Spouses and other guests are welcome - again, there will be an additional charge. There are a couple of options for this so please check with me.

For the cost and more info contact Denise Soule dsoule@telus.net phone 250-495-5085 or my website WWW.WILDSTREAKART.COM

2012 FCA Spring Workshops

Visit the FCA website at www.artists.ca

PAST WORKSHOPS

WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP With ALEX FONG
- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, 2011

> TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

> WHERE: LEIR HOUSE, Penticton, BC

> COST: $50.00

> Class Maximum: 15

> To register, please contact: Debby Merkel

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DAVID MCEOWN - April 9th & 10th, 2011

WATER COLOUR WORKSHOP

> COST - $225.00 per person for FCA members 245.00 for non-members
> 12 persons only
> reserve your seat now with a deposit of 50.00 - this will be filled on first come basis
> Let me know if you prefer still life or landscapes will go with what majority wants

Times and supply list to follow with outline of the course. Location will be Room 2 at the Oliver Recreation Centre. His work can be viewed on the web at - www.artistjourneys.com

Please contact Sharon Leonard or Irene Gray as soon as possible to confirm seat. Post dated cheques will be accepted.

Inspired by the Canadian Landscape

2 Day Studio Workshop With David McEown

We will explore essential watercolour techniques and perception exercises that will enable participants the ability to paint directly from nature and also help learn to interpret and transcend their photo reference. Watercolour’s magical flowing spontaneity and ethereal softness as well as its ability to make crisp, highly defined form will be exercised. The subject will be misty mountain range reflecting in water with wet rocks through a 2 day sustained step by step full sheet demo. Lessons suite intermediate to advanced however even beginners will benefit without feeling overwhelmed. (Lessons are watercolour but if one is independent they may apply the demo information and many themes covered on colour and composition to an acrylic medium). Photo references will be supplied, however participant is welcome to bring their own, inspired by our topics.

Day 1, Warm ups of essential wet into wet, control the bead, gravity, value and colour exercises.15 minute mountain paintings, using all the toys and tools! (2 small or quarter sheets for this).

Part 1 of day 2 - Step-by-Step full sheet demo,Mountains reflecting in the lake.-This sustained 2 day painting contains lessons on sky, mountain water and shoreline with the objective of bringing all the elements together and in a organic whole and luminous transparent depth of field. -Under Painting lesson, setting up a glow via complementary washes. (This demo will be done on 140lb cold press and will show how to stretch without taping.) Atmosphere, Hard and Soft edges and Illusion of space, working from background to foreground, Mountain mist, then mid -ground water.
Day 2, Part 2 –Transparent water, wet rocks and Trees and negative shapes, creating Ariel perspective, linking the depth of field.-Hierarchy of focal point and using composition to tell the story.-How much drawing to do? Dealing with dreaded background! -Critiques on work done.

RON STACY - OCT. 23rd & 24th
COMPOSITION (DESIGN), COLOUR, VALUE AND INTEGRATION OF ELEMENTS

A two day workshop for all levels of artists beginner to intermediate

- cost 205.00 members and 230.00 for non FCA members. A deposit of 50.00 is required to hold your spot. This should be paid now. Balance required by Sept. 1st. No refunds after Sept. 1st. unless replacement found. MAX. OF 8 PERSONS.

To view work - wisit stacystudios

Bonny Roberts, A.F.C.A. - Fri. Oct. 29th/Sat. Oct. 30th
"Tri-Hue Landscapes"

www.BonnyRoberts.com - bonny18@telus.net

This Course is for those who would like to tackle Landscapes in the "Tri-Hue"
method. You should have already taken the basic "Tri-Hue" Course for this.

Supplies are as follows:
Golden brand - "Hansa Yellow Mdm."
Golden brand - "Phthalo Blue (Green Shade)"
Golden brand - "Quinacridone Magenta"
The above 3 colours would be better in the fluid acrylics but if you
already have the solid, that's O.K.
White - any brand
Flow Release - mixed as per instructions (10 - 1 water to F.R.)
Gac 500 or Matte Mdm.
99% Isopropanol alcohol (available at Wal-Mart) - put into a spray bottle
Some kind of dropper (pipette or eye dropper)
All the usual brushes (try and include some nice large flat angle brushes)
2 canvases (size - your choice)
Usual palette and water container, LARGE towel
Reference material for your subject and, of course, LUNCH!

Bonny Roberts, A.F.C.A. - Sat. Nov. 6th/Sun. Nov. 7th
"Tri-Hue Abstract"

www.BonnyRoberts.com - bonny18@telus.net

This course will be for those of you who have taken the "Tri-Hue Course" and
would like to tackle an abstract using this method. When your palette is
limited to the 3 primaries you can achieve a luminescence unlike any other method.
Some examples of this are as follows:

Supplies:
Golden brand - "Hansa Yellow Mdm."
Golden brand - "Phthalo Blue (Green Shade)"
Golden brand - "Quinacridone Magenta"
The above 3 colours would be better in the "fluid acrylics" but if
you already have the solid, that's O.K.
White (any brand) - Solid
Gac 500 or Matte Medium
Acrylic Gel Medium
Flow Release - Mixed as per instructions (10-1 water to F.R.)
99% Isopropanol alcohol (available at Wal-Mart) put into a spray bottle
Some kind of dropper (pipette or eye dropper)
All the usual brushes (try and include some nice large flat angle brushes)
At least 2 canvases (preferably not too small)
Usual palette, water container and LARGE old towel
LUNCH!!!

JERRY MARKHAM & LEAH MARKHAM - OCT. 9th & 10th

A DAY WITH CARISON & BUSINESS OF ART WORKSHOP

2 day workshop - one day delve into John Carlson?s Guide to Landscape Painting and one day covering Business of Art. 20 persons (10 in each session) cost is 205.00 members and 230.00 for non FCA members.

A 50.00 deposit required to hold seat now and balance by Aug. 1st. no refunds after Aug. 1st.
To view work - www.jerrymarkham.com
To register call or e mail Sharon Leonard or Irene Gray

All cheques should be made out to FCA - SOS Chapter and mailed to Sharon Leonard

4402 -37th. St.
Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V6

"Plein-Air Painting with Bill Hibberd"

SEPT. 18th. & 19th, 2010

Bill Hibberd is offering a 2 day Plein-Air Workshop - SEPT. 18th. & 19th, 2010
To register - Please contact Irene Gray. Limited to 10 persons - locations to be decided at a later date.

Start times both days 9:00 AM on separate locations (no more than 1 hour drive from Penticton)
Locations will be chosen for visual opportunities, toilet access and painting sites situated just steps from our cars. If you have mobility issues talk to me and we will work it out.

There will be a framework to hang the technique and process examples on but the idea is for each participant to explore plein air painting with their uniqueness intact.
I would prefer that people are prepared to work in oils or acrylics if possible. Otherwise speak to me beforehand and we'll see if this workshop would benefit you.

What you WILL accomplish in this workshop:
Overcome fear of painting in public on location
Become comfortable with tools and methods of plein-air painting
Consider and design your personal plein-air process
Learn how to choose your subject
Learn how to begin and when to end your painting.
HAVE FUN!

There will be time for discussion about different techniques and as much personal assistance as I'm able to give. The main goal is for you to experience the joy of painting from life in a supportive, non-threatening venue. (once you've painted plein-air you will never see with the same eyes) If you have painted plein-air and want to progress, hopefully this weekend will provide you with confidence and some fresh ideas with which to pursue your vision.

At the end of Sundays painting we'll gather at my house in Trout Creek where Joanna and I will provide a meal for you and we'll de-brief and consider our work.

Kiff Holland, May 15, 16 & 17 2009. Give names to Sharon Leonard. $50 depost postdated to January 1, 2009.

Suzanne Northcott's "Large and Loose" Workshop

Suzanne Northcott has been booked for a three day workshop 'Large and Loose', November 7th, 8th & 9th 2008 at the Oliver Community Centre. Workshop costs would be about $250.00 for FCA-SOS members and $300.00 for non-members. There will be no refunds if cancelled within 2 months of the workshop. A fan-out will be sent out about the workshop. $50 deposit due now, balance by Sept 1.

Dianna Ponting Pastel Workshop

Room 110 (Drawing studio) Rotary Center for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave, Kelowna

Thursday & Friday, June 5th - 6th 2008

This class is for students of all levels and the focus is on how to use the medium rather than any specific subject although still life is usually employed. Classes run from 9:30am to 4:30pm.

ACRYLIC WORKSHOP - KEEPING IT SIMPLE
Instructor - Marlene Aikins

Saturdays, April 26 - May 3rd and 10th.........1 - 5 p.m

AGSO members $100..........non-members $120............maximum of 8
Beginners to Intermediate - should have some experience with acrylics.

~ tackling the complex subject of acrylics from photographs.
~ the pros and cons of photographs, how NOT to copy by being creative.
~ use a limited palette and learn to design a composition, using colours that compliment each other and how to find a centre of interest.
~ discover the usefulness of transparents and how to prevent your colours from looking dull.
~ the value of soft and hard edges and when to say "stop".

For more information, contact Marlene at 770-8772 or email fmaikins@shaw.ca
Sign-up, material list and course date will be at the Penticton Art Gallery by the end of Feb/08.

Watermedia workshop with David Antonides

Lower McLaren Lounge, Naramata Centre

February 23rd & 24th 2008

. To register or for more information visit or email Tumbleweed Gallery in Penticton.

Watercolour workshop at Leir House

220 Manor Park Drive in Penticton, BC.

February 22nd , 23rd and 24th 2008.

Friday, Feb. 22nd from 7:00pm to 9:00pm will be the intro & demo social. Saturday & Sunday, Feb 23rd - 24th from 10:00am to 3:00pm will be the classes.

Bonny Roberts Workshop

"Taking a Painting from Thumbnail to Finished Piece"

October 15th, 16th & 17th at the Naramata Center

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SOUTH OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN CHAPTER