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Soapstone Workshop 2025
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A fun and light approach to working with soapstone stone. You will carve your own piece of stone while Vance guides you through the process of shaping, carving and polishing, helping solve the challenges you encounter at each phase. Each student will come away from this workshop with a finished piece and with a better sense of how to see and execute in the 3D. No skills are required other than to be willing to have fun!
Land Sea & Sky Workshop
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The focus of this workshop is on landscape composition and colour. You will create paintings of prairies, foothills, and seascapes distinguished by a harmonious play of light and colour in a bold and realistic style. Distinguished by force and beauty, Reflecting the artist’s powerful vision and a philosophical, spiritual approach to his art. “Skies, the prairies, and the ocean all provide unlimited scope for communicating what I feel…In these subjects, the power of nature rules.”
Heather Pant Lake Louise Acrylics Workshop
Join Artist Heather Pant and create with her the Iconic Lake Louise using Acrylics on Canvas. Learn Heather's techniques and unique style in composition, lighting and colour. All skill levels are welcome, class limited to 12 participants. Register Today to secure your Easel.
Exploring Modern Acrylics
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Join GOLDEN Artist Educator Ashley Gaboury and dive into intuitive artmaking. This workshop will help you gain a better understanding of the versatility of acrylics, colour harmonies and layering techniques. Ashley Gaboury will encourage you to be bold while developing layered abstract grounds that can be used as backgrounds for paintings or continue to grow into more dynamic abstracts. Discover how to use texture, lifting techniques, washes, glazes, and stencilling to add depth and create dimension in your paintings.
Watercolour & Gouache Together!
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Ever wondered how to mix the delicate transparency of watercolour with the bold opacity of gouache? Gouache offers the versatility and vibrancy of watercolour with a touch of opacity, making it easy to create unique effects. Transform your artistic approach in this hands-on workshop by combining watercolour and gouache! You'll learn to select the right gouache colors, and master blending techniques. Some watercolour experience required. Experiment with the rich textures of gouache, enjoy expert guidance, and leave inspired to create more!
Learn To Mix Any Colour You Want! (Zoom Workshop)
Have you ever struggled to mix that perfect colour? You’re not alone! In this one-hour workshop, Doug Swinton will show you how to mix any colour you want! Even the ones that seem to be a mystery. Whether you paint in oil, acrylic, gouache, or watercolour, this workshop will give you the confidence and knowledge to mix colours accurately and without frustration.
Heather Pant 3 Sisters Painting Workshop
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Join Artist Heather Pant and create with her the Iconic 3 Sisters Mountain using Acrylics on Canvas. Learn Heather's secrete techniques and unique style in composition, lighting and colour. All skill levels are welcome, the class is limited to 12 participants. Register Today to secure your Easel.
A Layman’s Approach To Painting
Create a strategy before jumping into your final masterpiece! Have you ever wanted to paint a certain subject but were unsure how to begin? Small studies are an important part of creating a strategy before jumping into your final masterpiece. In this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to bring in your photo and create a game plan. We’ll touch on editing/composition and completing a Notan (black & white) study, then bring your image to life in colour.
Paint the Floral Still Life - From Life!
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I like to keep things “Simple” a process more about painting relationships and ideas, than formulas. I can’t think of a better vehicle to explore these “ideas”, in paint, than the floral still life. As artists, we need to develop a deep understanding of what we’re seeing in order to make beautiful paintings. What makes a beautiful painting? This is one of the thought-provoking ‘ideas’ we’ll be exploring in this challenging and eye-opening 2-Day workshop.
Jasper Plein Air Adventure!
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Looking for an outdoor plein air adventure this summer? Join Doug Swinton in the beautiful city of Jasper. With breathtaking mountains and pristine lakes, you'll be sure to find some of the best plein air spots in Alberta. With one night demo and 3 days of painting, you'll come out of this workshop with a whole new inspiration for plein air and painting itself.
Heather Pant "Peace Tree" Acrylics Workshop
Join Artist Heather Pant and create with her the"Peace Tree" using Acrylics on Canvas. Learn Heather's techniques and unique style in composition, lighting and colour. All skill levels are welcome, the class is limited to 12 participants. Register Today to secure your Easel.
Salt Spring Island Art Retreat
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This year’s art adventure takes us to the breathtaking West Coast—Salt Spring Island! Just a short ferry ride from Victoria, BC, this serene yet rugged island is the perfect place for a Plein Air Adventure!
Join Doug Swinton and Sue Contini for a non-stop art holiday filled with painting, photography, and sightseeing—you might even spot a whale or two!
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