2008 Workshops
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Sorrento, BC "Building a Better Painting"

This workshop is geared to painters of all mediums, and the level will be intermediate/ advanced.Techniques for getting a good solid start to a painting will be covered, which will include discussion of concept, composition, rendering, etc. This is not a medium specific workshop so the content will be around sound painting principles. If you have questions, please contact Gaye directly at gayeadams@telus.net.

Date: July 6 and 7, 2008
Location: Sorrento, British Columbia
Contact: Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts www.artfestivalshuswap.ca

Supply List: Bring whatever you need to start and complete a painting in your chosen medium. This is not a medium specific workshop so supplies, brushes, techniques of applying paint will not be the content of the workshop. Because this is an intermediate/advanced workshop it is assumed that participants will have in their possession whatever it is they need to paint with in their chosen style, format, and medium.

All participants should bring a good size stack of photo references from which to plant paintings. Also bring sketching pencils, sketch pad and eraser.

Calgary, AB "Capturing Light in Acrylics"

This three day course will touch on acrylic basics, and move into specific techniques for developing strong light in Acrylic paintings. For further info, contact:

Louise Hall
Leading Edge Art Workshops/Gallery
Dates: June 6, 7, 8
www.greatartworkshops.com
greyart@shaw.ca
403-233-7389
28, 1911 Spiller Road SE
Calgary, AB   T2G 4G5

Intermediate and beginner pastel courses will be offered in the spring through the City of Kamloops. They will be posted as dates are confirmed. They can be reached at 250-828-3500.

Dates: March 1st and 2nd 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Hal Rogers
Price: $150
Contact Kamloops Parks and Rec at 250-828-3500

This is a crash course in learning how to see better. Not really seeing what is in front of you is the only reason anyone ever has a problem getting a drawing right. Learn how to develop your ability to see accurately by studying perspective, proportion, negative spaces, and tonality. It won’t hurt a bit-.-. . or at least not much. Really! Most students notice a marked improvement in their drawing skills by the end of the two days. This class is for you even if you have never really attempted drawing before but would like to learn.

Dates: March 8th and 9th 10:00 am - 4 PM
Price: $150
Where: Heritage House
Contact Kamloops Parks and Rec at 250-828-3500

This course is a continuation of Drawing Boot Camp. Students will build on the skills learned in the first workshop and will work more on tonal studies. This course is important for anchoring the concepts covered initially to help the students gain competence and confidence. If you already have some drawing skills and have not attended the first workshop but wish to sharpen up what you already know or fill in some of the gaps, you are welcome. This course would not be suitable for first time drawers.

2007 Workshops

Kelowna, BC, “Composition Workshop”

Place: Kelowna Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists
Dates: October 14, 2007
Phone: Ken Cochran 250-860-9128

This workshop is being hosted by the Kelowna Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists. It is a non-painting workshop in which students will learn some basics of sound design. Time will be spent composing sketches for paintings and examining composition techniques commonly utilized.

Okanagan Valley, "Painting with Pastels"

Place: Bear Valley Highlands
Dates: Sept 14 -16, 2007
Phone: 250-547-6762

Course content: This course will focus around painting en plein air, weather permitting. If weather does not cooperate, the workshop will be moved indoors, and students will have the choice of working from their own reference material, or from a set up still life. All skill levels welcome, as each student will be tutored one on one by the instructor. Class size will be small. This workshop takes place in a peaceful environment on a 640 acre ranch in the Okanagan Valley with great mountain and lake views. Optional Accommodation will be provided in the log home and log cabins overlooking the private lake.

For further information, please contact: Barbara, 250-547-6762 or go to www.bearvalleyhighlands.com

Okanagan Valley, "Painting with Pastels"

Place: Bear Valley Highlands
Dates: May 19 -21, 2007
Phone: 250-547-6762

Course content: This course will focus around painting en plein air, weather permitting. If weather does not cooperate, the workshop will be moved indoors, and students will have the choice of working from their own reference material, or from a set up still life. All skill levels welcome, as each student will be tutored one on one by the instructor. Class size will be small. This workshop takes place in a peaceful environment on a 640 acre ranch in the Okanagan Valley with great mountain and lake views. Optional Accommodation will be provided in the log home and log cabins overlooking the private lake.

For further information, please contact: Barbara, 250-547-6762 or go to www.bearvalleyhighlands.com

Kamloops, B.C. "Drawing: Beyond the Basics"

Date: March 31, April 1
Cost: $156.00
Place: Heritage House, Kamloops
Phone: 828-3500

Description: This course is designed for those students that have some drawing experience, or that have taken Gaye's Drawing fundamentals course. The first day will include various exercises and review, and the second day a model will be in class, and students will be drawing the female nude. Instruction on how to proceed and introduction to anatomy will be included.

Kamloops, B.C. "Open Studio Class"

Cost $265 ( for six full days of instruction)
Place: Hal Rogers, Kamloops
Dates: Feb 27- Apr 10
Phone: 828-3500

This class is all about doing your own thing with the guidance of two instructors. Gaye Adams and Debbie Milner will be alternating days to work with students in a studio format. This is a non structured workshop in which the instructors will be spending their time helping students individually at their own skill level on their own projects. Students should come to class with all the supplies they would be using if working at home, including their own reference material. You bring your stuff - the instructors will bring their expertise and encouragement!