Art Group
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when: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm -May & June 2013 where: Caledon Town Hall Gallery - 4th floor - 6215 Old Church Rd. Caledon East opening reception Tuesday Apr 30th 7-9 pm - Meet the artists & enjoy refreshments |
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with DOUGLAS BROWN
Saturday 24 August 2013
Come and learn from an accomplished painter of landscapes and townscapes in watercolour. Doug is a strong believer that painting should be fun, and that greater skills and success go together to provide more enjoyment when you are painting. This is a great chance to add to the fun of painting. This workshop is particularly directed to creating atmosphere, especially fog and rain, and how to use light to show the time of the day in your paintings. Learn how to avoid the ordinary and add character and impact to your paintings.
The day will begin with a brief introductory talk on the making of and methods used in watercolour paintings. There will be demonstrations of creating atmosphere and of using light to indicate the time of day. You will have an opportunity to put this into practice between and after the demonstrations. The day will be primarily directed to time to paint and practice what was in the demonstrations with individual help and critique from Doug.
Participants may bring in a painting for a critique if time permits.
Participants in the workshop should have some knowledge of painting with watercolours.
Born and educated in Toronto, Doug is a graduate of the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Toronto, and has taken numerous classes at the Ontario College of Art. Doug’s career was in architecture, but many weekends and vacations were spent painting and sketching. Retirement provided more time to devote to family, travel and other activities, including painting in watercolour. He has exhibited in numerous locations including in Toronto, Alliston, Alton and Creemore. He received both the Juror’s choice and Peoples’ choice awards in a show of the Toronto Watercolour Society.
When: Saturday 24 August 2013
Time: 10am – 4pm
Where: Victoria Parks Community Centre, Mono Mills
(west side of Airport Road; from Hwy 9 turn south on Airport Road and then turn right at the first street (Calmon Drive) and immediately right onto Victoria Crescent and left into the Centre)
Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for set up. Tea/coffee and snacks will be complimentary but please bring your own lunch (optionally your own coffee cup).
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with LINDA JENETTI
Saturday 7 September 2013
Most artists paint from photographs of places they have been. Nonetheless photographs are notorious for not providing information that is available if a painting is done on location (plein air). Learn how to go from a photograph to a painting, and how to approach the challenges in doing so. Linda will also discuss different techniques to increase and improve an individual’s style. Are you ready for a fun and informative workshop that will teach you how to get your memories onto canvas. Emphasis will be on composition, depth, form, content and overall execution. And lots of time to paint and practice.
The day will begin with a brief informal lecture and demonstration, very motivating and opening up new and fresh possibilities within your painting practice. There will be on-going individual critiques and guidance.
The workshop is primarily directed to oil painting but other media are welcome. The use of organic solvents is discouraged. You can use non-toxic solvent (not turpentine) but make sure it is in a tightly lidded container and for use only to clean brushes when they are too muddy.
Bring some of your own photographs for use in the workshop. Other materials are listed below.
Linda Jenetti is a local area artist and is a past Secretary of the OAG. She started painting at a young age, attended OCA (OCAD), Vancouver School of Art and the Artists Workshop art school in Toronto. Her studio (Tote Hole Studio) is part of the North of 89 Studio Tour.
When: Saturday 7 September 2013
Time: 10am – 4pm
Where: Victoria Parks Community Centre, Mono Mills
(west side of Airport Road; from Hwy 9 turn south on Airport Road and then turn right at the first street (Calmon Drive) and immediately right onto Victoria Crescent and left into the Centre)
Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for set up. Tea/coffee and snacks will be complimentary but please bring your own lunch (optionally your own coffee cup).
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with MERV RICHARDSON
Saturday 26 October 2013
Watercolour is a wonderful, exciting medium. Merv Richardson frequently gets comments from artists about working in a looser manner. This workshop will demonstrate a method to achieve this goal, working with mop brushes to develop luscious, vibrant watercolours full of personal interpretation and content. Stretch a representational viewpoint by means of a spontaneous, intuitive approach to the painting.
The day will begin with an introductory talk on the making of and methods used in painting in watercolour. This will be followed by a step-by-step demonstration of the use of mop brushes. There will be time for you to paint, with individual help and critique from Merv. Individual help may include personalized mini-demos to reinforce a concept.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own reference photos and sketches. Copies of some of Merv’s sketches will also be provided for use in the workshop as well.
Participants in the workshop should have some knowledge of painting with watercolours. Bring all of your regular supplies for painting in watercolour; there is a suggested (not essential) supply list (below). Please note that for this workshop you will need small and medium sized mop brushes. Suggested sizes are both a #1 and a #6, preferably of natural hair but synthetic rounds are a second choice
Merv Richardson has been painting in watercolour since 1977. Merv is a member of The Canadian Society of Painters In Watercolour (CSPWC). He teaches all levels of students and instructs at workshops throughout Ontario. Merv has served frequently as a juror for art shows.
When: Saturday 26 October 2013
Time: 10am – 4pm
Where: Victoria Parks Community Centre, Mono Mills
(west side of Airport Road; from Hwy 9 turn south on Airport Road and then turn right at the first street (Calmon Drive) and immediately right onto Victoria Crescent and left into the Centre)
Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for set up. Tea/coffee and snacks will be complimentary but please bring your own lunch (optionally your own coffee cup).
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with MARIANNE BROOME
Saturday 16 November 2013
This is an exciting workshop for exploration and creativity. Even those people who say “I do not like abstracts” will have a lot of fun and discover new possibilities. Several different techniques will be explained in the demonstrations. Marianne will discuss composition and design, and explore avenues for inspiration. Ways to incorporate texture, the use of different tools and the selection of a colour palette for your own painting will also be explored. All skill levels can be accommodated. Marianne will provide reference photos but please bring you own, anything that suggests major shapes and/or colours..
Marianne has had a passion for painting all her life. She has won many awards for her paintings in juried shows, including many Best of Show awards. She has had numerous shows, and her work is in private collections and galleries in a number of countries. Marianne’s website is www.naturesedgestudio.ca.
Marianne has done many workshops for the OAG. Her workshops are very popular, so register early.
Please note that this is a workshop in acrylics. Please do not bring oil paints: some people attending this workshop have allergies to oil paint.
When: Saturday 16 November 2013
Time: 10am – 4pm
Where: Victoria Parks Community Centre, Mono Mills
(west side of Airport Road; from Hwy 9 turn south on Airport Road and then turn right at the first street (Calmon Drive) and immediately right onto Victoria Crescent and left into the Centre)
Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for set up. Tea/coffee and snacks will be complimentary but please bring your own lunch (optionally your own coffee cup).
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With JOHNDAVID ANDERSON
Saturday January 18, 2014
Spend another day with JohnDavid Anderson, who describes himself as a Canadian contemporary impressionist. His workshops in 2012 and 2013 were great successes, with waiting lists. JohnDavid paints tonally with rich colour and an impressionist character. He is not driven by the subject but by the light.
JohnDavid likes to paint alla prima (all in one session), perfect for a workshop, to keep the painting fresh, loose, colourful and gestural. This workshop is directed to how to make fall colours work in a landscape. Learn how to choose colours to depict the fall landscape, and to achieve balance, impact and success in the painting. Learn how to do so, and get to better paintings. Learn the keys to handling big fall colours.
The demonstrations will be conducted using oil paints. However, participants may bring the painting medium of their choice. JohnDavid paints in both oils and acrylics.
JohnDavid is a resident of Stayner and is an award-winning artist and teacher. He conducts many workshops, including teaching in the summer program at the Haliburton campus of Fleming College. He manages a fine arts store in Barrie.
When: Saturday January 18, 2014
Time: 10am – 4pm
Where: Victoria Parks Community Centre, Mono Mills (west side of Airport Road; from Hwy 9 turn south on Airport Road and then turn right at the first street (Calmon Drive) and immediately right onto Victoria Crescent and left into the Centre)
Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for set up. Tea/coffee and snacks will be complimentary but please bring your own lunch (optionally your own coffee cup).
More information, registration and map to location