Art Workshops
Inspired by Klimt: Working with Gold Leaf
Saturday, May 25th
9:30 am - Noon
$45
Instructor: Karen Guilbault
Karen will demo techniques used to apply thin sheets of gold (metal) leafing to paintings. Please feel free to bring a work in progress (on paper or canvas) that you would like to embellish with gold. Or students can paint simple designs in class and practice applying the metal leaf to that.
Supplied: gold/metal leaf and the adhesive, 2 sheets watercolour paper, gel and Sharpie pens for creating patterns on the gold leaf.
STUDENTS MUST BRING: watercolours or acrylic paints (if you are painting in class), a reference photo of your subject (can be a pic on your phone), a pencil, eraser, a very fine brush
- Pens, papers, metal leafing and adhesive is provided however students are responsible for bringing artworks or substrates of their own to work on
- Please wear studio appropriate clothing
Resin Pouring For Beginners
Saturday, May 25th
1:30pm - 4 pm
$225
Instructor: Sherry Heyliger
Over approximately 3 hours, local fluid artist Sherry Heyliger will guide you through the process of creating your own unique Resin Art piece that you can proudly hang on your wall!
Students will be provided with a 60cm round artboard, a wide range of beautiful pigments and an overview of the resin medium in order to create your own artwork with epoxy resin.
Participants will learn key techniques for creating Resin Art including:
- Understanding Pigment/Additive Relationships
- Detail & Lacing
- We do not recommend this workshop for pregnant women.
- Wear old clothes and/or an apron as resin cannot be washed out (a disposable paint suit is recommended if you have known sensitivities).
- Safety equipment should be worn at all times (gloves and respirator at minimum).
Finished resin boards have a curing period of 24 hrs however they can be safely moved after they've set (roughly one hour), so students should bring a drop cloth or a garbage bag to protect vehicles while transporting pieces home (just in case!).
- NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
- All creative materials are provided
- Students will each need a heat gun so bring one if you have it
- Bring a respirator if you have one
- Wear long hair up or in a pony-tail
Acrylic Pouring For Exciting Landscapes
Saturday, June 1st
9:30 am - Noon
$55
Instructor: Karen Guilbault
This workshop will take acrylic pouring to the next level, beyond creating abstract patterns across the whole canvas. We will experiment with creating mountains, water, and tree shapes on a sky background. Multiple "dirty" pours create the illusion of foreground and background.
Supplied: paints and mediums, watercolour paper for smaller studies
STUDENTS MUST BRING: one or two smaller canvases (9x12" or 11x14")
- Paint and mediums are provided however students are responsible for bringing 1-2 smaller canvases or boards of their own
- Please wear studio appropriate clothing.
- Some previous pouring experience is an asset, but not necessary
Resin Pouring For Beginners
Saturday, June 8th
9:30am - 12 noon
$225
Instructor: Sherry Heyliger
Over approximately 3 hours, local fluid artist Sherry Heyliger will guide you through the process of creating your own unique Resin Art piece that you can proudly hang on your wall!
Students will be provided with a 60cm round artboard, a wide range of beautiful pigments and an overview of the resin medium in order to create your own artwork with epoxy resin.
Participants will learn key techniques for creating Resin Art including:
- Understanding Pigment/Additive Relationships
- Detail & Lacing
- We do not recommend this workshop for pregnant women.
- Wear old clothes and/or an apron as resin cannot be washed out (a disposable paint suit is recommended if you have known sensitivities).
- Safety equipment should be worn at all times (gloves and respirator at minimum).
Finished resin boards have a curing period of 24 hrs however they can be safely moved after they've set (roughly one hour), so students should bring a drop cloth or a garbage bag to protect vehicles while transporting pieces home (just in case!).
- NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
- All creative materials are provided
- Students will each need a heat gun so bring one if you have it
- Bring a respirator if you have one
- Wear long hair up or in a pony-tail
- NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
- All materials are provided
- Wear long hair up or in a pony-tail
- Open to Children 12+ unaccompanied, 8+ accompanied by parent
- Please bring 4 cookie sheets, deep trays or pizza boxes to transport your work as it will NOT be dry for several days
