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Opus Visiting Artist and Staff Demos

Refine your skills, learn something new, or get inspired by other artists sharing their ideas and methods. Visiting Artist and Staff Demos are informative, free and happening at an Opus near you. Some workshops may require material fees.

Space is limited and registration is required for all demos. Please register in advance by contacting the demo location store directly.

  • Key Techniques Class 2: Grass, Trees & Leaves with Bill Higginson
    Bill Higginson
    Location: 
    North Vancouver
    Sat, May 18, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    In this 3 part workshop, Bill Higginson will demonstrate various techniques as you explore acrylics, graphite, and pastels. Discover the relationship of technique between each medium to help gain a greater understanding of how to paint everyday objects and scenery.

    In Class 2: Grass, Trees & Leaves, you will further discover the close relationship between the individual mediums as Bill demonstrates:

    1. How to use a pencil to produce similar effects as the bristles of a paintbrush.
    2. The random nature of the brush and how to create the effect in pastel.
    3. The roughness of pastel and how to create the same effect with graphite and acrylic....Read more

  • Unconventional Abstract Drawing with Rojia Dadashazdeh
    Location: 
    Granville Island
    Sat, May 18, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Working with negative and positive space, Rojia Dadashzadeh will demonstrate and play with multi-media using acetates, various papers, fabrics, watercolour pencils, and much more to create multi-media drawings on paper.

    Rojia is a Vancouver–based artist and the art teacher at Brockton. She holds an honours degree in Fine Arts from the University of Waterloo, a post-graduate degree in Web and Graphic Design from Sheridan, Le Grand Diploma in cuisine and pastry from Le Cordon Bleu Paris and a Bachelor of Education from UBC.

    For more information visit her website www.rojia.com
    Note, May 6: Rojia's website is temporarily unavailable. If the above link does not work, please try: http://www.opusartsupplies.com/how/workshops-classes/instructors/rojia-d... - Thank you....Read more

  • Perspective Drawing! with Mark Illing
    Location: 
    Downtown Vancouver
    Sat, May 18, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Join artist and Opus staff member Mark Illing for a demonstration on the basics of perspective drawing. Learn about the tools, processes, and how to establish depth in your drawings and compositions by developing effective perspective to render creative, yet believable spaces.

    For more of Mark's artwork visit www.facebook.com/mrk.illi

    Space is limited and registration is required. Please visit Opus Downtown Vancouver or contact them at 604‑678‑5889 to register.

  • Charcoal on Canvas with LeEtta LaFontaine
    Location: 
    Kelowna
    Sat, May 18, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Do you like to draw with pencil or charcoal? Would you like to discover a way to have your drawing finished to hang without using glass? In LeEtta’s demo you’ll learn how to bring tenacity and personality to an image using a charcoal/acrylic technique with the added bonus of being hang-ready. She’ll share tips and tricks that will help make your drawing experience more satisfying....Read more

  • Techniques for Painting on Location with Murray Phillips
    Murray Phillips painting on location
    Location: 
    Langley
    Wed, May 22, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Note, May 16, 2013: This demonstration, originally scheduled for May 15 then postponed until May 22 has now been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

    For painting on location tips and techniques from Murray, please see our interview Murray Phillips: A Conversation with My Canvas. And to see more of Murray's artwork, please visit www.murrayphillipsart.com

  • Workshop: Pourable Acrylic Mediums
    Location: 
    North Vancouver
    Thu, May 23, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    Here is your chance to sample and play with the different types of pourable acrylic mediums, including Pouring Medium, Self Leveling Gel, and Tar Gel. Learn to tint and colour these mediums using acrylic inks and paint. Please wear appropriate attire for messy work.

    Cost: $10

    Space is limited and registration is required. Please visit Opus North Vancouver or contact them at 604‑904‑0447 to register.

  • Create the Perfect Portfolio with Nancy Crawford
    Location: 
    Langley
    Sat, May 25, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    In this two hour session participants will learn the 10 key ingredients essential for an outstanding art school application, along with exploring some ideas that they can use immediately to create unique and powerful works of art. If you, or someone you know has their sights set on art school, this workshop is a must!

    Note: Participants should bring a sketchbook and writing utensil to the workshop....Read more

  • Workshop: Zentangle on Gourds with Michelle Droettboom
    Michelle Droettboom
    Location: 
    Kelowna
    Sat, May 25, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Artist Michelle Droettboom will demonstrate the basics of Zentangle® designs and the versatility of working on Mother Nature’s Gourds. In this workshop, each student will choose one pre-prepared gourd and prepare it for an afternoon of Zentangle®. Learn valuable techniques on how Michelle prepared each gourd using shoe polish, acrylic paint, alcohol inks, copper wire and much more....Read more

  • Classical Painting Techniques with Mandy Bouriscot
    Location: 
    Granville Island
    Sat, May 25, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    In this third public event at Opus Granville Island, Mandy Boursicot demonstrates the beginner oil painting palette in a progression prescribed by the 19th century Academic method. This limited palette is more commonly known as a Zorn palette (red, yellow, white and black) and initiates the student into oil painting....Read more

  • Mat Cutting Essentials with Jo Ann Konquist
    Location: 
    Downtown Vancouver
    Sat, May 25, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Come by and see Jo Ann demonstrate how to cut single mats, double mats, inlays, offset corners, and V-grooves. She will also show methods to hinge your artwork. Learn about the different mat cutters and mat boards available to suit your artwork.

    Jo Ann Kronquist studied at the Emily Carr Institute, where she began matting her own work. She has taught mat cutting, worked as a picture framer, and published a book titled Matting and Framing Essentials.

    Space is limited and registration is required. Please visit Opus Downtown Vancouver or contact them at 604‑678‑5889 to register.

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