Moving into Winter, Opus presents more of our popular Artist Series. Learn from your fellow artists, refine your skills, gain new techniques or just feel inspired.
Jerry-Lee Cerny
Granville Island, Saturday February 3rd, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Soapstone Carving ~ Everyone of all ages and abilities is invited to come and learn the ABC's of sculpting soapstone. Jerry-Lee will also talk and answer questions about general sculpting techniques and tools.
Jerry-Lee is a sculptor and painter with a diploma and Certificate of Fine Arts and has had art training in Italy and Greece. She also teaches drawing and has taught some sculpting. Contact Jerry-Lee at samanthaj281@hotmail.com
Simon Cantin
North Vancouver, Saturday February 3rd, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Carving in Stone ~ See Simon carve Brazilian soapstone from scratch and learn the tools of the trade, including what to use and when. His knowledge and understanding of both 2D and 3D helps in visualizing and creating his carvings.
Since 1999, after studying at Kwantlen University College, Simon has developed a unique design in his carving. To view Simon's work, visit www.myartclub.com and click "find artist".
Stephen Cheng
Granville Island, Saturday February 10th, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Portrait Painting in Oil ~ This award-winning artist will be demonstrating how to paint a portrait in oil starting with an underpainting. Come observe this experienced artist as he creates a luminous oil painting from start to finish, capturing his subject's essence.
To contact Stephen, visit www.howestreetgallery.com, www.hamptongalleries.com or email vrcheng@shaw.ca
Robert Bowen
Langley, Saturday February 10th, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Alaprima with Winsor & Newton Artisan Oils ~ Robert will demonstrate his techniques while painting a still life. Robert is a multi-disciplined artist whose goal is to paint and draw forms as they appear to his eye, while exploring the role of mark making and the blending of colour.
To contact Robert you can visit www.robbowen.com
Frank Zeidler
Granville Island, Friday February 16th, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Using oil paints, stencils and spatulas, Frank will show his method of how the figure can be painted, without painting the figure at all.
To see more of Frank's work, visit www.frankzeidlerart.com or email frankzeidlerart@shaw.ca
Eileen Fong
Langley, Saturday February 24th, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Watercolour on Rice Paper ~ Eileen will demonstrate from start to finish a painting on rice paper, using a blend of Chinese brush painting and watercolour painting techniques. She will highlight the uniqueness of Chinese brush painting, its simple colours and spontaneous brush strokes.
For samples of Eileen's work and information about Eileen's classes, visit www.eileenfong.com
This month, we also have several product demonstrations scheduled—a great way to learn more about your materials and learn some new techniques! So come on by ... we would love to see you.
FABRIC PAINTING
KELOWNA
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 1:00PM-2:00PM
INTRODUCTION TO OPUS READY-MADE FRAMES
KELOWNA
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11th, 1:00PM-2:00PM
STRETCH YOUR OWN CANVAS
NORTH VANCOUVER
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17th, 2:00PM-3:00PM
INTRODUCTION TO MATCUTTING
LANGLEY
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH, 2:00PM-3:00PM
INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOURS AND MEDIUMS
KELOWNA
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH, 1:00PM-2:00PM
INTRODUCTION TO ACRYLICS
GRANVILLE ISLAND
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, 2:00PM-4:00PM
INTRODUCTION TO AIRBRUSHING
NORTH VANCOUVER
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH, 2:00PM-3:00PM
INTRODUCTION TO ANIMATION & RELATED TOOLS
KELOWNA
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH, 1:00pm-2:00PM
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