Spring is here! Opus presents more of our popular Artist Series. Learn from your fellow artists, refine your skills, gain new techniques or just feel inspired.
Pat Cook
Victoria, Saturday, May 3rd 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Books, Boxes & Treasures ~ Come and watch Pat as she uses millboard with some beautiful papers and transforms them into a functional box. She will also show other techniques with papers and treasures. Bring lots of questions! Pat has been featured in the book Artists in their Studios by Robert Amos and has recently returned from visiting Japan where she was busy making paper. View Pat's work at www.stinkingfishstudiotour.com/Pat-Cook/
Alfonso Tejada
North Vancouver, Saturday, May 10th 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Plein-Air Painting ~ Alfonso will be sharing his approach to sketching and watercolour plein-air painting, including how he selects a subject, composition and colour. Born in Mexico and now living in North Vancouver, he is a member of the International Plein-Air Painters Organization and the Federation of Canadian Artists. To contact Alfonso, email atejada@shaw.ca or visit www.members.shaw.ca/atejada/
Candace Thayer-Coe
Granville Island, Sunday, May 11th 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Suminagashi Japanese Paper Marbling ~ Join Candace and learn to make dazzling marbled paper based on an ancient Japanese technique. Candace studied and practiced Japanese and Western paper making in the Philippines. View Candace’Äôs work at www.cabc.net/mem_sect/folios.html
Lori Sokoluk
Granville Island, Thursday, May 15th 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Acrylics Loose & Free ~ Join Lori as she explores the versatility of acrylics using different substrates, drawing media and techniques to create interesting effects and painterly landscapes, still lives and abstracts. Lori has been painting, exhibiting and teaching for over 15 years. To view Lori's work or to arrange a studio visit, go to www.redsokil.com
Janice Robertson
Langley, Saturday, May 31st 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Acrylic Still Life ~ Join Janice as she paints an acrylic still life, featuring glass bottles using layers of opaque passages and transparent glazes. Janice has been painting since 1986, holds a signature membership in the Federation of Canadian Artists and the Northwest Watercolour Society. For further information, visit www.janicerobertson.ca
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.
WATERCOLOURS & MEDIUMS
Kelowna
Sunday, May 4th 1:00pm - 2:00pm.
INTRODUCTION TO MATCUTTING
Kelowna
Sunday, May 11th 1:00pm - 2:00pm.
INTRODUCTION TO ENCAUSTICS
North Vancouver
Saturday, May 17th 2:00pm-3:00pm.
INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING
Langley
Saturday, May 24th 2:00pm - 3:00pm.
INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOURS
Victoria
Saturday, May 24th 1:00pm - 2:00pm.
INTRODUCTION TO ACRYLIC MEDIUMS & GELS
Kelowna
Sunday, May 25th 1:00pm - 2:00pm.
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