Making Art: September Classes in Painting at Bluerock Gallery

Authentic Impressionism Weekend Workshop
with Janice Tanton
September 18 and 19, 2010  NOTE: this class is being rescheduled because of weather – watch for updates!
Saturday and Sunday 9 am – 5 pm, lunches included

Choose your medium – oil, acrylic, watercolor – and come prepared for an adventure in plein air painting in and around Black Diamond.  You will experience the philosophy and practice of the authentic method for French impressionist painting en plein airas it has been handed down from artist to artist.  This program is a fundamental underpinning for artists, and teaches one how to see and how to proceed through a canvas from beginning to end – no matter what your particular style, subject matter, or medium.

Saturday morning will be spent in the studio at Bluerock Gallery for demos by the instructor, then everyone will head out into the small town of Black Diamond to paint.  Sunday the plein air painting will be on location at the beautiful Diamond Willow Artisan Retreat in Turner Valley. (You could also attend a house concert and stay overnight at this wonderful Bed & Breakfast – contact them directly for details.) Each painting day will end with a critique and discussion session back at Bluerock Gallery.

Janice Tanton is an accomplished, award-winning Canadian artist working professionally for over 21 years.  (Her work is currently filling the Bluerock Gallery street window displays!)

Level: Intermediate to Advanced (Participants should have a good working knowledge in their chosen medium.)

Class Size: Maximum 8 participants

Workshop Fee: $295  ($150 deposit to hold your spot, balance due on first day of class)

Introduction to Acrylic Painting
with Mady Thiel-Kopstein
September 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 2010
Thursday evenings, 6:30 – 9:30 pm

Four Thursday evenings in the painting studio at Bluerock Gallery will give you a strong foundation for working with acrylics.  Join Mady Thiel-Kopstein, an accomplished and experienced painter and teacher (and Bluerock Gallery staff), in exploring the world of painting on canvas with acrylic paints.  No previous experience necessary, simply the desire to play with color and complete a small canvas painting. Basic supplies included.

Beginning to Intermediate Level. Maximum 8 participants.  (9/16/10 NOTE: Class registration is now closed.  Watch for the next series starting soon!)

$160 for series of 4 classes.