September
Reclaiming the Willfulness to Play
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. Pablo Picasso's ponderance is the catalyst behind this fascinating acrylic painting workshop. Where does the mirthful freedom with which we painted as children disappear to in adulthood? Can it be reclaimed? Can we learn to follow our bliss when we paint? This workshop is about reclamation and painting with the wonderment of a child. *Tri-Art paints and mediums will be available for your use in this must-do workshop. Other course supplies extra. More information and online registration here
Instructor: : Claudia Jean McCabe
When: Sept 18 & 19, 2010; Time: 9:00-4:00
Where: Loyalist Campus in Belleville, ON
Fabulous Experimental Collage
This exciting workshop will help you break free and explore new directions in mixed watermedia. You will loosen up and explore the interesting effects and textures created by combining watercolour or acrylic with various other media, e.g. water-soluble crayons, soft pastels, acrylics. Discover ways to resurrect your unsuccessful watermedia paintings using collage and/or black ink, coloured pencil, gesso or gouache. You will be inspired to move from nature towards abstraction. Composition and design is a fundamental part of the session. Creativity, fun, and individual uniqueness will be emphasized. Shirley will demonstrate using both watercolour and acrylics. $175.00 for two-day workshop. All paints and mediums during the sessions are provided by Tri-Art Canada. A take-home package of Tri-Art paints and mediums (retail value $70.00) is included in the workshop fee.
When: : Sept 18-19, 2010, 9 – 4 pm
Where:: Shirley's studio: 68 Rebecca Lane, Westport ON
Instructor:: Shirley Mancino
To register, contact:: Tel: 613-273-2984 E-mail: smancino@rideau.net
The Intuitive Painter
It has been said that if you don’t listen to your intuition, it will stop talking to you. Nothing could be more true when it comes to painting. No matter your experience or technical expertise, intuition is the guiding force behind creative fulfilment. Painting in both the studio and en plein air, this late-September island workshop will teach you about holding on and letting go, and the three essential www.cjmccabe.com qualities in all creative painting – patience, persistence and trust. By experimenting with acrylic paints and stepping outside your comfort zone, intuition will take you into the limitless world of abstraction. Once there, wonderment will take hold. An out-of-thisworld trip of a lifetime. *Tri-Art paints and mediums will be available for your use in this must-do workshop. Other course supplies extra.
Instructor:: Claudia Jean McCabe
When: Mon Sept 20 - Fri Sept 24 (5 days); Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Where: Loyalist College, Belleville To register, call (613) 969-7900 or toll-free 1-866-344-9944 or www.loyalistfocus.com
Brushless painting with acrylic medium
In this workshop Danny will show you how to paint with Palette Knife to create a textural and semi-abstract painting. Each participant will have 10 minutes to create a card-size painting after a short demonstration from Danny. Visitors are welcome to view original artwork in our studio gallery. Participation spaces are limited and on a first-come-first serve basis. There will be 8 sessions in a 2-hr Workshop runs from 10:00am - 12:00pm. All materials are included and Acrylic materials are sponsored by Tri-Art acrylics. For more information, please visit Culture Days website
Instructor:: Danny Chen
When: Sat Sept 25th 2010; Time: 10:00am - 12:00noon
Where: Danny Chen Art Studio, Richmond, British Columbia
Autumn Colours - An Acrylic Mixed Media Workshop
A colorful opportunity to create a magical, abstracted landscape and explore Tri-Art's awesome Finest Quality Liquid acrylic colours and mediums. As the autumn season will inspire our palette, and acrylic/mixed media techniques with an intuitive approach to photo referencing will provide the tools to push the boundaries of rural landscape painting in your own works. Sponsored by Tri-Art paints & mediums which will be supplied for your use during the workshop. Other course supplies extra.
Instructor:: Sharlena Wood
When: Sept 30 & Oct 1st; Time: 9am-4pm
Where: Visual Arts Mississauga, www.visualartsmississauga.com
October
Acrylic 101 - How To Paint With Acrylics
Always wanted to try Acrylics? Have you been painting for years, but just can’t seem to accomplish that “certain something” in your art? Do you have “learn to paint” on your Bucket List, but are bewildered as to how to go about starting? Peter takes novices and blocked non-novices alike, and works steadily through the various aspects of creating a well thought out painting. Reinforced with your own copy of Peter’s book “Acrylics”, ($35.00) your morning is spent in lessons, discussions on various painting techniques, while your afternoon is devoted to painting under Peter’s patient (and let's not forget fun witted!) tutelage. So Park your inhibitions at the door, and come and join this supportive and positive teacher in pursuit of your own art! *Tri-Art paints and mediums will be available for your use in this workshop. Other course supplies extra. More information at www.peterjohnreid.com
Instructor: : Peter John Reid
When: Mon Oct 4th - Fri Oct 8th (5 day)
Where: Southhampton Art School, Southampton, Ontario
To register, visit: www.theartschool.org
What Colour Is Your Palette?
A must-do workshop for all acrylic painters wanting to understand more about mixing colours and the critical role colour choices play in the painting process. What colours are in your palette and how many combinations can you create? Do you understand the meaning of primary, secondary, tertiary, neutral and complimentary colours? You will be intrigued with the infinite colour possibilities awaiting your discovery and you'll paint as you have never done before! *Tri-Art paints and mediums will be available for your use in this must-do workshop. Other course supplies extra. More information and online registration here
Instructor: : Claudia Jean McCabe
When: Oct 16 & 17, 2010; Time: 9:00-4:00
Where: Loyalist Campus in Belleville, ON
Acrylic 101 - How To Paint With Acrylics
Always wanted to try Acrylics? Have you been painting for years, but just can’t seem to accomplish that “certain something” in your art? Do you have “learn to paint” on your Bucket List, but are bewildered as to how to go about starting? Peter takes novices and blocked non-novices alike, and works steadily through the various aspects of creating a well thought out painting. Reinforced with your own copy of Peter’s book “Acrylics”, ($35.00) your morning is spent in lessons, discussions on various painting techniques, while your afternoon is devoted to painting under Peter’s patient (and let's not forget fun witted!) tutelage. So Park your inhibitions at the door, and come and join this supportive and positive teacher in pursuit of your own art! *Tri-Art paints and mediums will be available for your use in this workshop. Other course supplies extra. More information at www.peterjohnreid.com
Instructor: : Peter John Reid
When: Wed October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17 (5 Days)
Where: Maggiolly Art Supply, Orangeville, Ontario
To register, visit: www.maggiollyart.com
New Acrylic Impressions: Indirect painting with Liquid acrylics and mediums
Print, Transfer, Splash, Stamp, Stick, Stencil and Spill. Liquid acrylics lend themselves beautifully to so many indirect painting methods. Using an array of acrylic mediums and additives, tools and supports, we will explore the incidental and accidental impressions, transforming them layer by layer into coherent compositions. All products to be supplied by Tri-Art, Jack Richeson & Co, and Duho Studios.
Instructor: Rheni Tauchid
Where: Learning & Product Expo: ART! - Pasadena, California
When: Thursday, October 21; Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Experimental Florals
This inspiring half day workshop will introduce you to key mixed media combinations for gutsy & beautiful expressionistic floral paintings. Experiment with top of the line products from Tri-Art Acrylic Paint, Duho Fine Art Panels and Unison Soft Pastels and experience the unlimited possibilities and what inspires you! Join the mixed media vixen as she shares her secret techniques and rekindles your love of flowers over and over again! *All materials are included and Acrylic materials are sponsored by Tri-Art acrylics.
Instructor: Sharlena Wood
Where: Learning & Product Expo: ART! - Pasadena, California
When:: Friday, October 22; Time: 9:00am - 12:00noon
Tri-Art Acrylics Pro-D Day Workshop
This is an interesting, exciting, informative, fun, and challenging for beginning, intermediate or advanced painters. This workshop focuses on creating different textures using acrylic paint and mediums to paint the Iceberg and Arctic scenery. Mixed media techniques will also be taught. Participants will learn:
. *All materials are included and Acrylic materials are sponsored by Tri-Art acrylics.
Instructor: : Danny Chen
Where: : Maritime Museum
When: : Fri, October 22, 2010 ; Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm (with ½-hour lunch break)
Autumn Colours - Abstracted landscapes
A colorful opportunity to create a magical landscape with Canadian artist Sharlena Wood and explore Tri-Art's awesome Finest Quality Liquid acrylic colours. As the autumn season will inspire our palette for this half-day workshop, acrylic/mixed media techniques and an intuitive approach to photo referencing will provide the tools to push the boundaries of rural landscape painting. *All materials are included and Acrylic materials are sponsored by Tri-Art acrylics.
Instructor: Sharlena Wood
Where: : Learning & Product Expo: ART! - Pasadena, California
When:: Saturday, October 23; Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The New Acrylic Palette
Join the color revolution! Examine the bold new modern pigments that populate the acrylic palette. Get to know modern high-performance pigments through and mixing processes, experimentation, plus layering and opacyfing techniques. You will also produce a vibrant finished piece on panel mounted watercolor paper. *All materials are included and Acrylic materials are sponsored by Tri-Art acrylics, Tri-Art Liquid Acrylics and Mediums, Duho panels and brushes & palette knives by Jack Richeson & Co.
Instructor: Rheni Tauchid
Where: Learning & Product Expo: ART! - Pasadena, California
When: Saturday, October 23; Time: 9:00am - 12:00noon
Acrylic - Keep it Simple, Simon
The KISS principle! Keeping it simple is the essence of good design and fundamental to the composition of great paintings. This workshop will help you learn to simplify your paintings so that the full story is told without complication. The twelve basic elements of design will be explored, as well as the amazing process of creative minimalizing. Bring your fluid and heavy body acrylics to this weekend adventure and a new way to express your fabulous self will be revealed. *Tri-Art paints and mediums will be available for your use in this must-do workshop. Other course supplies extra. More information and online registration here
Instructor: Claudia Jean McCabe
When: Oct 23 & 24, 2010; Time: 9:00-4:00
Where: Loyalist Campus in Belleville, ON
Acrylic-Galactic
An experimental adventure that will jump-start your imagination as you discover some of the best products for creating stellar acrylic grounds! Canadian artist Sharlena Wood will revitalize your enthusiasm for creating with acrylics by passionately sharing her out-of-this-world painting applications, texture medium and colour suggestions. Create 5-star samples that will inspire new possibilities in the exploration of abstraction in your own works. *All materials are included and Acrylic materials are sponsored by Tri-Art acrylics.
Instructor: Sharlena Wood
Where: Learning & Product Expo: ART! - Pasadena, California
When: : Sunday, October 24; Time: 9:00am - 12:noon
November
Faux Encaustic & Textures
At last! A workshop devoted to faux encaustic.....and textures! What a combo! Using supports such as paper, canvas, and birch panels, you will play with mediums and acrylic paints to produce fascinating works of art. By experimenting with scrafito and excavation, and playing with sand, pastes, interference and iridescent fluid acrylics, you will become gloriously lost in the process of creating magic! The transparencies created in the faux encaustic process are truly amazing! For the curious , encaustic painting dates back to ancient Greece and Egypt and is a process in which the primary medium used is hot wax. Faux encaustic painting is the recently-developed, user-friendly process of creating the 'look' of encaustic by using acrylics as the primary medium. *Tri-Art paints and mediums will be available for your use in this must-do workshop. Other course supplies extra.
Instructor: Claudia Jean McCabe
When: November 1-5, 2010; Time: Dawn 'til dusk!
Where: Maggiolly Art Supply, Orangeville, Ontario
To register, visit: www.maggiollyart.com