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Classes & Workshops - Painting
Discover your creative self in a safe, supportive environment and express your artistic vision with the mastery of easy techniques. Dianne Bersea, an accomplished watercolourist offers a series of watercolour workshops for everyone from terrified beginners to the more advanced artist, anyone looking for an exciting painting experience on the Canadian west coast. Plein air or in-studio, each workshop addresses a different aspect of the painting process in guided steps delivered with Dianne's trademark enthusiasm, clarity and humour.
Workshops available throughout the year at various island locations including Gabriola, Quadra and renowned Hollyhock Centre, or at Dianne's home studio in the heart of Cortes Island. (See list below) For more information visit Dianne web site at http://www.islemuse.com.
Dianne Bersea is an honours graduate of the Alberta College of Art, a signature member (AFCA) of the Federation of Canadian Artists and an elected member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour.
Watercolour Workshop Schedule, Mid-summer & Fall 2008
August 16 - 17 (Note New Dates!)
Painting the Denman Village
Denman Island Arts Centre
http://www.artsdenman.com
August 25 - 29,
The Artistic Study in Water Media
Firesign Art & Design, Quadra Island
http://www.firesignartanddesign.com
September 11 - 16
Water & Colour Equals W/C Magic
Peace Arts Gallery, Fort St. John, B.C.
October 25 - 26
Working with the Artistic Study to Create Strong Images in Any Medium.
Outdoors weather permitting
Federation of Canadian Artists Comox Chapter
Comox Marina. Contact Dianne for info.
November 8 - 9
Painting Small Acrylics for Greeting Cards and Gifts
November 10 - 11
Painting Small Watercolours for Greeting Cards and Gifts
On Gabriola Island. Take one or both! We will be exploring the fun possibilities of working with small formats suitable for cards or gifts. For more info contact: http://www.jupiterranch.com
Or Build your own workshop by the hour, day or week! Your location or ours. Join Dianne on Cortes Island & stay in our comfortable one bedroom B & B suite, "Island Rest", with access to studio and art supplies. Contact us for more workshop info, B & B rates and mentorship details.
Workshops available throughout the year at various island locations including Gabriola, Quadra and renowned Hollyhock Centre, or at Dianne's home studio in the heart of Cortes Island. (See list below) For more information visit Dianne web site at http://www.islemuse.com.
Dianne Bersea is an honours graduate of the Alberta College of Art, a signature member (AFCA) of the Federation of Canadian Artists and an elected member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour.
Watercolour Workshop Schedule, Mid-summer & Fall 2008
August 16 - 17 (Note New Dates!)
Painting the Denman Village
Denman Island Arts Centre
http://www.artsdenman.com
August 25 - 29,
The Artistic Study in Water Media
Firesign Art & Design, Quadra Island
http://www.firesignartanddesign.com
September 11 - 16
Water & Colour Equals W/C Magic
Peace Arts Gallery, Fort St. John, B.C.
October 25 - 26
Working with the Artistic Study to Create Strong Images in Any Medium.
Outdoors weather permitting
Federation of Canadian Artists Comox Chapter
Comox Marina. Contact Dianne for info.
November 8 - 9
Painting Small Acrylics for Greeting Cards and Gifts
November 10 - 11
Painting Small Watercolours for Greeting Cards and Gifts
On Gabriola Island. Take one or both! We will be exploring the fun possibilities of working with small formats suitable for cards or gifts. For more info contact: http://www.jupiterranch.com
Or Build your own workshop by the hour, day or week! Your location or ours. Join Dianne on Cortes Island & stay in our comfortable one bedroom B & B suite, "Island Rest", with access to studio and art supplies. Contact us for more workshop info, B & B rates and mentorship details.
Workshop participant at Hollyhock painting flowers from the Hollyhock Garden in Dianne's July workshop