WORKSHOPS
Please Note: Club members receive priority for workshop attendance; non-members are welcome if space allows. There may be a different fee for non-members, which will be stated in the workshop description
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Modern Watercolour Techniques
Date: March 9, 2025
Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Albion Community Centre, Maple Ridge
Instructor: Liz Boulton
Workshop Description
Discover the expressive possibilities of modern watercolor in this hands-on workshop with Liz Boulton, a talented and experienced member of the Garibaldi Art Club. Learn contemporary techniques, experiment with color and texture, and bring new energy to your watercolor practice.
Supply List:
Watercolor Paints – A basic set of artist-quality watercolors (tubes or pans) in a range of colors.
Watercolor Brushes – A variety of round and flat brushes, including a fine detail brush.
Watercolor Paper – 140 lb (300gsm) cold-pressed watercolor paper
Waterproof Ink Pen– Optional, for adding fine details or line work.
Pencil & Eraser – For light sketching before painting.
Paper Towels or Cloth – For blotting and cleaning brushes.
Water Containers – Two jars or cups for rinsing brushes.
Painter's masking Tape or Masking Fluid – Optional, for reserving white areas on paper.
Any Additional Materials You Enjoy Using! – For example: gouache, a palette knife, sponges, an old credit card, colored pencils, or salt for texture effects (optional).
Cost:
Early Bird Fee: $25 (payment due by March 2, 2025)
Regular Fee (after March 2): $30
Non-Member Fee: $35
Registration
This workshop is now full! Thank you for your interest, please stay tuned for more information about our next workshops.
Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Albion Community Centre, Maple Ridge
Instructor: Liz Boulton
Workshop Description
Discover the expressive possibilities of modern watercolor in this hands-on workshop with Liz Boulton, a talented and experienced member of the Garibaldi Art Club. Learn contemporary techniques, experiment with color and texture, and bring new energy to your watercolor practice.
Supply List:
Watercolor Paints – A basic set of artist-quality watercolors (tubes or pans) in a range of colors.
Watercolor Brushes – A variety of round and flat brushes, including a fine detail brush.
Watercolor Paper – 140 lb (300gsm) cold-pressed watercolor paper
Waterproof Ink Pen– Optional, for adding fine details or line work.
Pencil & Eraser – For light sketching before painting.
Paper Towels or Cloth – For blotting and cleaning brushes.
Water Containers – Two jars or cups for rinsing brushes.
Painter's masking Tape or Masking Fluid – Optional, for reserving white areas on paper.
Any Additional Materials You Enjoy Using! – For example: gouache, a palette knife, sponges, an old credit card, colored pencils, or salt for texture effects (optional).
Cost:
Early Bird Fee: $25 (payment due by March 2, 2025)
Regular Fee (after March 2): $30
Non-Member Fee: $35
Registration
This workshop is now full! Thank you for your interest, please stay tuned for more information about our next workshops.
PAST WORKSHOPS
Art Journaling
Date: January 26, 2025
Time: 10 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Albion Community Centre, Maple Ridge
Instructor: Linda Nelson
Workshop Description:
Join Linda Nelson for a relaxing and inspiring session on art journaling. This workshop combines writing and mixed media to foster creativity, to serve as a warm-up for art projects, or to keep an artistic record. Discover techniques to craft unique journal pages, explore easy writing prompts, and experiment with quick and simple activities. Sample journals and creative ideas will be shared to spark your imagination. No experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and creativity!
Supplies to Bring:
Time: 10 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Albion Community Centre, Maple Ridge
Instructor: Linda Nelson
Workshop Description:
Join Linda Nelson for a relaxing and inspiring session on art journaling. This workshop combines writing and mixed media to foster creativity, to serve as a warm-up for art projects, or to keep an artistic record. Discover techniques to craft unique journal pages, explore easy writing prompts, and experiment with quick and simple activities. Sample journals and creative ideas will be shared to spark your imagination. No experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and creativity!
Supplies to Bring:
- An unlined notebook or journal (with suitable paper for your medium)
- Pens, coloured pencils, or markers
- Scissors and white or good-quality glue
- Favourite images (e.g., photos, calendar pictures, sketches)
- Optional scrapbooking supplies, accents, or embellishments
- Optional Tip: For painting, use journals with heavyweight paper or glue painted samples onto your pages.
Contact info for workshops:
Membership Enquiries: [email protected]
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Membership Enquiries: [email protected]
Workshop Enquiries: [email protected]
Workshop Payment E-Transfers: [email protected]
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