FEBRUARY

February 18  -  Creating an Abstract Landscape: 1 Day Workshop

Location:  Gibson Centre, Alliston, Ontario

A workshop to encourage you to see the world around you differently.  Enjoy a looser interpretation of objects and landscapes by analyzing for elements that attract you (colour, shapes, textures, personal memories) and expressing them in your own unique way

MARCH

March 23 – 27  -  Value, Rhythm and Balance in Abstract Painting

Location: Maggiolly Art (Orangeville Fairgrounds)
Contact:  Maggiolly Art 519-942-9560 or Maggiolly Art

For those looking to learn creative new ways of self-expression while learning about the properties and wide possibilities of acrylic paint.  Suitable for all levels of painters who are open to experimentation and exploration of the painting process.  Colour, composition, the creative process and what makes a balanced painting will be discussed.

Gourmet lunches are provided every day.
NB - CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS

APRIL/MAY

Wednesday Mornings – April 1 to May 20  -  Playing with the Greats
Times:  9 – 11 am
Location: Blue Heron Art Studio,  705-435-6034

Explore Canadian and American abstract painters, including Paul-Emile Borduas, William Ronald, Jean-Paul Riopelle, Helen Frankenthaler, Betty Goodwin, Harold Town, Jack Shadbolt and many others.  Each morning will look at the work and styles of two different abstract artists, will analyze techniques and send you off with ideas to explore with acrylic paint (or the medium of your choice).   An opportunity to learn more about the great North American artists of the past century and to play with their styles and palettes.
NB - CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS
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May 25 – May 29  -  Developing a Body of Work in Acrylics

Location:  Maggiolly Art (Orangeville Fairgrounds)
Contact:  Maggiolly Art 519-942-9560 or Maggiolly Art

Stymied by the concept of a ‘body of work’?  What does it mean?  How do you develop your own without being bored to tears?  This course will help you look at who you are as an artist and determine what themes, concepts, subject matter, mediums and techniques resonate for you.  Students will work individually to develop their own body of work throughout the week.  A good opportunity for those committed to any autumn 2009 show to prepare.

NB - CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS

JUNE

June 22-26  -  Making Colour and Texture Work for You

Location:   Bridgewater Resort,  Actinolite, Ontario
Contact:  Sharon Campbell, Loyalist College 613-969-1913 ext 2467 or  scampbel@loyalist.on.ca

Another course at the beautiful residential art retreat on the Skootamatta River.  Check it out at  Bridgewater Retreat

 Mystified by colour choices?  Can’t seem to get a grasp on texture?  Haven’t discovered how to draw the viewer’s eye and keeps it involved in discovering the message you want to communicate in your painting?  Want to develop more confidence in your choices?  This workshop teaches you how to use the principles of colour and texture arrangement to create a sense of unity in your paintings while providing variety and contrast to stimulate, direct and inform the viewer.  Students will be encouraged to use these principles to develop a personal palette and style in the relaxed and playful atmosphere that is always created in Mary’s classes.
NB - CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS

SEPTEMBER

September 13-18  -  Personalizing Subject Matter
Location:  Amherst Island
Contact:  Sharon Campbell, Loyalist College, 613-969-1913 ext 2467 or scampbel@loyalist.on.ca

Another escape to The Lodge on Amherst Island, located south of Kingston, Ontario in Lake Ontario.  A short ferry ride takes you away from your usual routines and into the autumn splendour of this quiet island.  Enjoy some of the best food offered at art retreats.

A workshop to encourage you to think out of the box.  Mary offers a freer, looser interpretation of subject matter whether it be figurative, still life or landscape. Explore the process of analyzing a subject to discover the elements that draw you (texture, colour, forms, personal memories, etc.) then bring  your personal perceptions to canvas or paper.  Class discussions, examination of the work of great representational and abstract artists and demos will encourage you to explore the creative process of interacting with your painting as you make decisions, take risks (purposefully or intuitively), gradually eliminate early possibilities and, finally, allow your personal interpretation to stand.