**IN-HOUSE WORKSHOP**
BUILD YOUR OWN "PLEIN AIR" EASEL
AND PREPARE TO PAINT OUTSIDE!

3 HOUR SESSION

SATURDAY Workshop / 10 am - 1 pm

• Construct a "Plein Air" easel with the pre-cut Suitable for ALL LEARNERS
• Get ready to paint outside.  Learn how to frame your composition, create quick value studies and practice colour mixing (warm, cool). 
• Registration:
  - Members: $135.00  ($35.00 registration and $100 materials fee)
  - Non-members: $150.00 ($50.00 registration and $100 materials fee)

What is the fastest way to improve your landscape painting? Getting out and painting from life!  Build your own plein air easel for a fraction of the cost of buying it. It is easy and requires no special skills beyond using a power drill.  All supplies for the easel will be provided! In addition, while your new easel is drying,  learn how to frame your composition using a viewfinder, sketch a value study and practice a colour palette. See materials list of what to bring for the painting practice component of this workshop.  You'll be ready to get out and use your new skills for a fun and rewarding outdoor painting experience.  REGISTER EARLY - don't miss out on this unique opportunity!

About the Artist

Barbara Simmons taught visual arts at the high school level for 30 years. She retired in 2017 to work as a full-time artist. She is past president of the Ontario Society of Artists and has exhibited in juried exhibitions throughout Ontario. She lives in Tiny Township and paints the landscapes she loves.   And Barbara builds her own easels using good hard wood materials!

**"EN PLEIN AIR" - ON LOCATION WORKSHOP**

Barbara Simmons: Successfully Painting "En Plein Air": Painting Landscapes from Life 

Two 3-HOUR SESSIONS

THURSDAY Workshop / 10 am - 1 pm

• This workshop is IN PERSON at two different OUTDOOR LOCATIONS.  
• • June 5th - Minet's Point on Kempenfelt Bay (south), Barrie, ON
  • June 19th - Tiny Marsh, Tiny Township (map will be provided) 
• Paint "en plein air" with the help of an experienced instructor.  
• Learn the "recipe" for successful plein air painting 
• Barbara Simmons will demonstrate and then participants will find their inspiration to paint what we see in real time "en plein air"
• Registration:
  - Members: $70.00
  - Non-members: $100.00

What is the fastest way to improve your landscape painting? Getting out and painting from real life!  Over two "en plein air" sessions,  we will paint at a different location so you are ready to tackle any place that inspires you to paint outside!  Barbara will teach an efficient recipe for successful "en plein air" painting, and you will practice and refine it with each session. Rain dates may apply, but we will endeavour to find sheltered areas in case rain is forecast.  Locations are noted above. Please note, we will meet AT THE LOCATION where we will be painting, NOT Barrie Art Club to begin at the start time of 10:00 a.m.  Car pooling is encouraged!

About the Artist

Barbara Simmons taught visual arts at the high school level for 30 years. She retired in 2017 to work as a full-time artist. She is past president of the Ontario Society of Artists and has exhibited in juried exhibitions throughout Ontario. She lives in Tiny Township and paints the landscapes she loves.  Barbara also builds her own easels using good hard wood materials, and teaches others how to build them, too!

** IN-HOUSE WORKSHOP**
Zentangle Legend - Twenty Tangles

FULL DAY SESSION

SATURDAY Workshop / 10 am - 4 pm

• Subject:  Zentangle Twenty Tangles
  
• Medium: Drawing Media
• Levels: All
• Registration:
  - Members: $55.00
  - Non-members: $70.00

Description:          

Zentangle is simple to understand and easy to enjoy. Many people find zentangling calms the mind; you relax and breathe as your tangle unfolds.  Zentangle patterns can seem complex at first glance but when you see it done, you realize how simple it is. You will learn 20 different tangles, the history of Zentangle and enhancements for your tangles. The result will be a reference you can use in your Zentangle practice and apply to other art forms.  Please read the materials list carefully, as Chari-Lynne has made available a convenient starter kit for a reasonable fee (payable at the workshop).

About the Artist:

Chari-Lynn Reithmeier is a three-year Honours graduate of Georgian College School of Design and Visual Arts.  Chari-Lynn is a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) having trained with the creators of Zentangle (Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas) in 2010.  Chari-Lynn has taught Zentangle and a variety of art disciplines around Southern Ontario including Haliburton School of Design and Visual Arts Blue Mountain Foundation of the Arts, Barrie Art Club, ArtSpark and a variety of schools, businesses and retreats.

** IN-HOUSE WORKSHOP**
Not So "Still LIfe" - A Painterly Approach

ONE 3-HOUR SESSION

THURSDAY Workshop / 10 am - 1 pm

• Subject:  Building your still life through big shapes, varied edges and colour
• Medium: Oil (alternate - Acrylic)
• Levels: All
• Registration:
  - Members: $35.00
  - Non-members: $50.00

Description:          

Using a reference photo provided by the instructor, we will take a look at composition, big shapes and light source before we begin. Your painting will develop as we do a minimal drawing of big shapes and shadows. You will have a beautiful and harmonious painting at the close of the session and the skills and techniques to freely express your own creativity.

About the Artist:

Lisa has been a club member for 8 years, painting mainly in watercolour, acrylic and oil. She is passionate about new experiences, experimentation, and an evolving personal expression!  Lisa has taught workshops for both kids and adults and is a big proponent of sharing her learning.  She has had gallery representation and an active online presence.