Workshop 1 and Workshop 2 for just $365! May 3 and May 25

About this experience

Only 12 spots available! EARLY BIRD prices available until April 15th 

Date: May 3 and May 25, 2025
Time: 11am–4pm
Location: The Point Artist Run Centre 5678 Alta Lake Road
Cost: $365 for both workshops

2-Part Series: British Columbia in Color
Immerse yourself in a two-part acrylic painting workshop inspired by the natural beauty of British Columbia’s forests, lakes, and mountains. Perfect for beginner to intermediate painters (please see experience below), this two part series will deepen your understanding of color in landscape painting—exploring light, shadow, reflection, and focal point through bold and intentional color choices. Enjoy a break by the lake, with the option to relax, or have lunch outdoors in the beautiful surroundings of The Point.

Day 1: Forest Light – Trails & Trees
Create a glowing forest trail painting while learning how to use warm and cool tones to build light and shadow. Explore underpainting and glazing to add depth and mood to your work.

Day 2: Reflections – Color on the Water
Paint a vibrant mountain lake scene with colorful reflections and a strong visual focal point. Learn how to simplify landscapes, emphasize movement, and guide the eye using strategic color.

Color Focus Throughout the Series:

• Understanding color temperature and how it shapes light and form

• Mixing natural greens, avoiding black for shadows

• Creating reflections, saturation, and contrast to draw the eye

EXPERIENCE: This course is perfect for those with some painting, sketching, or mixed media experience. Basic color mixing knowledge is required (if you are a beginner but have been to one of my Paint and Sips than this course is also for you). 

WHAT WILL WE LEARN:

Color Focus:

• Creating colorful reflections across water

• Using bold colors and focal points to guide the viewer's eye

• Exploring saturation and contrast to highlight key features

WHAT WE HAVE ON SITE:

• A range of brushes and extra tools for mark making
• Water Container
• Easels
• Small side tables

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

Bring your usual acrylic supplies:

• 1 canvas sizes 16 x 20 (please don't use dollar store canvases) Micheals, Opus or Garabaldi Graphics are better quality 
• Acrylic Paint Set - I recommend this one as a basic beginner set: Liquitex BASICS 12 Tube Acrylic Paint Set, 22ml : Amazon.ca: Home
• Sketchbook or better yet an Acrylic Paper Pad
• Pencils eraser and sharpener
• Clothes you don't mind getting messy in
• If you want to bring your own paints or brushes you are welcome to do so. 

Cancellation Policy:
3 weeks out – 50% refund
Thereafter this course is Non-refundable