Tuesday Painting Workshops
With Artist Rachel Harbour: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Artist & Instructor Rachel Harbour introduces several different painting techniques in an in-class setting. Beginners welcome! Registration & payment required in advance.
Each 3-hour workshop, led by Rachel Harbour, includes all materials for only $40.00
Register at gallery@bellevillelibrary.ca or call 613-968-6731 x2040
Register early as space is limited.
May 13
“Create your own Tom Thompson” – acrylic on canvas, 12″x12″
While Tom Thompson was not officially part of the Group of Seven, having died before the group formed, he was very much a part of their early artistic explorations.
In this workshop, we are inspired by his famous paintings of the lakes, rocks, inlets and jack pines of Northern Ontario as we use small brushstrokes and separated colours to build our own view of Georgian Bay.
May 20
“Bug’s Eye View” – watercolour on paper, 8″x6″
From the branches of a serviceberry bush, we look out at the bright spring sun and smell the lovely, tiny white blossoms. Using masking fluid and some odd tools, we will create this pretty spring scene as we practice our brushstrokes and layering.
June 3
“Canada View from a Hill” – acrylic on canvas, 14″x11″
Placing ourselves at this high vantage point gives the opportunity to explore how we create a long-range perspective. Using a range of brushstrokes, we will build detail as we travel up the hill to stand next to our beautiful flag snapping in the breeze.
June 17
“Playful Canada on the Line” – watercolour on paper, 9″x12″
Splashy and loose is watercolour at its most fun. In this workshop, we will work with quick ‘on the page’ mixing to build up leafy layers, and then work in gentle layers to develop depth of colour for shadows and movement as we get the laundry done for Canada Day.