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.
February 3 – This class is FULL
February 10 – with minimum 5 students
Winter Sheep
acrylic on canvas, 12 x 16 inches
It is February, so let’s have a laugh at winter with some fluffy sheep who are certainly ready for the cold.
In this workshop we will use layers of under-painting, scumbling, and our trusty filbert brush to help us build the visual texture of those delightful, and warm, wooly coats.
February 17
Colour Block Compositions
watercolour on paper, 6 x 4.5 inches
Inspired by the saturated colour block paintings of Henri Matisse, we will explore building colour harmony into stylized watercolour compositions.
Rather than cutting out shapes as Matisse did, we will paint simple shapes, allowing us to focus on the creation of the colours.
Additional details to round out our compositions will be made in ink, or perhaps we will “paint with scissors” ourselves, just like Matisse.
March 3
Landscape Collection
acrylic on canvas, twelve 3 x 2 inches
Let’s play! One of the great things about acrylic paint is its quick drying time. We will make use of that characteristic as we build 12 (yes 12!) miniature landscapes, connected by colour, loose style and a few little compositional tricks.
March 17
Chickadee in the Junipers
watercolour on paper, 7 x 7 inches
When the snow and cold is ridiculous and it seems spring will never arrive, one of the things that always lifts my spirits is the cheeky call of the chickadees.
The simple, distinctive colouring of these little friends is suited to watercolour, and we will work both with precision and looseness to create our cheerful painting.