Instructor BIOS: 
Amy Burkard is a Kelowna, BC based sculptor and visual artist.  Currently her practice involves what she has termed “open to experiment.” She completed her BFA at Emily Carr University of Art + Design in 2003 with a focus on ceramics. Since that time she has discovered felting and has expanded her talents by developing a body of work in the fibre arts. Guided by  material curiosity, she continues to discover her dream.

Judith Mueller is a visual artist based in Kelowna whose works comprises sculptural installations, painting and fiber art. Her works explore the relationship between people and their environment and the definitions and labels they  create in order to fit in.  She holds a BFA from the University of British Columbia.

Workshop Outline:

How do you translate a gnarly piece of worm eaten driftwood found on a coastal beach into a series of artworks? This intensive 2 day workshop is intended to explore the inspirational source material, whether it be plants, rocks, rusty bits of metal, driftwood or modern manufactured objects that feed artists imagination and triggers creativity.



Participants will examine and explore their chosen source material and extract visual and textural information from it utilizing a variety of materials - paint, pastel, graphite, photo etc.

Working with the design process participants will identify form, line, pattern, texture and colour and through experimentation and exploration students will begin to analyze and re-interpret information that will translate into finished works of art.

This workshop offers a lively, practical and hands-on approach to design that will enrich and enhance the artists personal style of work.

The workshop is intended to supplement or kick start a program of work that the student will work on over an agreed period of time  -  3 months to 6 months.

The group will re-convene after that period to share each other's journey and progress. Individuals may choose to form cohorts to support each other following the workshop. 

Schedule:

Day One
Introductions and sharing
Powerpoint Presentation
Examination of source material
Experimentation and Exploration  - 2D Materials
Sharing and debrief

Day Two
Maquette - 3D representation
Individual design development
Group Sharing
Individual Planning for next 3 - 6 months
Coming together

3- 6 Months Later

Share the journey - artists bring finished works back to the group for peer constructive critique session

Materials List:

Students will be expected to bring their personal art materials to the workshop - sketch pads, pencils, paint etc. Extensive list will be supplied upon acceptance of proposal

Instructor will provide access to comprehensive student quality basic materials from her personal supply - clay, paint, paper, glues, pastels etc at a cost of $20 per student


Instructor Biography - Gale Woodhouse

"Gale is as much at home guiding students as she is working alone in her studio. Her art students describe her as an exciting and inspired teacher and her workshops are packed with creative energy and limitless opportunities for expression and personal artistic development."  Cambridge Art Student

-Bachelor of Education  - Leicester University UK
-Teaching Certificate - Nene University College, Northampton, UK

-Diploma in Art and Design - Herefordshire College of Art and Design, UK
-Emily Carr Outreach Programs - Design, Printmaking
-25 years as a working studio potter and sculptor
-Coordinator Gibsons and Elphinstone Community School
-25 years as a Teacher of Art and Design
-20 years as a Teacher of Community Based Art Programs
-Leader of Art Based Community Development Initiatives
-Artist in Residence - Whitehouse Arts, Cambridge, UK
-Artist in Residence - Vernon Community Arts Centre
-Program Developer for Joining Hands- Arts Program for individuals with different abilities
-Board Member Arts British Columbia
-Member British Columbia Potter Guild
-Member Arts Council of the North Okanagan


Gale is a working visual artist showing and selling work in individual and group shows in Canada and the United Kingdom. Although clay is her primary medium she has experience in print making, glass, mixed media and fibre. Gale began her artistic life as a painter and was encouraged into the sculpture department because she was mixing too many other materials with the paint.

PAINT WHAT YOU SEE
not what you think you see.
A two day workshop on the power of observation

with Jerry Markham

Sat Sept 27th
Sun Sept 28th

$250 non members
$225 members


please contact the gallery to register

*to secure your spot register with a $50 deposit. Payment in full is required two weeks prior to workshop start date (Sept. 12). ALSO Please contact the gallery for more information if you are interested in two half-priced spots for students and seniors.

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If you don't see it, you can't paint it. 

Learning to see with an artists eye often depends on unlearning some things that often we don't know we do. Our brain fills in gaps resulting in painting what we think we see, not what is actually there.