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Open Studio Fridays | Summer 2023

7/8/2023

Join artist instructor Tina Siddiqui in guided practice with a focus on drawing, painting, and mixed media.
August 4th, 25th, and September 1st*
*new date added

Fridays from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Members: $90 / Non-Members: $115
For more information or to register email arthouse@lakecountryartgallery.ca

About Tina Siddiqui:
an artist and long-serving instructor who's been teaching painting, drawing and mixed media courses in the Okanagan for nearly 20 years. Trained as a graphic artist, Tina has since exhibited in group and solo shows in the United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Pakistan and Dubai since 1976; and awarded for portraiture and abstract paintings, namely 2003 Open International Portrait Competition in Toronto. Tina teaches our Open Studio Fridays program.

PHOTOGRAPHY dAY CAMP | SUMMER 2023

7/2/2023

We are now offering a PHOTOGRAPHY DAY CAMP led by the fabulous Alison Beaumont.

This two half-day camp invites young artists 7 to 14 of age, to use photography to look more closely at the world around us including a gallery visit, scavenger hunt, mindful photography techniques and making their very own photo-book.

No experience necessary just bring your enthusiasm and a camera or phone camera if you have one.

Cameras are available to loan for the the camp.

Cost is $50 for members and $60 for non-members.

Spaces are limited: Register by email to arthouse@lakecountryartgallery.ca

mID-SUMMER ART CAMPS | SUMMER 2023

4/14/2023

Summar Art Camp #1 runs July 10 - 14 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Led by Amy Van Dongen and Jethro McNeill
SUMMER CAMP #1 Jul7 10-14 is now FULL

Summer Art Camp #2 runs July 24 - 28 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Led by Jethro McNeill and Amy Van Dongen
SUMMER CAMP #2 July 24-28 is now FULL

Cost for either camp is $200 for members/ $225 non-members;
and includes 25 hours of instruction and all materials.

Spaces are limited: register by email arthouse@lakecountryartgallery.ca

Open Studio Fridays | Spring 2023

4/13/2023

Tina Siddiqui's Open Studio Spring session. Friday classes start April 14th and run until June 16th.
Enjoy guided sessions focusing on drawing, painting, mixed media and life drawing.
30 hours of guidance and materials provided for $300 Gallery Members price, or $325 for non-members
To register email arthouse@lakecountryartgallery.ca

About Tina: an artist and long-serving instructor who's been teaching painting, drawing and mixed media courses in the Okanagan for nearly 20 years. Trained as a graphic artist, Tina has since exhibited in group and solo shows in the United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Pakistan and Dubai since 1976; and awarded for portraiture and abstract paintings, namely 2003 Open International Portrait Competition in Toronto. Tina teaches our Open Studio Fridays program.

TapIn: Creative Safe Space for Teens

4/12/2023

Thanks to start-up funds from Telus Friendly Future Foundation, and SunRype for food & beverage donations

TapIn is a drop-in space for Teens offered on a by-donation basis
each Friday 3:30pm - 5:30pm.

Amy Van Dongen leads our TapIn: Creative SafeSpace for Teens and is an Okanagan based artist & art therapist. With an Arts Degree from University of Waterloo and a Graduate Diploma from the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, Amy has over 8 years experience creating art with a variety of populations from small children, teens, kids/teens with autism, adults, seniors, adults with diversabilities and Mamas and babies.

This group has grown from strength to strength and is planning a pop-up exhibition of this year's work coming soon - watch this space!

We are currently seeking continuing funding to help support free access to these valuable programs - please contact us if you are interested in creating a sponsorship or want to gift a donation to help support this or other community access to arts programs.

After School Spring 2023 - two age groups

3/28/2023

Two after school programs offered this spring!
After School Art takes place on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30 and serves children aged 7 - 12.
YOUTH DRAW takes place on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30 and serves tweens aged 11 -14.
Both classes will be lead by long-time Lake Country resident and artist Charles Scholl and this Spring Season provides 20 hours of instruction at $200 Gallery Members price, or $225 non-members.
Classes start April 11th and 12th through to June 13th and 14th
For more information or to register email arthouse@lakecountryartgallery.ca

Spring Break EXPRESSION In Print Workshop

3/1/2023

We've added another Spring mini-camp to our offerings.
Expression in Print offers print making fun for creative individuals aged 7 - 12, led by Alison Beaumont and Pippa Dean Veerman.
Takes place March 30th and 31st from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost is $100 per child, all materials provided.
To register email arthouse@lakecountryartgallery.ca

Gather: Story of Pysanka with Story of Flower Beading

2/26/2023

Register now to save your spot on the 3rd GATHER event,
coming up on March 11th, 10am-3pm

A one-day workshop bringing together traditional decorative arts from two cultures, and a gathering for making, story-telling and breaking bread together

Featured will be: The Story of Pysanka with Dolyna Ukrainian Cultural Society alongside the Story of Beading from Kendra Langrish, Kelowna Metis Youth representative.

Materials and Refreshments provided

Thanks to funding from BC Arts Council, admission is by donation only.
Space is limited. To register email arthouse@lakecountryartgallery.ca

Spring Forward Art Camp

2/24/2023

Who cares what the Groundhog says? ...spring art camps are just around the corner!

Looking for some creative enrichment for 7 - 12 year old youth? Look no further!

SPRING FORWARD runs March 21st - 23rd from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and will be held at the Lake Country Art Gallery Art House. This three-day mini-camp costs $120 per child and will be led by Amy Van Dongen.

Space is limited so secure your spot ASAP.
To register email: arthouse@lakecountryartgallery.ca

GATHER: Two-Day workshop

2/4/2023

Join us for a two-day workshop and gathering for making, story-telling and breaking bread.
GATHER 2: A two-day Ribbon Skirt workshop with Krystal Withakay, artist and apprentice Syilx knowledge keeper.

Materials and Refreshments will be provided.

February 18th and 19th, 10am-3pm each day.

Thanks to funding from BC Arts Council, admission is by donation only
Space is limited. To register email arthouse@lakecountryartgallery.ca

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Open Studio Fridays | Summer 2023

PHOTOGRAPHY dAY CAMP | SUMMER 2023

mID-SUMMER ART CAMPS | SUMMER 2023

Open Studio Fridays | Spring 2023

TapIn: Creative Safe Space for Teens

After School Spring 2023 - two age groups

Spring Break EXPRESSION In Print Workshop

Gather: Story of Pysanka with Story of Flower Beading

Spring Forward Art Camp

GATHER: Two-Day workshop

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