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2022 Summer Camps

6/30/2022

Two mid-summer art camps at the Lake Country Art House. Presenting a variety of art activities including drawing, painting, craft, paper making, and more.
For individuals aged 7 - 12

July 18-22
with instructors Rena Warren & Christia Langlois

August 8-12
with instructors Rena Warren & Linda Munro

Both camps run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information or to reserve a seat, write to arthouse@lakecountryartgallery.ca

Altered Book Thursdays

6/26/2022

Do you love books? How about regular artistic practice or journalling? Join art educator
Amy Van Dongen on select Thursday evenings to explore the creative and curious art of Altered Books. July 14th, 28th, Aug 11th and 25th.

$75 includes all materials and 8 hours of instruction.
To register send email

Open heART Adapted Art Classes

6/25/2022

Open heART Adapted art program for adults living with brain injury and diversabilities.
Join artist Siofra Potash select Wednesdays from 1:30-2:30.
July 13th & 27th plus August 3rd and 17th
For more information or to register email arthouse@lakecountryartgallery.ca

Open Studio Fridays

6/23/2022

Join artist Tina Siddiqui in guided practice with a focus on drawing, painting and mixed media. Select Fridays, 11:30-2:30. July 8th, 15th, 29th and August 5th, 19th
Materials supplied, or participants can bring their own projects for guided practice.For more information or to register send email

Hand Made Saturdays

4/22/2022

Two workshops coming up for the gardener or plant lover.

PAINTING BOTANICALS in GOUACHE, with an introduction to process colour theory offered by Rena Warren. Saturday, May 28th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $75 includes all materials. Drawing an asset but not required.

EXPLORATIONS IN NATURAL COLOUR: BUNDLE DYEING with textile artist Sharilyn Kuehnel. Discover natural dye methods using plant-based dyes. Saturday, June 18th 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $120 includes your materials kit and participants go home with a naturally dyed scarf.

To register for either of these workshops write to arthouse@lakecountryartgallery.ca

FLORAL WORKSHOP

4/21/2022

Paint with ARTHOUSE studio artist ANN WILLSIE

May 21 and 22, 2022
9:30 - 4:00 pm

This workshop will focus on painting live flowers. Ann will be discussing blocking in big shapes, getting your values correct, and simplifying the painting process. We will be talking about how to choose background colors, how to paint the glass vases and how to arrange a floral composition that works. Day 1 will be indoor instruction and painting a still life composition. Day 2 will be painting irises in the studio garden (weather permitting). Ann paints in oils but all media is welcome. This class is suitable for all levels .
$200 + GST for both days

register by EMAIL

Open Studio Fridays: Spring Sessions

4/5/2022

Join artist instructor Tina Siddiqui in guided practice with a focus on drawing, painting and mixed media. Participate in guided lessons or bring a project.

Open Studio Fridays takes place at Lake Country Art House from 11:20 – 2:30

April 8th to May 6th focus on Acrylics and Mixed Media;

May 13th - June 3rd explore chalk pastels.

Tina Siddiqui is an award-winning art educator with over 25 years of experience. Specializing in mixed media, drawing and painting, Tina’s work portrays landscape, figurative studies and portraiture. Tina has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions worldwide since 1976 and has made the Okanagan her home for nearly 20 years.

Cost is $185 for members and $200 for non-members. Includes 24 hours of instruction
To register, email arthouse@lakecountryartgallery.ca.
$25 drop-in fee for individual sessions if space is available

Tap In: Creative Safe Space for Teens

4/4/2022

Drop-in Art & wellness program for Teens re-starts after Easter.

Thanks to funding from @telus and @friendlyfuturefoundation the Tap In program will continue to be available by donation on Fridays 3:30pm - 5:30pm

For more information or to pre-register email arthouse@lakecountryartgallery.ca

After School Art Spring 2022

3/22/2022

The Lake Country Art House presents After School Art for creative individuals aged 7-11. Classes take place on Wednesdays 3:30-5:30, from April 6th - June 22nd. The cost is $250 to members and $275 to non-members. This includes 24 hours of instruction and all materials. Space is limited. To register email arthouse@lakecountryartgallery.ca

Block Printing basics: April 9, 2022

3/21/2022

Art educator Rena Warren will be hosting a Block Printing Basics workshop Saturday, April 9th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Seats are filled on a first come first serve basis. No experience necessary. To register email arthouse@lakecountryartgallery.ca

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