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Art Sparks - After School Classes

1/7/2018

Art Sparks: Creative classes for 4-6 yrs Mondays 3-4pm

Art Sparks: Creative classes for 7-11 yrs. Tuesdays 3-4pm

Children’s after school art classes at the Lake Country Art House are structured to accommodate different age levels and abilities with a focus on process over product. Each fun filled lesson will explore a variety of artistic media that may include painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, and sculpture. New techniques and methods will help to develop foundation skills, creativity and imagination. Often an art history lesson will be incorporated. Children will have the unique opportunity to exhibit work created in the public Pop Up Gallery at least once throughout the year, complete with opening reception.
Taught by Tina Knooihuizen,

Art Sparks: Creative classes for 4-6 yrs Mondays 3-4pm
Winter 2018 Schedule
January 8; 15; 22; 29. February 5; 19; 26. March 5; 12
Total $144 for 9 x classes - all materials provided
REGISTRATION form available at the *Gallery wed to Sun 10am-4pm
For more information, contact tdkpicsart@gmail.com

Art Sparks: Creative classes for 7-11 yrs. Tuesdays 3-4pm
Winter 2018 Schedule
January 9; 16; 23; 30. February 6; 13; 20; 27. March 6; 13
Total $160 for 10 classes - all materials provided
REGISTRATION form available at the *Gallery wed to Sun 10am-4pm
For more information, contact tdkpicsart@gmail.com

*Gallery is closed for Holiday and installation of new exhibition between Dec 24-Jan 12

Marlene McPherson's Fun with Acrylics

1/1/2018

Painting Classes for Adults & Children
WEEKLY COURSES or ALL DAY SATURDAY WORKSHOPS
Winter 2018, Fun with Acrylic Painting
with Marlene McPherson

Weekly Classes:
(Please note that Course #1 is not a prerequisite for Course #2)
Course #1: Thursdays; January 25, Feb. 1, 8 & 15, 2018*
Course Fee: $175.00 includes all art supplies.
Adult Class: Thursdays, 1- 3 pm or Evening Class: 7- 9 pm
Children's Class (Ages 8-12 yrs): Thursdays, 3:30 – 5:30 pm

NOW TAKING REGISTRATION FOR Course #2:
Thursdays; February 22, March 1, 8 & 15, 2018*
Course Fee: $175.00 includes all art supplies.
Adult Class: Thursdays, 1- 3 pm or Evening Class: 7- 9 pm
Children Class (Ages 8-12 yrs): Thursdays, 3:30 – 5:30 pm *All Classes are subject to enrolment
Saturday (All Day) Workshops in Acrylic Painting
Take all four workshops or choose your Saturdays...
Fun with Acrylic Workshops:
Saturdays; February 3 & 17, March 3 & 10, 2018
Time: 10am-4pm (one hour break for lunch)
Fee per Saturday: $115.00 includes all art supplies.

“Fun with Acrylic Workshops” are designed to introduce you to the wonderful world of Acrylic Painting. Classes are led by instructor demonstrations, painting a variety of colourful, interesting subjects including still life and landscapes. Teaching also includes colour theory, design and technique, helping you to understand the many special effects possible with this exciting medium. These three workshops contain all new projects and each workshop will focus on a new painting. Participants may register for all three Workshops or individual Saturdays of their choice. Each Workshop will have new projects for participants to be inspired and complete. Workshops are suitable for both Beginners & Intermediates.

Location: Lake Country Art Gallery ‘ArtHouse’, 10356A Bottomwood Lake Road, Winfield, BC
To register or find out more information contact Marlene through her website www.marlenemcpherson.weebly.com or phone 250-766-3934.

Teaching Fine Art in the Okanagan since 1993

JUST PAINT! with Sheila Tansey

12/30/2017

JUST PAINT! Weekend Workshop at the artHouse in Lake Country

9:30 am-4:00 pm Sat. and Sun.
NEW DATE *** 2018 FEBRUARY 24th-25th
$200
limited to 8-10 artists.
Start painting and Stop thinking about painting! Simplify the process,learn quick tools for value, colour, composition and sketching, learn to see as an artist, paint from life. We’ll be doing lots of exercises to improve your skills! Loosen up and Enjoy the process!
Be the best artist you can be!

In this class you will learn how to start, choose what to paint, how to choose tools and materials, explore different techniques, learn to see as an artist, find your artistic voice!
Suitable for EVERYONE! beginners, intermediate and experienced artists!

For registration online www.sheilatansey.com/workshops/
or call 250.863.7904
Sheila Tansey

Drawing Workshops with Dr. Sharon McCoubrey - 2018

12/29/2017

Have you always wanted to learn to draw? Would focusing on your drawing skills enhance your art
making? This workshop will cover basic skills of drawings, which is foundational to image
development. Increasing your drawing skills can increase your creativity. We will explore types of
images while working with different materials, tools, and processes. We will cover 10 strategies for
realistically drawing an observed subject.

This series of workshops will be flexible to accommodate each person’s starting point and drawing
goals, everyone will be able to develop drawing skills from an existing skill level. The sessions will be
enjoyable.

 Instructor: Dr. Sharon McCoubrey
 Number of workshops: 10 sessions
 Cost: $100 (payable at first class, cheque of cash)
 Materials: bring basic drawing tools, but most materials will be provided.
 Location: The Art House, (next to the Lake Country Art Gallery
 Spots available: 10 maximum
 Two Options: Monday mornings or Tuesday evenings.

1. Mondays, from 10:00 to 12:00 noon. Starting on January 8 th .
2. Tuesdays, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Starting on January 16.

 Inquiries: contact Sharon at Sharon.mccoubrey@ubc.ca or 250-864- 2785 or 250-766- 4406
 Register: contact Lake Country Art Gallery in person at 10356A Bottom Wood Lake Road in Lake
Country, BC, at 250-766- 1299, or by email at lakecountryartgallery@gmail.com
or contact Sharon directly.

Take Alcohol Ink Painting to the next level

12/28/2017

It's easy to get excited about Alcohol Inks - such vibrant colours and rich pigment - you can't help but let go and go with the flow. But what if you want more from them?

Artist Katharine Almas has perfected some exciting techniques to help you get more from this lively medium.

SEASCAPES in Alcohol Inks - Technical Workshop
Sunday February 18, 2018 from 10am to 3pm
Located in the ArtHouse Workshop 10433 Bottom Wood Lake Road

$90 and everything you need is supplied, just bring your lunch and enthusiasm
Bring yur own supplies for a reduced rate of $75

To register: email kalmas@shaw.ca or call 250-766-2051

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Summer Camps for Kids in August

6/29/2017

Nature Quest Art Camp:
for children ages 7-11.
Learn about fine art mediums and materials, do a little crafting and learn a little art history - all within the 5 days making nature inspired art.
Camp runs August 8th to 12th
11:00-3:00 daily,
Cost per child $100.00 for total 4 days
Please send your children a lunch daily

Monster Camp:
for children ages 7-11
Learn about fine art mediums and materials, do a little crafting and learn a little art history - all within the 5 days making monsters.
Camp runs August 14th to 18th
11:00-3:00 daily, .
Cost per child:$140.00 for total 5 days
Please send your children a lunch daily

The History of my City: Workshop for children

3/1/2017

Workshop with Archeologist Fabricio Valdivieso
For: Children ages 6-9 yrs
Date & Time: Saturday March 11th, from 11am-12pm
Cost: FREE

Dear Friends,

I want to invite you to a series of workshops and conferences that I will be conducting about the history of the Okanagan, and aimed at children ages 6-9, at the Museum of Kelowna this February 24 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and a second one from 1:00 to 2:00 PM; and also, another one at the Art Gallery in Lake Country on March 11 from 11:00 AM to noon.

It is a unique activity as part of my writing project of a children's book of history that I have titled "The History of my City told by the Children of my City".

In this project, my goal is to gather children's perspective of the local past, by asking them to make drawings based on the history that I will be narrating to them using my own artwork. After my presentation, every child will have the chance to make their own drawings of the local history, which will be considered for use in an upcoming publication. It'll be a fun way for your kids to learn about their local history through drawings and storytelling! Please feel free to drop by, it is a free event.

For more information, please contact me via email or by phone the Art Gallery.
All the best, thanks!
Fabricio Valdivieso

Spring Break: Monster Camp

3/1/2017

Winter 2017, Fun with Acrylic Painting

1/10/2017

Painting Classes for Adults & Children
WEEKLY COURSES or ALL DAY WORKSHOPS

Tuesdays (weekly) Classes in Acrylic Painting;
February 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2017*
Course Fee: $172.00 includes art supplies.
Adult Class: Tuesdays, 1- 3 pm or Evening Class: 7- 9 pm
Children Class (Ages 7-12 yrs): Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:30 pm

“Fun with Acrylics” is designed to introduce you to the wonderful world of Acrylic Painting. Classes are led by instructor demonstrations, painting a variety of colourful, interesting subjects including still life and landscapes. Teaching also includes colour theory, design and technique, helping you to understand the many special effects possible with this exciting medium. These courses contain all new projects and each lesson will focus on a new painting giving you four completed paintings per course. Courses suitable for Beginners & Intermediates.

Saturday (All Day) Workshops in Acrylic Painting
Saturday, January 28, February 11, 18, 2017
10am-4pm (one hour for lunch)
Fee per day: $115.00 includes art supplies.

“Fun with Acrylic Workshops” are designed to introduce you to the wonderful world of Acrylic Painting. Classes are led by instructor demonstrations, painting a variety of colourful, interesting subjects including still life and landscapes. Teaching also includes colour theory, design and technique, helping you to understand the many special effects possible with this exciting medium. These three workshops contain all new projects and each workshop will focus on a new painting. Participants may register for all three Workshops or individual Saturdays of their choice. Each Workshop will have new projects for participants to be inspired and complete. Workshops suitable for Beginners & Intermediates.

Not a Beginner? Feel free to contact Marlene to see how she can help you take the next step to reach your artistic goals.

Location: Lake Country Art Gallery ‘ArtHouse’, 10356A Bottomwood Lake Road, Winfield, BC
To register or find out more information contact Marlene through her website www.marlenemcpherson.weebly.com or phone 250-766-3934.

Teaching Fine Art in the Okanagan since 1993

Cool Arts Teens & Transitioning Class ~ Winter 2017

1/9/2017

January 11th - March 15th
Cool Arts Society is a non profit organization based in Kelowna. In partnership with LCAG, we aim to provide fine art classes for GESS students. The classes will take place at The Art House adjacent to Lake Country Art Gallery. We work with a variety of materials and all projects are adapted to each individual's ability level. Instructors are Michael Gauthier and Tina Knooihuizen.

The cost for members is $2.00 per class, payable at the beginning of the term. The total cost per student for the current session is $20.00. All materials will be provided.
Students who participate in the program will have their work exhibited at the Pop Up Gallery at the Art House at the end of the term.
For more information, please contact Rena Warren at artisticdirector@coolarts.ca or call 250-899-6381

Find us on Facebook Twitter @coolartssociety www.coolarts.ca

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