This week is the last week for Open Studio Sessions for 2015! Join us today from 10am-1pm or tomorrow from 6:30pm-9:30pm to create beautiful art. We look forward to seeing you!
In the Open Studio Sessions this week:
Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 and Thursday, November 19th, 2015
Mixed Media Open Studio Sessions in Ladner, BC! Come and expand your artistic horizons. Have you ever tried combining different types of art materials in your work? Using acrylic paints with chalk pastels, water colour crayons, ink and charcoal, or oil paints with different cloth or paper fibers can lead to so many interesting outcomes. Now is your chance to play and experiment with different texture and materials, breath new life into your work and fuel your creativity!
For those who would like to work independently, the studio is open and at your disposal. Hope to see you there!
As the Christmas season approaches, join us in the studio as we begin several exciting holiday projects and themes along with our regular open art studio time. In the first 30 minutes for each class, you will have the opportunity to participate in demonstrations to help guide you in your creative arts endeavors or continue to work independently in our open studio.
As we remember those who have served and those who continue to serve, let us be reflective of our lives, of our freedom and of the hope of peace. Tomorrow, our Open Studio Session will reflect contemplation, the act of looking over one’s life thoughtfully with deep reflection. How do we represent how we feel in our creativeness? What images and words are we drawn to that best describe these things? As we meditate on the sacrifices of many today, may we move forward and express ourselves creatively with a thankful and contemplative heart.
Finding Your Inspiration: Using words in your artwork
Prepare your hearts for the holidays! Bring in your own or select from our collection, images, quotes, or objects that remind you of something that gives you joy, or represents a significant point in your life. We will look at how to incorporate words, quotes, or personal thoughts into your artwork. Uplifting designs and quotes will be available to give you some inspiration!
Open Studio Sessions are available Wednesdays from 10am-1pm or Thursday evenings from 6:30pm-9:30pm.
We’re excited to announce that due to popular demand, tomorrow night will be the first time we’re opening up our art studio for Open Studio Sessions on Thursday nights from 6:30pm-9:30pm! $35+GST for 3 hours of creative fun, and if you claim our offer on our Facebook page, you get 25% off your first visit!
If you’re feeling the stress of work, family, or life in general, creativity has a calming effect on your brain and holds great potential to get you back on track! Or maybe you just want to have some fun with friends, or meet some new people!
We’ll have coffee and tea ready, but please note – we only have 12 spaces available, so you’re best to book online using the link below, or call the office and talk to Meg so we can make sure we save you a seat!
**If you need to cancel less than 24 hours prior to attending, please call the office and speak to Meg – our system doesn’t allow cancellations with less than 24 hours notice. **
Seeking inspiration for your creativity? Looking to unload some stress and get your motivation back? Our open studio has a wide range of materials and art activities to offer. We have designed a few ways to get the creative juices started!
This rolling cart holds 6 easy to grab trays. Each tray has a different type of art medium with instructions and supplies. This gives you a feel for certain materials. Simply try it and then select another!
This zippered pouch contains photographs, magazine clippings, graphics, and designs. Pick two images at random and choose one of the images to work from. Get started by sketching, sculpting, painting, or doodling by using inspiration from the image you selected.
There is no place better to start then still-life objects. Select from a variety of still-life objects from around the room and from our yellow curio box of treasures. Sketching, shading, and contouring are great places to begin before painting or attempting larger scale pieces.
Flip through our wide variety of books to get some inspiration. We have a wide variety of books: how-to books (on painting, drawing, journalling, card-making etc.), adult-colouring books, and art-related books (on artists, graphics, art-topics etc).
There are so many ways to access your imagination, you just need to start somewhere!
