Experimental painting classes and workshops
Summer time, a time to explore. What better place to explore than distant parts of Canada? I have just returned from a long-delayed trip to Haida Gwaii. I found it to be a magical and mystical place, where nature is dramatic, history and culture are fascinating, and the pace of life is relaxed and refreshing. […]
Art Shows are changing these days. As artists, we always seek to find creative ways to share our work. In June 2022 the group of artists who have been participating in the Just Do It! experimental painting classes both at GAS (Gerrard Art Space) and via ZOOM are once again presenting their show. It hangs
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Art Shows are different these days. As artists, we need to find creative ways to share our work. In October 2020 the group of artists who have been participating in the Just Do It! experimental painting classes at GAS (Gerrard Art Space) presented their show. It hung proudly on the gallery walls for 3 weeks,
This post is for participants in the Just Do It! classes at GAS. The Just Do It! program at GAS is an e x p a n d e d program; it is a complete artist learning and sharing package, including the classes, a gallery show, and representation on the GAS web site. Click here for a
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The Working LARGE; Working RAW Summer 2019 Workshops are coming up; a gathering of creative minds and spirits – we’ll make it fun and productive. Having the opportunity to work 4 days continuously and uninterrupted is a very effective way to move your skills forward. Whatever your current skill level, you will make progress. This post
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It’s spring, maybe it would help if we think spring? March break, sunshine, getting outside to walk and bike. Let’s skip forward and talk about summer, and some unique learning opportunities in the arts. Fall, winter and spring offer all the usual – classes, exhibitions, openings and more all over the city. But summer is different; consider taking a full week of
School Yourself, This Summer Read More »
2017: a new year, new beginnings, a time to look forward. 2017 promises to be a special year for Canada, as we share in the celebration of our country’s 150th anniversary. In this, my first post for 2017, I wish to talk about the following: Canada’s Sesquicentennial. I have included information about a few of the very special events associated with the celebration, The
Because it’s 2017: Celebrate! Read More »
It’s winter, we have snow. Go out and play. Or find a cozy place indoors. And take the time to enjoy lots of food, family and friends during the upcoming holiday season. As we get ready for 2017, I am sending to your inbox some information about unique resources for artists and everyone with creative aspirations. All are available right here in Toronto, and perfect
Art and Culture in Winter Read More »
To begin, I will be presenting a workshop at Momiji, and I have scheduled two additional 1-day workshops, with the potential to add more. Just Do It! Experimental Painting Workshop at Momiji Saturday Oct 15, 2016 At Momiji, 3555 Kingston Rd, Scarborough This workshop is experiential in nature and designed to encourage participants to use expressive
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S0 you are thinking about learning to paint this fall? Or perhaps you feel the urge to bring new approaches to your studio? Take a look at the “Just Do It!” experimental painting classes that are offered this fall, starting late September 2016.
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