Workshops & Speakers
May 4th – Joanne Poluch – What Makes an Artist Successful, 10:00 a.m. more info
May 4th – Life drawing with professional model – 2 sessions – 2 to 4:30 p.m. & 5:30 to 8 p.m. more info
May 5th – Marion Anderson – Acrylic Floral Painting Workshop, 9:30 to 3:30 p.m. more info
May 11th – Jamie Jardine, Painting the Landscape – 1 to 4 p.m. more info
Through a generous donation from
Bill Schwarz we bring you speaker
Joanne Poluch
What Makes an Artist Successful
May 4th – Oakwood Inn, starts 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Free session, please register ahead
Find out how EVERY artist CAN SUCCEED from expert Art Coach & Consultant Joanne Poluch of Remarque Art Consulting.
This session will focus on different archetypal types of artist and how growth may lie just around your corner. A lively Q & A will follow!
Joanne is the owner of Remarque Art Consulting in Guelph. Starting her business in 2010, her business model is based on a simple philosophy – build up artists through positive energy and deep seated support. Joanne is frequently called upon to be a guest speaker both at the provincial and national levels. Joanne holds an Honours Degree in Art History from the University of Guelph and an Art Marketing diploma from Sotheby’s Art Institute in New York. She is also the manager of the Art Sales & Rental Program at the Art Gallery of Guelph.
Register using the contact form below. 40 seats available
We will send you a confirmation email.
Life Drawing with Your Peers
May 4th – Life drawing with professional model, Laura Ludlow
2 sessions – 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. & 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
$25 per session – Oakwood Inn
Bring your own material or paper and drawing material can be purchased on site.
This is not a class, but an opportunity for ANYONE at ANY LEVEL to come on out and practise your drawing skills. If you have materials (charcoal, paper, conte, pencils etc.) bring them along, if not we can set you up, no problem – so don’t let anything stop you from coming out and giving it a try! It is casual, calm, friendly and super fun!
Register using the contact forms below
If seats are available we will send a confirmation email and etransfer request. Your seat is guaranteed once payment is received.
Marion Anderson
“Acrylic Floral” Workshop
May 5th, 9:30 to 3:30 p.m. – GB Art Centre – $90
Join Marion for this full day acrylic floral workshop using a negative painting technique. Marion’s teaching style is very ‘step by step’ with many demonstrations along the way. Her ability to break down information into manageable ‘chunks’ is why this workshop is perfect for the beginner or experienced painter.
We start with creative loose brushstrokes using primary colours to completely cover our canvas. This underpainting process eventually becomes the shapes of our flowers.
Marion is one of those unique artists who can actually teach. If you have been considering trying a floral painting or even starting acrylic painting, this is the time to do it!
Materials list:
• a black acrylic painting marker (made by Liquitex)
• a 20×20”, 24×24” or 30x 30” gallery depth canvas
• your choice of a yellow, a blue and a red plus white in heavy body or tube acrylics
• a pad of palette paper sheets
• your choice of brushes – long handles , soft bristle
• a roll of paper towels
• 2 low plastic containers (margarine or cool whip) no glass and not the tall ones
• an apron, a sketchbook, a pencil and a colour wheel.
• photos of flowers for reference (not on your ipad or phone)
Register using this contact form – 8 spots available
If spots are available we will send a confirmation email and etransfer request. Your seat is guaranteed once payment is received.
Marion is doing an acrylic mixed media landscape demonstration at Paint Ontario on Saturday May 4th at 1 p.m. Come and watch her work!
Jamie Jardine
Painting the Landscape
May 11th, 1 to 4 p.m. – GB Art Centre – $90
Location: Grand Bend Art Centre 16 Municipal Drive (by the Legion) Grand Bend Ontario
Jamie Jardine studied Fine Art at Fanshawe College from 1996-2000. Jardine is currently a private visual arts teacher as well as a working artist. Throughout his career, Jardine has exhibited works at galleries in Toronto and London, as well as at Paint Ontario where in 2019 he won Second Place.
This workshop is open to everyone. Jamie conducts his workshops in such a way as to accommodate each participant and their particular skill level. it is a very relaxed and easy atmosphere and he is open to lots of questions.
In this workshop Jamie will walk you through his step by step process in creating a landscape in acrylic. Jamie has been plein air painting for 20 years in addition to his studio work. Jamie will cover 10 key steps in his process: selecting a location/subject; supplies/equipment; preparation; palette/brushes; preparing the canvas/panel; composition; preliminary sketch; blocking in; refining; and finishing.
No specific palette is necessary for this workshop. Please bring the supplies you are most comfortable with. A significant aspect of this session is talking about colours and how he uses them. Please bring a painting surface that is prepped and ready to go.
Register using this contact form – 8 spots available
If spots are available we will send a confirmation email and etransfer request. Your seat is guaranteed once payment is received.
You are welcome to contact Jamie with any questions or concerns 519 520 8639