Creative Workshops
May 3rd – 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Jamie Jardine – Impressionistic Landscapes
May 4th – 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Maria Iva – Painting Impressionistic Landscapes with a Palette Knife
May 7th – 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Anna Koot – Encaustic Workshop
Events & Speakers
May 3rd – Joanne Poluch – Discussion Panel, A creative Journey
May 9th – Virtual Reality Demonstration
May 16th – Mary Lynn Fluter – Portraits Around the World
Impressionistic Landscapes
Instuctor Jamie Jardine
May 3rd – 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Grand Bend Art Centre
Jamie will take you step by step through his process to create an impressionistic landscape. He will walk you through the methods he has developed over his 25 year painting career. Jamie will talk about subject, palette, composition and application throughout the workshop and ensure you leave with a better understanding of his process.
Jamie has been living and painting in London for 29 years. He is actively producing and exhibiting his work and is currently represented by the Benz Gallery.
This is an acrylic workshop. Easels will be supplied. You should bring canvas and paint supplies you like to work with.
Registration link for Jamie Jardine Workshop coming soon
Maximum 10 participants – $80 ea
Painting Impressionistic Landscapes in Oil with a Palette Knife
Instuctor Maria Iva
May 4th – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Grand Bend Art Centre
Embark on an exciting exploration of palette knife painting and discover how to create loose, striking impressionistic pieces with layered texture. In this one-day workshop, you’ll gain confidence in handling a palette knife, embracing spontaneous, energetic techniques that bring freshness and vibrancy to your artwork.
Dive into the distinctive textures and depth achievable with this tool while enhancing your oil painting abilities. Through guided demonstrations and individual support, you’ll feel encouraged to experiment and push your creative boundaries.
This workshop welcomes participants of any skill level, though those with some basic painting experience will benefit the most. This technique only works with oil paint, not acrylic. Join us for a day of inspiration, growth, and artistic fun!
List of required supplies:
2 Palette knives (with blades 3 cm and 4.5 cm, as shown
-One stretched canvas or canvas board 11×14 in, 12×16 in or 16×20 in (for faster painters)
-Easel – provided
-Palette, sketchbook, pencil, eraser, paper towels, baby wipes, garbage bag
-Oil paint with basic palette of colours (titanium white, cool and warm cad yellow, yellow ochre, cad orange, red (Permanent Red or Cad Red or Alizarin Crimson), burnt sienna, ultramarine blue, cerulean blue, turquois green, purple.
Bio – Maria Iva is a passionate nature lover, tireless hiker, and plein air painter who draws her inspiration from the stunning landscapes of Southern Ontario. Painting in oil with a palette knife, she embraces a loose impressionistic style that seeks to capture both light and atmosphere. Working wet-on-wet, she applies thick strokes of bold color, creating a sense of depth and detail that immerses viewers in the scene’s beauty.
Maria is an Elected Member of the Society of Canadian Artists, Ontario Art Society and a Master Signature Member of the Pastel Artist Canada. She lives and works in Mississauga, Ontario.
Registration link for Maria Iva Workshop coming soon
Maximum 10 participants – $80 ea
Encaustic Art Workshop
Instuctor Anna Koot
May 7th – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Grand Bend Art Centre
I am so excited to share my passion for this medium. The workshop will include a brief history of the encaustic art form dating back thousands of years, and how artists are using it today.
The Students will be painting and creating their own encaustic pieces in this workshop. All supplies are included; wax, panels, etc. You do not need to bring anything. The wax does not come off clothing so perhaps wear old painting clothes.
We will also talk about safety practices in the studio, the various tools and supports, encaustic terms and how to make your own medium. Beeswax is a wonderful, tactile medium that is easy to work with and easy to fall in love with!
Looking forward to meeting you. Anna Koot
Registration link for the Encaustic Workshop coming soon
Maximum 6 participants – $90 ea
Joanne Poluch
May 3rd – Details coming soon
Show Floor
Free with entry to the show
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.