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| ISLAND VIEW STUDIO: WORKSHOPS 2008 |
Having travelled to a variety of studios and other venues throughout many communities in the province for the past two years, workshops for 2008 will be back at home at Island View Studio in Tors Cove, NL, less than 40 km south of St. John's. Whatever the location, you will find an encouraging atmosphere, individual attention and the inspiration to help you realize your potential.
The instructors come from a cross-section of the best artists in their respective media, both from the province and sometimes from across the country. This year's instructors all come from Newfoundland and Labrador. As they deliver expert instruction and immerse you in the art process, they inspire creativity and dynamism. From introductory to advanced levels, classes and workshops are designed to allow the participants to explore the painting process, while giving them the opportunity to explore the surrounding landscape. The world lying just outside the studio allows the participants to experience colours in the landscape, the delicacy of a blossom, the movement of the ocean and the textures of the cliffs. The goal is to make each session an art experience. Please don't hesitate to contact us for more detailed workshop descriptions or for travel and accommodation suggestions.
In early 2009 this site will list instructors and classes planned in oils, acrylics and acrylics mediums, drawing and watercolor for our summer 2009 series. Please check back regularly at www.margaretbest.com to see what is planned at Island View Studio.
| florence maud pinhorn : Oils or Acrylics | Workshop #1 |
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Title: Portraiture Level: Beyond Basics Dates: June 25, 26 & 27 (Wednesday to Friday), 2008 Cost: $220 |
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Florence Pinhorn is a Newfoundland and Labrador artist and art teacher who operates her studio from her home in Winterton, Trinity Bay. Her special interest in portraiture has led her to studies with some of the world's best know portrait artists and inclusion in the Portrait Society of Canada. While many of her portrait workshops have used models, this one will deal with the process of painting portraits from photographs. Participants will experience proven techniques, using photos supplied by Florence and those from the participants own sources. Information will also be given on methods for making your own photographs more acceptable for portrait work. A more detailed description will be forwarded to those interested. You can check more samples of Florence's work at www.islandrockstudio.com. |
| audrey feltham : Printmaking/Linocuts | Workshop #2 |
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Title:Relief Printmaking Level: Various Dates: July 2, 3 & 5 (Wednesday to Friday) Cost: $220 |
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Audrey Feltham is a graduate of the Fine Arts program at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, MUN and since her graduation in 1992 has immersed herself in printmaking and teaching at the secondary and post-secondary levels. She operates her studio, Atelier West, in Deer Lake, NL. For the inexperienced printmaker, the workshop will cover the technical aspects of placing the image on the block (softer Safety Kuts blocks), inking and printing it. For the experienced printmakers, Audrey will guide you through the process of reduction block and "chine colle". Prior to any printmaking, there will be a presentation on design that will help participants create an image that is well considered and dynamic. Inspiration can come from the area outside the studio and from images brought by the participants. Everything you will need will be on site. All tools will be provided with participants paying a small fee for the ink, blocks and paper they use. A detailed description will be provided for participants. Audrey's site, www.atelierwest.ca , shows images that are a combination of printmaking processes. |
| margaret walsh best : Watercolour | Workshop #3 |
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Title: Let's Get Started Level: Introductory Dates: July 7, 8 & 9 (Monday - Wednesday) Cost: $225 |
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Margaret is a local artist and art educator, who regularly instructs adults and children in drawing and watercolour. Many people would like to paint but don't know where to begin. This workshop will deal with ways to approach any subject (landscape, still life, floral) with steps to simplifying your proposed image. Then you will experience the beauty of the watercolour medium, with sessions on colour, washes, wet-in-wet and dry-brushing and using simple tools to achieve a multitude of effects. Since this is an introductory level all supplies will be included in the registration cost. www.margaretbest.com will give you many samples of Margaret's work. |
| margaret walsh best : Watercolor | Workshop #4 |
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Title: The Finishing Touches Level: Intermediate to Advanced Dates: July 10 & 11 (Thursday & Friday) Cost: $150 |
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Margaret is a local artist and arts educator, who regularly gives watercolour workshops throughout the province. The subject of her past two solo exhibitions has been florals, those of MUN Botanical Garden and of the Colony of Avalon Gardens. She is currently working on a series of paintings depicting the south east part of the Avalon which will be exhibited in September with Irish artist Andrea Jameson. In this workshop participants will bring along their watercolour floral paintings which they would like to refine and embellish. Margaret will present a series of techniques for giving their paintings an extra 'punch', including adding backgrounds which enhance the subject matter. www.margaretbest.com will give you many samples of Margaret's work. |
*Class size is limited* |
All summer workshops will be based at Island View Studio in Tors Cove, NL. Unless otherwise specified or weather does not allow, portions of each workshop will involve work outdoors near the studio or along portions of the nearby East Coast Trail. Workshops will run from 9:30 to 4:00 with a lunch break. Home-cooked meals are available on site! Class size is limited to 10 For registration and further information please contact Margaret Best at mmbest@nl.rogers.com or by telephone at (709) 753-2643. Tors Cove is a 40 minute drive from St. John's, NL along the scenic Irish Loop Drive. Accomodations are available nearby and are listed in order of proximity to the studio. Pond View B & B (A few minutes walk) : 1 (888) 488-4032 Whale Watcher's Inn, Burnt Cove (3-4 minutes drive) : 334-3898 Celtic Rendezvous Cottages (5 minute drive) : 334-3341 or 1 866 334-3341 Alcove Chalet (Across the Pond - 7-8 minutes drive) : 754-7703 |
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* Visa and MasterCard accepted * HST will be applied to all workshop fees CANCELLATION POLICY: |
For a refund, notice of cancellation must be received at least 14 days prior to the day of class. There is a $25 service fee for cancellation. If you must cancel within 14 days prior to the start date, your registration fee will be applied towards a future workshop/class. No adjustments (refunds or transfers) will be issued for cancellations within the final week prior to the start date unless a replacement can be found to fill your place. |
| Margaret Best | E-Mail: mmbest@nl.rogers.com |
| 9 Limerick Place St. John's, NL, Canada, A1B 2H2 | T: (709) 753 - 2643 W: www.margaretbest.com |
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