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ADULT WORKSHOPS
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Join local artist Robin Lough for a 4-session Watercolour Workshop! Discover the step-by-step process of starting and finishing your own watercolour paintings. Robin will guide you through techniques, tips, and creative exercises to build your skills and confidence — this course is intended for people with some watercolour practice or for those looking to refresh your practice. There will be a 1 hr lunch break.
$155 for members/$170 for non-members
$155 for members/$170 for non-members
Explore the art of figure drawing with Sonya Kinsey! Join us for a 4-session Introduction to Figure Drawing workshop. Learn essential techniques for capturing the human form with confidence and expression. Live models will be present for each session, offering a unique opportunity to develop your observational skills in a supportive setting.
No experience needed — all skill levels welcome!
$165 members/$180 non-members
No experience needed — all skill levels welcome!
$165 members/$180 non-members
Reiko Bussmann is a local artist who has extensive experience with origami. She will be teaching a workshop for those who would like to learn the basics. Participants will begin with easier projects and work towards a more complex flower group in an origami basket. All supplies included. This workshop it for those 14 and up.
$35 member/$38 non-members
$35 member/$38 non-members
Mark making is central to movements like Impressionism and Abstract Expressionism, allowing artists to express emotion, ideas, and personal style. In this workshop, Mark will share his approach to creating dynamic, expressive marks. Each student will be working on a 24 x 30 canvas! There will be a 1/2 break.
$135 for members/$150 for non-members
$135 for members/$150 for non-members
Join Jill Dunbar as she instructs students on the basics of watercolour painting. Learn the foundational skills in order to take your painting to the next level. This is a 5 week course.
$155 for members/$170 for non-members
$155 for members/$170 for non-members
Join Sonya for a fun and informative 4-session workshop focused on drawing horses and other animals! Learn key techniques to capture animals in motion — walking, lying down, or jumping. As Sonya says, “If you can draw a horse, you can draw a giraffe!” No experience necessary. Get creative and bring animals to life on paper — register now!
$125 for members/$138 non-members
$125 for members/$138 non-members
Mark Thibeault is working large again! Student will work on a 24 x 30 canvas using their own photos to transfer and then incorporate into their own abstract painting. You will need to send us a B&W photo for enlargement. Because of this the registration deadline is Nov. 7th. There will be a 1/2 break.
$140 for members/$155
$140 for members/$155
Creative Expressions is a workshop rooted in the concept of art as healing with Art Therapist Julie Chaplin of Insight Art Therapy. We will explore a variety of art materials using simple, fun, therapeutic directives to help you tune into your own inner creative and gain insight, clarity, and wisdom. No art experience required.
$50 member/$55 non-members
$50 member/$55 non-members
Join Nika Knorr as she teaches participants how to make both dry and wet felted ornaments. Just in time to hang on your tree, or as gifts. All supplies included.
$85 for members/$95 for non-members
$85 for members/$95 for non-members
Anneh Kessels is teaching how to make a round willow shopper or willow shoulder bag with leather strap, (You can choose on the registration form). This is a Catalan style basket with a frame bottom, we will learn to make different weaving patterns, whaling and French, double French or English randing, depending on experience level.
For the shopper we will learn to make a large wrapped handle, for the shoulder bag we will make a leather strap with buckle. For both beginners and intermediates. All materials and tools provided. Registration must be completed by 20th!
$295 member /$325 non-member
For the shopper we will learn to make a large wrapped handle, for the shoulder bag we will make a leather strap with buckle. For both beginners and intermediates. All materials and tools provided. Registration must be completed by 20th!
$295 member /$325 non-member
Anneh Kessels teaches another shorter course on how to make your own willow Christmas ornaments. Reindeer, star, ball, or tree. Great to keep or give away as gifts.
$80 members/$88 non-members
$80 members/$88 non-members
This workshop is designed to help participants let go of the notion of ego and attachment to our work. It is designed to help you work more intuitively and spontaneously. Each student will be working on a 24 x 30 canvas! There will be a 1/2 break.
$135 for members/$150
$135 for members/$150
Payment can be made by e-transfer to programming@smithersart.org or in person with credit, debit or cash at the Smithers Art Gallery Administration office is open Mon - Friday from 10:00 - 5:00
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Concerned about workshop prices? Learn more about our Art For All Bursary!
Art For All Bursary | Smithers Art Gallery
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