art school




The Art Camp was a huge sucess again. Below are images of the students enjoying themselves with their creations

2008 Art Classes
Schedule at a Glance

Dates Artist Medium

May 24 - 25
Jun 7 - 8
Jun 14 -15
Jun 21 - 22
July 4 - 6
July 19 - 20
July 26 - 27
Aug 5 - 7
Aug 23 - 24
Sept 6 - 7
Sept 12 - 14
Sept 16 - 19
Sept 27 - 28
Oct 4 - 5
Oct 18 - 19
Oct 25 - 26
Mary Lampman
Pam Buckler
Len Harfield
Bev Sneath
Jennifer Lawton
Mary Lampman
William Band
Bev Sneath
Tammy Laye
Mary Lampman
Jennifer Lawton
Marilyn Mercer
Eddie LePage
Lucy Manley
Max Sexsmith
Chuck Burns
Oil
Pen & Ink
Mixed Media
Watercolour
Oil
Watercolour / Oil
Watercolour
~ Art Camp ~
Acrylic
Oil
Oil
Liquid Acrylic
Acrylic
Oil
Soapstone
Watercolour


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William Band
July 26 - 27

2 day workshop: $190.00

Medium: Watercolour





This course is designed for the complete beginner and for painters with some painting experience. It focuses on how to work from a rough sketch to the completed painting - in a short time. We will cover questions on perspective without the stress. Lots of individual attention will be given. From a landscape to a still life, this will be an informative session.





Pam Buckler
June 7 - 8

2 day workshop: $190.00

Medium: Pen & Ink




Known for her Pen & Ink renditions of local scenes and architecture, Pam will show the techniques of pen & ink and how to combine this with the looseness of watercolour/ acrylic washes. Expertise in drawing is not required.
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Chuck Burns
Oct 25 - 26

2 day workshop: $190.00

Medium: Watercolour




Chuck Burns: Painting in Watercolour
This workshop is designed for any student interested in watercolour whether beginner or advanced. Classes will involve demonstrations, critiques and group discussions. There will be ample opportunity to paint both on location and in the studio. Emphasis will be on simple approaches to achieving strong successful paintings.

Chuck's paintings are characterized by unique and interesting subject matter involving the Canadian landscape, people, animals, and close-ups. An elected member and past president of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour, Chuck has been conducting watercolour workshops for over 25 years.


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Len Harfield


June 14 - 15

2 day workshop: $190.00

Medium: Mixed Media

Have fun creating mixed media paintings using watercolour, pastels, gouache and black indian ink. You will be thrilled with the interesting textures and depth that you can create.

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Mary Lampman
May 24 - 25  (Oil)
July 19 - 20  (Watercolour / Oil)
Sept 6 - 7 (Oil)

2 day workshop: $190.00
Medium: Oil, Watercolour



Accomplished in both oil and watercolour, Mary’s technical mastery and warm paintings project a stunning beauty upon every observer. Artists of all skill levels welcome.

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Jennifer Lawton

July 4- 6  
Sept 12 - 14

3 day workshop: $260.00

Medium: Oil

Taking inspiration from Georgia O'Keeffe, come and paint a large, close-up oil painting of your favourite flower. This course is for students who have some previous knowledge of oil paints, but wish to push themselves further in terms of observation, shape simplification, and colour, as well as technical expertise. Canvases painted will be 30" x 40" or larger.

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Tammy Laye


Aug. 23 - 24
2 day workshop: $190.00

Medium: Acrylic



Come and learn the techniques that have won Tammy numerous awards throughout North America. Subject matter includes children, pets, and the rural countryside.

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Eddie LePage
September 27 - 28


2 day workshop: $190.00


Medium: Acrylic



Eddie’s awe-inspiring images of people and wildlife have captured the hearts of fine art collectors. A unique opportunity to learn from this gifted artist.

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Lucy Manley
October 4 - 5


2 day workshop: $190.00


Medium: Oil



A student of many major Canadian artists, Lucy now teaches at several centres in Eastern Ontario. She prefers to paint on location and tries to get outdoors in all of the seasons. Here is your opportunity to learn from a great teacher.

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Marilyn Mercer
Sept. 16 - 19

4 day workshop: $320.00

Medium: Liquid Acrylic


Spend four days with renowned Canadian Artist Marilyn Mercer exploring the world of liquid acrylic and collage. Let Marilyn introduce you to the exciting world of abstract design through mixed media. All skill levels are invited to attend.

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Art Camp for Children
August 5 - 7 ~ with Bev Sneath

Using a variety of materials the children will be able to take home one or more framed pieces.
The art camp is open to children ages 6 - 13. Classes run from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. each day.
Cost is $130.00 per child plus $15.00 for materials. Two or more children from the same family $100.00 per child plus materials.


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Max Sexsmith
Oct 18 - 19


2 day workshop: $225.00


Medium: Soapstone



Students will learn how to create a unique soapstone sculpture from Canadian or Brazilian soapstone. With the knowledge learned from the class students will be able to complete any unfinished pieces at home. . Precut or small random shaped pieces of stone available at class, cost based on the size of stone selected. All tools and finishing supplies included. Beginners welcome.

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Beverley Sneath
June 21 - 22


2 day workshop: $190.00


Medium: Watercolour



Teaching has been a passion of Bev's since the early 1980s. Through the use of watercolour you will explore the wonders of the natural and spiritual world with Bev as your guide and teacher.

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