Art inspired by nature is the theme for a special event featuring 20 artists from Atlantic Canada. On Saturday, July 20, from 12:00 – 4:00 pm, visual artists will be working en plein air in the Sackville Waterfowl Park, Sackville NB.
Visitors to the park can witness works-in-progress, learn about techniques and appreciate a range of styles. Completed artworks will be exhibited and offered for sale at Struts Gallery on Sunday July 21, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Free admission
August 30, 2022
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9:00 am
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August 31, 2022
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12:00 pm
Two morning sessions, August 30 and 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: Various locations around Sussex, outdoors Cost: $150, materials included Ages: 16+, all skill levels welcome Register by: August 23
Join local artist Sarah Sackville for a plein-air pastel workshop where participants will sketch urban scenes in beautiful downtown Sussex using pastel on paper. Participants will learn to sketch from life and can expect to have two finished pieces and a plein-air pastel kit to take home with them at the end of the workshop.
Participants must be prepared to be outside and will walk to various locations within a two-block radius of the AX Arts Centre. Make sure to wear an apron or clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Sarah will offer a second workshop in the fall that follows the same format but uses different locations around Sussex. Artists of all skill levels, including intermediate and advanced artists, are encouraged to participate in either or both of Sarah’s workshops.
Register online, by phone at (506) 433-8351, or in-person at 12 Maple Avenue, Sussex.
Registration is now open for this upcoming workshop at the School Street Gallery space with Hailey Guzik! Follow the link to reserve your spot through Eventbrite.
This full-day workshop will expand the concept of plein-air painting into digital methods of 3D creation through site-specific investigation of the Bay of Fundy coastline.
The workshop will include the sharing of theoretical knowledge on the history of plein air and nature painting in visual media, involving discussions about problematic structures and representations of landscape and nature in art and how expanded or alternative notions of plein air practice can be used to critically examine and reconfigure this historic genre in new ways.
The workshop will take place in the Alma Multi-Purpose room at 13 School St., July 17th from 10am – 4pm.
Please note that participants will be required to bring a laptop.
Mondays, July 18 – August 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 3: 00 p.m. (Aug.1 session will move to Tuesday, August 2 due to the NB Day holiday)
Beginner / Intermediate / Adult / Youth 14+
Renowned Canadian artist Ted Michener will provide guidance as required on subject and composition, setting up, individual palettes and colour mixing. Ted will be painting alongside, in his characteristic bold and loose style, as a demonstration of progressions in working towards a finished project.
Materials Required by students: Materials list to be provided.
