As part of the Art Dealer’s Association of Canada’s National Art Hop, join us for a curator’s talk with Gallery 78’s very own Véronique Thériault in the gallery’s group show, Paper | Papier on Saturday, April 27th at 3 pm.
Featuring work of over 15 artists, we celebrate the versatility and complexity of paper as the foundational material for watercolours, original multiples, photography, drawings, and more. Discover the fascinating history of this ancient material and learn about modern preservation techniques in this exciting talk. We look forward to welcoming your friends and family!
Peter Estey Fine Art is pleased to present an online exhibition of works by Rothesay, New Brunswick artist Catharine McAvity (1915-1999) from March 22 – April 5, 2023.
For more information, and to view the exhibition, please go here.
This exhibition comes at a time when several factors make a re-examination of McAvity’s work important, including a renewed interest in contemporary landscape painting by a younger generation of international painters and a broader societal consideration of female artists that have been under-recognized due to systemic barriers. The works in this exhibition consist of several watercolours and two major works on canvas from the artist’s estate.
McAvity’s work exists as a parallel document to the traditional Canadian landscape canon, situated in a particular lineage starting with David Milne (1882-1953) and developed alongside K.M. Graham (1913-2008). These three artists share a lightness of approach while utilizing colour and form to negotiate landscape in an abstract manner. In the work of Catharine McAvity, natural forms are rendered down to their basic elements of line, shape, and colour. The formal gestures constructing the paintings, although referring to a source, become abstracted entities unto themselves. There is effortlessness in McAvity’s work, a simplicity of approach that is calm, confident, and mysterious.
Sharpen your skills with one of Fredericton’s most experienced watercolour teachers. This class is for perfect for anybody with a basic knowledge in watercolour, but who are looking to take their skills to the next level.
This 8 Week Program meets on Tuesdays, from January 10th to February 28th. Classes begin at 10am and wrap up at noon. Classes will be held in the Community Room (2nd floor) of the Charlotte Street Arts Centre, at 732 Charlotte Street. The enrollment fee is $160 per student. Students will be responsible for bringing their own art supplies, with the supplies list being sent to students upon enrollment.
To enroll email events@charlottestreetarts.ca or call our office 506-454-6952. Our office hours are Mon-Fri, 9-1.
Learn the basics or sharpen your skills with one of Fredericton’s most experienced teachers! This class is for perfect for anybody looking to dive into the soothing and beautiful world of watercolour painting.
This 6 Week Program meets on Tuesdays, from Oct. 11th-Nov.15th. Classes begin at 10am and wrap up at noon. Classes will be held in the Community Room (2nd floor) of the Charlotte Street Arts Centre, at 732 Charlotte Street. The enrollment fee is $120 per student. Students will be responsible for bringing their own art supplies, with the supplies list being sent to students upon enrollment.
To enroll email events@charlottestreetarts.ca or call our office 506-454-6952. Our office hours are Mon-Fri, 9-1.
The Saint John Arts Centre (SJAC) is excited to welcome back Jane Geurts to teach Studio 65+ Watercolours. As Jane guides you through a variety of techniques, you will discover the qualities that make watercolour such an enjoyable and unique experience. This workshop is designed for beginners who have never picked up a brush before, through to intermediate level participants.
In this workshop you will explore:
The characteristics of watercolour painting
How to mix your paints
How to use watercolour washes, wet-on-wet techniques, flat wash, graded wash
The basic colour palette
Watercolour lifting techniques
The composition of good landscape painting
How to create effective looking landscapes/seascapes
Creating light in your landscapes/seascapes
How to paint moody watercolour skies
Matting and framing techniques for watercolour paintings
Workshop materials kit is purchased from the instructor on week one and includes:
Watercolour Paper: 140lb and 90lb cold press sheets
Palette: warm and cool versions of red, blue and yellow, plus black and white
Brushes: round, flat and angle
Drawing pencil
White magic eraser
Mixing palette/plate
8”x10” Matt for a 5”x7” painting
Foam core board
Instructional notes
WORKSHOP INFORMATION
Age group: Seniors and Adults Time: 1:30-4pm
Dates: Tuesday afternoons – April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2022
Duration: 4 weeks
Tuition fee: $110 for adults / Seniors aged 65+ are eligible for a 20% discount on all adult workshops; enter coupon code SENIOR65 at checkout.
Supplies fee: $20, purchased from your instructor at the first class
The Saint John Arts Centre is pleased to welcome back senior artist Jane Geurts, who will guide you through an intuitive approach to watercolour painting. You will engage your imagination and creativity in an exploration of abstract compositions with this liquid medium. This workshop is designed for participants who have moved beyond the beginner’s level.
Age group: Adults
Time: 6-8:30pm
Dates: April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2022
Duration: 4 weeks
Fees: $115 tuition
Supplies: Participants will purchase a $20 materials kit from the instructor on week 1
Skill level: Intermediate / ‘beyond beginner’
Capacity: 10 students
Seniors Discount: Seniors aged 65+ are eligible for a 20% discount on all adult workshops; enter coupon code SENIOR65 at checkout.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Jane Geurts is a designer and painter with a penchant for watercolour. She is well known for her large scale watercolours that grace residential and commercial spaces across the country. Her artwork has been purchased for public and private collections in Canada, the US, and Holland, and she has lectured and conducted workshops around the globe. Jane spent more than thirty years as Head of Design at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, and has acted as a design consultant for several commercial and residential design firms, with her work being featured on HGTV
