Upcoming Events and Shows
If you are interested in any of these events, click on the link and it will take you to a page with more information and registration info. If you'd like to book me to instruct, please contact me here or check out this page for an idea of the type of classes, demonstrations and workshops I offer.
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Making Your Mark Beginner Acrylic Painting
Leighton Art Centre, Calgary AB April 14th, 2018 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Get introduced to the basics of painting and start working on your masterpiece! Students will learn how choose their subject, prepare their canvas, apply paint using a variety of techniques and troubleshoot problems that may crop up. Take home a completed painting and the knowledge to develop your skills further on your own. If you’ve always wanted to try painting but haven’t known how, where or with what to begin, this is for you! Know a little but want to build your confidence? This is also for you. Cost - $80.00 All Painting Supplies Included (bring a sketchbook for ideas and notes, a lunch and reading glasses if you need them to work) Registration Closes April 12th, 2018 For more information or to register, click here or contact workshops@leightoncentre.org |
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Artist Professional Development: Sharing Your Knowledge
Leighton Art Centre, Calgary AB May 26th, 2018 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Do you have a special technique or skill that you wish to pass along to others? Do you dream of holding workshops or classes? Join Instructor Michelle Wiebe as she leads you through what you need to know to engage your audience, transfer your knowledge, partner with organizations and harness the creative energy of a learning environment. Class participants will learn ways to spark discussion, plan lessons and budgets, keep an event focused, manage large and small groups and have students leaving with the information they want and need as they continue building their newly acquired skills. This workshop is open to any artist wanting to learn more about sharing their art skills and love of art! Supplies: Most supplies will be provided at the workshop. Please bring the following items with you: Sketchbook or notebook, fine tipped pen & pencil, reading glasses (if needed), lunch & water bottle, and weather appropriate clothing (you will be walking around the Leighton property) Cost: $75 plus GST & Eventbrite fees* * or register by phone: 403-931-3633, Tues-Sat, 10 am – 4 pm to avoid Eventbrite fees Registration closes on Thursday May 24th , 2018 at 9 PM For more information or to register, click here or contact workshops@leightoncentre.org |
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On the Road, Travel Plein Air Sketching
Leighton Art Centre, Calgary AB June 9th, 2018 or July 21st, 2018 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Document your travels with creative flair! Using a variety of watercolour and ink techniques, learn the secrets of capturing architecture, nature and indoor scenes while you are on the road. This class will focus on a wide range of approaches for quickly capturing the moment with easy-to-transport supplies as well plenty of practical information of what to bring on your adventures! Here’s what some participants of last year's workshop had to say: "I loved the encouragement to play, it was freeing and fun. I especially like the idea of timed drawings!" "Michelle Wiebe was great! She is practical, funny, creative, EXPERIENCED, and sincere!" "I loved working in a variety of spaces with a variety of mediums." Register here for June 9th, 2018 Session or contact workshops@leightoncentre.org Cost - $75.00 Supplies - Some supplies included see link for more info Registration closes on June 8th at 9:00 pm Register here for July 21st, 2018 Session or contact workshops@leightoncentre.org Cost - $75.00 Supplies - Some supplies included see link for more info Registration closes on July 20th, at 9:00 pm Swinton Art Supplies is offering a 20% for supplies related to this workshop! You will need to show proof of registration to the workshop to receive the discount. |
