The Peachland Little Schoolhouse Arts Programme provides an opportunity for local artists and artisans to show and sell their work in this small heritage gallery. Drop in for a visit and pick up some painting or quilting tips, or to watch our friendly artists at work.
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1898 Little Schoolhouse 2022-23 Arts Programme |
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PEACHLAND COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS SUSAN HAGLUND’S X FACTOR SERIES
Ex-Factor Abstracts - Explain, Explore, Excite, Experiment, Extract, Exhibit
For beginners or those with some abstract experience.
Dates: Wednesdays, Feb. 8th, 15th & 22nd 2023
Location: Peachland Little Schoolhouse
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Lead: Susan Haglund
Purpose
“Ex-Factor Abstracts” is a series of workshops to explore ways to add, move, and remove acrylic paint on a surface; to expand your confidence in painting where there are no lines or pictures to follow; to experiment with a range of media and tools; to examine abstract art with fresh eyes; and to express your creative self in a supportive environment. It is designed to be immersive, interactive, and fun.
Who should attend
Anyone who may have thought they “can’t paint an abstract”; has limited or no experience with abstract painting and wants to try a new type of painting; OR those with abstract experience and want to explore with other like-minded artists.
What you will do
For Further details and Registration and contact information: plsworkshops@peachlandarts.ca
Ex-Factor Abstracts - Explain, Explore, Excite, Experiment, Extract, Exhibit
For beginners or those with some abstract experience.
Dates: Wednesdays, Feb. 8th, 15th & 22nd 2023
Location: Peachland Little Schoolhouse
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Lead: Susan Haglund
Purpose
“Ex-Factor Abstracts” is a series of workshops to explore ways to add, move, and remove acrylic paint on a surface; to expand your confidence in painting where there are no lines or pictures to follow; to experiment with a range of media and tools; to examine abstract art with fresh eyes; and to express your creative self in a supportive environment. It is designed to be immersive, interactive, and fun.
Who should attend
Anyone who may have thought they “can’t paint an abstract”; has limited or no experience with abstract painting and wants to try a new type of painting; OR those with abstract experience and want to explore with other like-minded artists.
What you will do
- Explore basic and advanced ways to add, move, and remove paint.
- Expand your concepts of abstract art, including composition, design, and colour selection.
- Examine and discuss a range of abstract art.
- Experiment with principles of composition and design on canvas.
- Express yourself on both plain and textured canvas.
For Further details and Registration and contact information: plsworkshops@peachlandarts.ca
Previous programs
My Daily workshop Session Times:
July 27th Wednesday Gallery Setup
July 28th Thursday WATERCOLOURS
A. 11-12 “Peaches”
Lunch BREAK
B. 1-2 “Landscapes”
C. 2-3 “Pinecones”
D. 3-4 “Okanagan Sunflower”
July 29th Friday to ACRYLICS
A. 11-12 “Flowers”
Lunch BREAK
B. 1-2 “Historic Photographs”
C. 2-3 “Quails”
D. 3-4 “Vineyards”
July 30th Saturday PASTELS
A. 11-12. “Abstracts”
Lunch BREAK
B. 1-2 “Still life fruits”
C. 2-3 “Textures”
D. 3-4 “Bouquet”
4 seatings per hour per theme
All drop ins only (no preregistrations)
Donations gladly accepted to PLS.
Mixed aged groups encouraged.
FIRST COME — FIRST SERVED (Art)
July 27th Wednesday Gallery Setup
July 28th Thursday WATERCOLOURS
A. 11-12 “Peaches”
Lunch BREAK
B. 1-2 “Landscapes”
C. 2-3 “Pinecones”
D. 3-4 “Okanagan Sunflower”
July 29th Friday to ACRYLICS
A. 11-12 “Flowers”
Lunch BREAK
B. 1-2 “Historic Photographs”
C. 2-3 “Quails”
D. 3-4 “Vineyards”
July 30th Saturday PASTELS
A. 11-12. “Abstracts”
Lunch BREAK
B. 1-2 “Still life fruits”
C. 2-3 “Textures”
D. 3-4 “Bouquet”
4 seatings per hour per theme
All drop ins only (no preregistrations)
Donations gladly accepted to PLS.
Mixed aged groups encouraged.
FIRST COME — FIRST SERVED (Art)
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July 9 - 12 - Three artists from Roberta’s “Passion 4 Art” group invited you to visit and watch them work. The school has a new hanging system and has been newly painted.
This is a good time to visit our local artists in this little heritage building off Fourth Street. |
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July 16 - 19: The art of Peter and Paula McLaughlin and sculptures of Terry Moore
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August 5 to 9: Troika (CANCELLED)
August 12 to 15 : Connie Ross is in the Little Schoolhouse with her fabulous fabric art. Purchase a viral mask or a set of placemats, a beautiful quilt or a hat for the beach.
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August 19 to 24: Robert Jenkins & Sandra Kessler
For a peek at Art in Times of COVID drop in to the Peachland Little Schoolhouse on Brandon Lane this week from 10 am to 4 pm on Thursday, August 19 to 24 to view the works of West Kelowna artists Robert Jenkins and Sandra Kessler.
Jenkins is a pastel artist who paints the abandoned mine sites and landscapes of rural B.C.. Kessler works with mixed media, creating lovely, soft renderings. The two artists have been long-time supporters of the Summer Arts Program. |
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August 26 to 29: Darlene Romanko - The Artist Within
The Summer Arts Program will finish this week with a series of one-day workshops with Darlene Romanko. Daily Wed to Saturday, 11 – 3 pm, these workshops, are about finding , trusting, and nurturing “The Artist Within” through meditation and creation. Classes will be on the patio and are limited to three persons per day due to COVID. Info and pre-registration at plsworkshops@peachlandarts.ca |
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For information please contact Sharon McPhee A.S.A.P. at plsworkshops@peachlandarts.ca