Thursday, August 19, 2010

Expressions of Art

Focus Art at the Manoir Youville





11 of our members went on a retreat to Manoir d'Youville for 3 days of painting and reflection. We all enjoyed the ambiance of the small island haven.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Pastel Classes

Pastel classes to be given @ St. Lawrence College campus in Cornwall
1-866-276-6600

Drawing with Pastels
Do you enjoy working with your hands such as gardening, pottery, or tools? Then connect and experience the magic of pastels! Using still life objects with a variety of themes, students will be given step by step instruction on how tocreate the illusion of 3-D in shape and colour. A supply list will be available at time of registration.

(18 hours)
Instructor: C. Bennett
Thurs Feb 4-Mar 11, (6:30-9:30pm),
$103.14

For more info, please contact St. Lawrence College

Painting Trip Anyone?

These sites may be of interest if you would like to plan a painting trip this year;

City of Ottawa Galleries and Exhibition Spaces
http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/arts/galleries_exhibit/index_en.html

National Gallery of Canada 380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa ON, K1N 9N4 613-990-1985
http://www.gallery.ca/

Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Ave, Ottawa ON
http://www.ottawalittletheatre.com/

Art Trip New York http://www.walkthearts.com/_art_tours/art_tour_new_york.shtml

The internet has lots of websites on travel and art...:
Art in SW France http://www.artinswfrance.com/
Painting in Spain http://www.paintinginspain.com/art-holidays.html
The Creative Retreat http://www.creative-retreat.co.uk/
Spencer Scott Travel Services http://www.spencerscott.co.uk/painting-holidays.php
Art Holidays in Italy http://www.ilcollegio.com/ArtHolidays.htm
Paradise Courses Fiji http://www.ilcollegio.com/ArtHolidays.htm
Painting Holiday variety of places http://www.art-holidays.com/
Painters on Line http://www.painters-online.co.uk/marketplace/default.asp?cate=19

First Meeting of the Year!

Focus Art Meeting January 6, 2010 7pm

It’s a brand new year and everyone is welcome to the first Focus Art meeting of the year.

Centre Charles Emile Claude, 7pm ~ Lots of Parking available