This all-level adult class will offer the opportunity to explore the richness of expression, colour, gesture and composition that can be found in the landscape tradition. Working from reference matter of your choice the focus of the course will be on finding your voice in the landscape tradition, simplifying the subject matter, understanding and mixing colour and bringing gesture to the work in this all skill level class.

Gestural Floral Painting in Oil Workshop

14 hrs of instruction

C$379

In Gestural Floral Painting, Ottawa-based artist and educator Janet Slavin leads a dynamic oil painting workshop that brings floral still life to life, fast, bold, and beautifully gestural. This course is designed for advanced beginners to intermediate painters looking to loosen up their approach. Over the weekend participants will learn perceptual painting methods that strengthen how they see, mix, and apply colour. Participants will leave with enhanced technical skills and a more expressive visual language. 

What You'll Learn:

·       How to begin a painting with clarity and purpose

·       Simplification through tonal structure and value.

·       A freeing approach to mark-making 

·       How to move from short, fast studies to a refined and expressive final piece

Class Size: Minimum 5 and maximum 8 participants

Setting: Stone Manor Studios is located on the ground of Newboro Manor, an Italianate style house built in the 1860s, located in Newboro Ontario in the beautiful Rideau Lakes area. The Manor and Studios are set on the corner of 2.5 acres of lawn, gardens, and forest for the use of participants. Take lunch in the gazebo or on the grounds; or, enjoy a mindful forest walk.

Register: Coming Soon!