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SUMMER WORKSHOPS in OTTAWA 2008

(photo by Clairellen Nentwich)

· Lilacs Saturday May 24th, 9:30 am - 4:00pm (watercolour)
Optional guided tour with the Friends of the Farm lilac team @ 3pm

· Lilacs Sunday May 25th, 9:30 am - 4:00pm (soft pastel)

· Iris Beds Saturday May 31st, 9:30 am - 4:30pm (watercolour)
Optional guided tour with the Friends of the Farm @ 11am Bring your questions

· Iris Beds Sunday June 1st, 9:30 am - 4:30pm (soft pastel)
Optional guided tour with the Friends of the Farm @ 1pm. Bring your questions

· Peony Beds Sunday June15th, 9:30 am - 4:30pm (soft pastel)

FEATURES:
· Enjoy small groups (12 or less) lessons with Popular Award winning Artist Crystal Beshara
· Create purposeful compositions
· Learn techniques for conveying mass & cleaner colour in an IMPRESSIONISTIC STYLE
· Improve your observational skills
· Study EN PLEIN AIR in the tradition of the old masters
· Picnic at this historical site under the trees
· Join a complimentary tour by the Friends of the Farm’s knowledgeable team
· 100% rain date refund

LOCATION:
Ottawa Central Experimental farm/Ornamental gardens, FREE PARKING

COST:
single class: $65
or mix and match 2 classes: $100.00

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REGISTER now for SAN MIGUEL De ALLENDE 2009

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San Miguel is a national historic landmark, home to an international community of artists, writers, and sculptors. It’s perfect weather makes it comfortable to stroll the cobblestone streets and admire the charm of this town’s colourful architecture and rich history.

Study en plein air with Crystal where painting and photo opportunities abound. Every street and alley conceals a secret; a tiny hand painted tile embossed into a crumbling wall, a discreet door that gives way to a breathtaking courtyard. You might even spot a burro (donkey) resting in the shade of an ancient tree.

Learn to simplify your subject and get to the essence of your painting. Improve observational skills through timed drawing excerises & quick gesture sketches of people in action. Record your surroundings by creating texture and colour in a few brush strokes. Produce informative thumbnail sketches for your final paintings.

Free Time On your off days spend time shopping in San Miguel’s upscale shops, take a house and garden tour or perhaps pottery, yoga or Spanish lessons. Take a day-trip to nearby attractions like a ghost-mining town or visit the Diego Rivera Museum. (Click here for photos)

CLICK HERE for a printable PDF of 2008 teaching schedule

Register with Nepean Visual Art Centre or Glebe Community Centre (through GNAG)

CLICK HERE for a link to online reference materials

Please contact Crystal for more information on any of the above classes or workshops.

• Private lessons available for ages 12 and up.
• Ask about portfolio preparation for art schools.