2024/2025 Workshops & Programs

2024-2025 Programs:

September 7th - Did you create or work on some art this summer? At our first meeting of the season you'll have an opportunity to share what you've been up to. For those who would like to share, bring a piece of art (or even a photo) of what you worked on over the summer. For those who don't have something (like me) they could talk about any kind of artistic work they did or even thought about doing (i.e. made a sketch, took pics for art they'd ike to create, organized their art space, worked on some public art) And for those who took a break or are having 'artist's block, that's ok too!

October 5th- Tips for marketing your art presented by Ron Gladish.

November 2nd - Jan Crawford will be providing a focused critique session. This will include how to critique your own personal work and also FCA standards. Jan Crawford (BEd, BFA, AFCA) is a local professional artist known for her large paintings of Okanagan fruit canning jars. She has 35 years of art experience and is a former FCA Foundations instructor.

December 7th - Annual art gift exchange and potluck. If you wish to participate please bring a wrapped gift of your own original art no larger than 12”x12” ready to hang. Also bring an appetizer or dessert to share.

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January 4th -

Kit Bell, a Kelowna artist, will do a presentation and demonstration of her new work and techniques. The following is a description of her presentation:

Alternative Ways to Capture the Landscape: Inspiration and Artistic Voice with Kit Bell AFCA

Over the past four years, my artistic journey has shifted towards printmaking and mixed media and, from the wider view of nature and the landscape, to a focus on a close view of botanicals. During our first fishing trip to Northern Manitoba in 4 years, I faced an interesting dilemma.

In this presentation and demo, I'll explore innovative methods beyond traditional sketching and painting to document and express the beauty of the landscapes we encounter.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious traveler, join me as I dive into unique techniques and tools that can help you capture the essence of your journey and the places you visit. Discover new ways to record our trips and tell our stories through art.

Check out Kit Bell’s YouTube channel for more on her processes and techniques.

February 8th - TBA

March 1st - Hands-on demonstration of ‘Pysanky’ (Ukrainian Easter Egg), painting.

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June 7th -