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WORKSHOP: Printmaking on the Gel Plate with Jennifer Love We are delighted to welcome Jennifer Love back to qathet! Originally from Ottawa, Jennifer lived in Australia for 16 years before returning to Canada’s West Coast, where she now resides in Gibsons, BC. This 2-day workshop is for those who already understand the basics – we will move beyond the fundamentals of gelprinting to resist/transfer printing using magazine pages, patterned wrapping paper, and laser prints of your own drawings or photographs. Combining multiple techniques and layers in a single-pull print. Exploring possibilities for adding extra colour before and after lifting the print, including reverse painting with acrylics, markers or Pan Pastels. We will push the boundaries of everyday gelprinting by working with charcoal transfers, sprayed water, or modifying your laser print by sanding….the possibilities are endless. https://www.qa-w.ca/workshops

WORKSHOP: Intro to Gel Printing With Jennifer Love We are delighted to welcome Jennifer Love back to qathet! Originally from Ottawa, Jennifer lived in Australia for 16 years before returning to Canada’s West Coast, where she now resides in Gibsons, BC. Printing with a gel plate often feels like it is in the realm of magic. It is a recent addition to the artist’s toolkit and is gaining traction as an essentially painterly method that allows for multiple yet unique prints from the same plate, without a press. This three hour workshop is suitable for those new to Gelprinting as well as those who wish to refresh their basic skills in an atmosphere of exploration and discovery. We will cover the fundamentals – colour blending and gradations, creating textures, using masks and stencils, the use of different viscosity paints, building a composition and registering multiple layers. https://www.qa-w.ca/workshops

WORKSHOP: Watercolour Landscapes Join Noelle Blue Moon as she teaches you how to use watercolour techniques to render a beautiful landscape We will begin with several loose warm up exercises to learn how to use light to dark washes, building up layers by glazing wet on dry. You will learn how to use colour and movement to capture the light and depth of a scene. During the second portion of the class, Noelle will take you step by step through the stages of painting a more detailed study of a local landscape. https://www.qa-w.ca/workshops

 WORKSHOP: Intro to Watercolour Join Noelle Blue Moon, as she guides you through the wonderful world of watercolours. This workshop will serve as an introduction to several essential watercolour techniques and provide you with the skills and tools to create a watercolour landscape and continue on your painting journey. Participants will learn wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and dry brushing. Noelle will also cover several methods for creating texture and playful effects and show you how to work your way up from simple washes to beautiful landscapes using layering and glazing to create rich colours and depth. Basic masking techniques like wax resist, taping and masking fluid will also be covered. And maybe some other fun things! www.qa-w.ca/workshops

WORKSHOP: Polymer Clay 3D With Patricia Sparks Immerse yourself in the art of sculptural design as you create a serene coral reef scene in dimensional form. Using polymer clay on canvas, you’ll explore texture and form to craft a refined ocean-inspired composition. Perfect for all skill levels. All materials provided https://www.qa-w.ca/workshops

WORKSHOP: Block Printing 101 Join us for an introduction into the wonderful world of Block Printing! In this workshop, you’ll learn what makes an effective image, how to transfer it to a rubber block, how to carve it safely, and finally how to print onto paper. Participants will then be printing their image onto their own Moleskine cahier notebook and some greeting cards. And maybe some other fun things! ​Space is limited! https://www.qa-w.ca/workshops

WORKSHOP: Alcohol Inks with Patricia Spark Explore the vibrant world of alcohol inks in this beginner-friendly workshop. Learn how to work with this fluid, unpredictable medium as you experiment with colour blending, movement, and layering. You’ll create your own unique abstract artworks on tile and gain the confidence to keep exploring this expressive medium on your own. All materials provided.