A liminal space is a space that is neither here nor there. It is a threshold. It is a space that is ripe for change, a transitional space. In this workshop we will explore the act of art making and most specifically of painting, as occurring in the liminal space between imagination and materiality. We will explore the relationship between painter and object as something existing on a literal-imaginal continuum where the object itself becomes transitional, something that assists the process of shifting between these realms.

Large format paper, oil pastels and tempera paint will be provided. If you prefer to paint in other media please bring your own materials. If you have a musical instrument or instruments that you are comfortable sharing with others you are invited to bring these to the workshop experience.

Cost: $100 (includes lunch by Dempsey Fine Foods)

You will use found shapes or shapes cut from mylar or clear plastic. You will learn how to photo transfer. You will pioneer a unique look of multiple images across a one-dimensional plane.

Cost: $70 (includes lunch by Dempsey Fine Foods)

For those who like to paint! This is a most impressive and simple technique! All you do is paint a picture - abstract colour play or something realistic, if you prefer. Instead of painting on paper, you will paint with brilliantly coloured fabric dye onto a silkscreen. Wallpaper paste is pulled across the screen and your painting is transferred onto paper. Magic!!

Cost: $70 (plus $10 materials fee)

With breath and movement we will enter into a physical creative connection with each of the four elements, painting our experiences directly while blending and building existing and new combinations in line, colour, texture and form.

Cost: $100 (including lunch by Dempsey Fine Foods)

In this one-day workshop, participants learn the basic techniques to build an armchair in the bent-willow style. Each student will build an armchair to take home a the end of the day.

Students will construct an armchair from materials and fasteners supplied by Kapristo Mountain Woodcraft. The wood will already be trimmed and pre-worked to the required suppleness, with the exception of a few pieces with which students will practice wood preparation techniques.

Students will build the chair frame in the morning; in the afternoon, students will wrap the chair frame with long slim branches to form the arms and back hoop, then add the seat and back bars.

Cost: $210 (includes all materials)

Learn to devlop the skills that will enable you to:

• Choose a site
• Do preparatory drawings
• Use composition and colour
• Get feedback
• Complete paintings

Cost: $150

This free 2 hour Golden lecture/demo is a presentation on acrylic paints, mediums, gels and grounds. It is designed to provide you with an advanced technical explanation of acrylics and their inherent possibilities. We cover information about the mineral and modern pigments, fluid and heavy body acrylics and keys to clean colour mixing. Learn how to combine paints with gels to create gorgeous textural surfaces and see how you can extend your paint to save money. Discover new options when using the iridescent and interference paints. FREE samples and information packages for all those who attend.

This lecture/demo is presented by Toronto artist Joan Holben who has been trained by GOLDEN for their Working Artist Program.

An image development painting workshop with Pat Fairhead, from natural and imaginative inspiration to abstraction, non-objective and pattern painting using COLOUR! COLOUR! COLOUR! Emphasis on developing your creative spirit.

Materials: paint (watercolour, acrylic, water-based oils only), crayon, ink, collage, etc.

Monday, April 11th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Welcome and slide presentation in the Great Room. Registration and light refreshments in the dining room.

Tuesday, April 12th & Wednesday, April 13th, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Workshops in the Gallery

Tuesday evening dinner, box lunches and snacks provided by Dempsey Fine Foods.

Cost: $250 (includes instruction, reception, two box lunches and one dinner)

An intense three day workshop for intermediate and experienced watercolourists. Students will be given demonstrations of watercolour techniques including methods of washes, glazes, wet and dry techniques, resists, colour blending methods, etc.

Workshops will include discussions of theories, composition and design. We will focus on representational work and how to paint and represent different surfaces and their qualities such as glass, fabric, metal, wood, flowers, fruits, sky, water, etc.

A new subject matter will be presented each class, both still lifes and landscapes. Each class will have a crit period in which we examine the class' progress, as well as personal attention and aid during the class.

300 lb 22" x 15" cold press Arches watercolour paper will be supplied each class.

Schedule:

March 30th: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
March 31st: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Lunch*, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April 1st: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Lunch*, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

*gourmet lunch provided by Dempsey Fine Foods

Cost: $350 (includes 300 lb paper and two gourmet lunches)