2010 Workshops:

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain - an introduction to the five basic skills of drawing - This 2 session workshop with instructor Judy Arsenault promises lots of fun and a relaxed, entertaining approach to several basic drawing exercises.  Coffee and tea provided, bring your own snacks or lunch.

Judy is an artist living in Maitland, she has a BFA in fine Arts from NSCAD University and a strong background in drawing and printmaking before turning to watercolour, acrylics and now encaustic. She has worked in the Nova Scotia Art Bank and the County of Colchester Permanent Collections.

Friday August 6 and Friday August 13, 9:30 to 12:30
Instructor: Judy Arsenault
Fee - $35 includes materials.

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Pastels for beginners - with Maitland artist Susan Sweet. This one day workshop is intended for artists of any level who are new to the pastel medium. The introduction includes safety issues and a short demonstration. Most of the day will be spent trying the pastels and a variety of paper. The fee includes materials, but participants are encouraged to bring any pastels they may have and the class will share our supplies during the day.  Coffee and tea provided, bring a lunch, we have a small kitchen with fridge and microwave.

Tuesday August 18, 9:30 to 4:00
Instructor: Susan Sweet
Fee - $40 includes materials

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Draw and paint Animals - This one day workshop with instructor Susan Sweet is intended for artists of any level who would like to learn how to or improve on their skills in depicting animals in their artwork. A mix of drawing and painting, participants are encouraged to bring their own materials and photos for subject matter. There will also be a supply of subject matter supplied. A fun, relaxing day geared for the animal lovers.  Coffee and tea provided, bring a lunch, we have a fridge and microwave on site.

Susan Sweet is a Maitland artist who has a BFA from NSCAD University. She has many years of experience painting animals in pastel, oil and acrylic.
Susan has work in the Nova Scotia Art Bank.

Sunday August 22, 10:00 to 4:00
Instructor: Susan Sweet
Fee - $35
 

Artist Susan Sweet's booth at 3rd Annual Atlantic Horse Fair in April 2010.

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All workshops require a minimum of 8 participants, maximum of 12. Fees are due on August 1, payable to “Susan Sweet”. Mail to 8443 Highway 215 RR 1, Maitland, Nova Scotia B0N 1T0. Please call the gallery at 261-2151 or Susan at 261-2036 for more information or email: animalart@ns.sympatico.ca.

All workshops take place in Gallery 215, 8247 Highway 215, which will remain open while we work. We have lots of natural light and a few clamp lights, work tables and chairs. Please bring a table top easel or standing easel if you have one. There will be a limited few available to use.  Course outline will be available after registration.

DATE	EVENT
Sun Jun 13	Annual Opening and Tea Doors open at 10:00am A full luncheon will be served from 11:00am to 2:00pm $7.00 per person
Jul & Aug 10:30 to 12:30	Thursday 'Drop-in' Art programs - demos, displays, discussions.  Watch this site for details throughout the 2010 season. For info call (902) 261-2151
Sun Jun 27	Sunday Luncheon - Chef's Choice Reservations recommended 261-2151
July's Featured Artists are Ann, Jay & Kyrie Hume, Norma McDonell, Sina Wagner, and Susanne MacLachlan.
Tue Jul 6 to Sun Jul 18	Special 4H Photography Exhibition.  Local 4H members will be showing a group of photographs in part of the gallery.
Sun Jul 11	Sunday Luncheon - Chef's Choice Reservations recommended 261-2151
Sun Jul 25	Sunday Luncheon - Chef's Choice Reservations recommended 261-2151
August Workshops	click for more info Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Chalk Pastels for Beginners Draw & Paint Animals
Sun Aug 8	Sunday Luncheon - Chef's Choice Reservations recommended 261-2151
Sat Aug 21 2:30 to 3:30	Launch of the book 'William D. Lawrence - The Complete Annotated Writings' - editors Shawn Scott and Tod Scott (Heroes of Hants Co. Association), will be onsite to discuss the book and give a brief presentation on the work - all welcome.
Sun Aug 29	Sunday Luncheon - Chef's Choice Reservations recommended 261-2151
Sun Sep 12	Sunday Luncheon - Chef's Choice Reservations recommended 261-2151
Sun Sep 26	Sunday Luncheon - Chef's Choice Reservations recommended 261-2151
Sunday Oct 17	Annual Closing and Harvest Tea