An Art Lab Studios Master Class
This is a three day opportunity to immerse oneself into the world of Wayne Boucher and learn what makes Wayne a master of his art form
Should our country still be gripped by the Corona-19 virus Art Lab will only persist in offering our calendar of courses as common sense and regulatory recommendations dictate. If courses must be cancelled registrations will be refunded in full. The personal security of students and instructors is paramount.

3 Days
October 1, 2021
October 4, 2021
Daily – 9:00am -4 pm
$400
N/A
9
Beginner to professional
Send an email or call Art Lab (902-254-2972) to ensure there is still room in the course. If there is a space for you we will ask you for payment via one of the methods below:
– E-transfer: the preferred as it is the most efficient and inexpensive.
– Credit card via: We then have to add 4% to cover the transaction cost.
– Cheque: last resort for obvious reasons.
– Cash: sure but you need to drop by Art Lab to make it happen.
That’s it. We’ll confirm and you’ll receive updates and info on the course in due time from Julie our official welcome person on day one of classes.
Any materials fee indicated is payable on the first day of the class.
– E-transfer: the preferred as it is the most efficient and inexpensive.
– Credit card via: We then have to add 4% to cover the transaction cost.
– Cheque: last resort for obvious reasons.
– Cash: sure but you need to drop by Art Lab to make it happen.
That’s it. We’ll confirm and you’ll receive updates and info on the course in due time from Julie our official welcome person on day one of classes.
Any materials fee indicated is payable on the first day of the class.
If for any reason the course has to be cancelled all fees will be reimburesed,
If for any reason the student wishes to cancel prior to two weeks before the commencement of the course the full fee minus a 10% service fee will be refunded.
There will be no refund if the the student cancels within two weeks of the commencement of the course.
If for any reason the student wishes to cancel prior to two weeks before the commencement of the course the full fee minus a 10% service fee will be refunded.
There will be no refund if the the student cancels within two weeks of the commencement of the course.
The purpose of the course is to have the artists express an idea through a painting medium. The workshop involves approaches to painting and presentation, use of materials, tools, critical thinking, manners and methods of expression and signification, editing, and processes of application in formulating meaning through paint. The objective of the workshop, through preliminary explorations and studies is to create a responsive dialogue between the artist and their paintings in bringing essential elements of signification and process into a final work(s).
The purpose of the course is to have the artists express an idea through a painting medium. The workshop involves approaches to painting and presentation, use of materials, tools, critical thinking, manners and methods of expression and signification, editing, and processes of application in formulating meaning through paint. The objective of the workshop, through preliminary explorations and studies is to create a responsive dialogue between the artist and their paintings in bringing essential elements of signification and process into a final work(s).
The workshop will cover all painting mediums, and will focus on the use of water base paint, acrylic paint, and oil paint and pigment sticks. Artist participants should use art materials they are familiar with. Artists will use 4 to 5 canvases in a either rectangle or square formats, or a combination of both. Artist should have a sketchbook or journal for note taking. If participants, Wish to use oil sticks, they may want to contact Ron Hayes at ArtCan in Canning, NS at Ron@artcan.com who sells R and F oil sticks in the 38ml small pigment stick size.
Your Palette
titanium white, cadmium red middle, cadmium light, pthalo or ultramarine blue, and green, such as pthalo green.
You can also order online, just google – R and F pigment sticks.
Your Palette
titanium white, cadmium red middle, cadmium light, pthalo or ultramarine blue, and green, such as pthalo green.
You can also order online, just google – R and F pigment sticks.
Artists are requested to bring 6 to 10 canvases, and drawing papers to the workshop.
Canvas size : 11″ x 14″ and/or 16″ x 20″ & at least 2 square 16″ x16″.
Easels are not necessary, but useful if you are use to using one.
Canvas size : 11″ x 14″ and/or 16″ x 20″ & at least 2 square 16″ x16″.
Easels are not necessary, but useful if you are use to using one.
Wayne Boucher
Wayne was the recipient of the 2006 Nova Scotia Portia White Award for excellence, innovation, and expression in the arts. The recipient of numerous grants from provincial and federal agencies including a Canada Council Established Artist Grant in 2001, other key professional successes include winning the 2004 juried competition to execute the mural entitled Réveil for the new Interpretation Centre at Grand-Pré National Historic Site. Boucher became a member of the Royal Canadian Academy in 2002. In 2012, “Drowning in Colour” http://vimeo.com/71404777 was the first comprehensive documentary to be made about the Art of Wayne Boucher, and was directed and edited by Alan Collins. In 2014, three of his paintings were selected in a Foreign Affairs Canada design competition for meeting room carpets in the redecorated Nova Scotia Room, Pacific Room, and a Reception area at Canada House, London, UK. http://youtu.be/YrLDOQNEszU
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The title of the course, “Painting from the Inside Out”, is perfectly suited. That’s exactly what I was looking for and Wayne delivered. He goes above and beyond!
Paulette Melanson
Paulette Melanson
Wayne Boucher’s abstract course was not to be missed. Wonderful!
Elizabeth Singer
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