Painting From The Inside Out – Wayne Boucher

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

 Classroom Series in the age of covid -19

It is our intention to hold this class but given the unknown due to the pandemic we may be forced to cancel in which case you will receive a full refund. Art Lab will be abiding by the safety recommendations as outlined by provincial regulation. Our class size has been reduced, Art Lab will be closed to walk in customers, social distancing will be applied, masks are recommended especially when conferring with the instructor and there will be plenty of opportunity to wash your hands and sanitize upon entry. Thanks for your help and understanding.

Course Presentation

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Course Duration

3 Days

Date & Time

Start dateOctober 9, 2020

End dateOctober 11, 2020

TimeDaily – 9:00am -4 pm

Cost:

$275

Materials Cost

N/A

Class Size

8

Experience Level

Beginner to professional

Registration

To ensure that you are included in the course please register for it. can be made by following the registration link below or in person at the Parrsboro Creative office.

Register here

If you encounter any problem in the registration process please call us at 1-902-728-2007.

Cancellation Policy

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.

Course Description

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).

Course Detail

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).

Supplies

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.

Students will need to bring the followingArtists 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.

Instructor

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

Need Accommodation?

Please check our hospitality link.

Websitewww.wayneboucher.ca

Emailwfboucher43@gmail.com

Student Feedback

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

Wayne Boucher’s abstract course was not to be missed. Wonderful!
Elizabeth Singer

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