Classes and Workshops
These are some of the many classes that Susan offers.

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  • Upcoming Workshops

    For more information on any of the workshops or to have Susan travel to your location to facilitate a workshop for your group, contact Susan.

  • General Information

    Our workshops are held in a variety of locations. Here you will find documents you can download. There are a number of art suppliers both for online shopping or in person: Opus Art Supplies (online or…

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  • Susan's Classes

    If you have a group of artists that would like Susan to teach a class, please contact her. She will customize a class just for your group, travelling to your location. Please give her a call and she'll…

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  • List of Workshops

  • Beginners - acrylics

    Susan offers courses for 'absolute beginners' in acrylic paints. This class is usually offered in the fall. Starting at the beginning, Susan will talk about buy basic art supplies, what to buy, what not…

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  • Composition

    Composition is the way in which elements of artwork are combined or arranged. A well-composed painting is clear, concise, and interesting. All the pieces will appear to work in perfect harmony. There are…

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  • Landscapes

    Whether it's "From the Prairies...or to the West Coast", landscapes are one of Susan's favourite subjects to paint. She has organized this workshop into two days, giving the student more time to absorb…

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  • Limited Palette

    There is something freeing and exhilarating about working with a limited palette. It simplifies the thought process and the work tends to have more harmony as the colours flow and compliment each other. A…

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  • West Coast Trees

    Join Susan for a fun day of painting west coast trees. She will have you looking for the shapes and patterns, while simplifying the design and exaggerating the flow and curves of the trees. Living on the…

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  • Exploring Florals

    This class can be held as a one day or two day workshop. Gardening on the west coast is almost endless. We start the year with lovely spring flowers and continue until late fall with a bright array to…

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  • Student Comments

    Susan has a very lovely approach to art. She spends time with her students, and gives useful feedback. Her class was very enjoyable.  Was this workshop a valuable experience for you? Yes, it taught…

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Last Updated on: 2022-12-28