Cobequid Community Fifth Art Show and Sale
June 2nd and 3rd, 2012
Location: Sackville Community Center, 45 Connolly Rd., Lower
Sackville, N. S.
Registration: $8.00 per easel. Two easel limit.
First come first served — up to limit of easels allowed.
Set up 8:00 – to 10:00 a.m. June 2nd Open at Noon
Artists send out their own invitations.
10% of sales to building use. Artists must pay up front.
Contact Treasurer Judy MacIntosh for registration forms
Telephone: 902-865-7527
Committee for show: Jackie Cajolais, Jean Watson,
Judy MacIntosh, Joy Coyle
Atlantic Photo in Partnership with ViewPoint Gallery Announce Photo Competition
Atlantic Photo in Partnership with ViewPoint Gallery: are sponsoring and hosting this great event. It is open to anybody who wishes to submit his or her images to print. We mean anybody Pro, Artist, or Enthusiast. The show is meant to highlight the talent of our community. This is meant to be an inclusive and fun event. The following is an outline of the details.
ENTRY DEADLINE IS APRIL 1 2012
1) All images will be printed by Atlantic Photo Supply on 8×10 metallic paper, mounted on smooth mount.
2) The cost is $5 per entry, and $5.00 per print ($10 total). Limit to 4 entrees and prints per person. There will be 4 categories to enter under: Portrait, Wedding, Photographic Art, and Commercial.
3) There will be a panel of 3 Judges that will determine the winner in each category. There will also be a public choice ballet as well. There will prizes for the winners. To be announced at a later date. We are looking for creativity.
4) To submit your entry go to https://atlanticphotosupply.
5) If you want to proof your submission, there will be a $5.00 charge per print.
6) We intend to display the best 200 prints. You may pick up your prints at Atlantic Photo after the show, or we can mail them for an additional cost of $5.00
Watercolour/Acrylic Workshop
James E. Pay, SCA, UA, will be conducting a 5-day all mediums art
workshop from June 18, 2012, to June 22, 2012, in beautiful Prince
Edward Island. The location is Brackley Community Centre, Winsloe,
PEI. Participants can register for 3 days ($210) or 5 days ($325).
Beginner to experienced welcome. For information contact James &
Eileen Pay, tel: 902-832-9871, email: jayleen@ns.sympatico.ca. Our
website is www.theartofjamesepay.com.
Upcoming Show
Buzz ( Graham ) Baker Workshop
Bedford Basin Artists Society is holding a workshop on March 3.
WHERE:Sackville Heights Community Centre
45 Connelly Dr
Lower Sackville
TIME : 9:30 – 4 PM
COST : $60
Any medium,outline to follow once you are registered
Contact Ann , to register@ connors.bmd@ns.sympatico.ca
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PRE-SHRUNK show Continues
Everyone is welcome to attend an artist talk this evening, Wednesday,
February 9th, 7-8:30pm where Shelley Mitchell and two other artists
will talk about the challenges of painting small. The Pre-Shrunk show
continues until February 16th at Argyle Fine Art-come and enjoy it.
There are over 400 works in the show this year, from over 70 artists
from all over Canada. Every medium is represented! All the works are
4″ x 5″ and sell for $175. These little works will brighten your
day….and maybe find a home with you.
You can see the show at www.argylefineart.com
Watercolor Workshops
“Painting the Wild Coast of Ireland” Anam Cara Writer’s & Artist’s Retreat, Beara Peninsula - May 12-19, contact Ginny Keegan ginkeegan90@gmail.com or 207-846-8863 or Evelyn Dunphy at artist@evelyndunphy Phone 207-443-5045.
“The Music of Watercolor, and How to Play It“ July 5-9, at Milford House Wilderness Retreat in beautiful southwestern Nova Scotia. A 4 day intensivecourse in watercolor techniques. . Contact Evelyn Dunphy atartist@evelyndunphy.com or call 207-443-5045.207-443-5045.
“A 4 day Plein Air Experience at the Lakes of Milford House & Kejimkujik National Park, Milford House Wilderness Retreat in Nova Scotia. July 10-14th.
“In the Footsteps of Frederic Church“ at his original Camps on Millinocket Lake, Maine. July 26-29, August 16-19, and September 27-30. Contact Evelyn Dunphy at artist@evelyndunphy.com or call 207-443-5045.
“Paint the Glorious Palette of Tuscany in Autumn“ at Castello Di Spannocchia, Italy. September 2-9th. Contact Evelyn at artist@evelyndunphy.com or 207-443-5045.
596 Foster Point Road
West Bath, ME 04530
207-443-5045
Website: www.evelyndunphy.com
CAPE BRETON WATERCOLOUR SYMPOSIUM II
www.noragross.ca
Felting workshop with Justine Kerr, Sunday 26th February, HALIFAX, 10am-4pm
Felting Workshop with Justine Kerr
Sunday 26th February
2513 Sherwood Street, Halifax.
10am – 4pm
$60 per person, per workshop: all materials supplied
Felting Workshop Gift Certificates are sold through Justine Kerr
$10 OFF for Repeat Participants & referrals!!!
Justine Kerr…”Felting is extremely easy and participants will be working with coloured fleece to create a painting in wool. Fibers are layered to create a rich depth using a felting needle to keep everything in place. Once the picture is complete, hot water and soap are used. The piece is then agitated & so it will felt- (the interlocking of fibers where they shrink to create a cohesive structure)…” Research pictures will be provided but if you have any which inspire you please bring them. Instruction is offered in composition & design.
Beginners, without any prior art experience, can create a beautiful piece(s) of art to hang on their wall with pride.
Please bring a lunch, tea will be provided.
FREE Class when you gather a group of 8 students for a felt workshop with me! You can have my felt workshop in your own home
Please do pass this on to your friends-thanks!
To see examples of Justine’s work visit www.justinekerr.com & FaceBook
Justine also sells dyed fleece , felting needles & Moroccan Cactus threads at great prices
Justine is also having a HALF PRICE SALE of her FELT ART in her home/studio.
Jura Peddle’s tea cosies are selling for only $50 each-wow, what a gid deal!
Randy Hall-framer-very reasonable prices, Exit3, Timberlea (phone:876-2577)
RSVP to Justine Kerr : justinekerr@hotmail.com