- Sat, June 3rd
- Tues, July 18th
- Time: 10am – 3pm
- Instructor: Kate Brooks-Heinimann
- Experience: Beginner
- Ages: 16+
- Cost: $80 + Supplies
Description
Have you ever wanted to learn how to capture the natural world in paint and drawing materials? In this weekend workshop we will explore the basics of how to use paint and basic drawing materials to more accurately capture the feeling of nature, while also building our technical painting and drawing skills. Topics covered include technique, colour theory and composition. We will also be exploring how to paint and draw from real life plants, and if weather permits some fundamentals of en plein air painting and outdoor sketching will be explored.
Instructor: Kate Brooks-Heinimann is a contemporary painter living and working on Lekwungen Territory. Kate’s paintings have been exhibited throughout British Columbia and Alberta and she has completed multiple artwork commissions within Canada and the United States.
Kate was awarded scholarships to Parks Canada’s Art in the Park Artist Residency and the Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts Mentored Studio Residency. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emily Carr University of Art and Design, and previously completed her Certificate of Visual Art at the Vancouver Island School of Art. Kate recently completed her Bachelor of Education in visual art at the University of Victoria, and is currently a public school art teacher. Learn more about Kate in the instructor tab.
Kate Brooks-Heinimann is a contemporary painter living and working on Lekwungen Territory. Kate’s paintings have been exhibited throughout British Columbia and Alberta and she has completed multiple artwork commissions within Canada and the United States.
Kate was awarded scholarships to Parks Canada’s Art in the Park Artist Residency and the Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts Mentored Studio Residency. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emily Carr University of Art and Design, and previously completed her Certificate of Visual Art at the Vancouver Island School of Art. Kate recently completed her Bachelor of Education in visual art at the University of Victoria, and is currently a public school art teacher.
Kate’s work is influenced by a deep affection for learning about nature. She hopes that her paintings inspire viewers to become more curious about the natural world. When not in her studio Kate spends her time teaching art, growing vegetables and flowers, and exploring wilderness spaces.
Social Media
Instagram: @kbh.art
Website: artworkbykbh.com
– variety of acrylic painting brushes (flat, round, filbert and a detail brush – recommend Opus Legato Acrylic Brush Set Assorted – need a flat #8 or larger)
– variety of acrylic/oil paint (must have a red, blue, yellow, white and black – recommend Opus Essential Acrylics 60 ml tubes: cadmium red medium, phthalo blue green shade, hansa yellow medium, titanium white and lamp black)
– heavy weight paper (recommend Canson XL Watercolor Pad Size: 9X12)
– sketchbook (or loose-leaf paper)
– pencil and eraser
– water jar
– rag / paper towel
– palette
