Chinese Watercolour Workshops for Beginners

Step by step instructions on how to create these unique brushstrokes oriented watercolour paintings on ricepaper. Both traditional and newly acquired brush painting techniques will be covered. Different subject matter will be introduced in each session to acquire a variety of brush stokes. Repeat studies are recommended. Small class setting to allow for individual attention.
All ages and beginners are welcome.

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Downtown Location

Aurora Gallery, 88 West Pender St., International Village, Vancouver

Date:
Sep 9 and 10, 2008, 1 pm to 4 pm
Fee:
$30 per lesson for group lesson, $40 per lesson for private lesson

Painting supplies can be purchased in class (approximately $25 for basic painting kit)

Course outline.
On-line Registration
Registration sent by postal mail.

         


 

Surrey Arts Centre:
13750 - 88 Avenue, Surrey 

Chinese Brush Painting, Birds and Blooms

Sunday, Oct 5 and Nov 16, 12:30 to 5pm

Registration with Surrey Arts Centre: 604-501-5100


gVancouver School Board

Gladstone Secondary School

Chinese Watercolour Painting

Tuesday, 7 pm to 9:30 pm, Sep 16 to Oct 21, 2008

Registration with VSB

www.continuinged.ca



"An Exploration of Chinese Watermedia" 2nd Edition

Photos of previous workshops: click on the thumb nails to view larger photos
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For out-of-town visitors who need accommodations:
Best Western Kings Inn is located within walking distance.
604-438-1383, 1-800-211-1122,  CAA/AAA discounts.
Happy Day Inn, 7330 6th Street, Burnaby
605-524-8501, 1-800-665-9733
Radisson Hotel Burnaby  4331 Dominion Street,
10 minutes driving, 604-430-2828, 1-800-333-3333
Holiday Inn Vancouver-Metrotown, 4408 Central Blvd.
8 minutes driving. 604-438-1881
Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, Metrotown
8 minutes driving. 604-438-1200
Executive Hotel Conference Centre Burnaby
4201 Lougheed Hwy, west of Willingdon,
12 minutes driving, 604-298-2010, 1-800-590-3932
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites North Vancouver
700 Old Lillooet Road, North Vancouver
Take Exit 22 on Hwy 1 just across the Second Narrow Bridge, 1-877-985-3111
Holiday Inn Vancouver Airport (close to Vancouver airport and Hwy 99 / Interstate 5)
10720 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 1K8
604-821-1818, 1-888-831-3388

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Previous workshops:
 

McGee Secondary, Summer Centre for the Arts, Vancouver
Chinese Watercolour

(Age 5-9) July 2 to July 25, 11:00 am to 1:13 am

(Age 10-14) July 7 to Aug 1, 13:30 am to 3:30 pm

Registration with VSB

 

John Oliver Secondary School

Chinese Watercolour Painting

Tuesday and Thursday, 7 pm to 9:30 pm, July 8 to July 31, 2008

Registration with VSB

Summer centre of the Arts
Magee Secondary School, 6360 Maple Street
Age 8 and up (adults welcome)

Daily: 10:25 to 11:55 a.m.

MG40435 July 4 - 13             $105
MG40445 July 16 - 27           $125
MG40455 July 30 - Aug 10    $115


Gladstone Secondary, 4105 Gladstone St., Vancouver
 Wed, April 11 to May 16, 2007, 7 pm to 9:30 pm


Vancouver School Board Professional Development, Broadway and Granville
 Chinese Watercolour Workshop
Oct 20, 2006,  9am to 3:30 pm

Chinese Watercolour Painting for 8 yrs to adults
McGill Secondary School, 6360 Maple St., Vancouver
Daily, July 10- July 22, 2006
,  10:25 am to 11:55 am
Daily, July 24 - Aug 4, 2006, 8:25 am to 10:55 am
  
www.vsb-adult-ed.com

White Rock Museum
14970 Marine Drive, White Rock

Chinese Brush Painting
June 3, 2006: 1 pm to 4 pm

Phone: 604-541-2222

White Rock Kent Street Centre
1475 Kent St. White Rock

Chinese Brush Painting
May 13, 20, 2006 9am to 1 pm

Surrey Arts Centre:
13750 - 88 Avenue, Surrey 

Adults, Chinese Brush Painting, Fall Foliage
1 session
Sunday,
Oct 16, 2005, 12:30-5 pm


Adults, Chinese Brush Painting, Miniatures
1 session
Sunday, Nov 13
, 2005, 12:30-5 pm

Youth, Chinese Watercolour
3 sessions
Sunday,
Oct 23, 2005, 12:30-3 pm


Chinese Watercolour Painting Workshop
Killarney Secondary School, 6454 Killarney St.
 Thursday, Sep 22 - Oct 27, 2005
,  7 pm to 9:30 pm
 KL08595 - 6 sessions 
www.vsb-adult-ed.com

Silk Purse Arts Centre:
West Vancouver Arts Council
, 1570 Argyle Ave, West Vancouver
Watercolour on Ricepaper, Summer Blooms and Gardens Workshop
May 21, 2005, 12:00 to 5 pm
Phone: 604-925-7292

Vancouver School Board:

Professional Development Day
Friday, Oct 22, 2004, 0900 am to 3:30 pm -Vancouver School Board, Phone 604-713-5000

Chinese Brush Painting (Ages 8 and up)
McGee Secondary School, 6360 Maple Street
July 6 to July 30, 2004 - Monday to Friday daily, 10:25 am to 11:55 am - MG40475 $185
Aug 3 to Aug 13, 2004 - Monday to Friday daily, 8:30 am to 10 am - MG21145 $100
Aug 3 to Aug 13, 2004 - Monday to Friday daily, 10:25 am to 11:55 am - MG21155 $100
Aug 3 to Aug 13, 2004 - Monday to Friday daily, 12:30 am to 2:45 am - MG21165 $130
Registration and Information, Phone 604-713-4550

Professional Development Day Workshop
Vancouver School Board
January 29, 2003  9 am-3:30pm
Phone 604-713-5000

Surrey Arts Centre:
13750 - 88 Avenue, Surrey
Chinese Brush Painting - Birds & Blooms
Course # 216966, September 28, noon-5 pm, $29.50
13750 88 Avenue, Surrey, BC

October/November - Chinese Brush Painting Landscapes

Children, Chinese Brush Painting
8 sessions Grade 4-7, $63
Jan 21, 4-5:30pm, Registration Number 171824
To register please call 604-501-5581

Adults, Chinese Brush Painting Level 1
1 session, $27.50
Jan 26,  noon-5pm, Registration Number 171857
To register please call 604-501-5581

Adults, Chinese Brush Painting Level 2
1 session, $27.50
Feb 9,  noon-5pm, Registration Number 171864
To register please call 604-501-5581

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