pictures from the Norma Jackson workshop April 2010
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May 2-6, 2011
Art is Life...Life is Art
a journey...with
Norma Jackson
For beginners and experienced alike, this 5 day acrylic workshop will
take you on a journey from where you are... to where you want to go.
Whether
your artistic goal is to begin in acrylics, to refine your work or to go
beyond current boundaries, Norma, works with each participant
individually to take you to the next step in your creativity.
While working on images of choice participants will be led through
layers of different art elements and techniques to arrive at a completed
pieces of art.
Included in
the workshop is colour theory and mixing, elements of art such as value,
form, space, basic composition rules and the use of acrylic mediums to
add texture to your work .
This is a
fun workshop, participants learn from each other’s work, and it’s full
of practical information balanced with creativity.
TESTIMONIALS:
“I recently completed a
workshop with Norma in acrylics and I can't say enough about how
pleased I am with both the process and the results. I have painted
in watercolour for many years and been involved in lots of learning in
that medium, so workshops aren't new to me. But I have not been as
impressed with others as both artists and teachers as I am with Norma.
She has a very logical approach, is encouraging, guiding each student
along in her/his own way and offering excellent help without negative
criticism or overuse of demonstration. Her sense of humour and great
patience with a very generous sharing of her own knowledge puts her at
the top of my list as a teacher. And I look at my first work in
acrylics with pride. I look forward to many more learning
experiences leading me even farther into art in Norma's studio.”
“About Norma Jackson's
teaching skills...she is really good! I took her class to learn
more about acrylics and left feeling that I had learned more than I paid
for. Norma has really good communication with the class and it was
not a 'paint-along' so we all learned from each other's paintings as
well. If you're looking for a recommendation, you've got mine. ”
BIOGRAPHY
Norma is an award winning,
Canadian West Coast artist living in the Cowichan Valley, British
Columbia. Her creativity over the past 25 years has included
professional marionette theatre and therapeutic arts, drama and puppetry
to fine art. She works in acrylics, watercolour, mixed-media
and sculpture. She is known for her portraits and is a
successful commissioned artist whose works sell internationally.
Her passion is the human condition, whether it is to portray strength or
frailty or to imbue and excite the viewer. Some say it is in the
eyes that Norma brings her subjects to life. Others feel they are drawn
into the depth and shadows of her West Coast images and new
signature "Emerge Art" pieces that combine sculpture with painting.
Norma is an active member of
the Federation of Canadian Artists, a member of the Visions Art Studio
Tours and an “Artist in Residence” for The Loft Gallery. She had the
honour of presenting “Sol”, an Emerge Art piece to Jason Nett, the
Composer in Residence for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. She worked
with over
40 teens
when contracted to develop and implement a Vancouver Foundation
sponsored youth suicide intervention program using arts, later defined
by Health Canada Officials, as one of the “best practices” in North
America. Over the years, Norma has appeared several times on BCTV, has
appeared nationally on CBC’s
“On the Road Again”,
and has been interviewed by CBC’s Sheryl MacKay on North by
Northwest. Norma is featured as Master Puppeteer in the
March 2009 issue of Senior Living Magazine and is the Feature Artist in
the 2009 Summer Issue of Island Arts Magazine.
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Class size is very
small, so register early
Price :
$625 CAD
includes 5 days instruction, delicious lunches, unlimited studio time
We
have some easels, tables, paper towels, plastic containers, etc you are
welcome to use. We like to go out together for dinner on Thursday night
as a group.
Click Here to Check Availability and Reserve Online
Deposit:
$250
non-refundable
MasterCard and VISA accepted
email
Nanci to reserve or call toll free (877) 285-3390
Cancellation and
Privacy Policies
SUPPLY LIST:
Acrylic Paints: If you are just starting out use sample list
below or just bring what you already have
Must have
Primaries:
Add these if you can or later:
Burnt Sienna
Jenkin’s Green
Dioxazine Purple
Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold
Cadmium Red Med
Quinacridone Magenta
Cadmium Yellow Med
Green Gold
Titanium White
Cobalt Blue
Phthalo Blue Green Shade
Cerulean Blue
Ultramarine Blue
Lemon Yellow
Bring disposable acrylic
pallet or any other pallet for mixing paints.
Mediums
Polymer gloss medium
Molding Paste
Canvas: Bring
at least one fairly large canvas eg.2’ x 3’ or 30” x 30”
and whatever else you would like. Choose your canvas to
correspond to the shape of the pictures you want to paint. .
Acrylic Brushes & Tools:
Bring along any brushes you may have but make sure you have included a
2” house paint brush (natural bristle only),1” acrylic flat edge
brush, 2 smaller for finer work, palette knife
Other Equipment:
2 Sheets Watercolour Paper:
For exercises in value
study and colour
Rags or Cloth:
Will be
used during your value study
2 water
Containers:
One for cleaning
brushes and the other for clear mixing.
Paper towels:
A
must for wiping your hands/brushes.
Portable
Easel:
Can be table size or
floor size converted to table.
Picture(s) of
your choice:
bring
something you really are enthusiastic about! One Rule: do
not make it too simple. The idea is to have fun and
learn a way to tackle any subject.
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