New creations at the January workshop

I think one of the things I love the most about my art life, is teaching others to create through acrylics. Inevitably people comment about how they cannot even draw stick people, thereby implying that they shouldn't even dare to try and paint. I respond to this commentary that painting is not about lines, its about layers. Rethinking our default position on art and creativity is the start of all things magical.

I was lucky in January to have a workshop with some newbies and a few of my faithful workshop participants. Together we spent the weekend creating all sorts of master pieces in the cottage (see photos).

If you are wanting to join in some fun - the March workshop is completely full, but there are some summer workshops taking place in our new barn - or if you want to connect, I may put on a workshop in April or May if I had enough interest. Just send me a note or gather a few friends together and let me know!

Art workshops posted for 2013 at the Broody Rooster

Well, that time of year has come again. Time to post the calendar of workshops for the 2013 year. This year I have kept the focus to art and there are workshops happening throughout the summer. If you are wanting to work with Acrylics, get some creative time with others and be inspired by some country air - make sure to join us.

For a list of the workshops, please go to www.broodyrooster.com for a full list of events.

All workshop participants are invited to show their art at this years Summer Art Show and Sale, August 15-18 at the Broody Rooster.  That way you can invite friends and family to share in your success and, if you want to add a price tag to it, you can sell it as well!  More information to come on that... but for now - sign up before all the spots are gone!

New workshops posted

Well, time to begin thinking about staying indoors and painting! One of my favorite art memories this past year has been in teaching acrylic art workshops. So, I decided to add a bunch more to the calendar starting in December and running once a month into April. So, take a peek at these and share them with friends. There may be one more three day workshop down at Twincreeks in Duncan in February on painting horses - keep posted for more details on that one. It will be worth the journey!

Art classes and workshops

For those who have added "being more creative" to their New Years resolutions, you may want to take advantage of some of the upcoming classes, workshops and drop ins at the Broody Rooster Gallery. A full list of the offerings can be downloaded here.

When developing the schedule, I tried to think of what I really need as an emerging artist. I am self taught, a journey that always leaves a sense of doubt about one's art. Having my work on a wall somewhere where people, other than my friends and family, could comment - was an important part of my growth. Meeting other artists to watch them paint, talk informally about techniques and expose myself to new ideas would also have been very helpful. And, being in a space that inspired creativity would have helped me too.

I thought of these things in the 2011 calendar - so you will see classes where students have the opportunity to display their art publicly. You will see drop in classes every second Thursday where people can come for free (with an appy and beverage) to create in whatever visual medium they would like. Folks can paint, draw, observe, chat, connect or just be inspired. Starts January 13th at 7 pm at the Broody Rooster, come and check it out.

Classes and workshops are taught by me and other artists. If you have a creative talent that you want to add to the list, send me some ideas and we will keep adding to the calendar as the season progresses.