Workshops

Workshops take place at Dragonfly Ridge Studio and out on location at sites on the Bruce Peninsula. Watercolour workshops are with Lin Souliere, award winner at the 2007 Canadian Society of Artists in Water Colour Annual Exhibit, and First Prize Award Winner at 2008 Bruce County Juried Exhibit. Lin was also elected as a full member to the CSPWC in 2011.

Lin's approach to watercolour includes: importance of composition, know your colours and what they can do, and put yourself into your work. "Copying someone else's style does not allow your own unique style to grow. I will show you the path, but you must walk beside me, not behind me. All of us has something valid to express and watercolour is the perfect medium to do this. Learn to look at the light, see the subject and discover the message. For my own work, light and glowing colour help me create compositions that speak of my connection with nature and spirit. My techniques include pouring of watercolours, glazing, and traditional brush work, using negative space to create strong composition. I build my paintings in layers, using a lot of texture and colour to give depth. "

Please Note: During this year 2012, I intend on focusing on a large series of paintings. Because of this, I will only be offering the one workshop in July.
My Thursday morning drop-in sessions will still be available but I ask that you check with me first. Thursdays run 9:30 to noon, $20 each session, and you can bring something you are working on and I will offer what help you wish. I will also share what Im working on and answer questions. Space is limited. There will be no Thursday Morning classes in August.

Primordial Mound, watercolour by Lin Souliere c2010

July 27, 28 & 29 (Fri, Sat & Sun) Painting Watercolours with Lin Souliere   Now FULL

New   Due to requests, Second Workshop Added
July 20,21 & 22 (Fri,Sat & Sun)
same as below - taking registrations now. Limited space.
Only 1 spot left - waiting list will be started for cancellations
This workshop will focus on the use of negative space to create a stronger composition, as well how to mix deep rich darks, how to use midvalues, and using rich colour to create a path thru the painting. We will paint from my reference, a beautiful old tree on the rocks near Inglis Falls . The reference photos includes some of the waterfalls too! This is a in-studio workshop.
Materials extra, a list provided upon registration.
Times: 9:00am to 4:00pm each day.
Cost: $120.
Levels: beginner to intermediate (must have some basic knowledge of watercolours). Maximum participants is 6.
Note: Our Cabin is now booked for both workshops but there are B&Bs available in the area.
To book a workshop, please contact Lin at dragonflyridge@amtelecom.net or 519-793-4758.

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Winter's Light, watercolour by Lin Souliere c2011

Solitary Witness 11, watercolour, 22x30 by Lin Souliere c 2011