Salmon River Studios
90 River Rd K0K 3G0 Tamworth, ON, Canada

Salmon River Studios is offering three art workshops starting in mid November! Workshops are one day a week for 6 weeks, open to all skill levels and lead by artist educator and Ontario Certified Teacher Gabriel Deerman (MFA). Gabriel is an experienced artist, teacher and has exhibited internationally. Workshops are held at Bon Eco Studio- 12 Concession St. N in Tamworth (Main St)... Life Studies Drawing Workshop Fridays 10am-1pm (Nov. 16 - Dec.21) $250 This workshop will feature live models! Yes, naked ones- no giggling please. Participants will be given guidance in exploring the human form and creating effective compositions using traditional media such as charcoal, graphite, conte, and ink. Models will cycle through poses of increasing duration giving participants opportunities for quick warm up studies and more detailed finished works. Paper and a variety of drawing materials provided. Portrait Painting From Photographs Made Easy! Thursdays 10am-12:30pm (Nov. 15 - Dec.20) $200 This workshop will introduce participants to the simple and direct grid method which allows artists to easily create accurate drawings and paintings from photographs. Surprise yourself (or make a surprise for a loved one!) by creating a realistic and easily recognizable painting of someone close to your heart. No experience is required and all participants will be supplied with canvas, brushes, acrylic paints and any other needed materials. Painting Landscape in the Anthropocene Tuesdays 10am-12:30 (Nov.13 - Dec. 18) $200 This workshop will introduce participants to ideas and approaches to art making resulting from the increasing acceptance of the term ‘Anthropocene’ as a descriptor of our current geological epoch. The Anthropocene concept has become a major source of discussion and exploration in the arts, humanities and sciences. Current exhibitions at the AGO and National Gallery are bringing increasing attention to the idea- get up to speed in the conversation and explore ways that these ideas and the emotions they inevitably ignite can be brought to landscape painting- a direct and hands on expression of individual interpretations of place and time. How can we build on the tradition of landscape painting in the time of the Anthropocene? Let’s explore this question together through discussion, exploration of texts/artworks and of course- painting!

Come check out the new paintings and prints of Artistic Futures artists Kiefer Blight, Nicolas Steiner Bell and Hayden Kaack at Artfest this weekend at City Park! https://www.artfestontario.com/kingston

Very excited to announce Artistic Futures' participation in ARTFEST! Last year was amazing- this year will be even better with our amazing artist's showing loads of paintings and prints! Come visit us Canada Day weekend and see the unique works of these very special artists!

We are excited to announce that we will be offering our summer art camp again this year! In this nature and ecology focused art camp children ages 5-13 will explore a variety of techniques including painting, drawing, printmaking, pottery, land based art, upcycling and more while enjoying, exploring and playing on the idyllic 52 acre farm along the Salmon River. Our facilities (barn & gallery/studio) and experienced Ontario certified teaching staff will ensure a professional,... safe and engaging experience for your children! In addition to our staff students will also participate in eco-art activities lead by guest artist instructors, Friends of the Salmon River and others to be announced! For more info, parent references and questions please email [email protected] or call 613-888-8724. Our website offers credit card payment but other methods of payment can be arranged. This is a day camp which runs M-F 9am-4pm See more

After School Art Club @ Collins Bay & St. John XXIII starting in Feb! For info and registration visit www.salmonriverstudios.com

Realistic to Realism- Painting Your Vision! Tuesdays 10am-12:30pm (Jan 15th- Feb 19th) In this painting workshop participants will work towards balancing two major aspects of representational painting: having your work be realistic enough for the subject to be recognizable, and ensuring that your own artistic vision and experience of the subject (whether it is a landscape, portrait, etc.) is expressed. Participants can use their media of choice and will be supported in creati...ng a finished painting of any subject they like! Facilitated by instructor/coach Gabriel Deerman (MFA) Coffee and easy going, professional atmosphere provided! All skill levels welcome. Where: 12 Concession st. N Tamworth Cost: $250 msg with Qs and to sign up

Quiet the mind, relax and recenter with a mindfulness based drawing and painting workshop! Thursdays 10am-12:30pm Jan 17th-Feb 21st Set aside this time in your week for some self care through attuning to nature with hands on creation. All skill levels are welcome- this workshop is about being in and enjoying the moment rather than specific skill development. Workshop facilitator Gabriel Deerman (MFA) will lead the group through warm up exercises to help get started and provi...de still life subjects and materials -or you may bring your own. Gabriel will also offer direction and prompts that help you visually explore subjects in depth and offer instructional support as requested. Please msg with Qs and to enrol 12 concession st. N Tamworth Cost: $250