I will be teaching a 1 week intermediate watercolour course in Elora this summer
SUMMER 2008 July 7 to August I
One-week programmes:
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 PM
Wellington County Museum& Archives
WEEK 4, July 28 to August I
Botanical Watercolour with Kathy Bourbonniere - intermediate
Nature is all around us and through flowers; we will explore the world of botanical art. Kathy Bourbonniere, art instructor at the Royal Botanical Gardens, will guide you step by step in the rendering of realistic botanical subjects, from the initial drawing to the application of watercolour and discussion and demonstration on various finishing techniques. There will be several demonstrations each day as well as lots of individual attention.
Registration Information
Workshop Facility:
Elora Public School, 288 Mill Street E. Elora Ontario
Cost per workshop: $208.95 ($199.00+ $9.95 GST).plus $10.00 given to instructor for handouts and flowers.
Visit brochure for Workshops in Elora
Classes at the Royal Botanical Gardens
Summer and Fall 2008 classes RBG web site www.RBG.ca
Register on line at the Royal Botanical Gardens
BEGINNING BOTANICAL WATERCOLOUR
Tuesdays, October 7, October 21 to December 2; 9:30 a.m. to noon OR 7 to 9:30 p.m. at RBG Centre. Members: $114.50; Non-members: $131
MAXIMUM 15. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 1
Kathy Bourbonniere provides basic watercolour instruction suitable even for those who have never painted before. Supply list provided at first lesson. Visit www.kbstudio.com to see a sample lesson. Supply list for Beginners
INTERMEDIATE BOTANICAL WATERCOLOUR
Wednesdays, October 8, October 22 to December 3; 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at RBG Centre.
Members: $114.50; Non-members: $131
MAXIMUM 15. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 1at RBG Centre. Members: $114.50; Non-members: $131
Kathy Bourbonniere presents lessons on a wide range of spring blooming plants gathered from our greenhouses. Join other people who share your interest and enthusiasm for flowers and watercolour painting. Visit www.kbstudio.com for more information. Supply list for Intermediate
ADVANCED BOTANICAL WATERCOLOUR
Wednesdays, October 8, October 22 to December 3; 1 to 3:30 p.m. at RBG Centre.
Members: $114.50; Non-members: $131
MAXIMUM 15. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 1
Refine your skills with more independent study under the guidance of Kathy Bourbonniere. Students design their own projects, and there are group and individual critiques. Kathy assists everyone individually. See her work at www.kbstudio.com. Supply list for Advanced
PAINTING LANDSCAPES IN WATERCOLOUR
Wednesday, October 8, October 22 to December 3;
7 to 9:30 p.m. at RBG Centre.
Members: $114.50; Non-members: $131
MAXIMUM 15. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 1.
Discover the beauty of landscape painting and get some valuable tips from artist Kathryn Bourbonniere. Learn and practice the basic elements of landscape painting. Techniques on how to handle rocks, skies, grasses, foliage and water are demonstrated. Paint scenes you love from your own photographs. Individual assistance is offered to help bring your paintings to life. Some prior basic experience in watercolour painting will help the student get the most from this course. Visit www.kbstudio.com for a sample lesson. Supply list for Landscape
COLOUR THEORY FOR WATERCOLOURISTS
Tuesdays, October 7, October 21 to December 2;
1 to 3:30 p.m. at RBG Centre.
Members: $114.50; Non-members: $131
MAXIMUM 15. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 11
Explore the world of colour and how it behaves with Kathryn Bourbonniere. Experiment with different colour combinations to increase your awareness of new possibilities in colour. Learn about the physical properties of watercolour paints. Have fun making various tints and hues work for you. This is a hands-on approach to colour theory. A supply list will be available for the course upon registration. Visit her web site at www.kbstudio.com. Supply list for Colour Theory
Register on line at the Royal Botanical Gardens
Single PAINTING CLASS
Members: $22; Non-members: $25
Calling all artists that wish to occasionally enhance their skills. Join Kathy’s class for a session and keep the creative juices flowing. Must pre-register by calling registration at 905-527-1158, ext. 270 at least one week prior to the class you wish to attend. You must bring your own supplies to the class.
FIVE-DAY LANDSCAPE WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP
Monday to Friday, August 11 to 15; 9:30 a.m.
to 4 p.m. at RBG Centre
Members: $130; Non-members: $155
It’s like day camp for grown-ups! This is the experience you’ve been looking for — an artist’s holiday close to home. Spend five full days painting outdoors and enjoying the Gardens at their peak. Kathy Bourbonniere provides plenty of demonstrations and handouts. Some previous experience in watercolour will help you get the most from this intensive program. Sign up early as this course fills quickly. Visit www.kbstudio.com for a sample lesson.
MAXIMUM 15. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 1.
WET FEET WATERCOLOUR
Tuesday, September 23; 9:30 a.m. to noon OR
7 to 9:30 p.m. OR Sunday, November 23,
9:30 a.m. to noon at RBG Centre.
Members: $30; Non-members: $38
Would you just like to get your feet wet in watercolour without committing to a full set of lessons? Come to a class and learn a little about this wonderful medium. This is for the absolute beginner who wants to try it out. Kathy Bourbonniere guides you through a simple watercolour rendering of a daisy, step by step. Have fun expressing yourself and don’t be surprised if you discover that you too can be an artist! All supplies are provided. Visit Kathy’s web site www.kbstudio.com to see sample lessons.
MAXIMUM 15. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, November 14.
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