REDIRECTING YOU TO OUR NEW WEBSITE - COCHRANEARTSCENTRAL.CA

OIL PASTEL & INK WORKSHOP

Our Oil Pastel & Ink Workshop last Saturda, taught by Colleen McCrae, was a new and fun learning experience for all.

Colleen demonstrated and worked with students on the technique of using pastel, ink and mineral spirit to get a super cool painting on paper!

 As this technique is brand new to Cochrane Arts Central, we found it fascinating to watch Colleen and the students experiment.


 


All in the class thoroughly enjoyed it and produced some amazing artwork. 

 
 

Keep an eye on our website for up and coming workshops.

REMINDER:
November classes are filling up quickly.  If you haven't registered yet, for that class that you have always wanted, then please give us a call so we can add your name to the list.

Have a nice day!

Cochrane Arts Central Staff

ANOTHER FANTASTIC PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP

Mother Nature decided to behave most of the time for our 2-day Plein Air workshop with Susan Woolgar.  It was a little chilly at times throughout the workshop but most of us were dressed to brave the weather,.

 

Again, it was a fabulous workshop.  Students went home with lots of knowledge on the use of color, temperature and value in their paintings. 

Susan is a "super good" instructor.  She took us through the painting process from concept to completion, with a simple straight forward technique.  Great demos and lots of fun!.

 

The scenery at the Blackwell's is spectacular and lends itself to some beautiful paintings. Everyone set up their easels at different locations trying to make use of the sun and shadows with trees and panoramic views.

Who could resist this colorful hanging basket?   

Susan did a demo in pastels using the basket as a reference.

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Then, the wind decided to pay us a visit and came in with an unbelievable force  but we were not to be deterred and kept on painting. 

Alas, it was time to pack up our easels and head for home thinking about the critique that Susan finished up the workshop with.  What a fabulous way to end what was a very successful two days.  

Tanya  (for) Marla

FIRST GALLERY EVENT

Hello Everyone - We are so happy to announce our first Gallery Show and Sale. It is this sunday, September 15 from noon to 4pm. We have many artists participating.  Some local artists including Glen Boles, teachers at Cochrane Arts Central (Scot Paisley and others) and Susan Woolgar and Doug Levitt. Many of the artists will be in attendance and are looking forward to meeting you.  Please drop by and enjoy the paintings by these fabulous artists and have some refreshments and goodies too. 

We look forward to seeing you on sunday!

Marla and Cochrane Arts Central Team

ps -  Check out our classes -  we have a great lineup and something for everyone

PLEIN AIR CHALLENGE-THE CROSSING AT GHOST RIVER

Hi Everyone:

Last Sunday, August 25^th, Marla & Cheryl participated in the 1st Annual Plein Air Painting Challenge at the Crossings at Ghost River.   Started out to be a cold morning but by noon the sun came out and it turned out to be a fabulous day. The scenery was beautiful and it was nice to see the different artwork that was produced that morning.
 

Marla's Plein Air Oil Painting

Cheryl's Plein Air Oil Painting

We are thrilled and happy that Marla’s Painting placed 2nd  and Cheryl’s Painting placed 3^rd in the Professional Category.   

Cheryl Peddie will be joining Cochrane Arts Centre in September to teach oil classes.  Check out the classes page for the full schedule of Fall classes starting in September.

Have a nice day, everyone & we'll see soon.   Tanya

AUTUMN 2013 CLASSES

Hi Everyone-  Summer is quickly going by - even though it doesn't really seem like we had summer yet!  But with that - comes our full swing into Fall.  We will have have a posting of classes in the next two weeks.  I am just finalizing details now.  But there will be weekly classes as well as weekend workshops.  The Susan Woolgar workshop is filling up so don't wait too long if you want to take it.  There are 4 spots left as today. New fall products are arriving this week as well. So stay posted and check the classes page for updates.

Marla

FANTASTIC WORKHOP WITH SUSAN WOOLGAR

Hello Everyone -  What a great workshop we had on Saturday July 6.  Susan Woolgar is a 'super good' instructor with a hands on approach. She took the students through their paintings from concept to completion with simple straight forward technique.  Great demos and lots of fun!  The intent was for a plein air class but Mother Nature decided it needed to rain and hail - so we had the class in the store studion and then went to Blackwell's for a critque followed by dinner.

We are having a second workshop with Susan- so those of you on the wait list - here is your chance to take a class with Susan.  It is a two day workshop this time and it will be plein air.  We are hosting it at the Blackwell property where the season should be in full color by then - September 21 and 22.  Stay tuned for details!

We have a new oil paint for you -  It is called Fast Matte by Gamblin.  It drys in 24 hours!  How great is that for us impatient painters?!  We have the full display so come in and try it.  I an offering a 15% promo discount for the next 2 weeks.  Don't miss out.  There are fantastic colors  to try!

The autumn classes will be offered soon.  Scot and I are both teaching all summer.  Just check out the class page for details.  I will update soon on what we are offering and as it is confirmed the page will be updated. Hope to see you soon -  stay dry and safe from all that nasty weather!

Marla and the Team