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Fall Digital Photography & Editing with Len Wagg
October 17, 18 and 19th, 2008
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Explore the undiscovered Eastern Shore with your camera and the guidance of Nova Scotia photographer and author, Len Wagg. Take photographs of autumn colours, rocky coastal areas, the sunrise and sunset or the people who make their living from the sea, their boats, and their communities or wildlife. Len will talk about finding and getting the pictures, as well as good composition, lighting, subject and night photography.
After you have the great photographs, learn about filing storing, editing and printing the final image. Each participant will get a CD with their images.
$350 all inclusive, see program details
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Watercolour Landscapes with Ron Hazell
Sept 8, 9 and 10th, 2008
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Two day Work?Playshop Watercolour Landscapes with Ron Hazell for artists of all levels of experience.
One-on-one instruction based on the needs of the individual student.
$350 all inclusive, see program details
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Get Cooking with Anthony Hedges
June 20, 21 & 22nd, 2008
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Experienced chef, Anthony Hedges, of the Dalhousie Unversity, University Club will show you how to prepare food as appealing to the eyes as to the taste buds. Adelle Lyon, an Andrew Peller representative will teach you how to pair wines with your menu.
Using local products, you’ll prepare a five course dinner on Saturday. A copy of all recipes will be provided.
All inclusive, see Program details, $325 per person.
Savings for double occupancy and Work?Playshop only, see Package details.
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Digital Photography & Editing with Len Wagg
June 6, 7, & 8th, 2008
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Explore the undiscovered Eastern Shore with your camera and the guidance of Nova Scotia photographer and author, Len Wagg. Take photographs of the rocky coastal areas, the sunrise and sunset, the people who make their living from the sea, their boats, and their communities or wildlife. Len will talk about finding and getting the pictures, as well as good composition, lighting, subject and night photography.
After you have the great photographs, learn about filing storing, editing and printing the final image. Each participant will get a CD with their images.
$350 all inclusive, see program details
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A 10-Hour Crash Course in Short Story Writing
May 23,24 & 25th, 2008
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Presented by a dynamic writing team - Pat Wilson and Kris Wood - who
have the experience and background to get you jump-started on your
creative writing. You'll learn everything from "How to Write a
Compelling Opening", to "How to Make Your Characters Come to Life." Pat
and Kris will also show you the secrets that professionals use to
proofread and polish their work. They're both accomplished workshop
leaders who can guarantee you'll have lots of fun and laughter as well
as a first-class hands-on learning experience.
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Spring Plein Air Watercolour Workshop with Christopher Gorey
May 9, 10 and 11, 2008
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Award winning artist, Christopher Gorey will teach methods and
materials used in plein air watercolour painting. Chris will
demonstrate how to isolate and simplify the landscape; value
relationships, design and colour harmonies and mixing.
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Temenos (Sacred Space) Mixed Media Work?Playshop with J Anna Jaqulyn
October 15 – 19th, 2007
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Art is a language but instead of using words to tell our stories, visual artists use imagery. Following the path of our imagination, we will endeavour to manifest our world pictorially. Using creative visualization and guided meditation for inspiration, this artist's Work?Playshop promises to amplify our most creative selves.
Although each person's image will differ, participants will receive one on one instruction on how to describe their image and on how to use their chosen medium.
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Nature Photography & Editing with Len Wagg
October 5, 6, & 7th, 2007
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Explore the undiscovered Eastern Shore with your camera and the guidance of Nova Scotia photographer and author, Len Wagg. Take photographs of the rocky coastal areas, the sunrise or sunset, the autumn leaves or animals. Len will talk about finding and getting the pictures, as well as good composition, lighting, subject and night photography.
After you have the great photographs, learn about filing storing, editing and printing the final image. Each participant will get a CD with the images.
See what participants had to say about this workshop: http://www.photoguild.ns.ca/about/focus/bluenose-focus-jan-2008.pdf or http://www.sackvillephotographyclub.ns.ca/pdf/jan_08.pdf
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Water in Watercolour with Nora Gross
September 28th, 29th & 30th, 2007
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If you have been traveling the same path in watercolour, isn't it time to look at another route to success? The most important word in watercolour is the word "water". The colour comes in a tube-it can take care of itself BUT how much water, when to add more, when to mop it up or drain it off the paper, when a blossom is just where you want it to happen, these are ideas that we will explore.
Along with traditional approaches to the medium, come prepared to slap and dash on water and throw in paint to free the inner child and delight in the spontaneous way you can achieve a beautiful background with minimal effort. There is no such thing as a mistake, they are 'learning experiences' and the more of those you make, the faster you learn how to rein in this galloping medium. Get ready to spread your wings.
If you have any questions, you may contact the instructor, Nora Gross ( ).
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Plein-Air Oil Painting with William Rogers
September 14 – 16th, 2007
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As a multi-award-winning artist and experienced teacher, William (Bill) Rogers (http://www.gapacc.ns.ca/member_profile.php?profile_id=16) is equally comfortable painting both landscapes and the figure. Two days of Plein-air oil painting at Point Dufferin with great scenery. Theme: How to distill the vast landscape into a simplified oil painting. Emphasis will be on composition and design, paint application and technique, colour. Bill will give demonstrations and lots of individual help. If you have any questions, you may contact the instructor, William Rogers ( )
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Watercolour Seascapes by the Sea with Dennis Curran
June 8, 9 and 10th, 2007
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"Reward your senses as the traditions and legends of the sea come alive along the Marine Drive. Follow this special route through a land of pristine coastal beauty, where quiet shoreline roads lead through romantic seaside villages and the past is a colorful part of everyday life."1 Now picture this in your own watercolour painting. Be inspired by the natural beauty of the sea and the Eastern Shore. Compose your own masterpiece with instruction by Dennis Curran. Bring your camera and take a photo, on your way, or when you arrive, from your room balcony or our new wharf.
See Work?Playshop photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/23204062@N08/sets/72157603788799351/ on http://www.flickr.com.
1 Doer' and Dreamers' Guide, Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture & Heritage
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Acrylic Painting and Hiking Retreat - Rambling with the Old Goat
May 25, 26 and 27th, 2007
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Aspiring artists, join Dave Johnson, writer of Ramblings of an Old Goat newspaper column, on a hike along the rugged Eastern Shore coastline. Stop for a picnic lunch on a cliff overlooking the rolling Atlantic. Let the landscape be your muse as you explore the rocky shore line. Find your inspiration in the shapes of the driftwood, the sights and sounds of the sea birds and wildlife or the man made lighthouses lobster shacks and traps, or boats.
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