From Studio to Landscape: Introduction to Plein Air
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sundays, April 27, May 4, 25, June 1, 8, 15
Location: Art Gallery of Hamilton
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sundays, April 27, May 4, 25, June 1, 8, 15
Registration Required
Location: Art Gallery of Hamilton
Inspired by the Impressionist style of Helen McNicoll, this beginner-friendly course introduces the basics of plein air painting.
Starting in the studio, Artist/Instructor Pamela Dey will teach key tips of plein air painting and learn techniques to capture light, color, and texture and paint from photos of landscapes of Ontario. The final two sessions, will be held offsite at scenic Hamilton locations. Open to all skill levels eager to explore outdoor painting with an Impressionist flair.
Some materials will be provided.
Class dates:
Sundays, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
April 27, May 4, 25, June 1, 8, 15
*There is no class May 11 (Mother’s Day) or May 18 (Victoria Day)
Instructor Bio: Pamela gets her inspiration of painting from nature in and around North America. Her artistic process involves taking notes from nature while visiting lakes, trails and provincial parks and she dedicates a significant amount of time doing plein air painting on location and larger works in her studio using Oil, Acrylic and Watercolor. Pamela likes to experiment and explore various mediums, gels, cold wax, building layers and textures, mixed media, collage, printmaking,
Despite the fact that her formal education and career was in science as a researcher, Pamela found peace and satisfaction in her continuous involvement with painting landscapes from North America as she travelled to various places for her corporate job. Creativity finally took over and she found herself devoting all her time to Painting. Primarily a Self-Taught Artist, Pamela attended various Artist Workshops, has 50 years of Painting and Drawing experience and has a Certificate in Art Fundamentals from Central Technical School, Toronto
Pamela is an art instructor with various continuous general interest programs for adults and taught numerous students over the years. She also teaches Art independently to individuals and corporate groups enabling team building and inspiring creativity. Pamela has painted for charity causes, community building, and uses Art to support social causes. Pamela has won many Art awards and has exhibited her work with many galleries and studios in the York region, Toronto and Niagara region.
Members: $275
Non-Members: $300
Plus HST
Registration deadline: April 13, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Free Admission
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Registration Required
Icebergs and Mountains, Greenland 1932
Lawren Harris (Canadian 1885-1970)
oil on canvas, Gift of H.S. Southam, Esq., CMG, LL.D, 1953
© Courtesy Stewart Sheppard