michelle guitard

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We are excited to announce out first annual Algonquin Park Retreat!

( 5 days, 4 nights $695.00 per person. $300.00 deposit required upon registration, balance due two weeks prior to event )

 

 

Algonquin park, the treasure of central Ontario will be our location for another spectacular workshop. 

Join us for this five day tent camping adventure July 30th- Aug 3rd 2024. This is an amazing opportunity to spend time outdoors with like-minded creatives in one of Canadas most diverse and stunning landscapes. We have planned a magical week with daily artistic activities, yoga and opportunities to canoe, kayak, paddle board and hiking. Inspiring  evenings under a blanket of stars and restoration in nature.

 

*Catherine Matisse local yoga instructor will be providing yoga/meditation sessions 

 

Art has always been integral to the Algonquin Park experience! Algonquin Park, ON – Tom Thomson (1877-1917), one of Canada’s most
important and influential artists created a distinct approach to portraying rugged Canadian landscapes, particularly in Algonquin Park. Thomson’s images are characterized by intense colour, bold brush strokes, and evocative moods. We will explore the beautiful lakes and capture breath-taking scenes, colour and light at all hours of the day. All of the locations we will paint will be in close proximity to our camp site. However, you can venture out on the many trails available and lake views.  The park is full of unmeasured beauty just waiting for us to paint. The mid-week timing will help us avoid the masses of people who visit the park on weekends. What better setting to inspire your next masterpiece?  

 

 

This workshop is for all levels and will focus on painting outdoors. Artists will learn
to quickly gather the necessary visual information needed to complete a painting in the field. 

Learning how to simplify a landscape and interpret color and value relationships
in order to create depth will be a primary focus of this workshop. Other

fundamental concepts will also be discussed including:

how to compose and design a landscape, and the importance of values, shapes and edges.

There will be demonstrations, critiques and lots of one-on-one instruction.

 

 

My workshops are geared for one on one attention to each and every participant. I love painting, but I also deeply love teaching.

I will spend time with each of you guiding and teaching as you:

* Explore 'How to see simply' (break down and design a complex scene), compose and sketch your painting

* Values in black and white, values in color, the light planes and building depth

* Evaluate color choices and value massing, color theory and color mixing

* Plan and execute the three phases of the painting. Learn to paint in set phases

* Add the accents and highlights

 

 

Included:

Camp site fees

Parking pass

Meals (all meals prepared and provided at camp site (exception one dinner and one lunch and local restaurant) 

(All cutlery, dish-ware, cups, utensils, paper towels etc) 

All art supplies 

Paddle for guided “paint paddle” art project 

Yoga/meditations sessions

Tea, coffee, water 

 

Not included: 

*PARTICIPANTS ARE TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN MESS KIT WITH PLATE, CUP AND CUTLERY

*PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR OWN SPECIAL SNACKS, DRINKS, INCLUDING ALCOHOL

Camping supplies (list of suggestions will be provided upon registration also see below) 

Tent

Sleeping bag

Pillow

Cots, blow up mattress etc. 

Kayaks, canoe, paddle board rentals 

Transportation to and from park

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