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Art Programming - Creative Workshop (May)

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Creative Art Workshop - Saturday with Danielle Doucet

​This three hour workshop is a rendez-vous not to missed!

Open to artists of all levels, those with less experience can jump right in while experienced painters will re-energize their art practice and get one step closer to their artistic goals. Bilingual instruction (EN/FR) will be provided.

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Join us for an immersive workshop focused on creating unique textured papers perfect for collage, bookmaking, and mixed media projects. In this hands-on class, you'll explore layering techniques that enhance depth and cohesion in your artwork. Bring along some old paintings to repurpose and experiment on, and discover how to use watercolors and acrylics to add vibrant colors and interesting textures to your papers. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this class offers a fantastic opportunity to expand your creativity and craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork.

Upcoming Workshop: Preparing Backgrounds & Papers​​
  • Instructor: Danielle Doucet
  • Date: Saturday, May 24 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  
  • $60
  • Participants are responsible for bringing their own supplies.​

Bring what you have on hand. Do not spend too much on products or supplies (except for good quality paint). 

If you are using Watercolour
  • Plastic to cover your work area,
  • Paintbrush, or any tool you can mark your paper with to create shape or texture, plastic card, fork, etc.
  • 2 Yogurt containers for water
  • Egg cartons, plastic, or ice tray, if you want to dilute your paints to make washes(optional)
  • Plate or flat tray to mix your colours,
  • Watercolour paper 140 pounds and up Strathmore is a good choice and well priced, not too small.
  • Support for your paper. Board, Masonite or plexiglass (thin), all one inch bigger than your sheet.
  • Masking tape to mount your paper on your support
  • 3 Basic colors, ultramarine blue, lemon yellow, alizarin red or cadmium red. (minimum)
  • Rags and/or paper towels
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
If you are using Acrylic
  • Plastic to cover your work area,
  • Paintbrush synthetic, or any tool you can mark your paper with to create shape or texture, plastic card, fork, etc.
  • Anything you have that can scrape and move paint on a surface...
  • Paper for exercises (110 pounds minimum, cover 110 pd 8x10)
  • Watercolour paper or, Canvas. Watercolour paper 140 pounds and up Strathmore is a good choice and well priced, not too small.
  • If using paper: Support for your paper. Board, Masonite or plexiglass (thin), all one inch bigger than your sheet.
    • 1. Masking tape to mount your paper on your support
  • Minimum of 3 Basic colors, ultramarine blue, lemon yellow, alizarin red or cadmium red.
  • All colors are transparent if possible.
  • Rags and/or paper towels
  • Scissors
  • Pencil

About the Instructor

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​Danielle Doucet is a multidisciplinary professional artist who has been teaching at Jack Purcell since 2001. Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards, scholarships, and grants. She serves on a jury for art galleries, the City of Gatineau, and several recognized project spaces in Quebec and Ontario. Heavily involved in the artistic community, Danielle has been an associate in a self-managed gallery, sits on boards of directors, and is the first President of Les Ateliers du Ruisseau. She is a professional member of RAAV/CARFAC.

To register: 
  1.  Online registration
  2. ​Registration at the front desk of the Community Centre (320 Jack Purcell Lane)
  3. Call us 613-564-7381

 Email Shawn at [email protected] if you have any questions about this program! ​

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