Manotick Art Association

Workshops

The Manotick Art Association attempts to host approximately two workshops per year, presented by well known and respected professional and established artists in various mediums.  Workshops generally take place at Carsonby Hall providing a cozy and productive venue. Members in good standing can participate in any of the workshops delivered and organized by MAA. Suggestions for workshop themes can be directed to the workshop coordinator.

Upcoming Workshops

Several ideas are being investigated but no firm commitment has been made.  

  

Last Workshop

FIGURE PAINTING with BRIAN SMITH
November  2008, Carsonby Hall

The MAA was delighted to have renowned Toronto artist Brian Smith give a two-day workshop, focusing on painting the costumed figure. The workshop was sold out well in advance and many found it both challenging and fun in the cozy atmosphere of Carsonby Hall. Topics included composition, elements of design, colour theory, thumbnail sketches and painting techniques.  Different models were present each day, and Brian gave a few slideshows throughout the weekend as well has a few examples of his work that he used during his presentation.

Brian graduated from the Ontario College of Arts and Design in 1969 and for more than 35 years, he has been both a professional, award-winning graphic designer and a practising fine artist focusing on classical figure drawing and painting. His works are in collections across North America and he has exhibited in numerous juried and invitational shows, recently winning "Best in Show" in both the Etobicoke Annual Juried Exhibition and the Colour and Form Society Annual Juried Exhibition. In 2005 he was awarded the title of "Honourary Drawing Master" by the Drawing Society of Canada (previous inductees include Robert Bateman, Peter Mah, Eric Freifeld and Ken Danby). Brian has taught classes and workshops on life drawing and portraiture for more than 20 years and has been on the faculty of the Ontario College of Art and Design, the Koffler Centre for the Arts, Haliburton School of the Arts, Curry's Art School, Visual Arts Mississauga and Neilson Park Creative Centre. You can view some of Brian's work on his website.

TAX and the ARTIST 101

January 2008, Manotick

Want to get a head start on your '07 tax return? MAA member Phil Jolie, a director at Canada Revenue Agency, has kindly offered to give a presentation on the tax aspects of carrying on a business as an artist and answer any questions you may have on the subject.  This will be a member's only event, free of charge courtesy of MAA. There is no need to pre register for this event.

OIL PAINTING with LUCY MANLEY

December 2007, Carsonby Hall

About two dozen member artists participated in an oil painting workshop given by Peterborough landscape artists Lucy Manley. Shown are Lucy painting at her easel and the results from the artists after the two-day weekend workshop.