Courses
Please Note: All courses are limited to 12 participants
- Open Studio - Advanced Analysis - Brian Atyeo
- May 10 – 14, 2010
- Tuition: $570 cdn.
- Open Studio/Linear Perspective - Jeremy Mayne
- July 5 - 9, 2010
- Tuition: $500 cdn.
- Chinese Painting - Teresa Leung
- July 28 - 30, 2010
- Tuition: $325 cdn.
- Surface Explorations part III - Anthony Steffes
- September 6 - 10, 2010 or September 13 - 17, 2010
- Tuition: $500 cdn.
- Experimental Techniques - Ursula Reynolds
- October 15 - 17, and October 22 - 24, 2010
- Tuition: $520 cdn.
- Collage and More - Jonathan talbot
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Other Workshops
- World Soul Retreat - Straja Linder King
- August 2 - 6, 2010
- Cost: $1295 cdn. (double occupancy), $1395 cdn. (single occupancy)
- Open Studio - Advanced Analysis with Brian Atyeo
- May 10 - 14, 2010
- Tuition: $570 cdn.
- From Brian:
"Five hard days of painting will probably appeal to artists who are currently working at that level [intermediate/advanced] or artists who are looking for the experience of intense painting.
I will demonstrate on the Monday and Tuesday of the week, focusing on deconstruction vs reconstruction, and how the Design Elements and Principles apply to this line of thinking.
The remainder of my week will be spent with one on one discussion of options and daily group critiques. I will be encouraging artists towards the contemporary view of painting, with special attention given to paint surface and integrity." - Back to Top
- Open Studio/Linear Perspective with Jeremy Mayne
- July 5 - 9, 2010
- Tuition: $500 cdn.
- This diverse workshop is designed to give each participant the opportunity to pursue individual artistic goals within a tutorial/open studio format while encouraging the development of a basic understanding of linear perspective. Many forms of media will be considered with emphasis on how, within a particular work, each "co-exists" to strengthen an overall image. I am well versed in helping students expand and develop their artistic potential, and will work one on one to help each student realize his/her goals for the workshop. Please come ready to dig deep, develop and grow.
About Jeremy:
"Jeremy can help you go in any direction in any medium. His workshops are informal, playful, and purposeful – a great mix.
He shares his expertise and experience with generosity. He’s open to your ideas and excellent at guiding you in a direction that he feels will be beneficial for you." – Janie Lockwood, May 17, 2010 - Back to Top
- Chinese Painting with Teresa Leung
- July 28 - 30, 2010
- Tuition: $325 cdn.
- This course is designed for artists who are interested in learning the art of Chinese painting which can broaden the scope of their work. Teresa will demonstrate the basic principles and techniques of Chinese painting. She will instruct on how to use Chinese brushes and various inks, as well as the brush work to create the brush strokes for Plum Blossom, Chrysanthemum, Peony Flower, Lotus, Bird, etc. This workshop includes a $45 materials package supplied by the instructor.
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- Surface Explorations Part III with Anthony Steffes
- September 6 - 10, 2010 or September 13 - 17, 2010
- Tuition: $500 cdn.
- This workshop is all about textures, composition and the layering process. Participants will experiment with creating 3D textural effects and enhancing their artwork with a wide range of decorative effects. Demonstrations will be geared towards presenting possibilities. After the demonstrations, participants are encouraged to bring their own personal style to the process and share in finding new ways to stretch the limits of the materials in an experimental art environment. Please note that the cost of the workshop includes a $50 materials package supplied by Anthony. He will also loan most of the tools [and toys] required to the participants.
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- Experimental Techniques with Ursula Reynolds
- October 15 - 17 and October 22 - 24, 2010
- Tuition: $520 cdn.
- This six-day workshop is designed to broaden our painting experience through experimentation. We will explore creative methods of using watermedia. A variety of techniques will be introduced and their implementation stressed so that participants leave with a working knowledge of the methods used in this workshop. The first three day session will be spent in creating starts for paintings. The three day follow-up will then be spent in finishing those starts. This somewhat unusual workshop format will give us time to let those starts dry thoroughly so that they can safely be worked on and also give us time to think about possible directions those starts might take. River Rock will supply some of the new materials needed in order to make participation easier. Come prepared for six days of creating, learning, sharing and enjoying.
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This retreat will be highly experiential. All teachings of World Soul and deep ecology will be followed by explorations in a variety of art media including collage, clay, paint and writing. Additionally, all experiences will be grounded in nature. No art experience is necessary. Please wear casual comfortable clothing.
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River Rock Studio is an artist and corporate retreat located in Alberta, Canada, between Calgary and Banff. The studio is renown for its art workshops, taught by first-class, established instructors. It provides the perfect atmosphere in which to develop and hone an artistic practice, regardless of skill level. Beyond artist workshops and retreats, River Rock Studio is well equipped to host business workshops and functions. From the corporate to the creative, River Rock Studio is ideally situated for those seeking to escape and relax.