Instructor: Weiming Zhao — Weiming Zhao grew up in the 1960’s in a remote part of China during the Cultural Revolution, finding solace in drawing and painting. Zhao taught himself English from a book on pronunciation and eventually settled with his family in Brandon, Manitoba. After a hiatus from painting of almost three decades, Zhao’s passion for art was rekindled in the summer of 2003 in Lake of Woods, Ontario. It was there that he took up his paintbrushes once again and has not stopped since, resulting in thousands of paintings and sketches created en plein air.

Description: This 5-hour session is designed for beginner to intermediate painters who want to build a strong foundation in outdoor painting, while deepening their understanding of composition, value, and color in landscape art. In this workshop, we will cover:

• Composition: Learn how to simplify the scene, find a strong focal point, and organize your canvas for maximum visual impact.

• Value: Understand the importance of light and dark relationships to create depth and atmosphere.

• Colour: Explore colour harmony, temperature, and mixing techniques that bring vitality and realism to your landscapes.

Through a combination of demonstration, discussion, and individual guidance, you'll be supported in starting and completing a plein air oil painting from life.

Price: $80 for Members; $85 for Non-Members

Instructor: Kathleen Baleja — Kathleen Baleja is a multimedia artist. She is an avid outdoors enthusiast and yoga teacher. A reverence for the land is evident in her collection of rocks, fossils, shells, cones, seed pods, feathers, wasp nests, lichen and a 400-year-old hammer stone.

Description: Copper embossing is an ancient technique that involves raising a design on a thin copper sheet by pressing from the reverse side

Price: $25 for Members; $30 for Non-Members

Instructor: Myra Clark — Myra Clarke is a watercolour artist who has opportunity to spend her summers at Clear Lake. The varied landscapes of the park are a continual source of inspiration in her watercolours.

Description: Using ink with watercolour is a way to loosen up your painting, and a great technique for creating a watercolour travel journal. Spend an afternoon creating your own floral ink and watercolour painting. All materials will be supplied. No experience is required, as the workshop will cover the basic concepts of watercolour painting.

Price: $40 for Members; $45 for Non-Members

Instructor: Morgan McKinnon — Morgan McKinnon is a printmaker from Saskatchewan and has been our Youth Art Instructor here at Wasagaming Community Arts for the past three years. She is a senior printmaking student at the University of Regina, and has a passion for sharing her love and knowledge of art.

Description: In this beginner friendly class you will learn the ins and outs of Lino cut printing with easily accessible tools. You can create stunning works of art, that can be printed in multiples. As well as learn how to recreate this process in your home.

Price: $20 Members, $25 Non-Members

Instructor: Patrick Paul — Patrick was born in Winnipeg and currently lives with his family in Dauphin, located in Treaty 2 territory. He is an Ojibwe artist who paints in the tradition of the Woodlands school of art. Woodlands art is a representation of a culture whose myths are rooted in the Canadian Shield, where rugged forests, erratic boulders, and glistening waters as introduced by Norval Morrisseau.

Description: This workshop pays homage to the traditional Ojibwe art style with a unique twist specific to Patrick Paul.

Price: $50 Members, $55 Non-Members

Instructor: Edna Nabess — Edna was born and raised in Cormorant, Manitoba and is a proud member of the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation. Edna was taught the traditions of her Cree culture by her mother and grandmother. Edna is a well-known artisan creating one-of-a-kind designs straight from her heart, reflecting the proud life and soul of her heritage.

Create your own beautiful hand-sewn and beaded moccasins. Three evenings are needed to complete one pair. This workshop provides a unique experience to learn traditional sewing skills and beading artistry.

Price: $140 Members, $145 Non Members

Classes take place on July 9, 16, and 23. Please see the Registration link on Class 1 (July 9th)

Instructor: Elaine Rawlings — Elaine Rawlings is a retired teacher from Hamiota, Manitoba. She has been a member of the Hamiota Art Club since the early 1980s. Elaine works mostly in watercolours but has explored watercolour batik, gouache resist, scratch art, line and wash, and pen and ink.

Description: Spend an afternoon creating your own 6”x9” watercolour painting, exploring a variety of artistic techniques.

Price: $40 Members, $45 Non Members

Instructor: Elaine Rawlings — Elaine Rawlings is a retired teacher from Hamiota, Manitoba. She has been a member of the Hamiota Art Club since the early 1980s. Elaine works mostly in watercolours but has explored watercolour batik, gouache resist, scratch art, line and wash, and pen and ink.

Description: Spend a morning creating your own 6”x9” watercolour painting, exploring a variety of artistic techniques.

Price: $40 Members, $45 Non-Members

Instructor: Kathleen Lagasse — Kathleen's passion for art, which began at a young age, has evolved into a successful career. In 2015, Kathleen and her husband opened a gallery in Souris, building on Kathleen's established reputation as an art teacher. Kathleen's commitment to her craft earned her a 'Woman of Distinction' nomination in Brandon in 2016.

Description: Great introduction to oil paints! Finish a painting in 2-3 short hours using “wet-on-wet” technique. 10-14 day drying time. Choose from a variety of styles.

Price: $120 Members, $125 Non-Members

Instructor: Edna Nabess — Edna was born and raised in Cormorant, Manitoba and is a proud member of the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation. Edna was taught the traditions of her Cree culture by her mother and grandmother. Edna is a well-known artisan creating one-of-a-kind designs straight from her heart, reflecting the proud life and soul of her heritage.

Create your own beautiful hand-sewn and beaded moccasins. Three evenings are needed to complete one pair. This workshop provides a unique experience to learn traditional sewing skills and beading artistry.

Price: $140 Members, $145 Non-Members

Classes take place on July 9, 16, and 23. Please see the Registration link on Class 1 (July 9th)

Instructor: Judy Zeke - After retiring from a career in art education, Judy moved with her husband to Clear Lake where she now focuses her time creating detailed wool sculptures of local wildlife and people’s pets. Her work and teaching raise funds for animal rescue and rehabilitation.

Description: In this beginner-friendly class, you'll choose to make a fox, raccoon, bear or beaver using unspun wool and a special barbed needle. Step-by-step guidance and demonstrations will help you feel confident as you sculpt your own little forest friend. Make a charming companion to brighten your home or cabin.

Price: $50 Members, $55 Non-Members.

Instructor: Dustin Glaseman — Dustin was raised north of Brandon, Manitoba, on hobby farms surrounded by wheat fields and wild spaces. In 2015, his wife Elizabeth bought him his first camera, a Nikon J2, just before their honeymoon in Costa Rica. The Osa Peninsula changed his life. Enamoured by the vast biodiversity of the forest and the excitement of photographing wildlife, the seed of a new calling was planted.

Description: If you have a passion for photography, art, and the joy of spending time in outdoors, then sign up now to uncover the magic of nature and wildlife photography with workshop host and photographer Dustin Glaseman. Whether you have a high-end camera, or basic cellphone, this workshop will help you hone your creativity to foster outings filled will fun and exploration. During our time together, we will investigate topics like the artistic side of composition, how light can change your photos, and how to use your environment to bring colour and energy to your shots. While the session will include some technical discussion, the focus will be on learning to enjoy the natural world through your camera and is geared towards those looking to begin a journey into photography. Workshop will include a walk through the Visitor’s Centre gardens to hone your skills.

Price: $20 Members, $25 Non-Members.

Instructor: Edna Nabess — Edna was born and raised in Cormorant, Manitoba and is a proud member of the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation. Edna was taught the traditions of her Cree culture by her mother and grandmother. Edna is a well-known artisan creating one-of-a-kind designs straight from her heart, reflecting the proud life and soul of her heritage.

Description: Create your own beautiful hand-sewn and beaded moccasins. Three evenings are needed to complete one pair. This workshop provides a unique experience to learn traditional sewing skills and beading artistry.

Please Note: Classes take place on July 9, 16 and 23 from 6-9 pm

Price: $140 Members, $145 Non-Members

Instructor: Anne-Marie Syslak

Explore creativity that will leave you feeling relaxed and surprised by what you create. No experience is required

Price: $30 Members, $35 Non-Members