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Paint Like Tom Thomson: There is just 1 place left in this weekend workshop, Aug. 15/16 with Bruce St. Clair. Register now!
Tom Thomson led his Toronto design-studio friends out into the Canadian North to tackle Nature-in-the-raw, borrowing something of the vision of the French Impressionists. After his untimely and mysterious death, these friends formed the Group of Seven, continuing his legacy of 'en plein air' painting. Although Tom created some fine and memorable studio paintings, it's his field studies on small birch panels that seem to bring us closest to his surge of inspiration, the creative impulse. In this workshop, selecting from one of his well-known images, we will imitate Tom's direct approach to interpreting what he saw, working in oil or acrylic on birch panel. If you have a favourite Tom Thomson painting you'd like to try, please bring a copy to class. Beginners as well as more experienced painters are welcome. For your safety, this workshop will have a maximum of 8 students and will take place in our front studio, where artist stations are set up at least 2 metres apart. We are carrying out enhanced cleaning and disinfecting, and requiring everyone to sign in, wear a face mask, use hand sanitizer, and complete a health assessment form as they attend each class. We ask students to bring their own thermos and cups for tea/coffee/water. Summer art camps for kids: Our popular summer art camps are full. However, you can still add your child's name to a waiting list. Camps are limited to 10 participants because of physical distancing and other requirements, so sign up now for a possible place for your child! Fall art classes: We hope to have our fall schedule available on the website in the next week or two.We're looking forward to offering a wide range of classes for you to choose from! If you're feeling a bit hesitant about coming to the KSOA, please be assured that we are diligently following all public health protocols (including limited class sizes to enable physical distancing, check-in contact lists, self-monitoring health assessment forms, hand sanitizers, masks, and enhanced cleaning). We hope to welcome you back to the KSOA in September!
Now in the Window Art Gallery: Blue Surreal, works by Alan Craggs. Here is information about pieces for sale in the gallery. For more information, see the WAG Blog.
This year's Juried Exhibition People's Choice Award goes to Meriem Belabied's painting Pink Blossoms in Vase. Congratulations, Meriem!
The Juried Exhibition is now complete, but all the pieces will remain viewable on our website for the next while, and you can continue to view our virtual reception and prize awarding. See the WAG Blog for more insights.
Paint the Town! 2020: Save the dates Sept. 11 and 12 this year for our FREE annual plein air painting and sketching event. This year we'll focus on the Old Sydenham Ward area of downtown Kingston, and our home base will be The Spire (aka Sydenham Street United Church). Because of COVID-related logistical issues, we have shortened the event this year to 2 days, Friday and Saturday, and will be making some other changes to the event. However, the main activity will be the same: painting and sketching outside in a beautiful part of Kingston, and interacting (from a distance!) with fellow participants. All are welcome, including total beginners! Watch for more details, and instructions for free registration.
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Donate to the KSOA through Canada Helps. The KSOA relies on donations along with course registrations to continue providing quality art experiences to Kingstonians. You may also donate to the KSOA Fund within the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area.
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