Acrylic Art Class - advanced - January 15, 2012 · Jan 18, 05:56 pm
IT was an extra special class to have had two local professional artists, Jennifer Lawton and Lisa Harpell join in on the fun! Plus, a well versed painter from Toronto!
Jennifer decided to bring her own inspirational photo of the Grand Canyon to amplify her use of colour. Again the interpretations of the Erratic were varying, from barren moonscape, to colourful. Very exciting!
Thanks to all the girls for coming! Incluyding Jennifer’s dog, Sally.
My next class will be held Sunday February 12th with one spot left. And I am now scheduling a class for March, along with art classes during the March Break March 12-16, for youth under 13.
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Setup of art class just prior to students arriving at CLAUSTRO gallery January 2012
Class has begun! Foreground, is local professional sculptor, Lisa Harpell working on one of two pieces she created.
Local Professional artist, Jennifer Lawton working on her own colourful version of a boulder study, insprired by a photograph she took of Grand Canyon.
Artists/students hard at work .. standing back to view progress, and head's down in focus!
Jennifer Lawton's work, getting closer...
One of Lisa Harpell's work completed ... great job Lisa!
One of the students travelled from Toronto to work on this boulder study ... nearly completed ... just a few more hours to go!
— Carol Currie
Dining at Claustro · Jan 14, 06:08 pm
As the evening chilled down to a whopping minus 20 something, we all warmed up with good food, wine, and great company! What a great celebration!
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Cheers to everyone!
"Round the Table"
Dinner Party at CLAUSTRO
Surrounded by good food, great wine, amazing people and beautiful art.
"The Kiss"
— Carol Currie
Beach looking towards Collingwood - New Year's Day 2012! · Jan 5, 04:48 pm
We are prepping for a backcountry winter camping trek as soon as the ice forms on the lakes … so we thought we would do a short trek in Awenda Park and along the Beach at Concession 14 of Tiny Township … both a short drive from Midland to test some of our gear. Heavy packs in tote and a bottle of wine, what a great way to celebrate the first day of 2012! We live in beautiful country!
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Setup of our tent in the gallery, in preparation for our Winter Camping Trip!
Stu working on the GPS in preps for our backcountry trek.
Beach at Concession 14, Tiny Township, January 2012.
Looking out at Collingwood from Concession 14.
Ice Floats and Black Rock of Concession 14.
Rocks and Ice Floats looking towards Collingwood.
Open Water and sandy beach remains at Concession 14, January 2012
Stu enjoying the view and a glass of wine on New Year's Day at the beach of Concession 14.
Carol all bundled up ... it was a COLD one at the Beach New Year's day 2012.
Stepping Stones to Open Water? Ouch ... too cold!
— Carol Currie
Acrylic Art Class December 11, 2011 · Dec 12, 04:00 pm
Thank you to all of you who came to the Acrylic Art Class this Sunday!
Another huge success for this month’s class! A more advanced student even accomplished TWO paintings during the day session.
Again the interpretations of the Erratic were varying, from barren, to colourful, to a watercolour/dripping/realist version. Very exciting!
Great job everyone! It was a lot of fun.
My next class will be held Sunday January 15th. Class is full. And I am now scheduling a class for February.
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Art Students hard at work, December 11th, 2011, at Claustro Studios, held by Carol Currie.
Art Student adding the final touches at Claustro Studio Art Workshop with instructor, Carol Currie.
A remarkable resemblance to Instructor Carol Currie's work, (shown on left), to art student's work, shown on right. Great job!
Art Student signing her work ... and ready to join the next class ... a budding artist indeed!
Completed works by two students of the December 11th Art Workshop.
Student with accomplished works (left) and Instructor, Carol Currie (right) at the December 11th Art Workshop held at Claustro Gallery.
— Carol Currie
Christmas 2011 One of a Kind Show a tremendous success! · Dec 7, 08:03 pm
What a fantastic show !!!! Thank you all for coming to visit us at the GRAND One of a Kind Show Exhibition! Great to see familiar faces, and to meet old friends and share the work with new people!
And a few “Dali” references … were kindly taken of course.
Attendance was fantastic … most days, the lineups were tremendous, much like the one shown in the photo!
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Entrance to Exhibition Hall for One of a Kind Show, 2011
Lineup for tickets to the One of a Kind Show...great turnout!
Claustro Booth at the One of a Kind Show, 2011
We had a great corner location in the Visual Art Gallery section of the show!
Just before show opened ... beautiful wide aisles for viewing the art.
People milling about the CLAUSTRO booth at the One of a Kind Show 2011.
— Carol Currie