Upcoming DVAC Events

FHAC Model, Costumed

Join the Forest Hill Art Club for their Friday morning model. 
Draw or paint a portrait or the full pose.

Model is costumed, for a single pose.

$20 model fee DVAC members.

Please reserve a spot by email: Mel mdelija1@gmail.com  or Elaine  elaineostfield@yahoo.ca

In-studio Sunday Afternoon Portrait Sessions

- The sessions run from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm.
- It is suggested you arrive at 1:45 to set up your materials as we start painting at 2:00 pm. 

- Members are asked to volunteer to sit [pose] for the group.  
- We will have five 25-minute poses (sometimes six).
- with 5-minute breaks to prepare for the next portrait and sitter.

- Choice of materials is up to you, pencils, charcoal, watercolours, acrylics…
- There are no fees and attendance is optional. 
 
Come when you can and as often as you can.
We look forward to seeing you in the studio.
 
Please reserve a spot by email: Frank frankpasian@gmail.com

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email Frank Pasian @ frankpasian@gmail.com

Printmaking Studio
Every Monday 12 noon to 3 pm we meet to share ideas and techniques. 

This is not an instructional class - we learn from each other.
Bring your own supplies - we have a small press.
Some techniques - watercolour on plexi, silkscreen monoprints, colograph, linocut. 

All are asked to help set-up and take-down and to contribute a toonie to pay for some supplies. 
 
Please reserve a spot by email: Theo  theo.m.mclaren@gmail.com

If you would like to drop in and see what we do, please email contact member: Theo McLaren - theo.m.mclaren@gmail.com

In-person Life Drawing & Painting at the Studio.  
Tuesday evenings, 7 pm -10 pm

We alternate between Portrait and Figure (fee is $10). The extended pose will be broken into 25-minute segments with 5-minute breaks. Artists may sketch, use pastels, watercolour, acrylic or oils.

Any questions email: jessiegordondvac@gmail.com or elmaelott@yahoo.ca

FHAC Model - Portraits

Join the Forest Hill Art Club for their Wednesday morning model. 
Draw or paint a portrait or the full pose.

Model is costumed, for a single pose.

$20 model fee DVAC members.

Please reserve a spot by email: Mel mdelija1@gmail.com  or Elaine  elaineostfield@yahoo.ca

For the Fun of It - Free Drop-in Painting

Join us for drop-in painting sessions at the DVAC studio to paint and to explore abstract art. 
These will be independent sessions with no model or instruction, for anyone who has limited space at home to paint large canvases. 

Come and have some fun and socialize while creating your great work! 
First come basis.
 
Please reserve a spot by email. 
Contact coordinator Leah Zack: leahzack2002@yahoo.ca

Printmaking Studio 
Every Wednesday 6 pm tp 9 pm 
  
This is not an instructional class - we learn from each other.
Bring your own supplies - we have two small presses. 
Some techniques - watercolour on plexi, silkscreen monoprints, colograph, linocut.  
 
▪ There will be periodic practical demonstrations. 
▪ All participants are encouraged to share techniques and information. 
▪ Basic printing information will be provided for novice (and/or more experienced artists and printmakers). 
▪ All are asked to help set-up and take-down.

FHAC Model - Long Pose

Join the Forest Hill Art Club for their Thursday model. 
Draw or paint.

Models alternate every 2 weeks - nude or costumed.

$20 model fee DVAC members.

Please reserve a spot by email: Mel mdelija1@gmail.com  or Elaine  elaineostfield@yahoo.ca

No Program, January 8 - DVAC Thursday Art Night Events 
 
We start again on January 15th, on Zoom. 
 
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Thurdsay Night Art Night Scheduling: 
Sept & Oct: in-studio. 
Nov, Jan, Feb, March: via Zoom.
Dec: no presentations. 
April, May: in-studio.

FHAC Model, Costumed

Join the Forest Hill Art Club for their Friday morning model. 
Draw or paint a portrait or the full pose.

Model is costumed, for a single pose.

$20 model fee DVAC members.

Please reserve a spot by email: Mel mdelija1@gmail.com  or Elaine  elaineostfield@yahoo.ca

In-studio Sunday Afternoon Portrait Sessions

- The sessions run from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm.
- It is suggested you arrive at 1:45 to set up your materials as we start painting at 2:00 pm. 

- Members are asked to volunteer to sit [pose] for the group.  
- We will have five 25-minute poses (sometimes six).
- with 5-minute breaks to prepare for the next portrait and sitter.

- Choice of materials is up to you, pencils, charcoal, watercolours, acrylics…
- There are no fees and attendance is optional. 
 
Come when you can and as often as you can.
We look forward to seeing you in the studio.
 
Please reserve a spot by email: Frank frankpasian@gmail.com

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email Frank Pasian @ frankpasian@gmail.com

Printmaking Studio
Every Monday 12 noon to 3 pm we meet to share ideas and techniques. 

This is not an instructional class - we learn from each other.
Bring your own supplies - we have a small press.
Some techniques - watercolour on plexi, silkscreen monoprints, colograph, linocut. 

All are asked to help set-up and take-down and to contribute a toonie to pay for some supplies. 
 
Please reserve a spot by email: Theo  theo.m.mclaren@gmail.com

If you would like to drop in and see what we do, please email contact member: Theo McLaren - theo.m.mclaren@gmail.com

In-person Life Drawing & Painting at the Studio.  
Tuesday evenings, 7 pm -10 pm

We alternate between Portrait and Figure (fee is $10). The extended pose will be broken into 25-minute segments with 5-minute breaks. Artists may sketch, use pastels, watercolour, acrylic or oils.

Any questions email: jessiegordondvac@gmail.com or elmaelott@yahoo.ca

FHAC Model - Portraits

Join the Forest Hill Art Club for their Wednesday morning model. 
Draw or paint a portrait or the full pose.

Model is costumed, for a single pose.

$20 model fee DVAC members.

Please reserve a spot by email: Mel mdelija1@gmail.com  or Elaine  elaineostfield@yahoo.ca

For the Fun of It - Free Drop-in Painting

Join us for drop-in painting sessions at the DVAC studio to paint and to explore abstract art. 
These will be independent sessions with no model or instruction, for anyone who has limited space at home to paint large canvases. 

Come and have some fun and socialize while creating your great work! 
First come basis.
 
Please reserve a spot by email. 
Contact coordinator Leah Zack: leahzack2002@yahoo.ca

Printmaking Studio 
Every Wednesday 6 pm tp 9 pm 
  
This is not an instructional class - we learn from each other.
Bring your own supplies - we have two small presses. 
Some techniques - watercolour on plexi, silkscreen monoprints, colograph, linocut.  
 
▪ There will be periodic practical demonstrations. 
▪ All participants are encouraged to share techniques and information. 
▪ Basic printing information will be provided for novice (and/or more experienced artists and printmakers). 
▪ All are asked to help set-up and take-down.

FHAC Model - Long Pose

Join the Forest Hill Art Club for their Thursday model. 
Draw or paint.

Models alternate every 2 weeks - nude or costumed.

$20 model fee DVAC members.

Please reserve a spot by email: Mel mdelija1@gmail.com  or Elaine  elaineostfield@yahoo.ca

DVAC Thursday Art Night Events - Virginia Bergman, Tonalist Painting
Where: on ZOOM
 
Virginia Bergmann will introduce us to principles and techniques inspired by the early Barbizon and Tonalist movement. Virginia will show us how to create atmospheric landscapes with muted, close values and a mood of mystery and suggestion.

Virginia Bergmann is a tonalist painter from Nova Scotia. She was elected to signature status with the Society of Canadian Artists as well as the Federation of Canadian Artists through which her work has received several awards including first place in the 2023 Landscape Exhibition. She is also a member of the Toronto Chapter of the FCA.
 
Website: https://virginiabergmann.com    
Instagram: https://instagram.com/virginiabergmannart
 
Virginia Bergmann will host a Workshop on February 21 & 22 on Zoom.
Registration is available in NewsBits. 

 
--- 
Thurdsay Night Art Night Scheduling: 
Sept & Oct: in-studio. 
Nov, Jan, Feb, March: via Zoom.
Dec: no presentations. 
April, May: in-studio.

FHAC Model, Costumed

Join the Forest Hill Art Club for their Friday morning model. 
Draw or paint a portrait or the full pose.

Model is costumed, for a single pose.

$20 model fee DVAC members.

Please reserve a spot by email: Mel mdelija1@gmail.com  or Elaine  elaineostfield@yahoo.ca

In-studio Sunday Afternoon Portrait Sessions

- The sessions run from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm.
- It is suggested you arrive at 1:45 to set up your materials as we start painting at 2:00 pm. 

- Members are asked to volunteer to sit [pose] for the group.  
- We will have five 25-minute poses (sometimes six).
- with 5-minute breaks to prepare for the next portrait and sitter.

- Choice of materials is up to you, pencils, charcoal, watercolours, acrylics…
- There are no fees and attendance is optional. 
 
Come when you can and as often as you can.
We look forward to seeing you in the studio.
 
Please reserve a spot by email: Frank frankpasian@gmail.com

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email Frank Pasian @ frankpasian@gmail.com

Printmaking Studio
Every Monday 12 noon to 3 pm we meet to share ideas and techniques. 

This is not an instructional class - we learn from each other.
Bring your own supplies - we have a small press.
Some techniques - watercolour on plexi, silkscreen monoprints, colograph, linocut. 

All are asked to help set-up and take-down and to contribute a toonie to pay for some supplies. 
 
Please reserve a spot by email: Theo  theo.m.mclaren@gmail.com

If you would like to drop in and see what we do, please email contact member: Theo McLaren - theo.m.mclaren@gmail.com