Upcoming DVAC Events

	July 2024
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1 DVAC Printmaking Studio DVAC Printmaking Studio Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: July 1, 2024 - 3:00 pm Location: 666 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1B9, Canada Description: 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. If you would like to drop in and see what we do, please email contact member: Theo McLaren - theo.m.mclaren@gmail.com More details... •	2 Portrait & Life Drawing & Painting with Model at 7:00pm Portrait & Life Drawing & Painting with Model at 7:00pm Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: July 2, 2024 - 9:30 pm Location: 666 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1B9, Canada Description: In-person Life Drawing 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 More details... •	3 DVAC Plein Air – Hart House DVAC Plein Air – Hart House Starts: 10:00 am Ends: July 3, 2024 - 1:30 pm Location: 7 Hart House Cir, Toronto, ON M5S 3H3, Canada Description: Wednesday, July 3 at 10:00 a.m. – Hart House Host: Leah Zack What to expect: Hart House was built during the Gothic Revival era which gives it a sense of grandeur. Location: 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, ON, M5S 3H3 Click for location information (UofT). Click for even more information (Hart House). • meet at the “Soldiers’ Tower” at Hart House on the downtown University of Toronto campus. • washrooms are available. • public parking is available in the area. • restaurants are nearby or bring your own lunch. More details... For the Fun of It Painting For the Fun of It Painting Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: July 3, 2024 - 5:00 pm Location: 666 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1B9, Canada Description: For the Fun of It - Abstract and Open Studio Join us for drop-in painting sessions at the DVAC studio, to explore abstract art and other forms of art, in an open studio setting. 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! Email Christine Luna chrisluna397@gmail.com to book your spot. First come basis. More details... • •	4	5	6	7 DVAC Plein Air – Berczy Park DVAC Plein Air – Berczy Park Starts: 10:00 am Ends: July 7, 2024 - 1:30 pm Location: Berczy Park Dog Fountain, 35 Wellington St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1C6, Canada Description: Sunday, July 7 at 10:00 a.m. – Berczy Park Host: Karin Fediw What to expect: This oasis is between Union Station and St. Lawrence Market on Front Street. The whimsical dog fountain is the center of the square which has chairs and tables, and grass areas all covered with shade from trees. Getting there: about a ten-minute walk from Union station. Parking is a flat rate on the weekend until 6 p.m. from $8 to $10. A very large parking garage is at the foot of Church Street and the Esplanade. Other parking lots in the area under local business buildings. Park website: https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/prd/facilities/complex/277/index.html • Let’s meet at the fountain. • Eating: The square is surrounded by stores, coffee and cake shops, and Horton’s. The St. Lawrence Market is a five-minute walk away. • Washrooms: Winners is across the street, as well as a Tim Horton’s. St. Lawrence Market also has washrooms. More details... In-Studio Portrait Sessions In-Studio Portrait Sessions Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: July 7, 2024 - 5:00 pm Location: Clubhouse - 666 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1B9, Canada Description: 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. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email Frank Pasian @ frankpasian@gmail.com More details... • •
8 DVAC Printmaking Studio DVAC Printmaking Studio Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: July 8, 2024 - 3:00 pm Location: 666 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1B9, Canada Description: 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. If you would like to drop in and see what we do, please email contact member: Theo McLaren - theo.m.mclaren@gmail.com More details... •	9 Portrait & Life Drawing & Painting with Model at 7:00pm Portrait & Life Drawing & Painting with Model at 7:00pm Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: July 9, 2024 - 9:30 pm Location: 666 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1B9, Canada Description: In-person Life Drawing 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 More details... •	10 For the Fun of It Painting For the Fun of It Painting Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: July 10, 2024 - 5:00 pm Location: 666 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1B9, Canada Description: For the Fun of It - Abstract and Open Studio Join us for drop-in painting sessions at the DVAC studio, to explore abstract art and other forms of art, in an open studio setting. 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! Email Christine Luna chrisluna397@gmail.com to book your spot. First come basis. More details... •	11	12	13	14 In-Studio Portrait Sessions In-Studio Portrait Sessions Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: July 14, 2024 - 5:00 pm Location: Clubhouse - 666 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1B9, Canada Description: 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. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email Frank Pasian @ frankpasian@gmail.com More details... •
15 DVAC Printmaking Studio DVAC Printmaking Studio Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: July 15, 2024 - 3:00 pm Location: 666 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1B9, Canada Description: 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. If you would like to drop in and see what we do, please email contact member: Theo McLaren - theo.m.mclaren@gmail.com More details... •	16 Portrait & Life Drawing & Painting with Model at 7:00pm Portrait & Life Drawing & Painting with Model at 7:00pm Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: July 16, 2024 - 9:30 pm Location: 666 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1B9, Canada Description: In-person Life Drawing 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 More details... •	17 Cxld - DVAC Plein Air – Kensington Market Cxld - DVAC Plein Air – Kensington Market Starts: 10:00 am Ends: July 17, 2024 - 1:30 pm Location: 207 Denison Square, Toronto, ON M5T, Canada Description: Cancelled due to Tuesdays rainstorm effects. Reschedule to be announced. Wednesday, July 17 at 10:00 a.m. – Kensington Market Host: Carol Berry What to expect: Toronto's most vibrant and diverse neighbourhood. Location: 207 Denison Square, Toronto, ON Click for area information. Click to see event meeting location in Google Maps. • meet at Bellevue Square Park, corner of Dennison and Augusta. • public washrooms are available. • public parking is available on Baldwin or St. Andrew’s, very limited street parking. • restaurants are nearby or bring your own lunch. More details... For the Fun of It Painting For the Fun of It Painting Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: July 17, 2024 - 5:00 pm Location: 666 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1B9, Canada Description: For the Fun of It - Abstract and Open Studio Join us for drop-in painting sessions at the DVAC studio, to explore abstract art and other forms of art, in an open studio setting. 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! Email Christine Luna chrisluna397@gmail.com to book your spot. First come basis. More details... • •	18	19	20	21 In-Studio Portrait Sessions In-Studio Portrait Sessions Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: July 21, 2024 - 5:00 pm Location: Clubhouse - 666 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1B9, Canada Description: 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. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email Frank Pasian @ frankpasian@gmail.com More details... •
22 DVAC Printmaking Studio DVAC Printmaking Studio Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: July 22, 2024 - 3:00 pm Location: 666 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1B9, Canada Description: 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. If you would like to drop in and see what we do, please email contact member: Theo McLaren - theo.m.mclaren@gmail.com More details... •	23 Portrait & Life Drawing & Painting with Model at 7:00pm Portrait & Life Drawing & Painting with Model at 7:00pm Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: July 23, 2024 - 9:30 pm Location: 666 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1B9, Canada Description: In-person Life Drawing 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 More details... •	24 DVAC Plein Air – Sunnyside Pavilion DVAC Plein Air – Sunnyside Pavilion Starts: 10:00 am Ends: July 24, 2024 - 1:30 pm Location: 1755 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6S 5A3, Canada Description: Wednesday, July 24 at 10:00 a.m. – Sunnyside Pavilion Host: Karin Fediw What to expect: a waterfront park with a boardwalk for pedestrians. Location: 1755 Lake Shore Boul. W., Toronto, ON, M6S 5A3 Park website: https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/prd/facilities/complex/394/index.html • meet outside the Pavilion Café • washrooms are available. • free parking is available. • bring your own lunch or eat at the café. More details... For the Fun of It Painting For the Fun of It Painting Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: July 24, 2024 - 5:00 pm Location: 666 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1B9, Canada Description: For the Fun of It - Abstract and Open Studio Join us for drop-in painting sessions at the DVAC studio, to explore abstract art and other forms of art, in an open studio setting. 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! Email Christine Luna chrisluna397@gmail.com to book your spot. First come basis. More details... • •	25	26	27	28 In-Studio Portrait Sessions In-Studio Portrait Sessions Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: July 28, 2024 - 5:00 pm Location: Clubhouse - 666 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1B9, Canada Description: 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. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email Frank Pasian @ frankpasian@gmail.com More details... •
29 DVAC Printmaking Studio DVAC Printmaking Studio Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: July 29, 2024 - 3:00 pm Location: 666 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1B9, Canada Description: 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. If you would like to drop in and see what we do, please email contact member: Theo McLaren - theo.m.mclaren@gmail.com More details... •	30 Portrait & Life Drawing & Painting with Model at 7:00pm Portrait & Life Drawing & Painting with Model at 7:00pm Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: July 30, 2024 - 9:30 pm Location: 666 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1B9, Canada Description: In-person Life Drawing 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 More details... •	31 DVAC Plein Air – Spadina House DVAC Plein Air – Spadina House Starts: 11:00 am Ends: July 31, 2024 - 1:30 pm Location: 285 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2V5, Canada Description: Wednesday, July 31 at 11:00 a.m. – Spadina House Host: Karin Fediw Note: starts at 11:00 am. What to expect: gardens and buildings. Location: 285 Spadina Rd., Toronto, ON, M5R 2V5 Getting there by public transit: Beside Casa Loma. Yonge/University subway to Dupont subway station. Exit station and walk north to the Baldwin Steps at the intersection of Spadina Road and Davenport Road. Spadina Museum is located at the top of the Baldwin Steps next door to Casa Loma. For specific TTC route and schedule information call 416-393-4636 or visit the TTC website at https://www.ttc.ca Park website: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/museums/spadina-museum/ • Meet at the front of Spadina House at 11 a.m. when the building and grounds open. • Washroom: in house • Food: no facilities on property, bring your lunch. • There is no parking available at Spadina House. Paid parking is available next door at Casa Loma in the shared parking lot. More details... For the Fun of It Painting For the Fun of It Painting Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: July 31, 2024 - 5:00 pm Location: 666 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1B9, Canada Description: For the Fun of It - Abstract and Open Studio Join us for drop-in painting sessions at the DVAC studio, to explore abstract art and other forms of art, in an open studio setting. 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! Email Christine Luna chrisluna397@gmail.com to book your spot. First come basis. More details... • •

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