Welcome to the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve's Art Workshops webpage! Our goal is to inspire our community to connect with nature through creative expression. Our talented resident art instructor John LeFlock is passionate about the importance of visual arts and using nature as a source of inspiration for his students. He has been teaching art to people of all ages at the Heron Reserve for 20 years and looks forward to connecting with people of all backgrounds and experience levels in his beginner-friendly classes. John offers workshops for various ages and skill levels using a variety of mediums! Explore our current schedule of workshops and programs below, and join us in the beautiful surroundings of the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve for an inspiring artistic experience!
Interested in trying out landscape painting? Join John for a serene painting of trees, mountains and valleys! Discover techniques for capturing perspective and master the art of creating textured leaves and bark.
These classes are open to all ages - join in on this creative adventure for $40, all materials are included. We hope to see you there!
Learn the basics of sketching and 3 fundamental techniques. John will teach you how to draw to draw & sketch landscapes, people & wildlife with confidence after 3 sessions! The three techniques that participants will learn are utilizing symbols, using calipers & the grid system.
Saturday June 21st, June 28th and July 5th from 10:00am - 12:00pm. The series is $90 for all 3 sessions - select June 21st while booking to register for all 3.
This class is open to folks 12 years old and up - join us on this creative adventure, all materials are included. We hope to see you there!
Join us for a fun and creative acrylic painting workshop designed for all ages! Whether you're a seasoned artist or a first-time painter, this workshop offers a relaxed environment where families can create together. John Leflock, our talented instructor, will guide you step-by-step in bringing adorable baby animals to life on canvas.
Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today! This class is $40, all materials are included. We look forward to painting with you!
Learn about our pricing: the GBHNR is a non-profit organization and registered charity. We rely on program fees to support the education, conservation, and outreach we do to protect the invaluable wetlands ecosystems on our site. We take pride in offering quality, affordable workshops that offer experiences for folks to connect with nature and their creative sides. Our base fee for 3-hr art classes is $40.00, you may see this increased slightly over time to cover higher instructor and/or material costs! **Materials are included in that price!**
We appreciate your support of our organization! Please contact us at [email protected], or (604) 823-6603 if you have any questions about art workshops or any other programs!
