The Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Society

5200 Sumas Prairie Rd. Chilliwack, BC

604-823-6603

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!

Family Art Classes with John LeFlock: Fall Nature Series - September 21st & October 12th

Join our art instructor John LeFlock this summer for a wildlife art class that's fun for the whole family!

Connect with your creative side and your love for nature in this immersive experience! Hosted in the beautiful natural setting of the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve, John will guide attendees through the process of creating beautiful wildlife and landscape paintings with acrylic paint.

These classes are open to all ages - join in on this creative adventure for $40.00 per session, including materials. We hope to see you there!

September 21st, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm:

Join John, our expert artist, for a whimsical and inspiring Fox painting workshop! Whether you're a seasoned painter or a curious beginner, John will guide you step-by-step to create your very own enchanting fox masterpiece.

October 12th, 10:00 am - 1:00pm.

Interested in trying out landscape painting? Join John for a serene painting of a Birch tree with a peaceful lake in the background! Discover techniques for capturing light and shadows and master the art of creating delicate leaves.

These classes are open to all ages - join in on this creative adventure for $40.00 per session. We hope to see you there!

Registrations can be made online through our booking platform, Peek (6% booking fee applies), or in person at the Rotary Interpretive Centre, staffed daily from 10-4. Register online by following the "Book Now" button below & selecting the date of the program(s) you wish to attend. All program fees support the conservation, education, and outreach programs at the GBHNR!

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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!