Art Workshops

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!

Airbrush Painting Class: March 30, 2025 - 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Join our expert instructor, John Leflock for this beginners airbrush painting class! In this hands-on course, you'll learn the fundamentals of airbrushing, including how to control the airbrush, mix paints, create smooth gradients and detailed designs. Whether you're interested in art, or just trying something new, this class will help you get started on your airbrushing journey in an engaging and creative environment!

This class is open to all ages - join in on this creative adventure for $45.00 per session, materials are included.

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Neurographic Art Class: April 26, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

Join our expert art instructor, John Leflock, for a meditative Neurographic Art class!

Neurographic art was created by Russian artist Pavel Piscarev in 2014. He has been quoted as saying that it is the art of transformation. Neurographic Art captures how the inner being reacts to the outer world transforming stress into something calming & peaceful.

This class is open to all ages - join in on this creative adventure for $30.00 per session, materials are included. We hope to see you there!

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Wildlife Art Painting Class: May 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 1:00pm

Celebrate spring with a adorable bunny painting that blends watercolor, acrylic, and pencil. The mix of mediums creates a soft, natural feel, making it a perfect addition to cozy up any space.

This class is open to all ages - join in on this creative adventure for $40.00 per session, materials are included. We hope to see you there!

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Landscape Painting Class: June 14, 2025, 10:00am - 1:00pm

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!

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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!