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: Winter Nature Series January 11th & February 15th

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!

January 11th, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00pm.

Join our expert artist, John in an engaging painting class of Chickadees and Willows. Explore the beauty of watercolors and experiment with a variety of other mediums in a relaxed, inspiring environment.

February 15, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00pm.

Join resident artist John Leflock for an inspiring acrylic landscape painting class, where you'll learn expert techniques and unleash your creativity.

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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Valentines Day Card Workshop: February 9, 2025

Join us at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve for a heartwarming family art class led by the talented artist, John LeFlock, February 9th, 10:00am - 12:00pm. Under John's expert guidance, you'll learn how to create beautiful valentines day cards using various mediums. It's a fantastic opportunity to bond with your family, embrace your inner artist, and make personalized, meaningful cards that will leave a lasting impression.

There is a workshop fee of $30.00 per person which includes all materials.

Don't miss out on this special event that combines art, nature, and the spirit of the season!The Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve is a non-profit organization. All program fees support the community outreach, conservation work & programs at the GBHNR. Registration using the button below or in person at the Rotary Interpretive Centre, staffed daily from 10-3.

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Airbrush Painting Class: March 9, 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.

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 10-3. Register online by using the "Book Now" button below. All program fees support the conservation, education, and outreach programs at the GBHNR!

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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!

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 10-3. Register online using 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!