TUESDAY  Life  Drawing...9:00 a.m.-12:00pm....contact Doug Andrews or Marilyn Simpson.    Why not give drawing or painting from life a try in the medium of your choice FEE:  $5.00 members, $8.00

non-members , toonie for KAGS

TUESDAY  Watercolours……..1 — 4 pm …………….call Sharon Taylor  Instruction in an ongoing class with students working at all levels.   FEE:  $10.00 per session.

WEDNESDAY Portraits ……...1—4 pm…..contact Bob Carter or Jo-Anne Connell Northey . Everyone is welcome, so gather up your charcoal, pastels, paints and give portraits a go!  Call Bob or Jo-Anne if you know of anyone interesting who would like to model for $30.00/ 3hr session. FEE:  $5.00 members, $8.00 non-members, and a toonie for KAGS.

THURSDAY Paint-Outs & Paint-Ins…….9:30-2:30pm…...contact Vera Penrose or Carol Atkinson  or Sheila Stanley (.  If you love to paint or sketch outside, or would like to give it a try you are welcome to join the friendly, active Outdoor Painters.   Painting sessions will continue on location this fall, weather permitting, and continue at the gallery over the winter. A toony for gallery expenses.

  ARTISTS AT LARGE
Open studio, the first Saturday of the month from 9:00 to 1:00 p.m. Starts March 1st. Primarily an unstructured work time when you can concentrate on doing your own thing, but incorporating a group feedback session at the beginning or the end for those that wish. The cost is $2.00 per session for KAGS’ members, $4.00 for non-members. (Please: no oil paints or solvents because of fumes). Contact Sally Yardley KAGS

As the new year came around and my membership once again was due, I found myself, as I’m sure it is with many of our newer members, wanting to learn more of what KAGS has to offer me as artist.  In the beginning I thought KAGS would be a place where I might enter some paintings in an occasional show, have the privilege of belonging to a group even if distantly, and perhaps someday taking in a class.  An assignment for this newsletter really gave me insight. The assignment began as a means of showcasing the various classes available to all members and non-members alike, but its what I found in the process that has given me an eye opener or should I say palette opener. I managed to check out four.  Classes fluctuate between 6—12 artists of all skill levels.  The Outdoor Painters can have as many as 28 artists.  Tuesday Watercolours with Sharon provide demonstrations by a seasoned instructor, offering individual critique and guidance, while classes like Tuesday Life Drawing, Wednesday Portraits, or Paint-Outs & Paint-ins offer more individual work, deep concentration and peer critique.  Above all, what I  found most intriguing was an atmosphere of encouragement and kinship.  An atmosphere where an artist can try something different whether it is a new medium or different subject matter.  I could go on and on listing all the basic facts of each class, but I feel it’s what’s underneath all the structure that’s of real value.  The inspiration I walked away with was almost overwhelming and all I had done was observe the goings on!   I couldn’t wait to jump into my creativity, and made a personal vow to begin attending a class the following week.  And so I did, and in all my excitement I forgot to take my paint palette!!  None the less, I stayed and played  enriching my imagination and my spirit.