Resource person: Pam Petrie

Location: Parksville Community Centre | 223 Mills Street, Parksville, BC, V9P 2H2

Description:

This course has been updated and revised for Spring 2026!

Explore the techniques and artistic elements that have shaped great works of art throughout history, including chiaroscuro, colour theory, perspective, textural impasto, blending, and line. Each session will highlight paintings that exemplify these techniques, followed by an opportunity for you to create your own artwork inspired by them. This success-oriented and individualized course welcomes participants of all skill levels. A comprehensive list of supplies needed will be provided to registrants prior to the course start.

Instructor: Terri Bowen, BEd, MA, Master Graphologist, is a retired principal of a Learning through the Arts School in Calgary and has taught for VIU ElderCollege for over 10 years. Terri has won several Grand Aggregate Arts Awards from our local Lighthouse Country as well as is the winner of the first ever ArtWarz in Parksville. She works in many mediums and formats and welcomes commissions.

Mandatory membership(s):

• Individual Membership 2025-26

Available spots: 8 out of 10

Price: $66.00 Taxes not included

Notes: Supplies: All materials, except brushes, will be provided by the instructor for a fee of $35, payable in cash on the first class.

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