Resource person: Pam Petrie

Location: St. Philip by-the-Sea | 7113 Lantzville Road, Lantzville, BC, V0R 2H0

Description:

This 3-week course combines water marbling, also known as Ebru, with acrylic painting. Participants will work on pre-made marbled papers created on the surface of water and use them as expressive backgrounds for acrylic paintings inspired by Vancouver Island. Participants may create simple nature-based images such as birds, animals, trees, ocean scenes, coastal landscapes, or abstract island-inspired compositions. Each marbled background will be different, allowing every participant to create a unique final artwork.

This course is suitable for beginners and all levels. The focus will be on creativity, personal expression, and enjoying the process rather than technical precision. I am proposing this as a 3-week course because there was previous interest in a longer format, and this structure will allow participants to explore the process more fully.

Instructor: Mihri Yücel is a Turkish artist and educator with a background in Traditional Turkish Arts. She has taught both children and adults for many years in a variety of media, including watercolor, acrylics, textile painting, pottery painting, and especially Ebru—the traditional art of water marbling.

Originally from Türkiye, Mihri studied near the historic Bayezid II Complex in Edirne, a site known for its connection to Ottoman healing arts. Her closeness to this history shaped her approach to art as a calming, mindful, and inclusive practice.

Since relocating to Nanaimo with her family, Mihri has continued sharing her passion through community workshops and small-group art classes in her home studio. Her teaching emphasises not only technique, but also the meditative and cultural richness of creative expression.

Mihri believes that Ebru is more than just a decorative art—it’s a healing process. She designs her classes to welcome participants of all backgrounds, regardless of experience, and encourages personal connection through color, movement, and tradition.

Mandatory membership(s):

• Volunteer Membership 2026-27
• Life Membership
• Individual Membership 2026-27

Available spots: 12 out of 12

Price: $33.00 Taxes not included

Notes: Supply Fee: $60 per participant, payable to the instructor at the first class. Professional-quality materials and supplies will be provided.

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