Resource person: Pam Petrie

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

Description:

This single-session workshop offers a gentle introduction to watercolor for beginners and all levels. Participants will create an atmospheric landscape inspired by Vancouver Island, focusing on softness, color blending, mood, and the feeling of place.

Rather than focusing on technical precision, this workshop introduces watercolor as a relaxing and expressive medium. Through simple washes, soft edges, and layered colors, participants will explore how watercolor can create a peaceful landscape atmosphere.

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: 10 out of 10

Price: $20.00 Taxes not included

Notes: Supply Fee: All professional materials will be provided by the instructor for a fee of $20 to be paid to the instructor at the first class.

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