Events

every sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m.

In this workshop we will learn the essentials of putting together a successful post-impressionist mountain painting. We will discuss sky and cloud formations, sculpting the peaks, the use of the white of the paper to create snow, the importance of cast shadows, atmospheric perspective, creating interest in the midground, and foreground options. Both wet on wet and direct painting with transparent and opaque watercolours will be demonstrated, as well as negative painting techniques. Class runs 10 am to 3:30 pm. A supply list will be provided. This class is only available to members of the JDF Senior Citizens Association and will take place at the JDF 55+ Activity Centre.

Hes In Repose
Mixed Media on canvas
16" x 26"

The Priory is a local nursing home and a group of local artists keeps work hanging there throughout the year to enrich the lives of residents. I will be starting to hang small pieces there as part of this community service.

At the Art Society of Strathcona County
Limited spots left
Wednesday Mornings for 3 weeks
Please go to the Art Society of Strathcona County Website to register

The selected paintings explore the differences in light, shadow, and colour between our northern climate and that of the tropics. The differing palettes reflect the varying temperatures and clarity of light found in these disparate regions - humid to dry and warm to cool.

As always, the subject matter is secondary to the interplay of darks and lights which constitute the various forms, revealing the mood and character of the location.

Environ 600 œuvres exquises en miniature provenant de partout au monde. Diversité dans les sujets, les techniques et les encadrements. La MASF a été fondée en 1974 et les œuvres exposées sont sélectionnées par jury.

600 exquisite miniature works of art from around the globe. Entries from around the world and across the country provide a wonderful diversity of subject matter, mediums and framing techniques. Founded in 1974, in Clearwater, Florida, The Miniature Art Society of Florida is dedicated to raising awareness of the delicate beauty and refinement of this venerable art form.

A group of 10 Ontario Society of Artists(OSA) elected members will exhibit approximately 50 landscape works. The artists are:
Cheryl Bailey, Clare Ross, Lisa Murzin, Quan Steele, Larry Glazer, Diana Bennett, Janet Hendershot, Steve Wilson, Dominique Prevost, Frances Patella and Cesar Forero. All are welcome to attend the opening reception from 7-9 pm on January 17th. The Assembly Hall is a property of the City of Toronto and is open to the public.

The Assembly Hall is at 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr. in south Etobicoke. This century-old building has undergone a major renovation by the City of Toronto. ... offering a performance hall, community meeting rooms and gallery space.
For the Assembly Hall, call (416) 338-7255 or message @TheAssemblyHall
Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 12-5pm and Saturday 10am-1 pm
Please note that the reception hours are 7-9 pm on January 17th.

FEED YOUR SOUL IN THE NEW YEAR!
This New Class begins on January 8th, 2019.

No experience necessary!

During these lessons, you will learn to create truly meaningful art pieces through the use of mixed media. You will discover and learn to develop your own imagery by experimenting with a variety of art techniques and media, realizing your own vision and direction:

Drawing techniques – charcoal, pencil, conte crayon, and oil pastels
Painting techniques – acrylics paints and mediums, water-color inks
Print-making techniques - demonstrated in conjunction with painting and drawing.
Other art techniques including photo transfers, skins, and textures 
Color mixing and brushwork
We work with the highest quality artist materials, our base paint is GOLDEN acrylics.



Currently, ongoing Mixed Media Adult lessons are offered on:

Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ( First class begins on January 8th, 2019

Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (WAITLIST)

Thursdays 10:00 p.m. - 1:00p.m. (WAITLIST)



Students are required to sign up for a group of eight three hour lessons for $375 + gst.

If you do not have your own artist quality art supplies you can pay a supply fee; $70/session. This does not include the substrates such as wood panels, paper (we work on wood because it is more stable) and more expensive supplies that we may require for some projects. 

My philosophy is very much "go with the flow". I want you to feel relaxed and free to experiment with the processes and mediums while you are with me. I teach based on each of my students' individual needs. Because a high percentage of my students are long-term, I am constantly coming up with new projects to challenge and inspire. We do not do the same lessons so every eight week session is filled with new adventures!

Don't worry if you are "new" to creating art. Almost all of my students were when they started. In the supportive and encouraging environment of my studio at 1000 Parker Street, you will relax, be supported by your peers, experience a ton of amazing techniques and learn to express yourself through the transformative process of art. 

My classes are acrylic based and we only use the highest quality artists materials including the best acrylic paint line, GOLDEN acrylics, so that we can produce the best possible work.

I also offer periodic workshops, workshops for outside groups and private lessons.

Stay in touch with my Events page for information on new classes or workshops coming up.

For more information or to sign up for classes please feel free to email me at:

sonya@sonyaiwasiuk.com



Testimonials

Sonya is an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher and it's obvious she wants the best for her students. The vast number of techniques she teaches are fun, stimulating and full of wonder. She has a natural way of creating community in her classes and I love them! I wish there were ten of me in the room!                           

Sarah Hoye - student since 2011



Sonya is truly a creative soul, who is always expanding her fascinating art practice through hours of work and creative research. She amazes me with her use of unconventional art materials such as old rusted metals, found objects and recycled items. She expertly applies them to her art and creates aesthetic and truly meaningful pieces. She is also highly capable using art media; she often uses a mixture of many media to create her vision.                                                                                                            

Denna Erickson - Past Employer

This is a wonderful natural foods/organics store & cafe with fabulous foods & coffee served...
After hosting my wok in August I was invited back for November & December which then got extended by popular demand into Jan & Feb! It's been a wonderful reception with several works selling too.
The enthusiastic response has definitely encouraged/inspired me to paint a great deal more. I am attempting to rotate the works with new creations about ever 3 weeks

Time 1 - 3pm Please Contact Centre for registration

A great success! I so enjoyed showing and selling my paintings at Allium Restaurant this past year. Thank you Maggie!

I am showing 10 paintings in a group show on the 5th floor of the Ministry of Health building, located at Blanshard & Pandora Street, Victoria, BC. The paintings will be on show for a duration of 5 months, starting at the end of November 2018. Public access must be arranged, as the gallery space is in the workplace of the Ministry of Health. If you are interested in viewing the paintings, please contact me, and I will arrange for access. thanks!

My Painting "March" is on display now until spring.

Taking a domestic trip from YVR? Visit Gate C40, and you'll spy two of my paintings.

Twelve of my pieces have been chosen to tour to different venues across Alberta for a two year period. The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie coordinates the venues to the 2017-2018 locations throughout northern Alberta. For 2018-2019 the Alberta Society of Artists coordinates the venues for the TREX southwestern region while the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre does the same for the southeastern region.

Today I was notified that I have been accepted as an Active Member into the Federation of Canadian Artists.

Judith is interested in the potential for interactions between Art and Science. She and partner Mike enthusiastically support the endeavors of the Perimeter Institute, Waterloo, Ontario. Eight of Judith's paintings have been accepted into the Perimeter Institute's art collection and installed in various venues within the Perimeter.

There
Acrylics and Charcoal on paper
32 by 44
@2018

This painting of mine was greatly influenced both in style and colour choices by Jean-Michel Basquiat’s painting called, Untitled (Black Catch Scorpio). I have found myself studying this Neo-Impressionism style of painting. I love the mark making and the vibrant patches of colour!

A selection of 12 of my new works will be on exhibit at the Central Branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library from Jan 24 - March 6, 2019.
Prices are not allowed to be displayed with the exhibited paintings, but they are all for sale... a price list will be available upon request from the 'Talking Books' counter for inquiries.

Escape the doldrums of winter and have a whole lot of fun creating unique acrylic works. We will explore various techniques and learn about paint and pouring mediums to create 5 or 6 colorful acrylic pourings.

Oregon Books & Games is proud to present two local authors: Doranne Long and your's truly, Marie Neder. Both Doranne and I are very interested in helping all of us to be more informed about their health. Doranne is a physical therapist and knows all the body which includes bones and joints and how they work. I assist people though the art of journaling and documenting in The RecordKeeper - their symptoms, what that ate, how they moved, what they thought and more.

Come and say hello. We won't bite!

Marie

VisionOpportunity is an exhibition of abstract paintings created in Kona Hawaii, and in the Okanagan Valley. Location influences the colour palette, and the topic which began as musings about the differences between having a set vision for one’s future, and staying open to opportunity and chance. The paintings, on canvas and wood, range in size from 24x24 to 36x48.

Annual show of the members of Gallery@501.

2019
Atelier intensif d'aquarelle- Deux jours
2 et 3 février 2019
24 et 25 février 2019

Start the New Year Right!
Learn Basic but Unique Printmaking Techniques That You Can Do at Home
In a One Day Workshop

In this workshop we will be using:

GOLDEN OPEN Acrylics
GOLDEN Acrylic Mediums
QoR Watercolours
The Amazing Gelli Plate
Foam Sheets

Instructor: Sonya Iwasiuk
#208 – 1000 Parker Street

$265/person
All Supplies Included – valued at $85

Dates:
Saturday, January 19th, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
or
Saturday, February 2nd, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.


Includes one 6”x6” Gelli Plate, Stonehenge Paper, Foam Sheets and all the paints and supplies needed to create your one of a kind pieces!

In this workshop you will learn how to:
• create interesting layered prints with GOLDEN OPEN Acrylics and the Gelli Plate
• create beautiful painterly prints using QoR Watercolours
• create textured printing plates and prints using GOLDEN molding paste
• create textured printing plates and prints using foam sheets

Your finished prints can:
• stand alone as beautiful pieces of art
• be used as a preliminary background
• be used for collage



Email: sonya@sonyaiwasiuk.com to register

This one day workshop in Barrhead will be hosted by the Art Society in Barrhead. This is a full day of fun and I will be focusing on the techniques of my mixed media with tissue.

Enid Leaves
Mixed Media on Paper
24 by 30
@2019

I will have three works in this show along with work by fellow South Delta Artists' Guild members. Gallery hours 11am -4pm Thur - Sun. For info call 604-943-3313 during gallery hours.

Once again there will be periodic exhibits of Coast Collective members' work in the Westridge Gallery at the Collective. My first submission of 2019 will be in the February/March showing.

Saturday morning for 2 days. We will be creating a forest scene using different papers and found objects. The first day is getting everything ready and creating a cache of interesting papers and the second day is putting our piece together.

Please register at the Millwoods Seniors Centre

Artists 3 of Qualicum Beach includes Valerie Giles, Birgit Coath and Jacqueline Dunn will have paintings on display upstairs in the Brown Gallery at TOSH. Please drop in and view their outstanding works from Feb. 19 - Mar. 14, 2019.

We'll experiment with a fan brush to create bird feathers, use a palette knife to create believable fir foliage, learn how to paint a fir cone.  Enjoy a relaxing and fun day together and take a finished painting home.
$60 + $15 materials fee.
For questions contact Susan Curington 503-357-4844 susangrace@sunlink.net
Class held at Valley Art Gallery, 2022 Main St, Forest Grove OR 97116
Preregister HERE. https://www.susancurington.com/page/classes

One day workshop working on "rocks" and collage. You will be learning the techniques through demo and then doing it yourself. We will have a rocking good time. To see examples please see my abstract art page.

Register at Millwood Seniors Centre

In this workshop we will learn the essentials of putting together a successful post-impressionist mountain painting. We will discuss sky and cloud formations, sculpting the peaks, the use of the white of the paper to create snow, the importance of cast shadows, atmospheric perspective, creating interest in the midground, and foreground options. Both wet on wet and direct painting with transparent and opaque watercolours will be demonstrated, as well as negative painting techniques. Class runs 10 am to 4 pm. A supply list and additional details are on the Coast Collective website. Previous watercolour experience is highly recommended.

The Spring show of the Victoria Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists will take place in March of 2019 at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. I will be putting in at least one entry and will update whether I get accepted. Regardless, it's a great venue and promises to be a really good show!

The West Fine Art Show presents a spectacular array of art this Spring! Langley School District Foundation will host the second annual early-spring edition of the West Fine Art Show on the weekend of March 8-10. The West Fine Art Show is, once again, planning a destination-social-event that will offer breathtaking interpretations of our western Canada lifestyle as well as the rare opportunity to meet and speak with each artist.

Features:
Up to 20 Artists in Attendance

Emerging Young Artists, a special display of Langley student art.

Kids Art Centre, a popular spot for youngsters while Mom and Dad enjoy the art show.

A portion of all art sales will be directed to the Langley School District Foundation to support Youth Homelessness Initiatives.

Show hours:
March 8 7:00pm - 9:00pm
March 9 11:00am - 7:00pm
March 10 11:00am - 5:00pm

The primary goal of the workshop is to encourage participants to approach landscape painting with an experimental attitude and the idea that, “It’s only ten bucks worth of materials. Have some fun.” Let’s aim to challenge ourselves to “loosen up.” Along the way, we’ll talk about composition, values, and colour as they apply to our paintings.
Participants are encouraged to bring several landscape photos as references.

Dates & Times: Saturday, March 9, 2019, 9:00 – 4:00 & Sunday March 10, 2019, 9:00 – 3:00
Location: The McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St., Parksville BC

The eleventh annual Bloom exhibition at Coast Collective will be held once again in March, 2019. Always a wonderful celebration of Spring!

This much anticipated annual event will be better than ever this year, with over 150 paintings. Our opening reception is from 7 - 9 on March 19 and the show runs until the 24th.

Fantastic Show. So pleased that I was accepted to participate. 60 artists for an amazing weekend art.

Nurse turned Watercolour artist, Barb DeRousie invites you to come and see her first ever solo art show! Feel her passion for this medium expressed in images of natural beauty that surrounds us locally as well as the tropical sites and scenes of coastal Mexico.

The show runs from March 27th to April 7th, Wednesday to Sunday from 11-5, with a wine and cheese reception on Saturday, March 30 from 1-4.
Come feel the beauty!

Annual spring show of members of the Art Society of Strathcona County. In the fall of 2018 the public submitted personal photographs that they would like to see as the inspiration of a work of art. Society artists chose photographs that spoke to them and have been working all winter to create artwork from these photographs. Each photograph may have more than one work of art created from it.

This is a unique show. Most of the artwork in this show will be artwork inspired by our patrons. A call was placed in 2018 for photos and the artwork that you will be seeing is inspired by photographs submitted. Artists are also invited to show one piece of their choosing as well. This will be a really interesting take as there are a number of photos that have been chosen by 3 or more artists.

In early 2019 I will once again be doing demos at Opus in Victoria. This time I'll be focussing on showing how to create atmospheric perspective. The demo will be repeated twice on Sunday March 31, 2019 - once from noon to 1:30 and again from 2:30 to 4 pm. Preregistration is required, but the event is free.

I discovered this wonderful coffee shop recently. A great place to come for a cup of your favorite brew while surrounded by paintings from local artists.

May & June Beaverton City Main Library, 12375 SW 5th St, Beaverton OR 97005

July Windermere Offices 315 Oak St, Hood River OR 97031

Late August & September LaSells Gallery Oregon State

October Linfield College Nicholson Library McMinnville, OR 97128

There will be Opening receptions wth Artist talks at each location, along with an expert guest speaker on bees!

One of B. C.’s largest art shows, the highly popular West Fine Art Show presents 18 exceptionally talented western Canadian artists and their breathtaking interpretations of our western Canada lifestyle. Beautifully staged, the West Fine Art Show offers soothing artistic ambiance accentuated by guitar music performed by John Gilliat and visitors to the show will enjoy the opportunity to meet and speak with each artist.

3 Day Event
10 AM-5 PM Saturday & Sunday
10 AM-4 PM Monday

The Annual Art & bloom Festival is focused on presenting a limited variety of art forms. Emphasis will be placed on original works by painters, potters, sculptors, glass blowers, original stained glass designers, garden art and other unique art forms.

3 days, May 24-26
10am-4pm each day

Self-guided tour of Strathcona County artist's home art studio. This event is free to the public. Visit the creation space of artists to view works in progress and their entire art collection.

10 AM-6 PM Saturday & Sunday
10 AM-5 PM Monday

August 10th & 11th ~ 10 AM-5 PM
Saturday and Sunday

The tenth-annual Late-Summer edition of the West Fine Art Show, offers a perfect weekend adventure. Hosted at Glass House Estate Winery in beautiful south Langley, the show will feature eighteen exceptional artists in a three-day exhibition. Langley Hospice Society and Glass House Estate Winery are hosting the West Fine Art Show which will once again present an exceptional group of artists. The result will be a destination art show, with free admission, that will welcome thousands of attendees throughout the weekend at the beautifully situated South Langley Glass House Estate Winery.

GLASS HOUSE ESTATE WINERY is located at 23449 0 Avenue Langley, B.C
Free parking and admission

Show hours:
Friday, Sep 20   7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, Sep 21   11:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday, Sep 22   11:00am - 5:00pm

Automne 2019
Atelier d'exploration d'aquarelle à la bibliothèque de Dunham.
Catégorie Jeunesse, de 9 à 12 ans.
Plus de détails à venir.

I love showing my paintings at Allium Restaurant in Westboro, Ottawa, and so I'm very happy to be able to say that in September 2019 I'll be exhibiting a new selection of works for the clients of this lovely establishment. Details to come closer to the date!