SAANICH PENINSULA ARTS & CRAFTS SOCIETY


P.O. Box 2542

Sidney, B.C. V8L 4B9


"Color is the keyboard, the eyes are the harmonies, the soul is the piano with many strings. The artist is the hand that plays, touching one key or another, to cause vibrations in the soul" -Wassily Kandinsky



The Saanich Peninsula Arts & Crafts Society established over 50 years ago, is a non-profit organization which enjoys a first class reputation for artists of all media and all levels of accomplishment.

As members we share ideas and facilities, sponsor classes and demonstrations,provide scholarships for local students and artists and support and encourage each other in our endeavours

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New members are always welcome.

SPAC will be holding its monthly meetings the first Monday of each month at the Mary Winspear Cultural Centre @ SANSCHA located on the corner of Beacon Avenue and Patricia Bay Highway in Sidney, BC. Meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in Activity Room 4. There are no general meetings in the months of January, May, July, August and September. The Annual General Meeting is held in October. Guest speakers and special events are planned.


Membership: If you know of anyone who would like to join SPAC this year, please email Joanne Hutniak - johut@shaw.ca, or they can call at 652-5765, and she will send a membership form.


UPCOMING EVENTS


STUDIO TOUR - JUNE 7TH AND 8TH, 2008


ARTISANS 2008 - CALL FOR ENTRY - JULY 12 - AUG. 10


Painting tip: To slow the drying time of acrylics, spray water behind the canvas and or put a wet cloth behind your canvas. This will double the drying time of the acrylic paint. If you do this as well as spraying little water over the paint it really does extend the working time of acrylics a lot.


FEATURED ARTIST


Doris Joa from Germany I know you will enjoy Doris' paintings.
William Hook - Artist in Oils

Here is an article about Nita Leland who is giving a workshop here in May. I think you will find it an interesting read.


Blind Painter I know you will find this inspirational!


WORKSHOPS


We are planning some wonderful workshops for our members and others who wish to further their artistic abilities. We will accept 50.00 down (non-refundable) on any workshop with the remaining amount due six weeks prior to the workshop. Cheques must be made out to SPAC and please put the name of the workshop on the front of your cheque. Credit cards will be accepted for SPAC members.

I am always on the search for a good artist that will fill the needs of our club. Please contact Ruth Steinfatt if you have a suggestion. The Committee makes the final decision but we do go through all of the teacher's criteria and see if they are what we are looking for. Here are the ones we have booked:


Nita Leland

- May 2008 - Her workshop will involve some mixed media, monotype and collage as well as explorations in creativity. CLASS FULL but taking a waiting list


Cindy Agan

- September 29 - October 2nd,2008. She will be exploring portraits in watercolour.


Check out Cindy's book "Painting Watercolors that Sparkle with Life" or her website www.cindyaganart.com. This workshop will be for all levels and her reviews have been excellent.


Both of these workshops will be $350.00 for members and $400.00 for non members. If you want more information contact Ruth Steinfatt 655-4836.


WORKSHOPS PLANNED FOR 2009


APRIL 2009 - DONNA BASPALY - MIXED MEDIA.


TOM LYNCH - NOVEMBER 16 - 22 - WATERCOLORS - FREDRIX WATERCOLOR CANVAS ..CLASS FULL


FRANK WEBB - MAY 2010 - WATERCOLORS


CHARLES HARRINGTON - OCTOBER 2010 - ACRYLIC WORKSHOP


ARLETA PECH - MAY 2011 - WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP


ART LINKS

ART SUPPLIERS


Our members' websites:

Dianne CrossHoneysuckle Studio
Elaine Dendy and John Oliver Dendy The Treetops Studios
John Feesey, Cypress Pottery
Kathy Guthrie
Joan Noble Johnston
Maureen Karagianis
Ruth Steinfatt, Wildwood Watercolours
Lotte Zonnenberg, Sunmountain Gallery
Lorna Dall, Laura Carberry and David Brougham, Treelinestudio
Alison Kobylnyk, Alicrafts


If you would like to find out more about our group or if you want to add something to this site please click on the email sign below and send me your information:

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