Monday, July 13, 2009

Artist News Item: Shirley Mancino's Summer & Fall Painting Workshops


Magical Art Workshops 2009
Awaken your creative spirit and playful nature. White paper syndrome is common to artists at all levels. Not here! By texturizing, collaging, layering and other fun experimental techniques, you will magically produce realistic imagery or stunning abstractions. You will benefit from helpful personal attention, demonstrations and constructive group discussion. You will surprise yourself and laugh out loud as you make masterpieces using acrylics and/or watercolour. Workshops are suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced artists.

People-scapes/Landscapes With Panache, Aug 8- 9, 9 – 4 pm
Fluid Acrylics: Experimental Extravaganza, Sept 12-13, 9 – 4 pm
Experimental Extravaganza: Collage, Oct 17-18, 9 – 4 pm

Workshop Location: Workshops take place in Shirley’s stunning lakeside studio in Westport.
Workshops are limited to 8 participants.
Cost $120.00 for two-days
Materials not included. How to register: Register by sending a cheque payable to Shirley Mancino to 68 Rebecca Lane, Westport ON K0G 1X0. Email: smancino@rideau.net

Instructor Qualifications: Shirley Mancino
Shirley has 30 years experience delivering workshops, and as a juror and art critic. She has a Master’s Degree in Adult Education. She completed four years at the Ontario College of Art. She studied at Haliburton School of Fine Art, and Belles Artes Institute in Mexico. A recipient of numerous awards, she is represented by 6 galleries. Shirley’s style is loose and ethereal. Employing by bold, vibrant colour.

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