Watercolour Meditations on Place: The Akebono Cherry Trees of Vancouver

Join us for an evening of meditative painting in collaboration with the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (VCBF). In this gathering we will celebrate the arrival of the cherry blossoms, practice the art of noticing and explore watercolour painting as a way to tune into the present moment. Participants will experience guided painting with artist Marisa Pahl and be invited to reflect on their own relationship with trees in the urban landscape and beyond. The VCBF’s founder, Linda Poole, will introduce the rich history of the ornamental Akebono Cherry in Vancouver.

Beginner watercolourists and seasoned painters are welcome!

Date: Thursday, April 11, 2024

Time: 6:00-8:30pm

Tickets: $40 (plus fees and taxes). Includes admission to the museum before the workshop!

What will be provided:

a mini travel card swatch of six watercolour paints by Beam Paints
a container for water
scrap paper for mark-making exercises
three 5 x 7 inch pieces of watercolour paper for each participant
What to bring:

brushes

2-3 sizes, at least one pointy tip (Marisa suggests a number 6 round); We will have a few extras to share
additional paper or a sketchbook if you like: any mixed media paper that is slightly heavier than printer paper will do, watercolour paper is great (try 140 lb cold press)