Art Connects Workshops 2025 – 2026

Register by emailing artistsassociationofbeaumont@gmail.com to confirm availabilty, obtain e-transfer information, and reserve your spot.

Sketchbook 101 with Andi Bauer

Sketchbook 101: Fall in Love with a Daily Practice

THIS CLASS IS FULL!

Rediscover your surroundings through drawing, and embrace the low-stakes nature of sketchbooks! This workshop spotlights sketchbooks as tools; helping artists to continually research, record, and problem solve. Emerging illustrator, Andi Bauer, will guide you through a variety of creative exercises, and engage your curiosity with the hidden charm of household objects. Over three hours, you will explore translating the every-day onto paper. Expect to dabble in DIY sketchbooks, get more comfortable drawing, and learn how to incorporate sketchbook-ing, authentically, in your daily life.

We will make small sketchbooks in class to house exercises, however, participants are encouraged to bring their own familiar sketchbooks. We want to meet you where you’re at in your unique creative practice! If you wish, bring old, filled sketchbooks too – it’ll be helpful to reflect on what’s worked for you in the past.

The workshop will be held at 10 am on Saturday, Feb 28, from 10 am to 1 pm. Workshop fee is $15 for members, and $20 for non-members. All necessary supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own favourite pencils, erasers, markers, pens, or crayons.

Watercolour Realism with Francis Marte

We are excited to welcome Francis Marte, an award-winning watercolour artist, to Beaumont for a two-day immersive workshop on February 21 & 22, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Art Hub in the Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre.
Francis paints eye-catching, realistic watercolours and has been featured in various watercolour international publications. Known for his inspiring teaching style and deep technical knowledge, he is a well-regarded instructor for artists ready to take their watercolour skills to the next level.
Throughout the workshop, participants will be guided step by step in creating a stunning summer lake scene, while learning professional techniques that lead to stronger composition, improved control and more confident results.

Workshop Fee:
$155 (Members)
$165 (Non-Members)*Fee includes both days

Materials Included: watercolour paints, paper, a full-colour reference image, masking tape, and a mounting board. An additional supply list will be emailed upon request for registration.
This workshop is ideal for artists with some watercolour experience and who are ready to level up their skills and gain valuable insight from an artist.

Spaces are limited — don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of today’s leading watercolour artists!

Register Now: Email artistsassociationofbeaumont@gmail.com to secure your spot. Payment is accepted via e-transfer to the same email address.

AAB and Linda Finstad (aka Famous Coffee Artist) are collaborating to bring to Beaumont – Paint Yourself Happy! Want to combat the winter blues? This is a wellness workshop for adults, 4 sessions over 4 weeks where you will discover the healing power of creativity! The workshop is designed to boost mood, reduce stress, and reconnect with your inner joy. Linda will lead us through each session, exploring “happy memories through art” This class will provide you with instant access to your happy hormones dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin these are the hormones that influence feelings of well-being and pleasure. Backed by science and rooted in compassion, this workshop helps you find beauty in your own story. No previous art experience is required, just a willingness to explore and express. Come as you are, and leave a little lighter.

Workshop dates are Saturday, Jan 10, 17, 24, Feb 7th, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Ken Nichol Regional Rec Centre. Light snack and coffee/tea/water will be provided.

The class is offered at a discount rate of $150/members $160/non-members for all four sessions and includes a full size media art book and supplies. Email artistsassociationofbeaumont@gmail.com to register, and once space is confirmed, e-transfer to the same email address. Funded in part by the City of Beaumont, we appreciate their support.