Cours / Workshops

Exploring Abstract Creative Painting: Finishing and Fresh Perspectives

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Instructor: Danielle Doucet
Date: Saturday, November 15, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $60
Location: Jack Purcell Community Centre

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As the final workshop before the winter break, this session invites participants to bring their works in progress or unfinished pieces to gain a fresh perspective and bring them to completion. We’ll focus on exploring what gives a painting its sense of resolution — through composition, rhythm, and balance — while sharing positive, constructive feedback in a supportive group setting.

Throughout the class, Danielle will offer individualized guidance, demonstrations, and insight, helping each participant refine their artistic voice and explore new approaches.

This 3-hour class is open to artists of all levels who wish to deepen their practice and reconnect with their creative momentum. Classes will resume in March 2026 — join us for this last creative gathering of the season!

Supplies

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Bring what you already have — do not purchase extra materials (except for good quality paint).

If you are using Watercolour:

• Plastic to cover your work area

• Paintbrushes or any tool you can use to mark your paper (plastic card, fork, etc.)

• Two yogurt containers for water

• Egg cartons, plastic or ice tray (optional, for diluting washes)

• Plate or flat tray to mix colours

• Watercolour paper 140 lb and up (Strathmore recommended)

• Support board (Masonite, plexiglass, etc.), 1 inch larger than your sheet

• Masking tape to mount your paper

• 3 basic colours: ultramarine blue, lemon yellow, alizarin red (or cadmium red)

• Rags or paper towels

• Scissors and pencil

If you are using Acrylic:

• Plastic to cover your work area

• Synthetic brushes or any tool to mark the surface (plastic card, fork, scraper, etc.)

• Paper for exercises (110 lb minimum) and watercolour paper 140 lb or canvas

• Support board (Masonite or plexiglass), 1 inch larger than paper

• Masking tape to mount paper

• 3 basic transparent colours: ultramarine blue, lemon yellow, alizarin red (or cadmium red)

• Rags or paper towels

• Scissors and pencil

About the Instructor

Danielle Doucet is a multidisciplinary professional artist who has been teaching at Jack Purcell since 2001. Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards, scholarships, and grants. She serves on juries for art galleries, the City of Gatineau, and several recognized project spaces in Quebec and Ontario. Actively involved in the artistic community, she is the first President of Les Ateliers du Ruisseau and a professional member of RAAV/CARFAC.

To register:

• Online registration
  • At the front desk of the Community Centre (320 Jack Purcell Lane)
  • Call 613-564-7381
  • Or email Shawn at shawn@jpra.ca for questions