Art Classes
Salt Spring Island Painters Guild is dedicated to promoting artistic expression and creativity in the local community. We offer a variety of art classes for painting and drawing, suitable for artists of all skill levels. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the techniques and methods used in creating beautiful works of art. Come and join us and discover the joy of creating art in a supportive and friendly environment.
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Once you have purchased your Annual Membership
you can register for the following classes:
Cancellation Policy
Refunds for withdrawal from an instructed or mentored workshop will be issued if one withdraws at least 14 days prior to the instructed workshop. To cancel your registration, 14 days prior to the workshop, contact the registrar. Exceptions for refunds (medical or family emergency) post 14 days will be considered at the discretion of the registrar at info@ssipaintersguild.com.
Summer Plein Air Painting with Nathalie St-Amant
Date: June 24, 2026
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Instructor: Nathalie St-Amant
Location: Armour Farm: 360 Beddis Road
Levels: all
Medium: Oils or Acrylics. Watercolour welcome but not technically instructed.
Price: $50
Max Participants: 12
Led by Salt Spring Gallery artist Nathalie St-Amant, we will spend a day at Armour Farm painting plein air. Nathalie will provide suggestions to express what we are “ saying” in a gestural, spontaneous way, learning to trust the subconscious mind (right brain) and loosen up. Discussion of how to edit the landscape to create a painting which applies to all mediums. She will give tips on how to not overwork the painting and “leave it alone”. Nathalie will provide one on one instruction throughout the day. Suggested materials (oil/acrylic): Paints: titanium white, medium red, light and medium yellow, ultramarine blue, phthalo blue, alizarin crimson or magenta, orange and purple if desired, black or charcoal. Drawing pad and charcoal or china pencil. Canvas 16 x 20 primed with a colour (e.g., coral pink, dark blue, golden orange,..) as well as an inexpensive practice canvas/board, primed with a colour. Plein air easel. Brushes: An assortment (do bring bigger brushes: it helps to simplify and paint looser paintings) and other smaller sizes too. Rags, medium of your choice such as walnut oil or any alkaloid liquid for faster drying and easier application, spray bottle if using acrylics. Ensure you bring a bag for garbage. Instructor: Nathalie St-Amant’s work can be seen at the Salt Spring Gallery. She is dedicated to Plein Air painting and Abstract Expressionism. She has painted for over thirty years in varying parts of the world, and is influenced by the Group of Seven, Emily Carr, De Kooning amongst others.
Summer Plein Air Painting
Session 2 (No Instruction)
Date: July 22, 2026
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Intstructor: No Instruction, Organized by Anne Zeller
Location: 121 Madrona Road
Levels: All
Price: No Cost
Build off of what you learned from Nathalie and join the group at this private house located on Madrona Road, near the end of Churchill Road. Turn left onto Madrona Rd, park on road at the end and walk down the driveway of 121. There is room for 3 cars at the house for those with mobility challenges. There is a deck with a good view and a path down to the waterfront. Also, a pond and a small cute cabin for inspiration. The deck is accessed through the house. Small dog in residence. Bring a chair if you want to sit in the garden.
