Exploring Atmosphere and Mood in Watercolour
Schedule
Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC-03:00Location
732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton, NB, Canada, New Brunswick E3B 1M5 | Fredericton, NB
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Join Fredericton-based artist Joel Strauss for an engaging one-day workshop exploring atmosphere and mood in watercolour. Learn new techniques for capturing the essence of a scene through light and shade, shadow and depth, and how these critical elements work together to bring a painting to life. This workshop is for intermediate and advanced students.
Saturday March 21
10-4 p.m.
Max class size: 12
Fee: $120
Materials: Participants should bring their favourite paints and brushes as well as a pad of professional quality 140lbs cotton paper, available locally at Endeavours Art Stuff.
Instructor Joel Strauss:
Joel is a watercolour painter based in Fredericton, NB, recognized for his atmospheric, impressionistic style. Influenced by his studies with master artist Joseph Zbukvic, he explores mood through loose brushwork, subtle realism, and a distinctive balance of warm and cool tones. A longtime musician, Joel began painting in 2020, discovering a creative passion that now drives his continually evolving body of work. He recently won the FROSTival Art Battle in Fredericton (2025).
Refund Policy: Any registrant who cancels their registration 10 or fewer days prior to the start date of the class/workshop will forfeit a $50 cancellation fee. The remainder of the registration cost will be refunded. No refunds will be issued once the program begins.
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