Plein Air Drawing Tour in Strathcona Park

Explore the art of drawing directly from nature in this outdoor landscape drawing tour, visiting various sites around Strathcona Park for plein-air drawing. Students will learn to observe light, atmosphere, proportion, composition, and perspective while working on location. Instruction will include techniques for simplifying natural forms and developing confident line and value relationships. Suitable for beginners and continuing students alike, this class encourages careful observation, personal expression, and a deeper connection with the landscape through drawing. Students should bring water to drink and /or snacks if needed and something portable to sit on like an outdoor folding chair, a cushion or blanket. Also umbrellas depending on weather.

Explore the art of drawing directly from nature in this outdoor landscape drawing tour, visiting various sites around Strathcona Park for plein-air drawing. Students will learn to observe light, atmosphere, proportion, composition, and perspective while working on location. Instruction will include techniques for simplifying natural forms and developing confident line and value relationships. Suitable for beginners and continuing students alike, this class encourages careful observation, personal expression, and a deeper connection with the landscape through drawing. Students should bring water to drink and /or snacks if needed and something portable to sit on like an outdoor folding chair, a cushion or blanket. Also umbrellas depending on weather.

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Festival Concert in MacLean Park: Festival Concert in MacLean Park: Saturday, July 25 from 3pm - 8pm

Join us at MacLean Park for an afternoon and evening of live music, public art activities, food trucks, and a beer garden from 3:00–8:00 PM. Browse the art shop, take part in free all-ages creative activities, and enjoy performances throughout the day in the park. Come early and make a full day of it by visiting the neighbouring Strathcona Blocks Party from 12:00–5:00 PM on the 800 block of East Hastings, featuring local businesses, free activities, and live performances before settling in for the concert and evening festivities.

This is workshop is part of the vibrant celebration of visual and performing arts of the 6th annual Eastside Arts Festival, where creativity knows no bounds. The Eastside Arts Festival (formerly Create! Arts Festival) is a young and up-in-coming grassroots initiative, bringing together local artists and performers and the community to explore, learn and create art together in the Eastside Arts District.

Do you want to support us? Purchase a ticket to our Contemporary Art Raffle Fundraiser!

The 4th Annual Eastside Arts Society Contemporary Art Raffle features one-of-a-kind artworks generously donated by celebrated Vancouver artists, with proceeds supporting EAS programming, including arts festivals, the Eastside Arts District, and Studio 101 youth workshops.

Only 165 tickets are available. Tickets are on sale June 3–October 14, with early bird draws on August 7 and September 18, and the final draw on October 15.

Ticket Prices: 1 for $130 • 2 for $230 • 3 for $300

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