Paint with the Living World

  Classes & camps build life-long painting skills based on natural principles, and support authentic, heartful expression. Learn the Creative by Nature Art Method- a fresh dynamic sensory approach to painting, ideal for art loving youth and adults who want to stretch their art wings, naturally.

Winter 2024

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ART BOOST for Adults
In this dynamic 2 part painting class you will draw, print and paint with the living world and your wild heart for deep connection, skill building and sheer delight.

Designed for both beginners and confident creatives, paint encounters invite fresh joyful exploration of nature, materials and processes. Be introduced to the Creative by Nature Art Method of painting in communion with nature through your senses. Watercolour painting with sounds, textures, patterns of bird flight, shadows, clouds, and the wind invite you to touch in, explore, be spontaneous, and find flow as you  ignite a painting practice to call your own, naturally. You will paint in a handmade folded crescendo watercolour book that will be your painting companion long after the course is complete.
In addition, in each class you will be invited to experiment with new materials like gelli plate acrylic printing and learn techniques for decorative embellishment and extending your images.

All materials provided. Bring a journal, snacks & water.

Dates: Sunday Afternoons Jan 14 & 21, 1-4 pm $225

Location: Dragonfly Art Supplies, 102 Fulford-Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Is. Register in person please. Space limited.

Fall 2023

Wild 6Painting with Nature for Adults
In this dynamic painting course you will draw, print and paint with the living world and your wild heart for deep connection, skill building and sheer delight.

Designed for both beginners and confident creatives, paint encounters invite fresh joyful exploration of nature, materials and processes. Learn the Creative by Nature Art Method of painting in communion with nature through your senses. Watercolour painting with sounds, textures, patterns of bird flight, shadows, clouds, and the wind invite you to touch in, explore, be spontaneous, and find flow as you  ignite a painting practice to call your own, naturally. You will paint in a handmade folded crescendo watercolour book that will be your painting companion long after the course is complete.
In addition, in each class you will be invited to experiment with new materials, or familiar ones in new ways, as you work on projects that incorporate some of the following: Japanese Sumingashi marbling,  alcohol inks, string art, spin drawing, gelli plate acrylic printing, collage, nature self portraits, plant pigments, mandalas, and pastels.

All materials provided. Bring a journal, snacks & water.

Mondays Oct 16- Nov 20, 2023

Mornings 10-12, or Afternoons 1-3.

$375

Call or text Lisa 250-538-2251

email llipsett@me.com

About Lisa
For over three decades, visual artist and educator Lisa Lipsett has been teaching art to children and adults, professionals and curious creatives, in workshops, professional development programs, schools, in her studio, in the forests and the Salish Sea in British Columbia, as well as Belize, Thailand, the Azores and Switzerland. Her passion is to create with the living world and to share this joy with others.


Nature Art Classes for kids 7+

Fridays 10-3, $275

Session 1: Oct 20-Nov 10

Session 2: Nov 17- Dec 8

These exciting nature inspired art classes are perfect for kids who love to make art.

Drawing, painting and printmaking skills are taught using the Creative by Nature Art Method- an unique hands on nature based practice developed by Lisa Lipsett which  uses the senses and whole brain learning to first connect to nature then create. Each student will create their own Nature Art watercolour folded crescendo book to take home for practice and further enjoyment.

Young artists are introduced to fresh art projects each day in a professional fine art studio with a good sized outdoor area for nature connection and exploration. Painting and drawing skills are strengthened while authentic creative expression is encouraged through fun personalized  projects, lots of 1:1 instructional time, and open access to tons of real art materials. Boost your child’s art confidence and fuel their passion for artful expression.

Young artists strengthen their unique expression through experimentation  with some of the following: Japanese Sumingashi marbling, cyanotypes, alcohol inks, watercolour painting with sounds, textures, patterns of birds, shadows clouds, the wind … flower prints, spirographs, spin drawing, gelli plate acrylic printing, collage, paper making, nature self portraits, plant pigments, mandalas, string art, to name a few.

Art happens in the garden, forest and studio at 600 Fulford-Ganges Rd.

About Lisa
For over three decades, visual artist and educator Lisa Lipsett has been teaching art to children and adults, professionals and curious creatives, in workshops, professional development programs, schools, in her studio, in the forests and the Salish Sea in British Columbia, as well as Belize, Thailand, the Azores and Switzerland. Her passion is to create with the living world and to share this joy with others.

To REGISTER
Call/text Lisa 250 538 2251
email llipsett@me.com

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Summer 2022

Summer Classes for Adults

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Art play in the studio

 

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Learn innovative painting & drawing techniques

 

Painting in the garden

Paint in the garden

In these dynamic nature paint retreats you will create with the living world and your wild heart.

Designed for both beginners and confident creatives, paint encounters invite fresh joyful exploration of nature, materials and processes. Flow, spin, tune in, touch in, explore pattern, be spontaneous, as you ignite a painting practice to call your own. Learn the Creative by Nature Art Method of painting in communion with nature.
Feel free to experiment to find your unique expression. Try out some of the following: Japanese Sumingashi marbling, acrylic pours, alcohol inks, watercolour finger painting with sounds, textures, patterns of birds, shadows clouds, the wind … Spirograph, spin drawing, gelli plate acrylic printing, collage, nature self portraits, plant pigments, mandalas, string art, cold wax play, to the name a few.
Three Day Paint Retreats

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Jun 27, 28, 29
July 18, 19, 20
Aug 22, 23, 24

Mon/Tues/Wed 10-3, $375
All materials provided
Bring a journal, your lunch, snacks & water.

Call or text Lisa
250 538 2251
Email llipsett@me.com

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Custom classes available for small groups of friends and family.
Flexible options- self-design a series or do a single session.
Give the gift of Art. Gift certificates available.
Call 250 537 9785 or Contact me for info.
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I will continue exploring this wonderful world of expression you taught me. I am very grateful.

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Summer 2022 Nature Art Camps 7-12

Week 1 July 4-8 (1 spot left)
Week 2 July 11-15  (1 spot left)
Week 3 August 8-12 (full)
Monday -Friday 10-3

$375

These exciting nature inspired art camps are perfect for kids who love to make art. Young artists are introduced to fresh art projects each day in a professional fine art studio with a good sized outdoor area for nature connection and exploration. Painting and drawing skills are strengthened while authentic creative expression is encouraged through fun personalized  projects, lots of 1:1 instructional time, and open access to tons of real art materials. Boost your child’s art confidence and fuel their passion for artful expression.

Art happens in the garden, forest and studio at 600 Fulford-Ganges Rd.

To REGISTER
Call or text Lisa 250 538 2251
email llipsett@me.com

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SPRING 2022 Nature Art Classes for Kids

 

March Break 2022
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Week 1- March 21-25

Week 2- March 28- April 1

Monday -Friday 10-3

$375

This exciting nature inspired art camp is for kids 7+ who love to make art. With two fine art studios and a good sized outdoor area for nature connection and exploration, young artists are introduced to fresh art projects  each day. While still being loads of fun, art skills and techniques are finely tuned. Personalized projects, lots of 1:1 instructional time, and access to tons of real art materials, all strengthen unique creative expression. The focus will be on developing drawing & painting confidence, creative resilience and passion for artful expression.

Each day has a nature based theme like Texture, Flow, Light, Spin, & Movement, that weaves throughout. Sun prints, spirographs, stamp making, swing drawing, mandalas, group painting, ink play, string drawing, touch painting, gelli prints and creative nature connection watercolour using the senses are some of the highlighted art techniques. Materials include natural pigments, acrylic, dried flowers, watercolour, pastel, graphite, permanent markers, gouache, copper leaf, air dry clay, fabric, alcohol & acrylic inks.

Art happens in the garden, forest and studio at 600 Fulford-Ganges Rd.

For more info
Call or text 250 538 2251 or email llipsett@me.com for more info and to register.

NOTE: Each student will have their own dedicated workspace and art encounters will happen outdoors as much as possible to support Covid safety.

Art Abundance

Art Abundance

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 Teen Nature Art Camp for youth 12+

Teen nature art camp

Same great nature painting, drawing and print making encounters but with a more sophisticated and independent vibe!

Spaces filling quickly.

Please contact me- llipsett@me.com or text 250 538 2251 or call 250 537 9785 for more info and to register.

Lisa LipsettNature Art Classes & Camps 2023/24