Join us for an evening of meditative painting in collaboration with the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (VCBF). In this gathering we will celebrate the arrival of the cherry blossoms, practice the art of noticing, and explore watercolour painting as a way to tune into the present moment. Participants will experience guided painting with artist Marisa Pahl and be invited to reflect on their own relationship with trees in the urban landscape and beyond. On April 11, the VCBF’s founder, Linda Poole, will introduce the rich history of the ornamental Akebono Cherry in Vancouver and on April 18 another member from the VCBF's team will be there.
Beginner watercolourists and seasoned painters are welcome!
Dates & times:
Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:30pm (SOLD OUT)
Thursday April 18, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:30pm (SOLD OUT)
Tickets: $40 (plus fees and taxes). Includes admission to the Museum before the workshop!
What will be provided:
a mini travel card swatch of six watercolour paints by Beam Paints
a container for water
scrap paper for mark-making exercises
three 5 x 7 inch pieces of watercolour paper for each participant
What to bring:
brushes
2-3 sizes, at least one pointy tip
(Marisa suggests a number 6 round)
We will have a few extras to share
additional paper or a sketchbook if you like
Any mixed media paper that is slightly heavier than printer paper will do
Watercolour paper is great (try 140 lb cold press)
Some feedback from our last workshop with Marisa Pahl:
“I loved the pace and the mix of teaching—both about trees and painting!”
“Marisa has a way of presenting that is accessible to everyone who is curious about colour, shapes, beauty and fun with paints. I love that she provides prompts that allow me to play with techniques and are also so relaxing to engage in. She has a way of making everyone feel welcome.”
April 11, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:30pm (SOLD OUT)
April 18, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:30pm (SOLD OUT)
MArisa Pahl
Marisa Pahl is a visual artist living and working in Vancouver, BC whose work is grounded in human relationships with place. Watercolour Meditations on Place is an ongoing, community-based workshop series that highlights the importance of our connections with the plants that inhabit the ecosystems we are part of.
About the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival is a charitable not-for-profit organization that educates and engages diverse communities through accessible local arts and culture activities that celebrate the fragile beauty of the cherry blossom. The Festival’s events throughout the city bring people together to celebrate nature, creativity and Vancouver’s cherry tree heritage. Cherry blossom viewing has become a joyful festival springtime tradition as people celebrate the 54 different varieties of blossom across our city. For more information about the festival and upcoming programs and events visit here.