Andrew Cheddie Sookrah<\/h3><\/div>Painting a Vibrant Plein Air Landscape In Acrylics<\/h1><\/div>Join acclaimed artist and art instructor Andrew Cheddie Sookrah for an exciting exploration of the interconnections between colour, form, structure, depth and texture found in the Ontario landscape.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Leveraging the versatility of acrylics while working en plein air on the beautiful grounds of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, begin or continue your exploration of how to observe and interpret the landscape to develop a vibrant painting in your own voice.<\/p>\n
The following is a suggested itinerary for the two-day workshop; this outline could be changed to accommodate participants\u2019 wishes for individual outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Program Schedule<\/h2><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>First Day<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n9.30 am<\/strong> \u2013 Participants will gather and participate in a meet and greet with instructor Andrew Sookrah. Review of experience levels and desired outcomes. <\/span><\/p>\nAndrew will begin the program with a short talk plein air painting, including a brief discussion on drawing techniques, perspective, composition, colour, texture, and the use of materials. Andrew will also touch on the different approaches needed when working en plein air.<\/em><\/p>\n10 am<\/strong> \u2013 Andrew will lead a demonstration of en plein air painting at a suitable location. The demonstration will focus on constructing a landscape using a layered technique beginning with a wet blocking in of all shapes. <\/span><\/p>\n10:45 am<\/strong> \u2013 Artists select a spot, set up their canvases and begin to paint Andrew will provide participants with regular feedback on their respective projects. <\/span><\/p>\n12:30 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Lunch break. Please note that snacks, beverages and light refreshments are available from the McMichael\u2019s restaurant, CABIN. Please click here<\/a> for the menu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n1 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Andrew will share a second demonstration session with participants, continuing from the piece that was started in the morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n3:30 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Participants will paint with one-regular on-one guidance on their progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe first day of the program will conclude at 4 pm<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Second Day<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n10 am \u2013<\/strong> Andrew will begin the second day of the program with a demonstration piece at a suitable location, using palette knives and found objects.<\/span><\/p>\n10:45 am<\/strong> \u2013 Artists select a spot, set up their canvases and begin to paint. Andrew will provide participants with regular feedback on their respective projects.<\/span><\/p>\n12.30 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Lunch break. Please note that snacks, beverages and light refreshments are available from the McMichael\u2019s restaurant, CABIN. Please click here<\/a> for the menu.<\/span><\/p>\n1 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Andrew will share a second demonstration session with participants continuing from the piece that was started in morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n1:45 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Participants will paint with one-on-one guidance on progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n2:30 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Gathering for critique and constructive feedback\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe workshop will conclude at 3 pm<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Date & Time<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nSaturday July 26 and<\/strong>
\nSunday July 27, 2025<\/strong>
\n10 am \u2013 4 pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Program Cost<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n$192 McMichael members<\/strong>
\n$240 General public<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Location<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nMcMichael Canadian Art Collection<\/strong>
\nFounder\u2019s Lounge<\/strong>\u00a0(capacity 60)
\n10365 Islington Ave,
\nKleinburg, ON L0J 1C0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Materials List<\/h3><\/div>
Painting a Vibrant Plein Air Landscape In Acrylics<\/h1><\/div>Join acclaimed artist and art instructor Andrew Cheddie Sookrah for an exciting exploration of the interconnections between colour, form, structure, depth and texture found in the Ontario landscape.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Leveraging the versatility of acrylics while working en plein air on the beautiful grounds of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, begin or continue your exploration of how to observe and interpret the landscape to develop a vibrant painting in your own voice.<\/p>\n
The following is a suggested itinerary for the two-day workshop; this outline could be changed to accommodate participants\u2019 wishes for individual outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Program Schedule<\/h2><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>First Day<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n9.30 am<\/strong> \u2013 Participants will gather and participate in a meet and greet with instructor Andrew Sookrah. Review of experience levels and desired outcomes. <\/span><\/p>\nAndrew will begin the program with a short talk plein air painting, including a brief discussion on drawing techniques, perspective, composition, colour, texture, and the use of materials. Andrew will also touch on the different approaches needed when working en plein air.<\/em><\/p>\n10 am<\/strong> \u2013 Andrew will lead a demonstration of en plein air painting at a suitable location. The demonstration will focus on constructing a landscape using a layered technique beginning with a wet blocking in of all shapes. <\/span><\/p>\n10:45 am<\/strong> \u2013 Artists select a spot, set up their canvases and begin to paint Andrew will provide participants with regular feedback on their respective projects. <\/span><\/p>\n12:30 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Lunch break. Please note that snacks, beverages and light refreshments are available from the McMichael\u2019s restaurant, CABIN. Please click here<\/a> for the menu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n1 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Andrew will share a second demonstration session with participants, continuing from the piece that was started in the morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n3:30 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Participants will paint with one-regular on-one guidance on their progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe first day of the program will conclude at 4 pm<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Second Day<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n10 am \u2013<\/strong> Andrew will begin the second day of the program with a demonstration piece at a suitable location, using palette knives and found objects.<\/span><\/p>\n10:45 am<\/strong> \u2013 Artists select a spot, set up their canvases and begin to paint. Andrew will provide participants with regular feedback on their respective projects.<\/span><\/p>\n12.30 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Lunch break. Please note that snacks, beverages and light refreshments are available from the McMichael\u2019s restaurant, CABIN. Please click here<\/a> for the menu.<\/span><\/p>\n1 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Andrew will share a second demonstration session with participants continuing from the piece that was started in morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n1:45 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Participants will paint with one-on-one guidance on progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n2:30 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Gathering for critique and constructive feedback\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe workshop will conclude at 3 pm<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Date & Time<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nSaturday July 26 and<\/strong>
\nSunday July 27, 2025<\/strong>
\n10 am \u2013 4 pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Program Cost<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n$192 McMichael members<\/strong>
\n$240 General public<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Location<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nMcMichael Canadian Art Collection<\/strong>
\nFounder\u2019s Lounge<\/strong>\u00a0(capacity 60)
\n10365 Islington Ave,
\nKleinburg, ON L0J 1C0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Materials List<\/h3><\/div>
Join acclaimed artist and art instructor Andrew Cheddie Sookrah for an exciting exploration of the interconnections between colour, form, structure, depth and texture found in the Ontario landscape.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Leveraging the versatility of acrylics while working en plein air on the beautiful grounds of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, begin or continue your exploration of how to observe and interpret the landscape to develop a vibrant painting in your own voice.<\/p>\n
The following is a suggested itinerary for the two-day workshop; this outline could be changed to accommodate participants\u2019 wishes for individual outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Program Schedule<\/h2><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>First Day<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n9.30 am<\/strong> \u2013 Participants will gather and participate in a meet and greet with instructor Andrew Sookrah. Review of experience levels and desired outcomes. <\/span><\/p>\nAndrew will begin the program with a short talk plein air painting, including a brief discussion on drawing techniques, perspective, composition, colour, texture, and the use of materials. Andrew will also touch on the different approaches needed when working en plein air.<\/em><\/p>\n10 am<\/strong> \u2013 Andrew will lead a demonstration of en plein air painting at a suitable location. The demonstration will focus on constructing a landscape using a layered technique beginning with a wet blocking in of all shapes. <\/span><\/p>\n10:45 am<\/strong> \u2013 Artists select a spot, set up their canvases and begin to paint Andrew will provide participants with regular feedback on their respective projects. <\/span><\/p>\n12:30 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Lunch break. Please note that snacks, beverages and light refreshments are available from the McMichael\u2019s restaurant, CABIN. Please click here<\/a> for the menu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n1 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Andrew will share a second demonstration session with participants, continuing from the piece that was started in the morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n3:30 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Participants will paint with one-regular on-one guidance on their progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe first day of the program will conclude at 4 pm<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Second Day<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n10 am \u2013<\/strong> Andrew will begin the second day of the program with a demonstration piece at a suitable location, using palette knives and found objects.<\/span><\/p>\n10:45 am<\/strong> \u2013 Artists select a spot, set up their canvases and begin to paint. Andrew will provide participants with regular feedback on their respective projects.<\/span><\/p>\n12.30 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Lunch break. Please note that snacks, beverages and light refreshments are available from the McMichael\u2019s restaurant, CABIN. Please click here<\/a> for the menu.<\/span><\/p>\n1 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Andrew will share a second demonstration session with participants continuing from the piece that was started in morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n1:45 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Participants will paint with one-on-one guidance on progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n2:30 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Gathering for critique and constructive feedback\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe workshop will conclude at 3 pm<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Date & Time<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nSaturday July 26 and<\/strong>
\nSunday July 27, 2025<\/strong>
\n10 am \u2013 4 pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Program Cost<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n$192 McMichael members<\/strong>
\n$240 General public<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Location<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nMcMichael Canadian Art Collection<\/strong>
\nFounder\u2019s Lounge<\/strong>\u00a0(capacity 60)
\n10365 Islington Ave,
\nKleinburg, ON L0J 1C0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Materials List<\/h3><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>First Day<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n9.30 am<\/strong> \u2013 Participants will gather and participate in a meet and greet with instructor Andrew Sookrah. Review of experience levels and desired outcomes. <\/span><\/p>\nAndrew will begin the program with a short talk plein air painting, including a brief discussion on drawing techniques, perspective, composition, colour, texture, and the use of materials. Andrew will also touch on the different approaches needed when working en plein air.<\/em><\/p>\n10 am<\/strong> \u2013 Andrew will lead a demonstration of en plein air painting at a suitable location. The demonstration will focus on constructing a landscape using a layered technique beginning with a wet blocking in of all shapes. <\/span><\/p>\n10:45 am<\/strong> \u2013 Artists select a spot, set up their canvases and begin to paint Andrew will provide participants with regular feedback on their respective projects. <\/span><\/p>\n12:30 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Lunch break. Please note that snacks, beverages and light refreshments are available from the McMichael\u2019s restaurant, CABIN. Please click here<\/a> for the menu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n1 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Andrew will share a second demonstration session with participants, continuing from the piece that was started in the morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n3:30 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Participants will paint with one-regular on-one guidance on their progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe first day of the program will conclude at 4 pm<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Second Day<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n10 am \u2013<\/strong> Andrew will begin the second day of the program with a demonstration piece at a suitable location, using palette knives and found objects.<\/span><\/p>\n10:45 am<\/strong> \u2013 Artists select a spot, set up their canvases and begin to paint. Andrew will provide participants with regular feedback on their respective projects.<\/span><\/p>\n12.30 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Lunch break. Please note that snacks, beverages and light refreshments are available from the McMichael\u2019s restaurant, CABIN. Please click here<\/a> for the menu.<\/span><\/p>\n1 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Andrew will share a second demonstration session with participants continuing from the piece that was started in morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n1:45 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Participants will paint with one-on-one guidance on progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n2:30 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Gathering for critique and constructive feedback\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe workshop will conclude at 3 pm<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Date & Time<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nSaturday July 26 and<\/strong>
\nSunday July 27, 2025<\/strong>
\n10 am \u2013 4 pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Program Cost<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n$192 McMichael members<\/strong>
\n$240 General public<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Location<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nMcMichael Canadian Art Collection<\/strong>
\nFounder\u2019s Lounge<\/strong>\u00a0(capacity 60)
\n10365 Islington Ave,
\nKleinburg, ON L0J 1C0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Materials List<\/h3><\/div>
9.30 am<\/strong> \u2013 Participants will gather and participate in a meet and greet with instructor Andrew Sookrah. Review of experience levels and desired outcomes. <\/span><\/p>\n Andrew will begin the program with a short talk plein air painting, including a brief discussion on drawing techniques, perspective, composition, colour, texture, and the use of materials. Andrew will also touch on the different approaches needed when working en plein air.<\/em><\/p>\n 10 am<\/strong> \u2013 Andrew will lead a demonstration of en plein air painting at a suitable location. The demonstration will focus on constructing a landscape using a layered technique beginning with a wet blocking in of all shapes. <\/span><\/p>\n 10:45 am<\/strong> \u2013 Artists select a spot, set up their canvases and begin to paint Andrew will provide participants with regular feedback on their respective projects. <\/span><\/p>\n 12:30 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Lunch break. Please note that snacks, beverages and light refreshments are available from the McMichael\u2019s restaurant, CABIN. Please click here<\/a> for the menu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 1 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Andrew will share a second demonstration session with participants, continuing from the piece that was started in the morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 3:30 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Participants will paint with one-regular on-one guidance on their progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The first day of the program will conclude at 4 pm<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> 10 am \u2013<\/strong> Andrew will begin the second day of the program with a demonstration piece at a suitable location, using palette knives and found objects.<\/span><\/p>\n 10:45 am<\/strong> \u2013 Artists select a spot, set up their canvases and begin to paint. Andrew will provide participants with regular feedback on their respective projects.<\/span><\/p>\n 12.30 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Lunch break. Please note that snacks, beverages and light refreshments are available from the McMichael\u2019s restaurant, CABIN. Please click here<\/a> for the menu.<\/span><\/p>\n 1 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Andrew will share a second demonstration session with participants continuing from the piece that was started in morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 1:45 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Participants will paint with one-on-one guidance on progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 2:30 pm<\/strong> \u2013 Gathering for critique and constructive feedback\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The workshop will conclude at 3 pm<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Saturday July 26 and<\/strong> $192 McMichael members<\/strong> McMichael Canadian Art Collection<\/strong><\/i><\/i><\/span>Second Day<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Date & Time<\/h3><\/div>
\nSunday July 27, 2025<\/strong>
\n10 am \u2013 4 pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Program Cost<\/h3><\/div>
\n$240 General public<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Location<\/h3><\/div>
\nFounder\u2019s Lounge<\/strong>\u00a0(capacity 60)
\n10365 Islington Ave,
\nKleinburg, ON L0J 1C0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Materials List<\/h3><\/div>
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