Category: Art

  • Small Works Too

    ?á Join Ten of Montreal’s finest artists in an evening to celebrate those good things that come in small packages. On Saturday December 1, starting at 6pm, enjoy some festive food and drinks?áwhile you chat with sparkling people and exhibiting artists. ?á Small Works Too is a place to find a special little visual gem…

  • Selective Retrospective: Natasha Henderson paintings

    On now at Fleurbain until November 30 is a selection of works by painter Natasha Henderson. You might know me (Natasha) from Fleurbain. Perhaps you know me from this blog, where I write about art, life, gardening, crafts, DIY, and more. Maybe you have taken a felt-making workshop with me, or joined in a drop-in-painting…

  • One Year Open

    It is with great delight that we are about to celebrate one year since opening our doors in this verdant city, Montreal. At 6pm onward on Saturday November 3, we will do so in style. We have so much to celebrate! Fleurbain is where seeds have been thrown, ideas have germinated, friendships and connections have…

  • How To Paint A… random composition (part two)

    The other week, I went through?áthe steps I took in making a painting with no source material. Using random marks and composition, I allowed my intuition and previous painting experience to guide whatever happened next. In a similar manner I have made another example to share with you here. I started with paper, two tubes…

  • How To Paint A… random composition (part one)

    Welcome back to the “How To Paint A…” series! After a long hiatus, I am making/documenting/writing short tutorials on how to paint different things. This week, I offer an example of “How To” break through Painter’s Block. The best way to cure a fear of flying is to fly. The best way to break through…

  • Painting with Class

    Have you always wanted to paint? Whether you have your own supplies or not, here is an opportunity to paint in a welcoming, open, and fresh space. Your instructor, Natasha Henderson, is an equally fresh and funny artist with loads of experience in teaching painting to all levels of learner. This summer,?áwe have?áset up a…

  • From Left to Right

    Opening with an evening vernissage next Saturday June 16 at 7pm, please join us and Darlene St Georges for her solo exhibition, From Left to Right. Darlene’s work is incredible, intricate, thought-provoking and enveloping. As with all excellent painting, it should be experienced rather than just seen.?á Washes, glazes, and layers of oil paint create…

  • Triple Treat craft demos

    We are proud to present an exciting event on Sunday June 3. Three artists who are in the current exhibition “Cross Pollination” will give a short public demonstration of their craft. Lauren Trimble will show and tell how she makes ceramic tiles. Heather Boyd will present the process behind her copper wire mixed media sculptures.…

  • DiP into painting

    Drop-In Painting classes are a fun way to explore and learn about painting without a huge commitment. Drop-In Painting is a way to express yourself while painting under the guidance of an experienced artist. Relax. Create. Enjoy a cup of tea. Drop-in painting is now being offered MORE often… SUNDAY: 11am-1pm SUNDAY: 1pm-3pm TUESDAY: 7pm-9pm…

  • Jenny McMaster presents her work: Tight Laced

    This?álast weekend was a busy and exciting one. Cross Pollination opened on Saturday, an exhibition featuring Jenny McMaster, myself (Natasha Henderson,) Heather Boyd, Keivan Khademi?áShamami, and Lauren Trimble. Earth Day was on Sunday. Sunday also was when Jenny McMaster presented a talk about her work at Fleurbain. Hear what Jenny has to say about her…