Tag: Natasha Henderson
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impromptu art talk… video on “Poetry” in Fleurbain
The other day I made a three-minute walk-about film of my exhibition “Poetry”. I had wanted to share the experience of walking through the exhibit, as well as the photos of individual works, online. Here it is: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHizaDPsUXg] The show is on until March 1st. Keep your eyes open for an announcement about an upcoming…
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Poetry (paintings)
A few years ago, I was captivated by a discussion about a poetic format. I was jogging with a poet friend and we were discussing this format, the Ghazal. She was describing the formal rules of the poem, and how poets opt to follow, break, bend, and twist those rules. We talked about the deeper…
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Intro to Painting: Old Masters Basics
Intro to Painting: Old Masters Basics: In this eight-week course, students will learn techniques used in both oil and acrylic painting. Students can choose to paint in either oil or acrylics. (For absolute first-time painters, acrylic is recommended.) Natasha will provide you with a list of supplies you will need to bring, upon registration. Play,…
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surprise!
The Small Works exhibition is on display?áin Fleurbain?áuntil January 7th, 2012. Originally?áwe’d planned to have the show on ’til only the end of last year, but happily events have occurred to allow the show to extend an additional week! So if you’d hoped to come by?áto see the Small Works but didn’t find time during…
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taking care of things
We have a couple of new mascots in Fleurbain, and both would like to wish you a merry Christmas. Lady B came onto the scene at the same time as Rosemary, who had spent the summer in our friendly neighbourhood community garden. They are both over-wintering in Fleurbain, taking full advantage of our large bright…
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Point Counter Point
Our first exhibition in Fleurbain’s gallery space is on until December 7th… Natasha Henderson presents Point Counter Point, a suite of paintings that use the music and concepts of JS Bach as a point of beginning. The works are richly layered with paint and ideas. Counterpoint is a method of music in which concurrent themes…
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creative building blocks
Creativity knows no bounds… but it does work better when there are?ásome constraints! I read an article last night in the Globe and Mail, written by Russell Smith. I agree with his musings. I have seen students grow in their creative endeavours when there are?áconstraints placed on them, a few rules they must adjust to.…
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Fleurbain. Is open.
YES! We did it! We opened our doors to the public… On November 5th, we had a?á party and business-launch and vernissage of art! It was a fabulous evening. We are proud and happy to announce that we are HERE. You can join us! Tammy is available for full consultations and mini consultations. ?áPlease email…
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one-shot workshop: felt scarf
One evening,?áTuesday December 6,?á6:30-8:30pm $50, everything included! Felt is an amazing material. Real felt is made from wool or other animal fibres. It is compressed, agitated, boiled, and manipulated until it becomes a single piece of fabric. Felt was developed in every culture where herding animals were kept, and used not only for clothing but…
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Drop-In Painting!
Ever held an urge to pick up a brush and?áput your thoughts and feelings into paint? Want to try out acrylic painting, but haven’t had the means nor the time for it? For an inspiring and creative Sunday afternoon or Wednesday evening, invest $35 and two hours of your time and see what you can…
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Mark Your Calendars!
October has been a great month of getting Fleurbain ready for the world! ?áMoving art and herbs into one beautiful space. ?áHanging picture rails, installing shelves and countertops. ?áCleaning things up. ?áIt’s been a busy month! And finally, (drumroll…), November 5th, starting at 5pm, we are having our Grand Opening! Yes, you are invited see…
