Details for "Abstract Painting with Beth W. Stewart (October)"

Abstract Painting

with

Beth W. Stewart

  When: Two SUNDAYS: October 19 + October 26, 2025

 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

 Where: West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, Arts Studio

Medium: Acrylic

Fee: $235 (members); $293.75 (non-members)

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OBJECTIVES 
This workshop will consist of expressive abstract drawing, painting, composition, and vibrant colour mixing exercises, culminating in a primary abstract painting project. Participants will:

1. Practice expressive drawing and painting techniques to loosen their creative flow
2. Explore abstract compositions
3. Experiment with vibrant colour combinations
4. Develop a personalized expressive warm-up program
5. Integrate multiple abstract expressive techniques
6. Apply layers in abstract painting
7. Produce an original abstract expressionist painting

Day 1: Exploration, experimentation, and new skills

I’ll guide you through energetic drawing and painting activities intended to loosen your hold on expected artistic outcomes. Drawing on these exercises, you’ll create your own expressive warm-up plan to kickstart your day 2. We will also collectively explore abstract compositions and experiment with fun and outrageous colour combinations. The schedule allows time to practice and explore using multiple expressive techniques together.

Day 2: Painting your own abstract expressionist masterpiece

Day 2 begins with your personalized expressive warm-up plan. I’ll guide you through the steps, techniques, options, and layers of creating an abstract expressionist painting with mark-making. The process allows plenty of room for your own creative expression while offering enough guidance for those who may still be hesitant to trust their expressive instincts.

Supply List

• A cover to protect the table
• Optional: an easel or a desktop easel 

Artist Biography
Beth W. Stewart is an abstract expressionist and self-described “abstract artivist” who creates vibrant, complex acrylic paintings inspired by social justice. She began painting expressively in the midst of conducting research in post-conflict northern Uganda, grounding her creative practice in an ethic of bearing witness. Now, as an educator of history and social justice, Beth draws inspiration from historical and contemporary stories of resistance, resilience, and revolution. As the incoming North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Artist in Residence (October–February), Beth is focused on developing her practice of abstract artivism and sharing her creative methodology with artists and activists of all ages through art workshops that inspire social change. Her paintings have been featured internationally in exhibitions, galleries, academic journals, conferences, and on book covers. They can be found in private collections throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Beth lives in Vancouver with her three children and canine studio assistant named Bear. 

Beth W. Stewart’s website: https://artbybws.com/
Beth W. Stewart’s Instagram: @artbybws https://www.instagram.com/artbybws/

Note:  items should not be left overnight in the room at the time of the workshop. We are not assured that the room is secure.

Address: West Vancouver Seniors' Centre, Arts Studio: 695 21st St, West Vancouver, BC  V7V 4A7

Parking: day passes are available for the seniors' centre parking lot for those participating in programs over 4 hours. The SAC front desk will administer parking passes that allow you to park beyond the limit. Return them to the desk at the end of the day.

Cafeteria: There is a cafeteria in the building that should be open from 10am-2pm. We also welcome you to bring goodies to share if you are so inclined--no obligation. We strive to have a friendly, inclusive, and sharing environment at our workshops!

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Note for non-members:  If you live between Deep Cove and Bowen Island, consider becoming a member for discounted rates on our workshops, monthly free demonstrations, and the opportunity to sell your work at our shows. Check us out further at https://nsartists.ca/aboutjoin

Registration Confirmation

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 Cancellation Policy

 If you are unable to attend a workshop, refunds are not issued, but you may find another person to take your place. 

If the workshop is full and there is a willing replacement on the waitlist, you can cancel through Kolina Logan (kolinalogan@shaw.ca) in which case a refund will be issued.  

No refunds will be issued within 24 hours of the workshop start time.  NSAG reserves the right to cancel the course.

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