3 spots left for our March workshop! Here's the scoop...


From Concept to Completion - Abstract Painting on Panel in Acrylics & Mixed Media- with Deb Chaney and Rojia Dadashzadeh

Each participant will experience working on three wood panels as we take you on a creative journey sharing our art making process with you from start to finish.


Students will be encouraged to explore language, colour, composition, nurture emotional richness, spontaneity and experimentation and to develop conceptual ideas.


A slide show presentation of modern art will be given with discussion and emphasis on composition, balance, colour, form, symbolism,the representation of motion ,and the superimposition of images in the organization of space in abstract paintings.


Both one-on-one and group critiques are aimed at enhancing individual growth.


Media will include heavy body acrylics, mixing and pouring mediums, moulding pastes and gels, and professional grade MSA or Polymer Varnish. Various materials and mediums, for example, coloured pencil, crayon, and inks will be introduced and used to experiment within the painting process.


The workshop will include plenty of demonstrations and time for students to work. You will get to learn and experience:


  1. - Experience taking an idea from concept to completion with our support and guidance

  2. - Experiment with new paint colours and mediums provided by our sponsors

  3. - Prepare wood panels for painting

  4. - Apply paint to panel

  5. - Learn the fundamental of colour mixing and create your own colour mixing tables

  6. - Create depth and texture by via scratching and electrical sanding techniques

  7. - Experience group discussion on creative process& journey of making abstract art

  8. - Varnish the result painting with professional quality archival product

  9. - Wire the back of paintings for hanging



    MARCH 2011 3 spots left!

Advanced Abstract Painting in Acrylics: from Concept to Completion

course co-taught by Rojia Dadashzadeh and Deb Chaney

Location: VANCOUVER , BC (East Vancouver)

Dates: Friday March 25th 10-5 PM, Saturday & Sunday March 26, 27th, 10 - 5 PM. THREE DAYS

Registration: info@debchaney.com or call (604) 736-5111

Cost: $495.


AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011

Advanced Abstract Painting in Acrylics: from Concept to Completion

course co-taught by Rojia Dadashzadeh and Deb Chaney

Location: New York, NY USA (Exact Location TBA)

Dates: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 2, 3 & 4th, 10 - 5 PM. THREE DAYS

Registration: info@debchaney.com or call (604) 736-5111

Cost: $675.


OCTOBER 2011

Advanced Abstract Painting in Acrylics: from Concept to Completion

course co-taught by Rojia Dadashzadeh and Deb Chaney

Location: East Vancouver

Dates: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 28, 29, 30th, 10 - 5 PM. THREE DAYS

Registration: info@debchaney.com or call (604) 736-5111

Cost: $495.