KATHRYN WADEL
INTERDISCIPLINARY MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
About Us
Teaching-Artist Biography
Kathryn combines her passions for art and community by
facilitating in-person art classes and programs provincially, and virtually
on a national scale. She has over nine years of experience
working within the Canadian art sector as an artist, instructor,
organizer and facilitator. In Kathryn’s professional art practice,
she explores environmental, cultural and social practices that
connect communities across disciplines. She utilizes mixed
media techniques in her painting, drawing, and sculptural
practices that often explore the human condition as it exists
within the Anthropocene. Kathryn believes that art is an
essential human practice that builds meaningful connections
across cultures and communities.
Programs & Workshops
Kathryn teaches programs and workshops around British Columbia and online with national and international participants. Explore introductory to advanced level sessions in mixed media, acrylic, oil, watercolour painting, collage, eco-art and more!
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December 2021 - February 2022
Drawing 101
In-Person Program
Monday, November 1 - December 13
3:30pm-4:30pm
Ages: 8-12
Join local artist, Kathryn Wadel, in a series of drawing sessions perfect for budding-artists and visual story-tellers. The instructor will teach drawing techniques and principles of design using graphite and charcoal on paper. Learning about the basics doesn’t have to be boring; in these sessions Kathryn will encourage your child’s artistic expression through creative drawing exercises!
Drawing and Painting
In-Person Program
Tuesday, November 2 - December 14
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 6 - 8
Young artists will practice their drawing and painting techniques to get a foundation in visual arts through imagination and creative expression. A range of dry and wet mediums will be used and projects inspired by great artists.
Botanical Watercolour Painting
In-Person Program
Thursday, November 4 - December 16
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 50+
For beginner to intermediate level artist who would like to explore botanical inspired watercolour painting. These sessions will focus on creating compositional sketches, colour mixing guides and painting techniques to create a series of west coast botanical inspired watercolour painting studies on paper.
From Drawing to Painting
In-Person Program
Thursday, November 4 - December 16
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: 50+
Explore your favourite memories in this intermediate level watercolour painting program. In these weekly painting sessions, BC-based artist Kathryn Wadel will guide you thought the steps to create a watercolour painting referencing images of your choice. Students can bring personal reference photos and share stories from past trips, their favourite places, and more. From drawing to painting, Kathryn will provide professional techniques, artist tips, and positive encouragement to develop your artistic painting style.
The Relaxing Art of Painting Clouds
Online Workshop
Sunday, November 14
11:00am - 2:00pm (PST) /
2:00pm - 5:00pm (EST)
Get inspired by the beautiful skies across Canada! Join BC-based artist Kathryn Wadel and create a series of cloud-inspired paintings on canvas or paper. You’ll explore shape, form and movement through the formation of clouds using your choice of acrylic, oil, gouache or watercolour paints. With reference photos from her travels across Canada, Kathryn will guide you through the relaxing art of painting clouds, as well as demonstrate a variety of painting techniques and colour mixing recipes—and encourage your expressive style!
Customize Your Acrylic Colour Palette
Online Workshop
Sunday, November 21
11:00am - 2:00pm (PST) /
2:00pm - 5:00pm (EST)
Learn how to customize your painting palette and expand your knowledge of colour theory with BC-based artist, Kathryn Wadel. In this introductory painting workshop, Kathryn will demonstrate colour mixing recipes, as well as how to balance warm and cool tones, and create contrast and harmony using acrylic paints. You’ll be able to practice your colour mixing techniques, develop a series of colour recipe references, and create an abstract painting with your favourite colour palette!
Acrylic Workshop: Stylized Landscape Painting
Online Workshop
Sunday, November 28
11:00am - 2:00pm (PST) /
2:00pm - 5:00pm (EST)
Break away from realism and explore stylized landscape painting with BC-based artist Kathryn Wadel! In this intermediate, acrylic painting workshop, Kathryn will guide you through colour mixing techniques, as well as various drawing and painting techniques to create a stylized landscape painting on canvas. A painting method that will enable you to unleash your creativity and further explore your own artistic style.
Painting from Memory
Online Workshop
Sunday, December 5
11:00am - 2:00pm (PST)/
2:00pm - 5:00pm (EST)
Close your eyes and think of your favourite memory. What colours, shapes and sounds does it bring to mind? Explore your favourite memories through abstract acrylic painting with BC-based artist, Kathryn Wadel. In this 3-hour workshop, Kathryn will guide you through colour mixing and expressive
painting techniques to create an abstract acrylic painting on canvas.
Landscape Acrylic Painting: Winter Wonderland
Online Workshop
Sunday, December 12
11:00am - 2:00pm (PST)/
2:00pm - 5:00pm (EST)
Celebrate the winter season and create a landscape acrylic painting with BC-based artist, Kathryn Wadel. In this three-hour workshop Kathryn will guide you through the step-by-step process to paint a snowy winter wonderland on canvas.
Colourful Finger Painting for Kids!
Online Workshop
Sunday, December 19
11:00am - 1:00pm (PST)/
1:00pm - 3:00pm (EST)
Create colourful finger paintings with your young artists! In this parent and young artist workshop, teaching-artist Kathryn will show you fun and creative techniques to mix colours and create colourful and expressive paintings on paper using non-toxic paints.
Elements of Landscape Painting
Online Workshop
Sunday, January 9
10:00am - 1:00pm (PST)/
1:00pm - 4:00pm (EST)
Save the date! Registration opens in December!
In this landscape painting workshop you’ll create a series of miniature paintings with trees, mountains, rivers, skies and more! BC-based artist Kathryn Wadel, will break down the elements of landscape imagery and guide you through painting techniques using a variety of brushes and tools.
Drawing and Painting
In-Person Program
Tuesday, January 11 - March 8
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 6 - 8
Young artists will practice their drawing and painting techniques to get a foundation in visual arts through imagination and creative expression. A range of dry and wet mediums will be used and projects inspired by great artists.
Drawing and Painting
In-Person Program
Tuesday, January 11 - March 8
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 9 - 12
Young artists will practice their drawing and painting techniques to get a foundation in visual arts through imagination and creative expression. A range of dry and wet mediums will be used and projects inspired by great artists.
Creative Practices in Watercolour
In-Person Program
Thursday, January 13 - March 10
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 50+
From realism to abstraction, develop you creative practices using watercolour paints! BC based artist, Kathryn Wadel will guide you through creative painting exercises that explore watercolour with different tools and approaches. Students will focus on developing their creative practices, compositional sketches and apply the principles of design to create a series of paintings. Students are encouraged to bring personal reference photos for inspiration. This program is open to beginner level students who wish to further develop their creative practices. A suggested supply list will be available for registered participants.
Expressive Watercolour Painting
In-Person Program
Thursday, January 13 - March 10
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: 50+
Capture the essence of your subject through expressive watercolour painting with BC-based artist, Kathryn Wadel. This program is open to intermediate artists who would like to explore a more expressive approach to watercolour painting. Students will create customized colour palettes and create expressive watercolour paintings using personal reference photos. Kathryn will guide students through colour theory, colour recipes, gestural mark-making, painting techniques, and encourage the development of their personal style. A suggested supply list will be available for registered participants. Instructor: Kathryn Wadel.
Creative Practices: Drawing and Painting with Ink
Online Workshop
Sunday, January 16
10:00am - 1:00pm (PST)/
1:00pm - 4:00pm (EST)
Save the date! Registration opens in December!
Spend a Sunday afternoon exploring creative practices with BC-based artist, Kathryn Wadel. In this 3-hour workshop, you'll create a series of abstract and illustrative drawings and paintings using ink on paper. Kathryn will introduce you to experimental drawing and painting techniques using a variety of inks and encourage the development of your creative practice.
Expressive Painting for Youth
In-Person Program
Monday, January 17 - February 28
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
A fun and expressive painting program where youth have the opportunity to try out acrylics, inks, water-mixable oils, gouache and mixed media practices. Students will learn expressive techniques and painting applications while exploring their creativity.
Mixed Media Art: Draw, Paint, Collage!
In-Person Program
Monday, January 17 - February 28
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
Unleash your creativity in this mixed media program for youth! Students will learn drawing, painting and collage techniques to create their own artistic masterpieces.
Collage & Cocktails
In-Person Adult Workshop
Friday, January 21
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Ages: 19+
Save the date! Registration opens in December!
Relax and unwind in this creative collage workshop with local artist Kathryn Wadel. You’ll work with images and text from magazines, newspapers and personal photographs to create a
unique and dynamic collage on wood panel. All supplies provided. No previous experience necessary. Attendees are encourage to bring photographs to personalize their artwork.
Creative Sculpture
In-Person Program
Saturday, January 22 - February 26
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 6 - 12
Save the date! Registration opens in December!
In this program, students will create their own imaginative sculptures from up-cycled materials including plastic bottles, containers, cardboard, paper and more! Local artist, Kathryn Wadel, guide them through the techniques to create three-dimensional structures and encourage their creative expression through mixed media sculpture.
Print Making on Hand-Made Paper
In-Person Program
Saturday, January 22 - February 26
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 6 - 12
Save the date! Registration opens in December!
In this program, students will make their own earth-friendly paper and create a series of colourful prints. Local artist, Kathryn Wadel, will guide students through the step-by-step
process to make paper with flowers, leaves and recycled sources. Students will learn about eco-art, practice colour mixing and create unique prints using natural materials.
Mixed Media Painting & Collage
Online Workshop
Sunday, January 23
10:00am - 1:00pm (PST)/
1:00pm - 4:00pm (EST)
Save the date! Registration opens late-December!
Enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon creating mixed media paintings and collage artwork! BC-based artist, Kathryn Wadel, will introduce you to creative and fun acrylic painting and collage techniques and guide you through the steps to create an expressive and unique artwork on paper. Get your
friends together online and bring your creative spirit, acrylic paints and images to collage!
Acrylic Landscape Painting: Lake Louise Breeze
In-Person Adult Workshop
Friday, February 25
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Ages: 19+
Save the date! Registration opens in December!
Enjoy a creative evening with local artist Kathryn Wadel in this acrylic landscape painting workshop. Inspired by the tranquil scenery of Lake Louise, Kathryn Wadel will guide you through the steps to create a mountain landscape painting on canvas.
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