Marlene G. McPherson, Canadian Artist (M.G. Martins-McPherson)
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Art Classes for Children, Teens & Adults
"Celebrate Life exploring your Creative Side"
with Marlene G. McPherson

Fun and informative Classes designed to introduce you to the skills and techniques used in painting with a variety of  exciting mediums.  Classes are lead by Marlene G. McPherson offering high quality instruction within an encouraging, non-competitive environment.  Marlene is a professional artist and has been teaching Fine Art in the Okanagan since 1993.

Instruction includes colour theory, composition, blending techniques and instructor demonstrations of many special qualities unique to the medium which the students will then apply to their own paintings. Beginners are welcome. Paintings are completed during each class and several during  Saturday workshops.

Note for Parents: The South Central Interior District Educational School as well as some private schools accept Marlene's  art programs as an alternative to the B.C. Provincial Art Curriculum.  Please feel free to contact Marlene if you have any questions regarding your child’s creative development.


For more information regarding Marlene's Classes please contact her through this website.

                                                                                                                     "Creativity is the Sparkle in Life"

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*** To receive notices about Marlene's upcoming Art Classes please contact her through this site's contact page.
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Please contact Marlene if you're interested in taking private sessions in person, on-line, or signing up for an Art Class.
Please check back for updates. Thank you!

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Sample Soft Pastel still-life lesson.
May 2023 “Fun with Soft Pastels” - Adult Classes
Dates: Thursdays, May 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2023 ( 4 weeks)
Fee: $150.00, includes all art supplies
A fun introduction to this versatile, colorful medium. Participants will learn techniques and various application methods while following step-by-step demonstrations of landscapes, flowers & still-life.
Adult Class: Thursday 10 - 11:30 am
Adults Class:  Thursday  1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Adult/Teen Class:  Thursday 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.                   

Please contact me if you would like to register or find out more about these classes. I would love to have you join us. Looking forward to hearing from you,
Marlene G. McPherson

https://www.facebook.com/MGMFineArtStudios

Class Location: M.G.M. Fine Art Studios, Winfield, BC
To register or find out more information contact Marlene through this website.


Teaching Fine Art in the Okanagan since 1993  
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Sample Lesson, Moonlit Lighthouse.
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Sample Lesson: Winter Moonlight.
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March 2023 "Fun with Charcoal Drawing"

Adult & Children Art Classes
“FUN WITH CHARCOAL DRAWING”*
an excellent introduction to drawing and sketching with charcoal, guaranteed to build your creative confidence, plus many other valuable tips on making better artwork and improving your drawing skills. Come have fun!

COURSE DURATION: Thursdays, March 2-30th, 2023 (5 weeks)
Adult Class: Thursdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m.*
Children’s Class: (Ages 8-12 yrs) Thursdays 3:30-5pm*
Adult/Teen Class: Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.*
*Please note all classes are subject to enrolment.
 
Course Fee: $175.00 includes art supplies.
Please contact me if you would like to register or find out more about these classes. I would love to have you join us. Looking forward to hearing from you,
Marlene G. McPherson
https://www.facebook.com/MGMFineArtStudios

Class Location: M.G.M. Fine Art Studios, Winfield, BC
To register or find out more information contact Marlene through this website.
Teaching Fine Art in the Okanagan since 1993
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Charcoal Drawing by Marlene McPherson
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Moonlit Barn, Charcoal Lesson.
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West Coast Mountain, Lesson Sample, Acrylic
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Snow Aspens, Lesson sample in Acrylic.
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Golden Sunset, Acrylic Lesson using Palette knife
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Tropical Sunset, Acrylic, Lesson Sample.

FALL ART PROGRAM 2022: Drawing Classes

“Drawing for Fun” - Adult Classes
Dates: Thursdays, October 20 – Nov 24, 2022 (6 Week Course)
Fee: $180.00, art supplies not included. Minimal supplies needed: Paper, pencil and eraser
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Drawing is a fun and relaxing activity which has been proven to help lower stress.  This program is an excellent introduction to drawing and sketching guaranteed to build your confidence while creating with pencil, plus many other valuable tips on making better artwork and improving your drawing skills. Come have fun!

Adult Class:
  10 - 11:30 a.m.* Thursday, October 20 – Nov 24, 2022 
Adults & Teens:  7:30 - 9:00 p.m.* Thursday, October 20 – Nov 24, 2022         
*All Classes are subject to enrolment.     
Contact Marlene through this website for more info.

Special Note to Home-Schooled Students: the South Central Interior District Educational School as well
as many Home-School organizations, accepts my art programs as an alternative to the B.C. Provincial Art
Curriculum grades 1-12. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this option and how I
might be able to enhance your child’s artistic development.

 
Class Location: M.G.M. Fine Art Studios, Winfield, BC
To register or find out more information contact Marlene through this website.


M.G.M. Fine Art Studios
Teaching Fine Art in the Okanagan since 1993
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Fun with Acrylic Painting - Weekly Classes
Over 25 years of teaching experience!

Come Have Fun Exploring your Creative Side!


Weekly Painting Classes for Adults & Children -"Fun with Acrylics"
Course #1

Dates: TBA
Course Fee: $175.00, includes all art supplies. 
Adult Class: Tuesday or Thursday, 1- 3 pm or Evening Class: 7- 9 pm*
Children Class (Ages 8-12 yrs): Tuesday or Thursday, 3:30 – 5:30 pm*
 *All Classes are subject to enrolment

Beginners Welcome. Gift Certificates Available. Come have Fun!

Course #2 (Please note that Course #1 is not a prerequisite to Course #2)
Dates: TBA
Course Fee: $175.00, includes all art supplies. 
Adult Class: Tuesday or Thursday, 1- 3 pm or Evening Class: 7- 9 pm*
Children Class (Ages 8-12 yrs): Tuesday or Thursday, 3:30 – 5:30 pm*                                                                  
 *All Classes are subject to enrolment

Beginners Welcome. Gift Certificates Available. Come have Fun!
 
“Fun with Acrylics” is designed to introduce you to the wonderful world of Acrylic Painting. Classes are led by instructor demonstrations, painting a variety of colourful, interesting subjects including still life and landscapes. Teaching also includes colour theory, design and technique, helping you to understand the many special effects possible with this exciting medium. This course contains all new projects and each lesson will focus on a new painting giving you four completed paintings. 
Classes are suitable for both Beginners & Intermediates.

Class Location: M.G.M. Fine Art Studios, Winfield, BC
To register, request studio address or more information contact Marlene through this website

 
Saturday Acrylic Painting Workshops available for Adults & Teens
Dates TBA. Contact Marlene if interested.


Location: M.G.M. Fine Art Studios, Winfield, BC
To register, request studio address or more information contact Marlene through this website.
Teaching Fine Art in the Okanagan since 1993
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Rose Garden Lesson, watercolour
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Butterfly Lesson, watercolour
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Mother Swan and Young Lesson, Watercolour
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Desert Sunset Scene, Sample Acrylic Lesson
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Sunset Swan Family, sample Acrylic Children's Lesson.
Spring Art Classes, TBA
Watercolour Courses:

Introduction to Watercolour Painting Weekly Classes
10 week Course: TBA
Course Fee: $250.00, to be paid upon registration. Art Supplies approx. $30.00.

An excellent beginners or review course designed to give you a good understanding of watercolour painting. Lessons include basic colour theory, composition and special techniques unique to this medium. Each lesson focuses on a new painting, giving you a total of 10 paintings by course completion.
Adult Class: Tuesdays, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Adults & Teens:  Tuesdays, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. 
Children Class (Ages 7-12) Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.


Intermediate Watercolour Painting Weekly Classes
10 week Course: TBA

Course Fee: $250.00, to be paid upon registration. Art Supplies extra.
Builds on skills and techniques already learned, allowing participants to explore their own unique creativity and direction. Participants will experience more confidence in their painting skills as they design and create their own original works of art. Prerequisite: Watercolour Intro Course or basic watercolour painting skills.
Adults: Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.


Watercolour Painting - Saturday Workshops:
Saturdays
Workshop Fee per Saturday: $105.00 plus $25.00 for Art Supplies.

Adults & Teens 10:00am – 4:00pm, (one hour lunch break 12 – 1pm, studio stays open).
New Projects each Saturday, including similar teaching to weekly classes. Goal of two completed paintings per Saturday.


Acrylic Painting Courses:
Fun with Acrylic Painting Weekly Classes
4 week Course: TBA
Course Fee: $175.00 includes all Art Supplies. 
Adult & Teen Classes
: Thursday 1 - 3:00 p.m. or 7- 9 p.m. All new projects.

An excellent beginners or review course designed to give you a good understanding of acrylic painting. Lessons include basic colour theory, composition and special techniques unique to this medium. Each lesson focuses on a new painting, giving you a total of 4 paintings.                                                           

Acrylic Painting - Saturday Workshops:
Saturday, TBA
Workshop Fee per Saturday: $105.00 plus $25.00 for Art Supplies.
Adults & Teens 10:00am – 4:00pm, (one hour lunch break 12 – 1pm, studio stays open).
New Projects each Saturday, including similar teaching to weekly classes. Goal of two completed paintings per Saturday.


Children's Home-School Classes
Four week Course, Wednesday afternoons in May.
For more info please contact Marlene.



M.G.M. Fine Art Studios
Teaching Fine Art in the Okanagan since 1993
"Creativity is the Sparkle in Life"


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Children's Sample Lesson: Under the Sea, Watercolour
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Petunias from my Garden, Watercolour
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SUMMER ART CLASSES -
*Children, Adults and Teens*

Have fun this  Summer exploring your Creativity with these 3 day mini Courses in Watercolour & Acrylic.
All new projects with new artworks being completed each day. Pick your favorite or attend them all.
 
Beginners Welcome!
Location: Marlene's Artist-Studio in Winfield, B.C. 

Children Art Classes (ages 8 – 12 yrs.)
Two mornings of fun, guaranteeing your child some creativity this summer. 
Fun with Watercolour Painting #1

July 17 & 19, Tues. & Thurs. 10am – 12 noon, Course Fee: $80.00 includes Art Supplies.
 
Fun with Acrylic Painting #1

July 24 & 26, Tues. & Thurs. 10am – 12 noon, Course Fee: $80.00 includes Art Supplies.
       
Fun with Watercolour Painting #2
Aug. 14 & 16, Tues. & Thurs. 10am – 12 noon, Course Fee: $80.00 includes Art Supplies.

Fun with Acrylic Painting #2
Aug. 21 & 23, Tues. & Thurs. 10am – 12 noon, Course Fee: $80.00 includes Art Supplies.

 
Adult & Teens  Mini Art Courses
If you've ever wondered if you could create like an artist, these 3 day mini-Courses are a perfect introduction, giving you some fun with Watercolour or Acrylic Painting. Choose your favorite or attend all!


Painting Flowers in Watercolour #1
July 17-19, Tues., Wed. & Thurs.  Class: 1-3pm or 7-9pm, Fee: $120.00 Art Supplies extra $30.00.
 
Painting Okanagan Landscapes in Acrylic #1
July 24-26, Tues., Wed. & Thurs.  Class: 1-3pm or 7-9pm, Fee: $120.00 Art Supplies extra $30.00.
 
Painting Flowers in Watercolour #2
Aug 14-16, Tues., Wed. & Thurs.  Class: 1-3pm or 7-9pm, Fee: $120.00 Art Supplies extra $30.00.
 
Painting Okanagan Landscapes in Acrylic #2
Aug 21-23, Tues., Wed. & Thurs.  Class: 1-3pm or 7-9pm, Fee: $120.00 Art Supplies extra $30.00.

 

Beginners Welcome! Come have fun!
Teaching Creativity in the Okanagan since 1993

Registrations: For more info on these classes or to register please contact Marlene through this website's contact page.
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Grapes on Vine, Acrylic Lesson
“Fun with Acrylics” - Classes for All Ages*
Wednesday,  (4 weeks)
Course Fee: $145.00, includes all art supplies.

Designed to introduce you to the wonderful world of Acrylic Painting. Classes are led by instructor demonstrations, painting a variety of colourful, interesting subjects including still life and landscapes.
Adults Class:  Wednesday  1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Adult/Teen Class:  Wednesday 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.                   
 Children Class (Ages 7-12) Wednesdays 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Saturday Workshops for Adults & Teens - choose your day & medium
Discover the Pleasure of Drawing for Fun: Saturday,
10am-4pm, Workshop Fee: $110.00 includes all art supplies.

Exploring Pastel Painting: Saturday,
10am-4pm, Workshop
Fee: $110.00 per Saturday, includes all art supplies.

Introduction to Acrylic Painting, Saturday,
10am-4pm
, Workshop Fee: $120.00 per Saturday, includes all art supplies.
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LOCATION: All Classes are held at Artist’s Home-Studio in Winfield, email for address.
PAYMENT POLICY: Payment by cash/cheque at time of registration.
REGISTRATION: Class sizes are limited, please register early. Registrations may be made thru Contact Page.

*All Classes are subject to enrolment.
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Spring Break Art Camp
Have fun creating in an Artist's Studio!

Ages: 6 - 12 yrs.
Dates: March  (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
Time: 1 - 3:30pm
Fee: $105.00 Includes all art supplies.
Three afternoons of fun guaranteeing your child some excitement this Spring Break. Held in the inspirational setting of an authentic Artist Studio your child will be encouraged to explore their own creativity while being introduced to a variety of mediums.
Each day will have new projects for your child to be inspired and complete.
To register or find out more information contact Marlene through the contact page on this website or phone 250-766-3934.

Teaching Fine Art in the Okanagan since 1993

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'Stillness' by Elizabeth Derksen
Testimonial from former Student
Hi Marlene,
I hope you remember me from the classes I took last year.  I just thought I would send you an update on what I've been doing since then.  Your classes were so valuable to me and I want you to know that I am very grateful for the time I was able to spend with you. 
Since I left Winfield, I decided that I really needed to just paint.  To actually make time for it in my life.  I set a few goals… joining our local art society was one, and another was having my work displayed at "The Gecko Tree" which is a bistro that features local artists.  It has always been a dream of mine to one day have my work there.  Another goal which was more a dream than a goal was to have a show in our art gallery.  Well….. all of this is happening.  I still can't believe it.  It is so exciting for me.  Seven of my paintings go up in the Gecko Tree next week, and I will have a solo show at our gallery in March of 2014.  I wanted you to know all this because you are a part of it.  I was so happy to come to your place and learn, and paint.  It was a wonderful environment and I can't thank you enough.  Anyways…. I thought I would attach a sample of what I am doing these days and also give you my "website".  I don't actually have a website, just a page on Facebook but you can look at it without having to join Facebook.  Website is:  www.facebook.com/LizR.DerksenArtist
please check it out.
Here is also my most recent painting…  It is called "Stillness"
Liz Derksen

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    • Hot Off the Easel!
    • Gallery 1 - Acrylics #1
    • Gallery 2 - Acrylics #2
    • Gallery 3 - Pastels
    • Gallery 4 - Monoprints
    • Gallery 5 - Watercolours
  • Art Instruction
  • Biography
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