Passion for En Plein Air: Oil or Acrylics
Join an award-winning artist Oksana Zhelisko for an enriching En Plein Air workshop, where you’ll learn to capture the beauty of nature on canvas using oils or acrylics.
What is En Plein Air?
En plein air is a style of painting done outdoors, where artists work on location to capture the natural light, colors, and atmosphere of a scene in real time. It’s all about connecting with the environment and translating what you see and feel onto the canvas. If you enjoy creating in nature, whether it’s fields, forests, cityscapes, or riverbanks, then this is for you!
It’s not just about painting the scene, but experiencing the environment while doing so.
Designed for all skill levels, this hands-on workshop will teach you essential plein air techniques, focusing on bold and loose brushwork, choosing a perfect composition, colour mixing and depict the perfect atmospheric light, with guidance tailored to your chosen medium.
Oksana will lead you through outdoor painting sessions in stunning locations of Drayton Valley, offering individual feedback and group critiques to help you refine your skills. You’ll learn how to tackle the challenges of painting outdoors, from working with natural light to managing the ever-changing environment, all while embracing loose, expressive brushstrokes to create dynamic compositions.
Bring your own materials and enjoy a creative, supportive atmosphere while painting directly from nature. This workshop is the perfect opportunity to enhance your plein air painting abilities and connect with fellow artists.
The Details
- Date: September 20, 2025
- Location: Pembina Nordic Centre | 7010 Township Rd 494, Rocky Rapids, AB T7A 1A2
- Time: 11 am – 5 pm
- Age Group: 16 + (no exceptions will be made)
- Spaces: 16
- Investment: $150.00 plus GST
- Registration deadline: September 11, 2025
Important Information
- Must bring your own lunch
- Must bring your own art supplies
- Ensure you dress appropriately for the weather
Suggested Supply List
- Click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yhSx5ITQsynPvUSkGColWfddekL0o1n2/view?usp=sharing
- If you have any questions regarding the supplies required for the Workshop, please reach out to Oksana directly at zheliskoart@gmail.com
Learn more about your Instructor
This is Oksana! You can learn more about her, and check out her work by heading over to her website. Click here: https://www.zheliskoart.com/
