Dare To Paint with Oils

This stress-free intro to oil painting workshop is designed to give you a basic understanding of how to use this unique medium.

The fee of $​80 per person includes your admission to BOTH CLASSES in this workshop on the following dates:

• Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 9am-11:30am
• Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 9am-11:30am

MATERIALS FEE

As oil painting supplies can be quite expensive when you are starting out with this medium, the instructor has graciously offered to source & provide all the materials needed for both sessions. Please bring $20 cash to be collected on the first day of class.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Deborah Czernecky, SCA, is an accomplished Canadian artist based on picturesque Vancouver Island, British Columbia. A passionate explorer of Canada's diverse natural beauty, Deborah's work is deeply rooted in her love for the outdoors and her dedication to capturing the country's vast and varied landscapes.

Whether painting on location in remote wilderness settings or refining her work in studio, Deborah's art is inspired by the ever-changing light, seasons, and textures of nature. Known for her en plein air technique, she often paints directly within the environment, immersing herself in the scenery to bring a vibrant authenticity to each piece.

Deborah holds a formal training in fine arts from institutions including St. Lawrence College (graduated with Distinction), the Mission Renaissance School (Old Masters Techniques), and Ottawa University. She has been an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists since 2009 and was featured in the 2018 Ducks Unlimited National Art Portfolio, a testament to national recognition. Her work, featured in this year's Portage Mutual Insurance Calendar, reflects her deep appreciation for Canada's natural heritage--painted with a spirit of adventure, reverence, and joy.

www.deborahczernecky.com

CLASS LOCATION

This workshop series is hosted by the Arts & Culture Colwood Society at the Goldfinch Arts Centre, a bright & modern gallery space that looks out to the Esquimalt Lagoon and the Colwood Waterfront beyond, where you will be surrounded by original artwork by local artists in an exhibition called Furred, Feathered and Scaled, which runs February 5th through March 1st.

Please visit our website for more details on this and other upcoming events: www.artsandculturecolwood.ca.

Class size limit 14 people

Ticket sales end on Tuesday, January 27th, at 2pm PST