Details for "Illusion & Expression: From Gray to Color in Mixed Media with Elizabeth Hutchinson"
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Illusion & Expression: From Gray to Color in Mixed Media
With Elizabeth Hutchinson
Sat., November 8th and Sun., November 9th, 2025
10 am to 4 pm MDT.
Art Gallery of Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, Alberta
Registration: Important note! When in the payment window, select pay offline, the next screen will give you the option to etransfer to peaceriverfca@gmail.com. There is no need to mail a cheque.
Registration - $160 PRFCA members $195 non-members
Limited Seats! Register Early! Suitable for Beginners to Advanced!
About the Workshop
Play and experiment to see how gray values unlock depth before leaping into bold, expressive color. You’ll bounce between free, intuitive mark-making and simple, structured studies—testing limited palettes, playful contrasts, and just how far a handful of colors can go.
Bring acrylic, gouache, or watercolor for the color work, and toss in extras~ pastels, inks, charcoal, or any favorite tools~ for some mixed-media fun. A suggested supply list will be sent out.
Day 1: From Gray to Play
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Playful mark-making and gestural drawing.
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Simple gray-scale studies (3–4 tones) using ink or charcoal.
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Translating a gray study into a single-color version.
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Adding a pop of accent color for contrast and mood.
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Creating an expressive abstraction with that limited palette inspired from the studies.
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Group sharing and reflection on what makes an abstracted image feel strong and impactful.
Day 2: From Color Strings to Color Stories
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Academic Exercises: Mixing “color strings” and 'hue families' to understand the tonal and chroma range of a single hue.
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Using one hue’s full range to paint a simple form (“color grisaille”).
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Picking a limited palette (inspired by pinterest-style paint colour swatches).
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Creating a larger, playful abstraction with that palette.
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Group sharing and conversation about balancing structure and intuition.
This two day workshop will leave participants with; fresh ways to experiment with mixed media, simple strategies for building depth with tone and color, a playful approach to abstraction that feels grounded, more confidence in both mark-making and color choices.
About Your Instructor
Elizabeth Hutchinson is a Grande Prairie artist and an Active Member of the Peace River Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists. She is an arts integration specialist and an educator. Elizabeth loves to explore nature in her artwork, especially the spaces that intersect with our own lives. Elizabeth works in different mediums: oil, acrylic, watercolour, charcoal, and pastel. Elizabeth’s paintings incorporate creativity and play and are beautiful and eloquent. Her works depict poetic gardens, animals, birds, and imagery with a romantic airy feel.
Cancellations
Registration fees are non-refundable. You may transfer your registration to another person if you are unable to attend, that person will pay the registration fee directly to you. FCA Peace River does not manage the transfer of payment between individuals. It is your responsibility to collect payment from the person you transfer your registration to.Contact either Workshop Coordinator - cparslow@pris.ca or kennethlaneartist@gmail.com to see if there is anyone on the waiting list. Peace River Chapter of the FCA reserves the right to cancel the workshop in the event that a minimum number of registrations is not met. In the event that the PRFCA needs to cancel, you will receive a full refund.
Waitlist
If this workshop is sold out, your name will be added to the waitlist. If we have a last minute cancellation, our Workshop Coordinator will contact you. If you still want to attend, you will pay the registration fees directly to the person who is cancelling their registration. FCA Peace River does not refund demonstration or workshop fees, or manage the transfer of payment between individuals.Cost & Status
Cost:
- CAN$160.00
- CAN$195.00 with Non-member
Spots Available:
7 spots available
Registration Open Since:
2025-09-06 00:00:00
Registration Closes:
2025-11-07 23:59:00