Join us for an afternoon of meditative painting in collaboration with the Museum of Vancouver. In this gathering we will celebrate the arrival of the cherry blossoms, practice the art of noticing and explore watercolour painting to tune into the present moment.

Participants will be introduced to the rich history of the trees here on the ancestral village site Sen̓áḵw (Vanier Park) as they experience some guided painting and be invited to reflect on their own individual relationships with trees in the urban landscape and beyond.

Beginner watercolourists and seasoned painters are welcome! 

Dates & times:

Saturday, March 29, 2025 | 2:00pm-4:30pm

Friday, April 4, 2025 | 2:00pm-4:30pm

Location: Museum of Vancouver – 1100 Chestnut Street

Tickets:

• $45 General Admission

• $40 Students/Seniors/Members

• $35 Indigenous

(plus fees and taxes)

Includes admission to the Museum before the workshop!

What will be provided: 

• a mini travel card swatch of six watercolour paints by Beam Paints 

• a container for water 

• scrap paper for mark-making exercises 

• three 5 x 7 inch pieces of watercolour paper for each participant 

What to bring: 

• brushes  

  2-3 sizes, at least one pointy tip 

  (Marisa suggests a number 6 round) 

  We will have a few extras to share 

• additional paper (mixed media paper that is slightly heavier than printer paper; 140 lb cold press watercolour paper and/or a sketchbook