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Winter Spring 2026 Guest Demo Artist Schedule
Our Demo Artist Meet Ups are for members only, but we welcome new members at any time. For more information on how to become a member please click here.
The Chemainus Art Group is thrilled to host a guest artist at our monthly Meet-Up on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. It's always inspirational when our guests talk to us about their work, do a demo or lead a work-along. Here is what we have planned for the Winter Spring 2026 schedule.
January 14th 2026 with Claudia Lohmann
Intuitive Alcohol Inks
In her demo, Claudia talks about how she develops her alcohol ink paintings. She shows samples of her work, walks us through her process and discusses the materials used.
Claudia is mainly known for her abstract acrylic paintings on wood and canvas that feature geometric shapes in intricate patterns, and bold colours in daring combinations.
In her alcohol ink painting, Claudia uses a more organic approach to shapes and forms, which is an intriguing counterpoint to the imaginative-geometric-abstract style for which she is well known.
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To learn more about Claudia go to www.claudialohmann.com/
February 11th 2026 with Nadine Wong
Bound in Creativity Part II:
Exploring Bookbinding and Art Journals
During her presentation, book artist Nadine showcases several of her works and provides insight into her creative process.
She has crafted an eclectic array of hand-bound books using a mix of handmade papers, ephemera, recycled materials and up-cycled books.
Her handmade books and journals are meticulously sewn and bound using a number of techniques and a diverse selection of materials such as book board, book cloth, and a variety of hand created papers.
They are adorned with intricate designs, collaged elements, distressed textures and mark making.
March 11th 2026 with Silvina Lanusse
Collage Landscapes
In this demo, Silvina shares her full process for creating expressive collage landscapes — from gathering inspiration to layering the final touches.
She demonstrates how she moves from an idea or feeling about a landscape into an abstracted composition using paper, color, and texture.
She walks us through paper selection, color harmony, tearing and layering techniques, and how to build depth with foreground, midground, and background. She demonstrates how rhythm and mood can guide your choices more than realism.
In her upcoming workshop, Silvina offers participants a behind-the-scenes look at her own creative decisions and methods, inviting them to explore collage, texture, and intuition to create art that tells their own story.
For more information about Silvina go to: www.silvinalanusseart.ca/
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April 8th 2026 with Patt Scrivener
Intuitive Figure Painting
Join Patt for an art demo exploring figure painting through intuitive forms and negative painting techniques. Learn how to see and build shapes naturally, layer colours, and create dynamic compositions. You'll discover how accessible and rewarding figure painting can be!
Working in acrylic, encaustic, and cold wax with oil, Patt embraces experimentation, layering, and unconventional tools, allowing each painting to evolve organically. Now a full-time artist, mentor, and life coach, she creates and teaches from her Parksville studio, sharing her belief in curiosity, play, and lifelong creative exploration. https://pattscrivener.com
May 13th 2026 with Janice Evans
Meditative Plein Air Watercolour
In her demo, Janice will share her ideas on painting loosely and meditatively to capture landscapes in an emotional and expressive style.
Janice works mainly in water-based media, exploring nature with a meditative aesthetic. Her loose technique aims to evoke an emotional reaction to the imagery that she paints. She has a Zen vibe to her beautiful, simple, but complex imagery. ‘En Plein Air’ watercolour has been Janice’s passion for 25 years.