FROM THE FOOTBRIDGE TO THE MUSÉE!
CREATIVE WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS TUESDAY July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 12, 19, 26 2025 FROM 2:00 TO 3:30 P.M.
Once again this summer, the mediation team is offering the outdoor creative workshop De la passerelle au Musée!
Join us for this unusual exercise in observation and sketching, inspired by a landscape from the Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke collection. The activity begins on the Magog River Gorge footbridge, near the MBAS, and ends in the educational workshop. Charcoal, dry pastel or graphite pencil in hand, you’ll experience a moment of outdoor creation that’s out of the ordinary! This activity is aimed at adults, and offers an introduction to drawing in the open air, exploring a variety of mediums.
Please note: In the event of inclement weather, the workshop will be adapted and held exclusively indoors in the educational premises.
Fee: Activity included in the price of admission / free for members
Public: Workshop for adults
Duration: 90 minutes (plan to arrive 5 minutes before the beginning of the workshop)
Reservation recommended: 819 821.2115 or accueil@mbas.qc.ca
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Shadows and Light : Explore oil pastel in the style of Rodolphe Duguay
Participate in our creative workshop and discover the art of oil pastel to represent a landscape by playing with shadows and light. Through simple and accessible techniques, you will learn to capture natural light and the subtle nuances of shadows, while being inspired by a work by Rodolphe Duguay, landscape painter. This creative moment is an excellent opportunity to deepen your skills and enhance your works with striking contrasts. At the end of the workshop, leave with a personal masterpiece, vibrant with colors and textures!
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
The Mountains : Explore watercolor in the style of Tony Onley
In this creative workshop, dive into the soothing world of watercolor to represent a landscape. You will learn to master color values and layer fine coats of paint to create subtle gradients and light effects. Through simple and accessible techniques, you will be guided step by step in exploring the transparency and fluidity of watercolor. This workshop is the ideal opportunity to relax, experiment, and leave with a luminous and personal work.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
The Forest : Explore charcoal and soft pastels in the style of Fredrick Simpson Coburn
Join our creative workshop where you will explore soft pastels and charcoal to capture the beauty of a natural landscape. Through simple and playful techniques, you will learn to draw the organic lines of trees and vegetation, focusing on fluid movements and shapes. This workshop is a great opportunity to develop your observation skills while having fun with contrasts and shadows. Come create in a friendly atmosphere and leave with a lively, natural, and charming artwork!
Tuesday, July 29, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
The Fire : Explore acrylic markers in the style of René Richard
In this creative workshop, explore the power of fire through the use of acrylic markers and charcoal to depict a dynamic landscape. Through layering and gradient techniques, this workshop will allow you to experiment with the tension between movement and stillness, creating an artwork that is both intense and expressive. Come capture the energy of fire in a warm and inspiring atmosphere!
Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Architecture : Explore oil pastels in the style of Louise Gadbois
In this workshop, explore the versatility of oil pastels to depict architecture through observational drawing. You will learn to capture the lines and shapes of buildings while mastering perspective to give depth and realism to your works. Come refine your technique and create vibrant and dynamic urban landscapes!
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Atmospheric Perspective : Explore gouache in the style of Christian Bergeron
Come explore the magic of atmospheric perspective in this creative workshop! Using gouache, you will learn to depict a landscape in three distinct planes, from the sharp foreground to the distant blurry mountains. By playing with color, light, and gradients, you will discover how to give depth to your creations while leaving room for your imagination. A joyful and inspiring moment, perfect for unleashing your creativity.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Water : Explore ink in the style of Thérèse Lecomte
Dive into the world of water with this creative workshop where ink becomes the ideal medium to capture waves and explore color variations, transparency, and reflections. This creative challenge invites you to play with the fluidity of ink, let your imagination run free, and discover the subtleties of water movement.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
The Sky : Explore collage in the style of Pierre Boogaerts
Come explore the harmony between observation and imagination in this creative workshop inspired by the sky. After a period of observational drawing to capture the shapes and nuances of clouds, dive into creating collages where natural elements blend with your own creative vision. This moment of relaxation and creativity allows you to unleash your imagination while staying grounded in the observation of the world around us.
Photo: François Lafrance