We make memories in special places with the people we love. On occasion, a client supplies fabric of personal significance. The picture becomes a remembrance of a family member and a keepsake to enjoy and pass along. This kind of commissioned work can have deep meaning, both for the client and for myself through the creative effort.
In this commission, delicate fabrics from saris belonging to the client's mother were used to create this imagining of a garden, planned but never planted.
In this commission, delicate fabrics from saris belonging to the client's mother were used to create this imagining of a garden, planned but never planted.
View of Smith Hill. Photo frequently used
in Beginners workshop
in Beginners workshop
| What to Bring for the Workshop |
Intermediate Workshop 1.5 days - $150
This more advanced workshop can be scheduled on request.
Individuals who have completed the Beginners workshop can further their skills through this more advanced workshop. Shading, depth, distance and the center of interest are explored. Students will bring basic supplies from the Beginner workshop, but will have access to some fabric to meet the requirements of their works.
A material fee of $10 payable at the workshop
This more advanced workshop can be scheduled on request.
Individuals who have completed the Beginners workshop can further their skills through this more advanced workshop. Shading, depth, distance and the center of interest are explored. Students will bring basic supplies from the Beginner workshop, but will have access to some fabric to meet the requirements of their works.
A material fee of $10 payable at the workshop
Beginners Workshop 1.5 days - $150
This workshop will introduce students to Fabric Layering techniques. Beginning with a note card, students will explore cutting and layering fabric, the impact of colour and pattern variations, as well as perspective. Students will then complete an autumn scene, working from a supplied photograph. This exercise will develop skill in distance, mid-ground and foreground concepts.
A material fee of $20 provides basic beginning supplies. Payable at the workshop.
This workshop will introduce students to Fabric Layering techniques. Beginning with a note card, students will explore cutting and layering fabric, the impact of colour and pattern variations, as well as perspective. Students will then complete an autumn scene, working from a supplied photograph. This exercise will develop skill in distance, mid-ground and foreground concepts.
A material fee of $20 provides basic beginning supplies. Payable at the workshop.
Meals
Participants are encouraged to bring a packed lunch .
Accommodation
B&B listings are available upon request. If you wish to stay on site, room only is available at $50. plus HST per night, including reasonable access to kitchen and fridge.
Participants are encouraged to bring a packed lunch .
Accommodation
B&B listings are available upon request. If you wish to stay on site, room only is available at $50. plus HST per night, including reasonable access to kitchen and fridge.
Let's connect digitally.
Register now for online studio time.
Join me on Wednesdays for personal studio instruction by webconference.
Register now for online studio time.
Join me on Wednesdays for personal studio instruction by webconference.
NEW OPPORTUNITY
Open Studio
'History-Then & Now' SOLD
Last year. I challenged myself to create 150 pictures of different sizes in celebration of Canada's 150th anniversary. I placed a Canadian symbol in each work in the series. Some pieces are still available in my studio.
― Jane Selbie
― Jane Selbie
'Southward to Glamorgan' by J Selbie
Won Honorable Mention
at the art show Reflections, Markham, ON. 2016.
Won Honorable Mention
at the art show Reflections, Markham, ON. 2016.
Haliburton School of the Arts Class of 2013
'Smith Hill' by Jane Selbie
'Oxtongue Lake' by AJ Casson
Registration is open
for the Summer 2016 Workshop – July 9 & 10
Casson Landscapes in Fabric
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for the Summer 2016 Workshop – July 9 & 10
Casson Landscapes in Fabric
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Galleries
Also find my art work at these galleries ...
- Haliburton – Ethel Curry Gallery | Rails End Gallery
- Carnarvon – Pine Reflections Gift & Garden Centre
- Hunstville – Eclipse Gallery (in Deerhurst Resort)
- Manitoulin Island – Perivale Gallery
Would you like to attend a workshop?
Contact me to express your interest.
I am taking names for future Beginner sessions.
An Intermediate workshop can also be offered,
based on interest.
Read specifics about workshops ...
Contact me to express your interest.
I am taking names for future Beginner sessions.
An Intermediate workshop can also be offered,
based on interest.
Read specifics about workshops ...
I am proud to be a participating artist in the 2015 tour. Come visit my studio and view new work. Find me on the printable tour map.
"Beauty is everywhere - in the grand view and in the detail. Consider a glorious sunset at twilight, the sparkle and movement of a waterfall, the velvet texture of a flower petal. When we take time to look at what lies around us, we each begin to appreciate with an artist's eye."
― Jane Selbie
― Jane Selbie
I am proud to share purchased examples of my recent work. I create works in many sizes, and I complete commissioned pieces from photographs. The images here are uniform in size for display on the web.
My passions and concerns often come out in my art. An example is this picture.
Picture titled 'VOTE - Do You Exercise Your Franchise?'
If everyone said, “My vote won’t change a thing,” then there would be 0 percent voter turnout … no purpose for an election. In 1867, between August 7 and September 20, an impressive 73 percent of the citizens voted to ratify the beginning of Canada. Can you imagine how difficult it was to get to the polling station in those days?
The highest voting turnout ever recorded was 79 percent in three elections between the late 1950s and early 1960s. The lowest was in 2008 when only 58.8 percent voted. Why?
Your vote counts, as does mine. With each election we have the opportunity to demonstrate the care we hold for our Canada “True North Strong and Free”.
― Jane Selbie
The highest voting turnout ever recorded was 79 percent in three elections between the late 1950s and early 1960s. The lowest was in 2008 when only 58.8 percent voted. Why?
Your vote counts, as does mine. With each election we have the opportunity to demonstrate the care we hold for our Canada “True North Strong and Free”.
― Jane Selbie
workshop description ...
Intermediate Workshop 1.5 days - $135 MAY 3-4 and an AUGUST 18-19
Individuals who have completed the initial Beginners workshop are able to advance their skills with the nuances to create greater sophistication in the finished work. Shading, depth, distance and the center of interest will be the focus of this workshop. Students will bring basic supplies from the Beginner workshop but will have access to subtle fabric needs based on their works. A $10. material fee will be universal for fabric needs to complete works.
Intermediate Workshop 1.5 days - $135 MAY 3-4 and an AUGUST 18-19
Individuals who have completed the initial Beginners workshop are able to advance their skills with the nuances to create greater sophistication in the finished work. Shading, depth, distance and the center of interest will be the focus of this workshop. Students will bring basic supplies from the Beginner workshop but will have access to subtle fabric needs based on their works. A $10. material fee will be universal for fabric needs to complete works.
