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Suminagashi Workshop Results

Despite the poor weather, four club members came out to Saturday’s suminagashi workshop and enjoyed an afternoon experimenting with different ink patterns, paper, and even a piece of silk brought along. Here are some pictures of their results: Blue and … Continue reading →

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Suminagashi Workshop: Saturday November 18, 2017 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Suminagashi is a centuries-old Japanese art of marbling paper, predating techniques used in the West. The materials are simple: ink, a tray that can be filled with 1 or 2 inches (2.54 – 5 c.m. approx.) of water, and paper … Continue reading →

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Thursday Workshop: Figure Drawing with a Model (November 13, 2017)

  This Thursday evening’s demo/workshop will be figure drawing with a live model. Bring your sketchbooks and favourite drawing tools. The workshop starts at 7:00 p.m. at the clubhouse in Roy Nicholson Park (intersection of Pine Street North and Eighth … Continue reading →

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November 2017 Business Meeting Tonight (November 09)

The Porcupine Art Club’s October business meeting takes place on Thursday November 09th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the clubhouse in Roy Nicholson Park. (Intersection of Pine Street North and Eighth Avenue, Timmins.) Members and renewals for 2017/18 are due … Continue reading →

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Thursday Workshop Nov. 02, 2017: Preparing for Exhibition

A scene from the opening of our our November 2010 exhibit “Signs and Symbols” at the temporary home of the Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre behind the former Shania Twain Centre. PAC Exhibit Co-ordinator Cathy Cribbs, and Director Ellen Catherwood … Continue reading →

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Thursday Evening Workshop “Making Your Mark”

Nicky Alexander will guide you through five fun exercises to help improve drawing skills and unlock your creativity. Bring your favourite drawing materials. Free for club members;  $5.00 for non-members. Thursday October 26, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse … Continue reading →

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Thursday October 19, 2017 Constructive Critiques: Part 2

Tonight’s demo is a continuation of October 05th’s demo for club members looking to get constructive feedback on their work. We will review more of the NOAA 2017 digital entries in-house, and club members can bring along the actual paintings … Continue reading →

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October 2017 Business Meeting: Thursday the 12th

The Porcupine Art Club’s October business meeting takes place on Thursday October 12th at 7:00 p.m. at the clubhouse in Roy Nicholson Park. (Intersection of Pine Street North and Eighth Avenue, Timmins.) Anyone who is interested in the club and … Continue reading →

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Constructive Critiques Tonight: Oct. 05, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

Tonight’s demo is for club members looking to get constructive feedback on their work. We will review some of the NOAA 2017 digital entries in-house, and club members can bring along the actual paintings for comparison, or bring in another … Continue reading →

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Visit Us At Our Sunday Open Studio

Summer Sunday Open Studio season is underway! Drop by the Porcupine Art Club’s headquarters (brick building in Roy Nicholson Park – intersection of Pine St. N. and Eighth Ave., Timmins) between Noon and 4:00 P.M. today to meet the artists. Rain or shine! This year’s Sunday Open Studio season runs from June 25, 2017 to […]

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