Louise Drescher Painting Workshop - Art in the Attic Series
rosslandartscentre
May 20
1 min read
Calling experienced painters!
The Rossland Arts Centre Society is thrilled to partner with RCAC to present a two-day observational painting workshop with Louise Drescher this June. This workshop is designed for intermediate to advanced painters interested in expanding their approach to:
Composition & design
Colour and value
Brushwork and texture
Painting from direct observation
Participants will spend time sketching outdoors in Rossland before developing paintings in the studio environment.
Rossland Seniors Centre
June 6 & 7, 2026
10AM–3PM $200
Limited registration
RACS & RCAC members receive $25 off registration using: ARTINTHEATTIC25
Registration now open:https://rosslandartscouncil.com/event/louise
Can't wait to see you there!
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