October, 2018

Jan Yates Art
October 15 at 11:37 AM · Really chuffed to say I’ve ‘officially’ been invited as ‘Creator in Residence’ from February through May at The Weaving Shed Gallery in the Shetland Isles.-)
October 15 at 11:37 AM · Really chuffed to say I’ve ‘officially’ been invited as ‘Creator in Residence’ from February through May at The Weaving Shed Gallery in the Shetland Isles.-)
September/October 2018
As some know, this past summer has been a transient one for me but I am now back in Ontario (St. Catharines) for a wee while and back to teaching-info below-with specialized workshops coming soon (oil/cold wax, encaustic and plein air painting)
I am also exhibiting and selling work on an ongoing basis via my website as well as alternate venues and am happy to arrange studio visits.
As co/proprietor of the Jordan Art Gallery you can always peruse and purchase work there-however now there will be an option of acquiring paintings not showing in the gallery.
Info re Teaching
: (follow the link or read below)-please feel free to share!
Lessons begin next Tuesday, October 2! (but ongoing so you can sign on any time, pending space)
'You will receive individual guidance in the media and subject matter of your choice and we'll address personal challenges, goals and approach on an ongoing basis.
Instruction given is in the form of technique (composition, brushwork, paint handling, colour and value, painting mediums, drawing media,) as well as how to tell a story, bring an individual voice and personal style into your work.'
DATES /TIMES
ongoing from October 2, 2018:
Tuesday mornings:10-12
OR
Tuesday evenings: 7-9
OR
Every other Saturday: 10AM-12PM
$40 per session
or
$130 for a series of 4 sessions
*payment must be received along with registration prior to class and paid securely online via interac e-transfer or paypal.
Studio is located in St. Catharines, ON
Participants are responsible for their own art materials. A list is provided upon registration
*If you are interested in booking a group workshop or specific dates and/or locations for these sessions , please contact janyatesart@gmail.com.
http://www.janyates.com/studio-classes--mentoring.html
July, 2018
I'm delighted to be offering workshops in New Brunswick, Canada:
http://www.janyates.com/painting-with-wine.html
chuffed to be part of the 'WoW' exhibition, curated by Quintin Teszeri, examining not What artists make, but Ways they make it, currently at the Grimsby Public Art Gallery..Ways of Working....Join us on January 6!
Rogue Studio (my wee room where I make art) will be open to the public on Saturday, December 9, 10-5. An artist friend and fellow Shetland traveler, armed with her lively and emotive paintings will also be hangin’ about. Judy Anderson and I would love to see you and for you to see our work!!! There might even be mulled cider and snacks-how can one resist??? Details will be posted soon and you can also leave your contact info for an invitation by emailing janyatesart@gmail.com.

https://eloracentreforthearts.ca/event/river-flow-paint-the-heart-of-elora/2017-05-21/
Just in case you are in need of a creative wee holiday after the stressful holidays, the first encaustic workshop of 2017 will be happening the first week of January-all are welcome, no experience required-just an open mind!
Hit the below image for details and to register.
Hi Friends,
Some have inquired re upcoming art classes and workshops. I’ve just posted new dates for encaustic and cold wax workshops for January. As well, I have moved the weekly studio classes to Saturday mornings, from 10am-12 pm. Sessions are held at my studio in Lincoln. All info and registration can be found here.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
If you are looking to purchase the perfect gift for art lovers or art students, there is still time! They are designed in any denomination from $50 upwards and can go towards art classes or original paintings. Gift certificates can be ordered online, customized in the recipients' name, and downloaded for your convenience. Please don't hesitate to get in touch: janyatesart@gmail.com
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All the season's best!
Jan
Some have inquired re upcoming art classes and workshops. I’ve just posted new dates for encaustic and cold wax workshops for January. As well, I have moved the weekly studio classes to Saturday mornings, from 10am-12 pm. Sessions are held at my studio in Lincoln. All info and registration can be found here.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
If you are looking to purchase the perfect gift for art lovers or art students, there is still time! They are designed in any denomination from $50 upwards and can go towards art classes or original paintings. Gift certificates can be ordered online, customized in the recipients' name, and downloaded for your convenience. Please don't hesitate to get in touch: janyatesart@gmail.com
.
All the season's best!
Jan

Hi All,
I hope that you have had a lovely summer, despite the oppressive heat and humidity. June and July for me was wonderful with a residency in the Shetland Islands ( lighthouse living on top of a cliff no less!) then on to Fair Isle, a remote island renowned for it’s knitting and migratory birds. I also moved house/studio and am happy to now be living and making art on the Beamsville Bench, surrounded by vineyards, sky and ..hawks!
I hope that you have had a lovely summer, despite the oppressive heat and humidity. June and July for me was wonderful with a residency in the Shetland Islands ( lighthouse living on top of a cliff no less!) then on to Fair Isle, a remote island renowned for it’s knitting and migratory birds. I also moved house/studio and am happy to now be living and making art on the Beamsville Bench, surrounded by vineyards, sky and ..hawks!

Upcoming Show
I will have a selection of 12x12in oil paintings depicting Niagara Vineyards available at 13th Street Winery on September 16th.
Juried exhibition
Two of my Shetland paintings were selected as part of Grimsby Public Art Gallery’s biannual Juried exhibition and there is still time to see this show. Work is on display until 5pm this Sunday, September 11. info here
I will have a selection of 12x12in oil paintings depicting Niagara Vineyards available at 13th Street Winery on September 16th.
Juried exhibition
Two of my Shetland paintings were selected as part of Grimsby Public Art Gallery’s biannual Juried exhibition and there is still time to see this show. Work is on display until 5pm this Sunday, September 11. info here
Classes, Workshops, Paint events
In the Studio
Now that September has arrived I have been busy booking classes and workshops. On Tuesday mornings there are openings for studio classes where participants learn in the media of their choice and receive individual guidance, instruction and encouragement on an ongoing basis. Sessions officially resume on September 13 and fee is $30 per week or a series of four classes for $90.00.
info / registration here
Alternate classes and workshops
I'm excited to be offering new classes as well as updates on favourites-info below:
Now that September has arrived I have been busy booking classes and workshops. On Tuesday mornings there are openings for studio classes where participants learn in the media of their choice and receive individual guidance, instruction and encouragement on an ongoing basis. Sessions officially resume on September 13 and fee is $30 per week or a series of four classes for $90.00.
info / registration here
Alternate classes and workshops
I'm excited to be offering new classes as well as updates on favourites-info below:
Cold Wax and oil painting Workshops
The Elora Centre for the Arts has invited me to teach a weekend cold wax and oil painting workshop in November and you can read more and register here. Closer to home, I've opened up 2 mini workshops with cold wax and oil at my Niagara studio –registration/info here.
Encaustic Painting Workshops: info/registration here:
The Elora Centre for the Arts has invited me to teach a weekend cold wax and oil painting workshop in November and you can read more and register here. Closer to home, I've opened up 2 mini workshops with cold wax and oil at my Niagara studio –registration/info here.
Encaustic Painting Workshops: info/registration here:

Painting with Wine
A new endeavour and a guaranteed fun and inspiring paint series for all levels -no experience required .
read / sign up here
Plein Air Painting Workshop
'In the Vineyard: Saturday, September 17
read/ sign up here
A new endeavour and a guaranteed fun and inspiring paint series for all levels -no experience required .
read / sign up here
Plein Air Painting Workshop
'In the Vineyard: Saturday, September 17
read/ sign up here

Studio visits to view and purchase artwork
I also want to mention that along with representation at the Jordan Art Gallery and other public venues, I sell paintings at my studio by appointment. If you are interested in stopping by to view specific works, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Purchases can also be made securely online and I ship through out north America and Europe. View work here.
I also want to mention that along with representation at the Jordan Art Gallery and other public venues, I sell paintings at my studio by appointment. If you are interested in stopping by to view specific works, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Purchases can also be made securely online and I ship through out north America and Europe. View work here.
oops..almost forgot!!!!
More Drinks with Van Gogh..
Drinks with Van Gogh, a paint night phenomena, will resume at Teddys in Grimsby on September 20. We have had a lot of fun at these venues and it is AMAZING to see the paintings that were made by enthusiastic participants-take a look here!
More Drinks with Van Gogh..
Drinks with Van Gogh, a paint night phenomena, will resume at Teddys in Grimsby on September 20. We have had a lot of fun at these venues and it is AMAZING to see the paintings that were made by enthusiastic participants-take a look here!

new work: Niagara & Shetland
I’m finally feeling connected between the parallel worlds of Niagara and Shetland, falling into a rhythm of making work in response to the different lands. The searching is constant, thank goodness. Work intersects but will not be as one and I like that. The ‘making’ process has now opened up an overlapping dialogue in the physicality of application - the tools I use for the Shetland seas are being applied to the escarpment trees. There are few trees in Shetland- Niagara has no seas…
I will be going back to Shetland for a June residency, this time in a lighthouse perched way up on a cliff—I’m excited!

Upcoming classes
I've met and worked with inspiring and talented class participants this winter and am thankful as it is the students that stimulate my creative energy -I hope I've enhanced thier own artistic voice .
Just posted are Spring workshops in oil, encaustic, cold wax and open studio classes. I'm in the midst of scheduling plein air and direct-encounter making workshop dates, so please stay tuned!
In the meantime you can keep up with current happenings by following me here on facebook or connect with me via email at janyatesart@gmail.com
One more thing....
If you are an artist or art lover , and you like dogs, I am looking for someone to spend time with mine a few hours a day while I am away this summer.
I'm happy to trade art classes, the use of my studio, original art or combine all three and commitment does not have to be for the whole month.
Studio is located on the Grimsby escarpment, a 5 minute drive from the highway. Serious inquiries only. Please email janyatesart@gmail.com.
