The Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists has over 50 members from the region. The Chapter provides opportunities for artistic growth, development and accreditation to visual artists of various skill levels.
The TNSC welcomes aspiring, emerging and career artists through four levels of membership.
Prominent activities of the TNSC are workshops with qualified professional artists, juried shows, meetings to participate in the planning of Chapter activities, critiques to help you grow artistically, demonstrations in various mediums and techniques, guest speakers from near and far, and fellowship with other artists.
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TNSC NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting of the TNSC will occur on Saturday, March 16th at 10:00am at the Heritage House, 100 Lorne Street, Kamloops, BC.
Print Demonstration: Relief printmaking using Linocut method
· Introduction – myself and the materials used in relief printmaking
· Image preparation: options for transferring image onto block
· Carving tools, outlining and clearing areas, creating texture
· Registration set up, paper prep for printing
· Ink and print a one colour print
· More than one colour: reduction versus multiblock
· Two colour print using multiblock - key block and colour block
· How to transfer key block to create the colour block
· Inks (pros/cons of oil vs. water, mixing, storing, rolling out for printing)
· Print first block (colour)
· Print key block
· Clean up, brayer storage, tool care
WHERE ART SHINES! - Spring Show 2024
Let your art shine at the 17th Annual TNSC Regional Spring Show and Sale! This is a qualifying, juried show and we invite all Active and AFCA members from the Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter, the North Okanagan Chapter, the Central Okanagan Chapter and the South Okanagan Chapter to submit. (SFCA members may submit one painting but it is not eligible for awards.)
You may submit up to to 5 entires at $20 each. Entries close March 3rd, 2024. More information can be found on the TNSC website SUBMIT HERE. The show will run from April 9th to 20th.
Make sure to read ALL of the rules and pay attention to those regrading sales and how to hang/present your work! Read the rules here: INFORMATION AND RULES
ABOUT SUSIE
Susie first broke into the art world at the age of seven, winning a bicycle in a Dairyland colouring contest. After that, art languished on life’s back burner while she finished school and pursued a career in physiotherapy. In 2009, at the urging of a friend, she took a painting workshop with Brian Atyeo. Discovering a new passion in painting was life changing for her. Over the last ten years she has committed herself to improving her skills as an artist by attending classes and workshops with Master Artists. She now spends her days with her family on a rural property north of Pemberton, B.C. Her large studio hosts guest instructors and provides learning opportunities for other artists. Susie’s preferred painting medium is acrylic and her subject matter is primarily scenery and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest Region. Susie is a Senior Signature member and past board member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. You can view Susie's website here: SUSIECIPOLLA
TNSC AND FCA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME!
It's membership renewal time! Joining the FCA and the TNSC Chapter has loads of benefits to assist you with moving your artistic endeavours to the next level.
Has your contact information or status with the FCA changed? This is a good time to let us know. Please send us an email: membershipchair@tnsc.ca
Benefits of joining the FCA & Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter
Here are a few of the benefits we enjoy as members of the FCA and the TNSC! We promote inclusivity and we are continuously striving for a connected and supported collective of artists.
NEXT SESSION - SUNDAY, March 3, 10am - 1pm "Time to Paint" continues on Sunday, March 3rd! There are only two sessions left so join in on some painting time before its too late! Just show up at the door. This monthly event is a great way to share knowledge and skills in a small and welcoming group setting. Each artist gets their own table. Bring your own easel and supplies. The group meets once a month from 10am – 1pm. Spend time with friends you know or make new friends, share art tips and give yourself the “Time to Paint”! Limit: 10 Artists
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