Introduction to Plein Air (July. 2026)

Join us for a one-day introduction to plein air at the beautiful Saint John Public Gardens. Participants will explore the fundamentals of painting outdoors, learning techniques for capturing light, colour, and atmosphere directly from observation. Suitable for all skill levels, this workshop offers a creative and inspiring way to connect with the landscape through art.

Workshop in partnership with the Saint John Horticultural Association.

Age group: 18+

Times: 9:00-1:30pm

Duration: 1 day

Dates:

Thursday, July 9th

(Rain date of Friday, July 10th)

Registration fee: $40

Supplies fee: Participants will be provided with easels to work on. Please bring your own paints and canvas, or any drawing materials you plan to use.

Capacity: 12 students

Senior's discount: Seniors aged 65+ are eligible for a 20% discount on all adult workshops; enter coupon code SENIOR65 at checkout.

Online Registration

Instructors

  • Svitlana Goncharova

    Svitlana Goncharova, a Ukrainian-Canadian watercolour artist, captures the beauty of New Brunswick through the medium of watercolour and aspires to instruct everyone eager to explore this distinctive medium.