Chickadee Acrylic Painting Creations
Sun, Oct 19
|Cranbrook
With John de Jong Learn to take a painting from sketch to finished piece in this chickadee acrylic painting workshop! This beginner-friendly two-day weekend workshop covers layering, color mixing, and detail work. No experience needed. 12yrs + No Experience Required and All Materials Provided


Time & Location
Oct 19, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cranbrook, 1401 5 St N, Cranbrook, BC V1C 3M3, Canada
About the Event
Weekend Workshop:
Sat October 18th & Sun October 19th, 9:30 - 4:30 Both Days
Ages 12+
In this comprehensive Weekend Workshop, John de Jong will workshop will take students from transferring a sketch onto the gessoed board, putting a wash over the sketch, blocking the painting in roughly and going back in for details. Also, John will supply an example sheet for each student how to mix their colors. It is also a great opportunity for beginners to end up with a finished painting. This is a great opportunity for a beginner painter to learn all the steps to complete a realistic chickadee painting.
Please bring a lunch and snacks. Coffee and Tea are provided. All painting materials provided. No experience needed.
You can find John's work at www.jdejongstudio.com
