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We are pleased to welcome artist Deon Best to our studio this summer. Deon is offering two unique art classes that will allow students to explore the Modern Batik process.

Modern Batik is a technique where wax is applied to fabric using water-soluble dyes. The Modern Batik technique is a revolutionary repackaged application that enhances the detail of an image on fabric using wax and dyes. The effect that can be achieved through resistant dyeing often results in amazing, unpredictable textures and tones.

Modern Batik Class for Adults: Modern Batik: Expressive Explorations

Modern Batik Cass for Kids: Modern Batik: Expressive Explorations for Kids

Deon Best

Deon Best is a multidisciplinary Brampton artist with a background in Graphic Design, Digital & Traditional Art. Deon Best’s portfolio covers a wide range of artistic mediums, including his main focus - Modern Batik Art. As an Artist & Instructor, Deon Best has taught over 350 students across Ontario through numerous art workshops, classes & camps. As the premiere Modern Batik artist in Canada, Deon Best has taught Modern Batik to all ages and skill levels over the last twelve years! Utilizing his talents for charitable works and the positive empowerment of students through art is a passion for Deon! Come join the adventure!

And it’s SHOW TIME for ... a number of Visual Arts Brampton members at FORMS, FACES & SPACES, figuratively speaking! opening Thursday, May 5 at the Parish Hall, 16 Adamson Street South, Norval, right next to the St. Paul’s Anglican Church.

Colleen Dee, Helen Duplassie, and Sherry Park all have work in the Fine Arts category, although Dee has work in the Photography arena as well. This exhibit is one of 85 Open Themed Shows across the GTA and beyond for the 26th annual Scotiabank CONTACT Festival, the world’s largest photography event.

Hanging through May 29 and open noon to 4:30 pm Thursdays – Sundays and holiday Mondays, the Munson & Friends STUDIO GALLERY is mounting this show as its premiere exhibition. E. Connie Munson, a VAB member, photographer, writer, artist, and budding gallerist applied for satellite site status with CONTACT back in January.

VAB’s motto, Encouraging Creativity, is clearly evident in this event with several of their members in the show, the loaning of display grids and tables, and respectively, the technical counsel with hands-on work and consulting from two of their board members, Matt and Colleen.

Story by: E. Connie Munson

 

Join us this winter for one of our art classes! Choose from a range of art classes for adults, kids and teens with both online and in-studio options available. We are sure you'll find a class to help you explore your creativity.

For kids and teens, our popular weekly art classes begin a new session. These classes provide the perfect environment to inspire young artists of any skill level.

We invite you now to explore all of our:

Art Classes for Adults

Art Classes for Kids & Teens

Register online today or call 905-453-9142 for more information.

Looking for a great gift this Christmas season? Look no further! Visual Arts Brampton has the perfect gift for the creative person in your life.

New and experienced artists will enjoy one of our upcoming winter art classes for adults, or if you have a child bursting with creativity, enroll them in one of our weekly art classes for kids & teens.

Carefully selected professional art materials and starter art kits are available for artists of any skill level, along with adult memberships to our organization, which open up even more creative resources to your special someone.

Not sure what to get? Leave the choice up to them and give an electronic gift card that can be redeemed online or in-person for any of our classes, weekly studio sessions, merchandise and memberships.

Happy Holidays!