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We recently sat down with artist Filomena Kandola, who leads our Tuesday morning Open Studio sessions and Exploring Snowy Winter Landscapes in Soft Pastel workshop, to learn more about her and how she encourages creativity at Visual Arts Brampton.

When did you join VAB?

I have been with VAB for 3 years as of this past September.

Why did you join VAB?

I wanted to break out of my studio and do more than make art personally. I hoped to gain more from my love for art by teaching and sharing my passion with others.

What is your favourite part of VAB?

The open studio. It is a place where we not only come together to make and share art, but we talk about life and everything happening around us. It is truly a joyful social experience.

What is the best thing about your role at VAB?

Watching a student learn how to create accomplished original art and then witnessing the joy they get from it. Priceless.

Why should someone join VAB?

To meet like minded people. To have fun. To learn how to make accomplished original art. To experience the joy in making fine art.

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Visual Arts Brampton is proud to be a sponsor of The Artists Festival  -  a cultural intersection where the general public and residents can meet artists from the local areas in the arts and culture scene. Celebrate the creative arts,  enjoy performances, and discover artistic treasures in over 40 displays;  a select marketplace showcased within an elegant atrium venue.  Stay for the day and be part of this Creative Arts Extravaganza.

Come out and join Visual Arts Brampton for Culture Days! Once again we are proud to participate in this weekend of celebrating culture in Ontario with free events from Friday, September 28 to Sunday, September 30 for the entire family.

View all of our events below and be sure to visit the Culture Days website to see all of the events happening across Brampton.

@Brampton Library: Visual Arts Brampton Member Exhibit

Friday September 28, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday September 29, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday September 30, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Location: Brampton Library, Four Corners Branch

Visual Arts Brampton is pleased to exhibit at the Brampton Library Four Corners branch. Visitors can explore a vibrant selection of artwork from our members. From landscapes to portraits, realism to abstract, photography to paintings.

View this event or RSVP on the Culture Days website.

@Brampton Library: Visual Arts Brampton Exhibit Reception

Saturday September 29, 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM

Location: Brampton Library, Four Corners Branch

Join us for the exhibit opening reception. Meet the artists and hear stories behind the creation of the exhibit and many of the works on display.

View this event or RSVP on the Culture Days website.

@Brampton Library: Personality Painting Art Activity

Sunday September 30, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Location: Brampton Library, Springdale Branch

Sunday September 30, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Location: Brampton Library, Four Corners Branch

Join us for our annual art activity at the Brampton Library! This year, create a secret message in your painting that will help you discover your personality. Are you happy, thoughtful and smart? Does family surround you? Do you secretly wish for a pet? Do you have a favourite number? You can only find out if you join us for this activity. See you then!

View this event or RSVP on the Culture Days website.

Visual Arts Brampton is excited to offer two workshops that focus on drawing the human face.

Introduction to Portrait Drawing - Pencil Basics - This six-week introductory workshop will teach students how to draw and be able to portray various expressions of the face using pencil and coloured pencil. Each of the two hour sessions will cover topics that will help students understand every part of the human face and will culminate with the student completing a self portrait. No previous drawing experience is required. This workshop is held on Saturdays from 12-2pm starting September 29, 2018.

Introduction to Portrait Drawing - Adding Colour - This six-week workshop is designed to expand and build on portrait drawing skills into the realm of working with colour. Students will learn how to blend and shade coloured pencil and how to draw the various parts of the face, as well as hair and clothing in coloured pencil, and finish with the completion of multiple small scale fully coloured portraits. This workshop is held on Saturdays from 12-2pm starting November 17, 2018.

Register now for Introduction to Portrait Drawing - Pencil Basics or Introduction to Portrait Drawing - Adding Colour