“Exploration, Interpretation, Evolution: Artists’ Journey”
October 27, 2007 to January 6, 2008

The Langley Centennial Museum & National Exhibition Centre (NEC) is collaborating with the Fort Langley Artists Group (FLAG) to celebrate the dynamic, symbiotic relationship between artists in a group since its inception in 1993. Prominent community artists will take you on a journey through discussions and demonstrations of their painting, sculpting, and drawing. The sessions will be held in the NEC Gallery therefore attendees will be surrounded by artistic works which will take on a new meaning when you hear the stories behind the art.

As part of our show, FLAG also participated in the following
Third Age Learning at Kwantlen (TALK) sessions

Sessions: 3 Time: 10:00 am-12 noon
Course Fee: $22.50 Register through Kwantlen 604.599.3077 (8:30 am – 4:00 pm) by Oct 25
Location: Langley Centennial Museum & National Exhibition Centre, 9135 King Street, Fort Langley
Facilitators: Jean Assimakos ; Robin Bandenieks
Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 25

NOTE: Over 25 attendees wrote glowing feedback responses about these sessions. A wonderful time was had by all - let's do it again!

Fri. Nov. 2 Margo Harrison, Linda Muttitt, Barbara Boldt 2D-Painting and Mixed Media Session: Margo Harrison will focus on exploration. You will hear and see how her work has evolved as she interpreted different themes using a variety of media from watercolour to mixed media to photography. Included in her presentation will be a demonstration on how to do a photo transfer.
Linda Muttitt will take you on a journey through her creative process and present an honest look into both the joys and challenges she has experienced as an artist. She will open up discussion on what moves artists to create and how her own passions for nature have allowed her watercolours to develop. With humour and insight, this session will inspire you to find your own creative voice and to express, in an artistic way, what is most precious to you.
Barbara Boldt, now at age 77, has supported herself with her art since 1980 and continues to teach and host two "Open Houses" annually featuring her new original works in oil, soft pastel, and watercolour. You will find out what moves her, excites her, and humbles her in Nature and how life experiences have influenced her choice of art subjects.

Fri. Nov. 9 Blair Howatt, Linda Muttitt Merging of Image & Text: Illustrating and Journaling Session: Have you ever thought of being able to have your art used as illustrations for a book in some form but, found this task too daunting to even attempt? Would you like to be able to self-publish your work in a few books to give to family and friends?
Blair Howatt is a local artist well known for his Langley Good Times Cruise-In posters—a merger of text and images. Blair creates everything from fine watercolor paintings to playful cartoons and caricatures. He will discuss how the bold use of colour, shading, detail, and the powerful impact of perspective make an image pop off the page.
Linda Muttitt will share her personal art journals and discuss how process painting and journaling can free up individual creativity. Through her journals, Linda will show many different approaches to expressing and connecting ideas and images, thoughts and feelings. She will discuss how her journals follow the path of her own growth and have been the vehicle through which many innovative ideas have evolved. How can journals help expand your own creative expression? Experience one artist's look into the world of connecting writing with art in both playful and serious reflection.

Fri. Nov. 16 Margo Harrison, Beverly Lawrence, Dianne Wilson 3D-Sculpture and Pottery Session: It is more than just talk. Clay artists from FLAG will reveal the secrets behind the three-dimensional work in the exhibition. They will present entertaining and informative demonstrations on: (a) hand building a small mural (Dianne Wilson), (b) designing and making a container for an Ikebana flower arrangement (Beverly Lawrence), and (c) starting a clay sculpture (Margo Harrison).
How is it made? What inspired you? Has your work changed? Not only will they explain the process and answer questions, the artists will also take you on a guided tour of the displayed pottery and sculptures.