RETREATS:
2025 - OACS ARTISTS RETREAT - SORRENTO
Theme “Rock & Roll”
Thursday, Sept 11th – Sunday, Sept 14th
Accommodation (private room) and meals included
Private Conference Room and Lounge Socials
The Retreat only has room for two more attendees.
OAC members and now open to non-members as well, everyone welcome!
Please contact Sharon Isaaks [email protected] to reserve your spot!
Members $500 – Non-members $550 (workshop not included)
Members deposit $250 by March 12th meeting
Non-members may sign up after May 21st
Balance or full payment due Aug 1st
Payment by etransfer to [email protected]
No refunds after Aug 1st
Agenda and details of Retreat to follow
Please note workshop attendance optional, not mandatory
Friday - Workshop by Valerie Rogers, $147 including GST
Natural Realism – Water and Rocks
Please see below from Valerie for workshop and payment details.
RETREAT contact Sharon Isaaks – [email protected]
Valerie Rogers Nature Art workshop
Sept 12, 2025 9am-4:00pm Richardson Lodge in Sorrento BC
$140 plus GST
Natural Realism - Water and Rocks
This Natural Realism workshop will be focused on painting water and rocks. The fluidity, transparency and movement of water makes it a magical subject to paint. Combine that with the solid visual weight of rocks and you have a great subject for a workshop.
I will be supplying the pre-gessoed painting surface and reference. Students should bring their own acrylic paints, brushes and supplies so that they have a good range of tools and colours.
My basic Palette is made up of Fluid Golden Acrylics
Transparent Red Oxide
Paynes Gray
Jenkins Green
Sap Green
Quin Magenta
Yellow Oxide
yellow light
Titanium white
Glazing liquid
legato round brushes #2-6
Legato flat brushes #2-6
several small good pointed small round brushes
one larger flat for blended backgrounds. Bucket for washing.
I will be bringing mediums to make your heavy bodied paints more like my fluids. So no need to purchase these colours if you have them or something similar in your heavy bodied acrylic supplies.
Please send your class payment by August 20 to hold your spot $147.00 GST included.
Payment by Etransfer to [email protected], (cash, check or credit card.)
Please email me your full Name, Email and phone number to [email protected] so I can put you on my list.
…………..
Valerie Rogers
Nature & Wildlife Artist
[email protected]
www.valerierogers.com
Theme “Rock & Roll”
Thursday, Sept 11th – Sunday, Sept 14th
Accommodation (private room) and meals included
Private Conference Room and Lounge Socials
The Retreat only has room for two more attendees.
OAC members and now open to non-members as well, everyone welcome!
Please contact Sharon Isaaks [email protected] to reserve your spot!
Members $500 – Non-members $550 (workshop not included)
Members deposit $250 by March 12th meeting
Non-members may sign up after May 21st
Balance or full payment due Aug 1st
Payment by etransfer to [email protected]
No refunds after Aug 1st
Agenda and details of Retreat to follow
Please note workshop attendance optional, not mandatory
Friday - Workshop by Valerie Rogers, $147 including GST
Natural Realism – Water and Rocks
Please see below from Valerie for workshop and payment details.
RETREAT contact Sharon Isaaks – [email protected]
Valerie Rogers Nature Art workshop
Sept 12, 2025 9am-4:00pm Richardson Lodge in Sorrento BC
$140 plus GST
Natural Realism - Water and Rocks
This Natural Realism workshop will be focused on painting water and rocks. The fluidity, transparency and movement of water makes it a magical subject to paint. Combine that with the solid visual weight of rocks and you have a great subject for a workshop.
I will be supplying the pre-gessoed painting surface and reference. Students should bring their own acrylic paints, brushes and supplies so that they have a good range of tools and colours.
My basic Palette is made up of Fluid Golden Acrylics
Transparent Red Oxide
Paynes Gray
Jenkins Green
Sap Green
Quin Magenta
Yellow Oxide
yellow light
Titanium white
Glazing liquid
legato round brushes #2-6
Legato flat brushes #2-6
several small good pointed small round brushes
one larger flat for blended backgrounds. Bucket for washing.
I will be bringing mediums to make your heavy bodied paints more like my fluids. So no need to purchase these colours if you have them or something similar in your heavy bodied acrylic supplies.
Please send your class payment by August 20 to hold your spot $147.00 GST included.
Payment by Etransfer to [email protected], (cash, check or credit card.)
Please email me your full Name, Email and phone number to [email protected] so I can put you on my list.
…………..
Valerie Rogers
Nature & Wildlife Artist
[email protected]
www.valerierogers.com
2024 - OACS ARTISTS RETREAT - SORRENTO
Thursday, September 12 - to Sunday September 15th
Location: Sorrento Centre, 1159 Passchendaele Rd., Sorrento, B. C.
Location: Sorrento Centre, 1159 Passchendaele Rd., Sorrento, B. C.
2023 - SORRENTO RETREAT
Workshop by Valerie Rogers, naturalist painter. Her art reflects her intense fascination with the natural world. She feels there is a magic in recognizing another life form and paying it the respect it deserves. Her paintings focus on the nature and wildlife of Canada. She has recently won the 2023-24 Pacific Salmon Stamp competition and has been awarded Wildlife Federation Artist of the Year twice and GOBC Artist of the year also. The sale of her artwork supports the conservation of North American wildlife and their habitats. [email protected] www.valerierogers.com
2022 - SORRENTO RETREAT
Location: Sorrento Centre, 1159 Passchendaele Rd, Sorrento, BC
September 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18th, 2022
September 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18th, 2022
2021 - SORRENTO MEMBERS RETREAT
Location: Sorrento Centre, 1159 Passchendaele Rd, Sorrento, BC
September 16, 17, 18 & 19th, 2021
Instructors;
Roberta Coombes - Pastels
Louise Ducharme - cold wax and oils
The Retreat was a fantastic time for the twelve members who attended. Sharon Isaaks did an amazing job organizing this great event. From the two workshops to evening games and comradery, the laughs were never ending! Thank you Sharon and Nancy Vince for making this happen!
September 16, 17, 18 & 19th, 2021
Instructors;
Roberta Coombes - Pastels
Louise Ducharme - cold wax and oils
The Retreat was a fantastic time for the twelve members who attended. Sharon Isaaks did an amazing job organizing this great event. From the two workshops to evening games and comradery, the laughs were never ending! Thank you Sharon and Nancy Vince for making this happen!
2019 - SORRENTO WORKSHOP
A fall WORKSHOP in 2019 was held at the OACS Sorrento Centre Retreat, guest instructor, Debbie Milner Lively.
Everyone enjoyed the workshop, it was a great success and some amazing paintings came out of it. Well done artists!
Everyone enjoyed the workshop, it was a great success and some amazing paintings came out of it. Well done artists!
2019 - Christmas Luncheon
We had a great turn out at O'Keefe Ranch, the buffet was fabulous. Thank you to our President Sharon Isaaks for organizing this event and to JoAnn Rasmussen and Sherise Martin for making up the surprise gifts for everyone.
2019 - Artists Retreat and Workshop- Sorrento Centre
Sharon Isaaks organized this wonderful Artist's retreat for members of the Okanagan Artists of Canada Society.
The Retreat was so successfull Sharon has booked it again for the next year.
The Retreat was so successfull Sharon has booked it again for the next year.
2018 - Retreat and Wine Tour
May 31 - June 3rd - Osoyoos
Another great retreat, 11 members enjoyed a wonderful getaway. Gail Hall wrote a fun descriptive poem capturing the events of their trip. the_osoyoos_retreat.docx
Another great retreat, 11 members enjoyed a wonderful getaway. Gail Hall wrote a fun descriptive poem capturing the events of their trip. the_osoyoos_retreat.docx
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2018 - Year End Luncheon
Cattlemen's Club Restaurant, O'keefe Ranch luncheon, June 13th.
Buffet Lunch included: Homemade Soup, Salads, Hot Dishes - Macaroni and Cheese, Shepherds Pie, Desert Table, Tea or Coffee - $17.95 plus tax & tip
The buffet was fabulous, excellent homemade meal! The luncheon, 50/50 draws and prizes were organized by the Executive. Thank you for such a wonderful year!
Buffet Lunch included: Homemade Soup, Salads, Hot Dishes - Macaroni and Cheese, Shepherds Pie, Desert Table, Tea or Coffee - $17.95 plus tax & tip
The buffet was fabulous, excellent homemade meal! The luncheon, 50/50 draws and prizes were organized by the Executive. Thank you for such a wonderful year!
2018 - Christmas Luncheon
Temptasian Restaurant , Anderson Way, Vernon B.C.
Christmas Sock Exchange. "Buy a pair of adult garish coloured/patterned socks.If you are handy at knitting a pair, why not. Stuff one of them with an assortment of small treats. (ex. wrapped candy, chocolates, gum, or cookies, nail file, funny items, etc.) Put the matched sock inside. Tie the sock up with a bow, do not wrap. IF YOU COME WITH A SOCK/YOU GO HOME WITH A SOCK.
Christmas Sock Exchange. "Buy a pair of adult garish coloured/patterned socks.If you are handy at knitting a pair, why not. Stuff one of them with an assortment of small treats. (ex. wrapped candy, chocolates, gum, or cookies, nail file, funny items, etc.) Put the matched sock inside. Tie the sock up with a bow, do not wrap. IF YOU COME WITH A SOCK/YOU GO HOME WITH A SOCK.
Header art: "Time to Refresh" by Christine Kashba
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