LearnMORE Series
Peter Paul Rubens, The Honeysuckle Bower, c. 1609, oil on canvas. Alte Pinakothek Munich.
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LearnMore: Peter Paul Rubens, Baroque Master with Debra Antoncic and Sandra Lawrence
Coming in January 2021, please join RiverBrink Director/Curator Debra Antoncic and conservator Sandra Lawrence (retired) for a five-week course exploring the work of the artist Peter Paul Rubens. Beginning Thursday January 21 and continuing until February 18, 2021, lectures will alternate between discussion of significant works by the artist and insights into his oeuvre revealed through technical analysis and study of materials and techniques. Debra Antoncic is the Director/Curator of RiverBrink Art Museum in Queenston, Niagara on the Lake. A curator and art historian, Dr. Antoncic holds a PhD in art history from Queen’s University and a combined Master of Arts and Curatorial Studies Diploma from York University. Sandra Lawrence is a nationally known paintings conservator who resides in Niagara-on-the-Lake. She attended Carleton University in Ottawa (Bachelor of Science) and Sir George Williams University in Montreal (Art History and Studio Art) before obtaining her Masters in Art Conservation from Queen’s University with a specialization in paintings. Following internships with National Historic Parks and Sites (now Parks Canada), Queen’s University and the National Gallery of Canada, she spent five years working with fine art and polychrome sculpture at the Canadian Conservation Institute laboratories in Ottawa. Following another five years working as an independent conservator in Toronto, Sandra was appointed Chief Conservator and Conservator of European Historic art at the Art Gallery of Ontario, a position she held for thirteen years until her retirement in 1999. Thursdays, January 21 - February 18, 2021 11:00 a.m. | Online via Zoom $60 RiverBrink Members | $75 Non-Members Members will receive a coupon code by email to register online and save, or call or visit to register and receive your member discount. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake through the NOTL Discretionary Grant
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RiverBrink TALKS
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Artist Workshops
Film Stills by Cristal Buemi
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Mindful Art Making the Frame by Frame Way Online Animation with Cristal Buemi
Come step inside the magical and meditative world of stop motion animation! In this 4 week course, participants will have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of organic materials, focusing on simple movements, colour and close-up details to express their creative side while celebrating the beauty in everyday life, through their own frame-by-frame sequences. The process explored in this course is inspired by the Japanese aesthetic “ Wabi-Sabi” - which brings light to the imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. This unique style creates a positive connection with imperfection and in turn a reflection of how we can begin to celebrate our own flaws. Participants will learn the history of stop motion animation, led through the setup of their at-home animation studio spaces, explore basic animation principles and learn the technical and creative steps involved in frame-by-frame animation using a free Stop Motion app. Through demos, creative discussions, and exercises, participants are guided through producing their very own sequences each week. This organic approach to animation will get you thinking outside the box and allow for creative reflection, one frame at a time. What you will need for your Remote Animation Studio:
Materials: flower petals, leaves, fruit, vegetables, rocks, wood, sand, lentils, beans, salt, rice crystals, textured paper, feathers etc. Participants are encouraged to bring any organic materials that they feel inspired by. **This is a working list, and will be discussed with participants in the first class. No need to include it in the description. The technical setup above is most important.** To see some examples of Cristal's Animation Films click the titles below: Monarch Leaves Banana Organic Time-Lapse Wood Seashells Saturdays, January 30 - February 20 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | 4 Week Online Course via Zoom $180 | $145 RiverBrink Members This program is made possible by the generous support of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake through the NOTL Discretionary Grant
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Watercolour demonstrations by Pete Malaguti
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Just Watercolour! with Pete Malaguti
Watercolour doesn’t have to be scary - let’s overcome the intimidation and the frustration attached to this medium! If you already paint with acrylic or oils, it'll take a 180° change in your thought process, but that just may be the most difficult part. To learn alongside instructor Pete Malaguti – the rest is so easy! This course will explore and practice 6 basic watercolour techniques, to paint the subject matter of your choice: Landscapes, Urban Sketching, Portraits or Still Life. Maybe you have a favourite watercolourist’s style that you’d like to explore - bring in a sample and we’ll give it a try! Maybe you’d like to experiment with painting loosely or in a photo-realistic style - we can explore this, too! We’ll learn about paper qualities, and a variety of brushstrokes that will speed up your painting results. Bring your willingness to experiment, make mistakes and above all…have fun! Previous experience in watercolour painting, or previous participation in Pete’s classes/courses is encouraged. Saturdays, February 27 - March 20 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | 4 Week Course In Studio $180 | $145 RiverBrink Members *pending COVID19 restriction updates. Material list to be provided upon registration. Group size limited – must register early. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake through the NOTL Discretionary Grant
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Mixed Media by Lenore Walker
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Mixed Media Altered Pages for Fun & Art Journaling with Lenore Walker
Ready for another heARTful journey with Lenore Walker? Creating mixed media altered pages from existing book pages is a wonderful way to explore your creativity! You can experiment with decorating and embellishing pages to bring delightful changes that capture your imaginative ideas and symbols. We'll play with doodling, sketching, fabric applique, and collage elements, along with prompts and thematic invitations to get your creative juices flowing. Come and join in a colourful journey where your art and your life collaborate on the page! Participants will be emailed a link to join the workshop prior to the start date. *NEW* Winter Date Coming Soon! $36 RiverBrink Members | $45 Non-Members Online via Zoom please register early! This program is made possible by the generous support of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake through the NOTL Discretionary Grant
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Image by Josh Bellingham
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Photo-Walk with Josh Bellingham
A relaxing outdoor photo-walk workshop at Niagara Park's beautiful Queenston Heights National Historic Site. Registrants will have the opportunity for one-on-one photography Q&A with Niagara Wedding Photographer and sponsored Panasonic Lumix Storyteller Josh Bellingham. The workshop will begin at RiverBrink for a meet-and-greet discussion on how to set up your cameras. From there, the group will meet at the base of Brock’s Monument at Queenston Heights park, where guests can mingle, and walk with Josh, around the site, or go off on their own and get creative! Guests will be encouraged to submit their photos to Josh following the workshop, to be included in a fun video slideshow of the snapshots of the day! This workshop will take place outdoors at RiverBrink and Queenston Heights Park and will be socially distanced. *New* Spring date coming soon! $36 RiverBrink Members | $45 Non-Members please register early! This program is made possible by the generous support of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake through the NOTL Discretionary Grant
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Coffee with the Curator
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Virtual Coffee with the Curator with Director/Curator Debra Antoncic
We hope that you will grab your favourite mug and join us! Director/Curator Debra Antoncic will guide viewers in an in-depth tour of our current exhibitions, and be available to answer your questions live. Email manager@riverbrink.org to request to join. The program will be offered through Zoom. If you have not yet used Zoom, you will have to download the app or program on to your device and create an account. Click here for more information. TBD This program is made possible by the generous support of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake through the NOTL Discretionary Grant
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Coffee with the Curator with Director/Curator Debra Antoncic
Join us on the second Friday of every month, at 11:00 a.m. for a curator-led tour of RiverBrink Art Museum's current exhibitions, with Director/Curator Debra Antoncic. Following the tour, stay and enjoy light refreshments and conversation! Postponed - please check back regularly for upcoming dates. |
Film Screenings
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Wanda Koop: In Her Eyes
1919. Erika Koop is born on a wealthy estate in southern Ukraine. But her family's idyllic life comes to an end when bandits raid their home. They kill Erika's parents and confiscate the family home in the name of the Russian Revolution. Soon after, Erika and her family flee to Canada. 1997. Erika and her daughter, internationally acclaimed painter and video artist Wanda Koop, make an emotionally searing journey back to Ukraine. They search for their heritage, find the cemetery where so many relatives are buried and visit the elegant estate that was once theirs. From its dreamlike opening to a stunning presentation of the paintings created from her pilgrimage, Wanda Koop: In Her Eyes takes us into the heart of the artistic process. It shows one of Canada's finest visual artists at the height of her skills, as she transforms the images and emotions of her journey into an unforgettable work of art. Directed by Gordon McLennan Produced by Phyllis Laing Production Agency Buffalo Gal Pictures Inc. National Film Board of Canada DATE TBD Admission by donation. |
Bus Trips
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Tours - suspended until further notice
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Queenston Walking Tours
*note: this tour is seasonal and runs throughout the summer. Join RiverBrink summer staff for a scenic, guided tour of the village of Queenston. Learn about it's vast history from its importance to Indigenous peoples for millennia, through its settlement in the late 1700s and the turmoil of the War of 1812, to the citizens' roles in shaping their village, and, their country. Learn about the important Canadian figures who got their start, made history or lost their lives in Queenston. Adults $10 | Students & Seniors $8 Price includes admission to RiverBrink Art Museum |
Header image Detail: Tom Thomson, Twilight, pre-1914 Collection of Samuel E. Weir ©RiverBrink Art Museum
Home Page Image Credits:
RiverBrink TALKS image detail: Cornelius Krieghoff, Settlers' Cabin in the Foothills (Early Canadian Settler), 1859. Samuel E. Weir Collection ©RiverBrink Art Museum
LearnMORE series image detail: Andre Lapine, Heavy Duty at Ste. Agathe in the Laurentians, Quebec, n.d. Collection of Samuel E. Weir ©RiverBrink Art Museum
Artist Workshops image detail: Hippolyte Victor Sebron Niagara Falls from the Canadian Side, c. 1852. Collection of Samuel E. Weir ©RiverBrink Art Museum
Home Page Image Credits:
RiverBrink TALKS image detail: Cornelius Krieghoff, Settlers' Cabin in the Foothills (Early Canadian Settler), 1859. Samuel E. Weir Collection ©RiverBrink Art Museum
LearnMORE series image detail: Andre Lapine, Heavy Duty at Ste. Agathe in the Laurentians, Quebec, n.d. Collection of Samuel E. Weir ©RiverBrink Art Museum
Artist Workshops image detail: Hippolyte Victor Sebron Niagara Falls from the Canadian Side, c. 1852. Collection of Samuel E. Weir ©RiverBrink Art Museum
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