Cedar Hill Art Club

I was invited to speak to the Cedar Hill Art Club Society on February 17, 2013.
It was my first visit to the Rec Centre and I was very impressed by the facilities available to The Art Club and the citizens of Saanich.

It not only houses terrific sports facilty but some of the best arts facilities I have seen since leaving ACA in Calgary. The studio space is tremendous, not only is it well lit and open but somehow private at the same time. If you are ever in the area you should visit both the Cafe Gallery and the CAC Main Gallery. Check out the studios and schedule of classes.

My visit was prompted by a phone call from Susan Linggard. The members of the society were a friendly and welcoming group. I managed to ramble through two hours of landscape speak and answered as many questions as possible. After explaining my painting methods I promised to come back and paint.

I would like to thank the Cedar Hill Art Society for the opportunity to come visit and appreciated the warm welcome I received. In the coming months I will arrange a second visit and this time I will be painting and rambling less.

I look forward to seeing you all again.

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