Robin Baker Teaching participants to “see” is the primary goal of this Two Day Drawing Workshop . It is to introduce the elements of drawing such as gesture, line, contour, etc. To “look” observe. And see as an artist

We will be using charcoal initially then moving on to other materials such as conte, pen and ink, if time allows. My firm belief is if you can print or write your name you can learn to draw. All you need is the desire to learn. (This is a workshop that I would normally teach over say 6 to 8 weeks , but perhaps a taste to start as an introduction to drawing might be a good start for some people ) It might encourage them to take other courses and workshops you might run .

Following classes will also be available for people that wants to learn more about drawing with Robin Baker. They will be on February 4, 11, 18, 25 




Please call at 613-205-1258 to reserve you seat; space is limited The cost is 220$ and it a 2 day class on Saturday, January 28, 20112

Here is a bit more information on your teacher:

In 1995, through a collaborative project with Carleton University's School of Architecture, a unique building was designed and constructed to serve as Ms. Baker's art studio and as a place for workshops and special events held for the public and artistic community.

When not painting or teaching, Ms.Baker actively works to promote the visual arts through special public awareness exhibits, demonstrations, and lectures. In 1998, Ms. Baker completed a 11' x 14' commission of seven painted masonite panels for the lobby entrance of Mosaid Technologies Incorportated of Kanata, Ont. Robin Baker has since completed several series of works inspired by her travels across Canada, and visits to New Mexico, Portugal, and Morocco.

Robin Baker is a mixed media artist and art instructor, working in oils, encaustics, watercolours, pastels, and pen and ink with subjects ranging from landscapes, the figure, and still life. Abstract works and the human figure remain her special interests. When not painting or teaching, Ms Baker actively works to promote the visual arts through special public awareness exhibits, demonstrations, and lectures. Robin Baker has several series of works inspired by the people and landscapes encountered during her travels across Canada and visits to New Mexico, Portugal, Morocco, Turkey, Costa Rica, and Paris, France.

Education

1968-1973 Centre for Creative Studies, Detroit, Michigan affiliated college with Wayne State University

Solo Exhibitions

Almonte, Detroit, Merrickville, and Windsor

Images of Women: Equalities and Inequalities. Philip K Wood Gallery, 1997

Zen Rocks & Santa Fe Suite. Peter K Wood Gallery, September 1999.

Robin Baker & Robert Hinchley. Peter K Wood Gallery 1998.

Robin's Flight. SAW Video Ottawa Arts Court Feb. 2002

Figurative Classical & Contemporary. Sans Souci Gallery, Oct-No v, 2003

Zen and Now - Green Door Restaurant. Ottawa, June 2005

Moments in Humanity- Atrium Gallery, Ottawa Oct-Nov, 2005

The Reflective Spirit - Cumberland Gallery, Orleans, Nov.-Dec. ,2007

Empowered Women- Moving Forward, Judith Moore Gallery, Merrickville, 2008

Group Exhibits

Almonte, Ann Arbour, Mich., Detroit, Kingston, Merrickville, Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa

Vancouver, Wakefield, Westport, & Windsor. Annual: Merrickville Artists' Guild.

Special Exhibits

In Praise of Women's Bodies - World Conference on Breast Cancer, at the National

Congress Centre, Ottawa July 1999

Divinia et Famina III: Sacred Domesticity - Ottawa University, May 2000.

The Mayor's Sweet Heart Lunch for the Arts, Canadian Museum of Nature 2002

Vagina Monologues (set design). Brockville Arts Centre, Brockville 2003

Drawing 2005. 6th Annual Juried Exhibition, John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto 2005

On and Off the Wall. Juror & Exhibitor, Britannia Gallery, Ottawa April 2005

Regeneration - Juried Exhibition, John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto April 2006

3rd Annual "The Print Show" John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto June 2006

Women's Art Festival, Kingston, August 2006, 2007

5th Annual "The Print Show" John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto 2008

Publications

Queen's Quarterly, Queens University, Kingston. Fall 2001; Winter 2003; Fall 2004

Current Galleries

Michalange Gallery, Montreal; Ottawa Art Rental, Ottawa; Judith Moore Gallery, Merrickville

Teaching Experience: has instructed classes in colour, drawing, and other forms of artistic creative expression through art colleges, art galleries, and private workshops. Regularly conducts week-end workshops exploring various aspects of creativity. Also provided specialized workshops for corporations and government managers to stimulate creativity and re-invigorate leaders to think "out of the box."

Cost will be 220 dollars