Joy & Possibility

I would like to invite you to an art exhibit featuring my work and that of Timothy Andrew McGuire.

It will be hanging in the beautiful Chase Gallery in Halifax (in the Nova Scotia Archives) for the entire month of June.

 Our opening reception will be Thursday, June 6th from 5pm-8pm. There will be music, refreshments and lively art!!  Mark your calendars, update your phones and save the date!

Tim is from New York and has exhibited in Russia, L.A. and Florence, Italy. He paints “plein air” and this is the first time people in Halifax will get a chance to see his work. He lives in Lunenburg part of the year and divides his time between N.Y. and Florence when not here. I am so excited to see what he brings to this show.

Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm; Wednesday: 8:30am to 9:00pm; Saturday: 9:00am to 5:00pm.

February 2018 Art Classes!

Sunday, February 11, Valentine Cottage

February 11, we will be doing a version of this little Valentine Cottage! Would make the perfect gift!! Everyone will do their own thing:) No experience needed.  All supplies and refreshments included! Are you ready to Unleash your inner artist?? ONLY 6 spots of limited earlybird registration available $75  Regular registration fee is $88  For more info on this class and to register, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/valentine-cottage-painting-workshop-with-shelagh-duffett-february-11-tickets-42003113443

Sunday, February 25  Sea and Sky…..

Sunday, February 25, Sea and Sky… in this class we will be exploring sunsets and skyscapes over the ocean. A peaceful and reflective painting. The image displayed here is just for inspiration only. You will be creating your own seascape…..with guidance from me:)All supplies and refreshments included! ONLY 6 spots of limited earlybird registration available $75  Regular registration fee is $88 For more info on this class, and registration, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sea-sky-painting-workshop-with-shelagh-duffett-february-25-tickets-42001616967

Paint Days in a Hidden Cottage

Paint Day in a hidden city cottage….

Join me for a relaxing day of painting, chatting and listening to music with kindred spirits. We will be spending the day in a charming cottage over one hundred years old, tucked in a lovely garden. We will break at noon for soup and a delicious vegetarian meal. Tea and coffee provided also. Byob if you would like wine with your meal.

If you wish, you can take a stroll along the water or through the pretty neighborhood.

We will be painting with acrylic paints on 11 x 14′ birchwood “canvas.” Ready to hang. You can use as much artistic license as you please to make it yours. I will guide you through it step by step:) NO experience needed but if you do have experience and want to join us for a fun day, all the better!

Please bring an apron or wear something an errant drop of paint might enhance. Casual comfortable,crafty clothing encouraged. To see what we will be painting and to register.. click on Sunday November 12  or Saturday November 18  Space limited to 10 people per class.

ALL materials and lunch included!

TESTIMONIALS

” Thank-you Shelagh, I learned so much. You are an excellent, patient teacher and a wonderful artist. “

“Wicked fun class! Thank-you!”

“Just a blast!~ Off to buy paint! Amazing results for the whole class!”

“Great day! I am thrilled with my painting!. The venue was nice and bright and the tunes were inspiring:)”

“Shelagh this was wonderful! The energy was so positive and I am feeling very accomplished. I can’t wait for another!”

“Thank- you so much Shelagh, this was such a fun relaxing and inspiring day away from the regular routine”

“I will definitely like to do another one and would highly reccommend to anyone to do!”

“Loved the whole day! Will definitely come to another workshop. Thanks so much!”

November 12 registration page:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/secret-cottage-paint-day-nov-12-tickets-37496152000

November 18 registration page:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hidden-cottage-paint-day-november-18-tickets-37496343573