About this Event
CANADIAN ART - Emily Carr
Art Workshop for Adults
📅 October 24, 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Newmarket Public Library, 2nd Floor, Story Room
With internationally recognized artist Kate Medvedok
Continue our new series exploring Canadian art through the artists who shaped the way we see Canada.
Our second workshop is dedicated to Emily Carr, one of Canada’s most celebrated and distinctive artists. Best known for her powerful paintings of British Columbia’s forests, landscapes, and Indigenous cultural surroundings, Carr developed a highly personal style that moved beyond traditional landscape painting. Her expressive brushwork, bold forms, and rich colours captured the energy and spirit of the West Coast.
Carr’s paintings invite us to see nature not simply as a landscape, but as something alive, mysterious, and deeply connected to place.
During the workshop, Kate Medvedok will introduce you to Emily Carr’s artistic journey and distinctive visual language, then guide you step by step as you create your own artwork inspired by Carr’s expressive approach.
🎨 What to expect
- An introduction to Emily Carr and her artistic journey
- Stories about Carr’s connection to the landscapes of British Columbia
- A closer look at her expressive style, colours, forms, and brushwork
- Step-by-step guidance from Kate Medvedok
- Your own artwork inspired by Emily Carr’s style
- All materials provided
- A welcoming and inspiring creative atmosphere
- Suitable for all levels, including beginners
This workshop continues our Canadian Art Series🍁, a journey through Canadian history, nature, identity, and artistic expression.
Over the coming weeks, we’ll discover how different artists interpreted Canada in completely different ways: from the forests and coastlines of Emily Carr, to the abstract energy of Jean Paul Riopelle, the landscapes of A. Y. Jackson and Tom Thomson, and the distinctive vision of other Canadian artists.
Upcoming workshops:
October 17 — Lawren S. Harris
October 24 — Emily Carr
October 31 — Jean Paul Riopelle
November 7 — A. Y. Jackson
November 14 — Tom Thomson
November 21 — Jean Paul Lemieux
November 28 — Edward John Hughes
Each class offers a chance to learn about an artist, explore their unique style, and create your own interpretation - building a personal collection of artworks inspired by Canada's most celebrated artists.
No previous art experience is required — just curiosity and a love of creativity.
Event venue & nearby stays
Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Avenue, Newmarket, Canada
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