Robert Sinclair Retreat - Travel Log

Robert Sinclair RCA, Harvest Moon, 2009, watercolor/paper

April 5 to 11, 2010

This retreat/workshop, with internationally recognized Canadian artist Robert Sinclair RCA, will continue his teachings in watercolor/drawing and mindfulness in the spectacular surroundings of Banff National Park. And, will concide with both his retrospective exhibition - Dust of Days - at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies and his exhibition of new watercolors and artist's albums - Travel Log - at the Willock and Sax Gallery.

Email or call us at the gallery to sign up or receive more information.

Monday evening, April 5 to Sunday afternoon, April 11 

Must pre-register - call 403.762.2214

Retreat Fee - April 5 to 11 - $850.00 CDN + GST = $892.50

Daily option available (contact the gallery for more information)
Scroll down for accommodation information, which includes bed, breakfast and lunch.

Description

A drawing/watercolour and mindfulness retreat with Robert Sinclair

Synopsis:  

Enjoy days of painting and drawing while looking across the magnificent Bow Valley and Banff from the Juniper Hotel and Bistro with renowned watercolourist Robert Sinclair. Also included are group discussions, mindfulness instruction and guidance, the opening of Robert's Retrospective Exhibition - Dust of Days - at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Robert's lecture on his Retrospective, a celebratory dinner at one of Banff's fine restaurants, as well as a couple of receptions at the Willock & Sax Gallery (your hosts) for his exhibition of new work - Travel Log. This workshop is developed for beginner and intermediate artists. A minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15 participants.

Information on Robert Sinclair.

Travel Log Exhibition, April 8 - 14

Schedule April 5 to 11

Monday, April 5

After 4 pm, check-in at Juniper Hotel, although early check-in can be arranged if notified. Please consult their website for directions.
8 to 10 pm, Introduction to the retreat/workshop by Robert Sinclair and setting up of the Vermilion Room

Tuesday, April 6

8 to 9 am, Breakfast
9:30 am to 12:00 pm, Retreat session with Robert
12 to 1 pm, Lunch
1:30 to 5 pm, Retreat session with Robert
5:30 to 7 pm, Supper
8 to 10 pm, working in the evening with Robert

Wednesday, April 7

8 to 9 am, Breakfast
9:30 am to 12:00 pm, Retreat session with Robert
12 to 1 pm, Lunch
1:30 to 5 pm, Retreat session with Robert
5:30 to 7 pm, Supper
8 to 10 pm, working in the evening with Robert

Thursday, April 8

8 to 9 am, Breakfast
9:30 am to 12:00 pm, Retreat session with Robert
12 to 1 pm, Lunch
1:30 to 4:30pm, Retreat session with Robert
5 to 6 pm, Travel Log Exhibition Reception for participants, Willock and Sax Gallery
6 to 7 pm, Supper
8 to 10 pm, working in the evening with Robert

Friday, April 9

8 to 9 am, Breakfast
9:30 am to 12:00 pm, Retreat session with Robert
12 to 1 pm, Lunch
1:30 to 5 pm, Retreat session with Robert
6:30 to 8 pm, Celebatory Dinner at Ticino Swiss-Italian Restaurant to mark a successful retreat.
8:30 to 10 pm, working in the evening with Robert

Saturday, April 10

8 to 9 am, Breakfast
9:30 am to 12:00 pm, Retreat session with Robert
12 to 1 pm, Lunch
2 to 4 pm, Travel Log Exhibition - Public Reception at the Willock and Sax Gallery
5 to 7 pm, Freetime and Supper
7 to 9 pm, Opening of Robert Sinclair - Dust of Days Retrospective Exhibition - at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.

Sunday, April 11

8 to 9 am, Breakfast
9:30 am to 12:00 pm, Retreat session with Robert (group discussion, retreat wrap-up)
Note: Check-out before 11 am, unless otherwise arranged.
12 to 1 pm, Lunch
2 pm, Public Lecture by Robert Sinclair - Dust of Days Artist Walkabout - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. Admission to the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is part of the workshop.

Retreat takes place at the Juniper Hotel and Bistro,in the lovely Vermilion Room.

Watercolor Workshop Supply List

The following is a suggested beginner’s color list. When purchasing, check the tubes for the pigment code number to ensure correct pigment color. Most tubes now have this information on their labels or on the product color charts displayed by the art stores 
(reference: The Wilcox Guide to the Best Watercolour Paints, Michael Wilcox, Artways, Australia)

Tube colors marked "hues" are not pure pigments as they have an extender added to bring the price down, but may be used in lieu of artist’s quality pigments.  Tubes with more than one pigment code number should not be trusted or used.

Basic Palette:

- Cadmium Red Light (PR108)
- Cerulean Blue (PB35)
- Cadmium Yellow Light (PY35)
- Quinacridone Red (PV19 or PR192, also PR122, PR207)
- Ultramarine Blue (PB29)
- Lemon Yellow or Arylide Yellow (PY3)

Additional Colors:

The following colors are necessary for a complete, flexible palette if you do not have them already.
- Cobalt Blue (PB28)
- Phthalo Green (PG7 or PG37)
- Phthalo Blue (PG15)
- Yellow Ochre (PY43)
- Burnt Umber (PBr7)

- Burnt Sienna (PBr7)
- Raw Sienna (PBr7)
- Light (or English, or Indian) Red Oxide (PBr101)

We will be doing color mixing exercises based on the above "Basic Palette (ref.:"Blue and Yellow Do Not Make Green", Michael Wilcox, Rockport, Mass.)" 

Brushes:

#4, #8, or #10 rounds are useful. Sable (expensive) or combination sable and nylon brushes, or all nylon brushes, or whatever you would normally use.

Papers:

Arches is my choice; sheets or pads 300 grams (140 lbs.) cold pressed.
Lanaquarelle, Windsor Newton or a good, rag paper in sheets or pads can also be used instead of Arches.  It is best to obtain papers with an adequate amount of sizing for wash work.

Other:

Plate or palette for color mixing - Paper towels or cloths - Water containers - Your usual drawing supplies

Application Form:

Please contact the gallery either through phone, email, or regular mail to register for the workshop.

Robert Sinclair Retreat – Travel Log
April 5 to 11, 2010
Willock and Sax Gallery and the Juniper Hotel & Bistro, Banff, Alberta
Application Form:

DATE: ____________________________

Surname: _________________________________________

First name: _______________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________________ Fax: ______________________________________________

Email: ____________________________________________

1. April 5 to 11 Retreat/Workshop Fee ($850 + GST $42.50): $892.50
Paid on (date) ___________

Cheque              VISA               MASTERCARD         DISCOVER                DEBIT
Card #:___________________________________________________

2. Daily Rate Only ($200/day + GST $10):   $210.00   x  _________days = $__________total

Cheque              VISA               MASTERCARD         DISCOVER                DEBIT
Card #:___________________________________________________

Accommodation at Juniper Hotel (includes Breakfast and Lunch):    YES     NO
Breakfast only:           YES     NO      Not Applicable if staying at Juniper
Lunch only:                YES     NO      Not Applicable if staying at Juniper
Breakfast and Lunch: YES     NO      Not Applicable if staying at Juniper