CARENIE LITTLE presents   "NEGATIVE TO POSITIVE  (THE SWISS CHEESE EFFECT)"  

 When:         Saturday March 28, 2026

Time:         9 am (to set up) - to 4:00 pm (clean up by 4:30 pm.)  

Cost:             $50.00 

Where:        Emmanuel United Church Hall, 395 Lakeshore Dr., North Bay

What:         This workshop explores negative space and how it defines and enhances the positive. With visuals, demos, and exercises, using black and white and then a limited palette, we will learn about this important concept. Colour theory and patterning will also be incorporated. To finish, we will use what we’ve learned to work on our own composition using our media of choice.

Essentials:    sketch pad, pencils, eraser, ruler, black Sharpie pen (the no-bleed kind if possible), coloured pencils in red, blue, yellow, grey, white.

Optionals:     pastels, acrylics, or watercolours and the paper, canvas, brushes, etc to go with. Reference photos (from books, magazines, or our  own) with interesting negative spaces, such as plants, people, landscapes, buildings.

TO REGISTER:     Email:   Maggie Pappoulas at:  mpappoulas@cogeco.ca  or call/text: 705-303-5509    ** Please register early to hold your spot, as there is a class size limit.

PAYING FOR YOUR WORKSHOP:

• Send E-Transfer to:    $50.00 to:    kklinke-nbaa-treasurer@hotmail.com   -  Use Password Code:   NBAA  

        OR if paying by cheque or money order: Mail to:      

Treasurer / Workshop ***

                 1057 Tower Drive 

                 North Bay, ON   P1B 8G2 

If mailing in a cheque, please advise either Beth Jackson at:  abluelabeth504@gmail.com or Karen Klinke that you are sending in a cheque/money order to save your spot.