A Community of Artists by the Bay
Bay Valley Artists
BayValley Artists, formerly called Marsh Street Artists was founded in September 2004 by Nancy Jackson and Mary Lou Morgan. Passionate about the local art scene, Jackson and Morgan envisioned the group as a support network for local artists and their artistic journeys. Now based near the shores of Georgian Bay, we are known as the Bay Valley Artists — a vibrant, supportive community for painters of all styles and experience levels.
From watercolour to oil, acrylic to mixed media, we gather to create, share ideas, and inspire one another. Over the years, our work has been showcased at the L.E. Shore Library in Thornbury, Meaford Hall, and other local venues.
Craigleith Community Centre
Our Studio
Where Creativity Meets History
We meet September 15 to December 16, January 5 to May 25, on Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the historic Craigleith Community Centre, 132 Lakeshore Rd. E., The Blue Mountains, Ontario L9Y0N2.
- Bright, welcoming space
- Steps from Georgian Bay
- Regular workshops led by notable guest artists
- Parking on site with additional parking is on the north side of Lakeshore Road East (waterside).
Exhibition
Theme: The Happiness of Space
12 Nelson St. E., Meaford, Ontario.
BayValley Artists hosts workshops at our studio led by a talented guest artist, offering fresh ideas, techniques, and perspectives to help you grow in your craft.
Workshops run during our regular studio time and include our standard $15 studio fee, plus an additional instructor fee ranging from $25-$75 that is divided among participantsTo register:
To Register Text Brenda at 705-888 1811 or email brenda71woodburn@icloud.com
Policies.
If you are unable to attend a workshop in which you are enrolled please call Brenda eight days in advance to be removed from the list. Your place will be given to a person on the waitlist. With no notification, you are responsible for the cost of your spot in the workshop.
Cancellations due to weather.
In case of extreme weather conditions a workshop will be cancelled by email before 8 AM on the day of the workshop. Check your email for notification.
CRITIQUE DAYS
2026-2027
October 27, 2026
November 24, 2026
January 26, 2027
February 23, 2027
March 23, 2027
April 20, 2027
May 25, 2027
PAPER COLLAGE
October 20, 2026
Alicia Laumann
Fun, easy, and incredibly forgiving, collage is a highly addictive creative activity that anyone can enjoy—whether you’re working on your own or spending creative time with friends and family.
In this class, you’ll explore the playful world of collage while gaining a better understanding of value, colour, and composition. You’ll create unique, personalized cards that allow you to express your creativity and send meaningful messages to the people you love.
Whether you’re making cards for a special occasion or simply to brighten someone’s day, each card will be a one-of-a-kind piece of art—made with your own hands and straight from your heart.
Materials
All materials will be provided.
Please bring:
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Scissors — kitchen scissors or any other fairly large pair of scissors
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Plastic table covers to protect your work surface
OIL/ACRYLIC/WATERCOLOUR
November 3,2026
Bill Colley
One-Day Art Workshop: Landscape Composition Masterclass
Master the Invisible Structures of Nature
Join celebrated landscape artist Bill Colley for an intensive, one-day studio workshop
Designed to transform how you see, design, and execute your paintings. Whether you work in oils or acrylics, this class will give you the practical tools to build powerful, harmonious visual structures.
What You Will Learn
Demystify the foundational layout strategies used by historical masters to guide the
viewer’s eye: Just who was Edgar Payne? We will look at a number of strategies, but focus on four.
– The Rule of Thirds: Master dynamic asymmetry and perfect horizon placement.
– Triangle Layouts: Build scale, permanence, and majesty into mountain and forest
scenes.
– L-Shaped Balance: Create natural visual frames that pull viewers deep into your
vistas.
– Center Weighting: Command immediate attention using powerful, formal symmetry
Hourly Schedule
09:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Core Principles & Thumbnailing
o Analytical breakdown of composition archetypes.
o Rapid-fire value sketching to isolate shapes from distracting details.
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | Lunch Break
12:45 PM – 03:00 PM | The Four-Quadrant Studio Challenge
o Practical application using your choice of oil or acrylic.
o Hands-on, guided painting session translating a single concept across four
distinct structural layouts.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Critiques & Self-Editing Strategy
o Group feedback and personal instruction from Bill Colley on how to edit out
clutter.
What to Bring
Your preferred painting kit (Watercolour, Oil or Acrylic colors)
4 small canvas boards (or one large canvas/paper sheet taped into 4 quadrants) A
16X20 canvas or board taped into four quadrants will work great.
Stiff bristle brushes (large and medium flats preferred)
Sketchbook and a soft graphite pencil or charcoal stick, alcohol grey-scale markers
Everyone bring a photo or two of an image you would like to paint (I will have some samples, but it will be very meaningful to work on your own images).
Bring an extra canvas or board so if you finish the exercises early you can begin a final painting form your studies.
MEMBERS POTLUCK
December 15, 2026
OIL/ACRYLIC
January 19,2027
Bill Colley
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OIL/ACRYLIC
February 16, 2027
John Anderson
OIL/ACRYLIC
March 16, 2027
John Anderson
PALLET KNIFE, OIL/ACRYLIC
April 27, 2027
Sylvia Kerschl
ALL MEDIUMS
May 18, 2027
Janine Marson
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ARTISTS GALLERY
At Sea
30×30 acrylic $300 by Catherine Smart
In the Deep Deep
24×48 Acrylic $700 by Sandra Whitehead
Tree of Knowledge
SOLD By Desiree Toom
Tree of Knowledge
SOLD
Georgian Shoreline Dinner Dance
SOLD
Beyond the Pages
SOLD
BOY AND DOG FOUNTAIN
John Brazelton
Oil on canvas
Size: 11×14
Price: $310 (Framed)
jbrazelton50@gmail.com
Portage at Oxtongue River
John Brazelton
8×10 Oil
$210
jbrazelton50@gmail.com
Awesome Autumn
Sandy Tulloch
Acrylic on canvas
12×12
$150
Glory Days
Sandy Tulloch
Acrylic on Canvas
16×20
$320
The Sentinel
Sandy Tulloch
Acrylic
12×12
$150
Friends
Karen Miller
Acrylic
12×12
millerk@rogers.com
Waterton Lake AB
Deanna Sager
Watercolour on Canvas
12×12
$125
sager.deanna@yahoo.ca
Storm Clouds Over Canola Fields
Cornelia Ross
Oil
12×24
$195
conny.ross2@gmail.com
no title
Kathi Alexander
Watercolour
8×12
$400
kesa0607@gmail.com
The Road In
Colleen Wilson-Dick
Oil on Canvas
12×12
$195
cwdick2@gmail.com
Lavender Fields in Provence
Stephanie Seagram
Oil
12×12
$150
stephanievseagram@gmail.com
In Full Bloom
Cathie Gellatly
oil,
24 x 36
c.a.gellatly@gmail.com
Donna Brazelton
Acrylic
16×20
$250
donnabrazelton@gmail.com
Christie Beach Sunset
Joan Pearson
joanpearson130@gmail.com
SOLD
Four Birch
Judy Shield2
Acrylic
24×30
$1000.
The Falls
Bonnie Lindsay
24×30 Acrylic
$1000
bonnieglindsay@gmail.com
Forever Spring
Acrylic
24 x 24
$275
Once Upon a Time
Donna Brazeilton
Acrylic,
30″ x 30″,
$350
donnabrazelton@gmail.com
Ucluet Tree
Cathie Gellatly
Acrylic on Canvas
24×24
c.a.gellatly@gmail.com
Desert Buildings in Bodie
Eunice Van Wert
Oil
20×30
$300
evanwert@gmail.com
Morning Bloom, Chandos Lake
Cathie Gellatly
Oil
24×36
$ 900
c.a.gellatly@gmail.com
Old Relic
Eunice Van Wert
Oil
36×24
evanwert@gmail.com
Floral Elegance Unfurled
Colleen Wilson-Dick
Oil on Canvas
20×10
$150
cwdick2@gmail.com
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