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).
Membership
Become part of Bay Valley Artists and enjoy:
- Access to our shared studio space
- Participation in all shows and workshops
- Opportunities to showcase your work in local exhibitions
Membership Details:
- Annual Fee: $30 (payable in September)
- Weekly Studio Fee: $15 (cash, to cover facility costs)
What to Bring:
- Your own painting supplies and easel (portable or table)
- Plastic coverings for tables/floors if using a stand-up easel
- Reference materials
- Oil painters: no solvents, please
- Coffee or tea for our 10:30 AM break (we take turns bringing snacks to share)
How to Join:
Contact Brenda Woodburn at 705 888 1811 or email brenda71woodburn@icloud to get on our member email list.
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
September 29
October 27
November 24
January 26
February 23
March 23
April 20
May 25
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
OII/ACRYLIC
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, t
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
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.
at 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.
Sti 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
MEMBERS POTLUCK
December 15, 2026
OII/ACRYLIC
January 19,2027
Bill Colley
check back for more info
OIL/ACRTLIC
February 16, 2027
John Anderson
OIL/ACRTLIC
March 16, 2027
John Anderson
PALLET KNIFE, OIL/ACRYLIC
April 27, 2027
Sylvia Kerschi
ALL MEDIUMS
March 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
FLORAL ELEGANCE UNFURIED
Colleen Wilson-Dick
Oil on Canvas
20×10 . $150
cwdick2@gmail.com
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
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
Waterton Lake AB
Deanna Sager
Watercolour on Canvas
12×12
$125
Storm Clouds Over Canola Fields
Cornelia Ross
Oil
2×24
$195
Kathi Alexander
Watercolour
8×12
$400
The Road In
Colleen Wilson-Dick
Oil on Canvas
12×12
$195
Lavender Fields in Provence
Stephanie Seagram1
Oil
2×12
$150
In Full Bloom
Cathie Gellatly
oil,
24 x 36
The Sentinel
Sandy Tulloch
Acrylic
12×12
$150
Christie Beach Sunset
Joan Peaeson
SOLD
The Falls
Bonnie Lindsay
24×30 Acrylic
$1000.
Your Title Goes Here
Acrylic
24 x 24
$275
Once Upon a Time
Donna Brazeilton
Acrylic,
30″ x 30″,
$350
donnabrazelton@gmail.com
Donna Brazelton
Acrylic
16×20
$250
donnabrazelton@gmail.com
Desert Buildings in Bodie
Eunice Van Wert
Oil
20×30
$300
Morning Bloom, Chandos Lake
Cathie Gellatly
Oil
24×36
$900
Old Relic
Eunice Van Wert
Oil
36×24
Ucluet Tree
Cathie Gellatly
Acrylic on Canvas
24×24
Four Birch
Judy Shield2
Acrylic
24×30
$1000.
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