{"product_id":"holiday-minis","title":"Little Works of Wonder — Watercolour Workshop","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #b51f28; padding: 0.75em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #fff; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 1.25em;\"\u003eFriday, 20 November 2026 • 10:00 – 15:00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #85871d; padding: 0.75em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #fff; margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.25em;\"\u003eThe scent of evergreens and bright berries gathered among winter boughs — some of the season’s greatest joys are found in its simplest details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 1.25em;\"\u003eSpend a day capturing those small pleasures in watercolour. Painting loosely, sharing the creative experience and letting colour move freely across the paper, you’ll create two little works to keep, frame or gift during the holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo little watercolours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this relaxed one-day workshop, guest artist Crystal Beshara will guide you through two expressive 5×7\" watercolours. Working loosely and intuitively, you’ll explore the movement of water and pigment while learning to suggest form without relying on careful outlines or precise drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eA Little Evergreen\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eBuild an evergreen from fluid, confident brushstrokes, allowing its irregular shape and shifting greens to give it character. Soft washes, dry-brush texture and lively splatters create the surrounding winter atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eBerries \u0026amp; Boughs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eDiscover how repeated strokes and simple shapes can become a graceful seasonal wreath. Layer pine, foliage and loosely painted berries while preserving the open spaces that keep the composition fresh and spontaneous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou'll explore\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese paintings are not about controlling every mark. Crystal will show you how to work with the natural movement of watercolour — allowing colours to mingle, edges to soften and unexpected effects to become part of the finished work. Through step-by-step guidance, you’ll explore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eExpressive brushwork\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eCreating movement and form with confident, intuitive strokes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eWet-on-wet colour\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAllowing greens and festive reds to blend naturally on the paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eAtmosphere and texture\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eCombining soft washes, dry-brush marks, negative space and controlled splatters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eCreating card-ready artwork\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0;\"\u003ePractical guidance for photographing or scanning your paintings to create personalized cards and gift tags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs this workshop for me?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis all-levels workshop is an inviting introduction for those new to watercolour and an opportunity for more experienced painters to loosen their approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNo drawing experience is needed. Crystal will demonstrate each stage and help you develop both paintings at a comfortable pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll materials and tools — you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step guided demonstrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice sheets for techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference images\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefreshments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Crystal Beshara\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal is an international award-winning contemporary realist painter and sought-after educator. A self-taught realist, she spent her rural childhood observing and drawing the natural world around her. Crystal shifts easily between mediums — watercolour, gouache and oil — focusing on realism juxtaposed with expressive, gestural brushstrokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHer popular creative workshops are carefully structured to help participants build confidence and develop their skills. Benefit from more than 25 years of teaching experience as Crystal guides you through each stage of your painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f5f4ec; padding: 0.75em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease arrive a little early, settle in and help yourself to some refreshments. Late arrivals disrupt the rest of the class, and it may not be possible for the instructor to help you catch up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLunch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll take a 30-minute lunch break — bring a packed lunch or support a local eatery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKnow your way around\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmac.art\/pages\/faqs\" title=\"Frequently asked questions and answers\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e page to learn more about parking, our facilities, local restaurants and accommodations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #fff; background-color: #007883; padding: 0.75em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #fff; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacilitating Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal Beshara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass size\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 seats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage \u003c\/strong\u003eEnglish with supplementary explanation in French if required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate\u003c\/strong\u003e  Friday, 20 November 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e 10:00 to 15:00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience needed\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake home\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 5x7\" watercolours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmac.art\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Cancellations and Refunds\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCancellations\/Refunds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca title=\"Photography policy\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4486\/0919\/files\/Photography_Policy.pdf?v=1742661820\"\u003ePhotography\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Crystal Beshara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51135130173687,"sku":"MPS-CB-261120","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4486\/0919\/files\/PMAC-Little-Works-of-Wonder-1080x1080.jpg?v=1788992196","url":"https:\/\/pmac.art\/products\/holiday-minis","provider":"PMAC — Priest's Mill Arts Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}