{"product_id":"winter-jay","title":"Winter Jay — Watercolour Workshop","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2473a8; padding: 0.75em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #fff; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 1.25em;\"\u003eFriday, 06 November 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #4891c3; padding: 0.75em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #fff; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 1.25em;\"\u003eUnmistakably Canadian, the Blue Jay brings brilliant colour and bold character to quiet winter landscapes. Watchful, spirited and seemingly armoured against the cold, its vivid blues and striking markings make an irresistible subject for watercolour. Set among snowy evergreens and bright berries, this familiar winter visitor invites developing watercolourists to capture resilience, beauty and personality in luminous colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCapture winter's boldest visitor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePaint a handsome Blue Jay perched among snow-covered evergreen boughs and bright winter berries in this \u003cstrong\u003efocused one-day watercolour workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTo take the pressure off and jump straight into painting, you’ll trace the design directly onto watercolour paper — leaving you free to explore luminous blues, softly layered plumage and the atmospheric winter landscape beyond. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo drawing experience required\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Crystal’s expert, step-by-step guidance, you’ll explore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eMasking fluid mastery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eHow to apply and remove masking fluid cleanly to preserve crisp whites on snow-dusted branches and feather details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eAtmospheric wet-on-wet backgrounds\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eTechniques for creating soft, blurred winter pine silhouettes that give your subject depth and focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eLuminous glazing \u0026amp; layering\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eHow to build clean, radiant washes of blues and rich berry tones without creating muddy colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eFine line details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eBrush control tips for rendering feather textures, delicate pine needles, and crisp highlights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExperience required\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is suitable for \u003cspan style=\"color: #036372;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edeveloping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"color: #036372;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eintermediate \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ewatercolourists looking to build confidence and refine their technique. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo drawing experience is needed; however, participants should have completed at least one introductory watercolour workshop or have some familiarity with basic washes and water control. With several techniques explored during the day, this foundation will help you enjoy the workshop and get the most from Crystal’s instruction.\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\u003cbr\u003e\n\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, 06 November 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e 10:00 to 16:00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience needed\u003c\/strong\u003e Developing and intermediate watercolourists\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":51134824972535,"sku":"MPS-CB-261106","price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4486\/0919\/files\/PMAC-Winter-Jay-WEB-1080x1080.jpg?v=1788969169","url":"https:\/\/pmac.art\/products\/winter-jay","provider":"PMAC — Priest's Mill Arts Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}