Art in the Marsh

Join Lisa Harpell - known to our Wye Marsh Art Critters as 'Sunshine' to celebrate the beauty found in nature, discover your artistic talents, and develop your skills! Participants will be inspired by Wye Marsh's natural setting to create wonderful works of art. 

Artists are welcome to register for one workshop or all three - there are no pre-requisites. 

 


Clay Sculpting

This is an introductory class for clay sculpture. There is something special, healing, and fun about molding clay with your hands. Discover the gratification that comes when imagination takes shape in physical form. This a great class for artists of all skill levels. Materials provided.

Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
When: Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 1:00pm-3:00pm 
How much: $75.00 
Price includes admission to our interpretive centre and trails for day following the workshop.
Who: Artists of any ability, aged 14+.

Pre-registration is required using the button below.

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact 705-526-7809 or events@wyemarsh.com. 

 


Nature Inspired Stone Carving

Take in a Wye Marsh Birds of Prey Show at 1 pm. Find your inspiration. Let your imagination soar like an eagle. Meet your Instructor in the classroom at 1:30 pm. Hold ancient stone in your hands, and carve away the excess, to reveal the beauty within, under the tutelage of Lisa Harpell, owner/founder of Creative Madness Art Studios. 

Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
When: Sunday,  April 7, 2024 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 
How much: $75.00 
Price includes admission to our interpretive centre and trails for day following the workshop.
Who: Artists of any ability, aged 14+.

Pre-registration is required using the button below.

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact 705-526-7809 or events@wyemarsh.com. 

 


Watercolour Painting

Celebrate Spring. Be inspired by the blossoms and new life all around us at Wye Marsh. Dive into vibrant colours and tap into the rhythms of nature with Lisa Harpell’s Introduction to Watercolours. Learn basic techniques, and a few tips and tricks, that spark your creativity. No matter your level of skill, you are welcome to share an afternoon of discovery with Lisa. 

Ideas and compositions will be relevant to artists. All materials are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own if you would like. You need only bring your enthusiasm! 

Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
When: Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
How much: $65.00 
Price includes admission to our interpretive centre and trails for day following the workshop.
Who: Artists of any ability, aged 14+.

Pre-registration is required using the green button below.

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact 705-526-7809 or events@wyemarsh.com. 

 


Hand Printmaking

This is an introductory class to hand print making techniques. Mimic rhythmic patterns, found in nature, to create wonderful dynamic prints under the tutelage of Lisa Harpell. Materials provided.

Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
When: June 9, 2024 from 1-3 pm
How much:  $65.00 
Price includes admission to our interpretive centre and trails for day following the workshop.
Who: Artists of any ability, aged 14+.

Pre-registration is required using the green button below.

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact 705-526-7809 or events@wyemarsh.com. 

 


Fluid Acrylics

Find out why so many artists love working in acrylics! These wonderfully mixable, movable, fast-drying paints are ideal for creative experiments inspired by nature. Join Lisa Harpell for this introductory session. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary. 

Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
When: September 14, 2024 from 1-3 pm
How much: $65
 

Price includes admission to our interpretive centre and trails for day following the workshop.
Who: Artists of any ability, aged 14+.

Pre-registration is required using the green button below.

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact 705-526-7809 or events@wyemarsh.com.

 


Making & Playing with Creative Moulds!

Create funky paper weights for your home, or stepping stones for the garden. Learn mould making basics with Lisa Harpell, and the possibilities are endless!  

All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary. 

Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
When: October 5, 2024 from 1-3 pm
How much: $75         Price includes admission to our interpretive centre and trails for day following the workshop.
Who: Artists of any ability, aged 14+.

Pre-registration is required using the green button below.

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact 705-526-7809 or events@wyemarsh.com. 

 


About the Artist/ Instructor

Lisa Harpell is the owner /founder of  Creative Madness Art Studios and has been teaching all ages to find their creative centre in order to express themselves and discover their unique style for over 20 years . She specializes in programming for people with disabilities, autism, mental health, grieving and elderly clients as she has taken her Intuitive Art Therapy to many retirement homes and organizations in and around the area. Located on 25 acres in Elmvale, Lisa runs art classes, camps & retreats. Creativity is paramount and has the power to change the world that's why Lisa has made it her mission to bring creativity into everyone's daily lives!