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North Shore Artists' Guild (formerly West Vancouver Sketch Club) February 2008 Page 6 Advertisements Byzantine Icon Painting Norman Vipond, new member to the Guild, teaches the traditional techniques of Byzantine Icon painting using egg tempera and gold leaf in 8 classes, March 5 April 23. Classes are held at Main Art Gallery, 218 E 28 Avenue, Vancouver, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Cost is $ 225.00 plus materials. Beginners are welcome. - Book for Sale Shine Klein-Carsh, a guild member, is offering a book for sale. It is called "The Artist and the Alien", by Dena Blatt, and tells the true story of Shine's meeting with a person from the planet Sirius. The price is $21.95 and you can contact Shine at 604 921-1239 or by email at carshim@telus.net. Sketching and Painting Courses Alfonso Tejada is offering 2 courses this fall: Venice, Italy September 1-12 · 10 days of plein air painting instruction · 40 hours instruction · 1 pass to 9 city museums 1 guided tour museum visit and walking m Vemce · -- . . . -- fl A A l - _`____1_.._._ --.`.--- Guanajuato, Mexico September 17 20 10 days of plein air painting instruction · · 40 hours instruction 1 guided museum visit and walking in Guanajuato · I painting visit in San Miguel Allende · - Paint in Southern Spain with Kiff Holland - May 12-23, 2008 Imagine getting away to blue skies and sunshine. See yourself painting in olive groves surrounding an enchanted retreat, the vibrant colours of Moorish culture, and the sun-drenched magic of ancient white villages. Join us and experience fascinating Andalucia, rich in history, visually stunning, romantic, and an infinite source of inspiration. Nurture your artistic talents, delight in savoury Spanish cuisine, explore the culture and historic sites. Perfect location even better than I'd hoped for. LP, Victoria Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! SA, West Vancouver -- -- Kiff Holland Painting as You Like It. Returning for the 3rd time, Kiff will be teaching water-based media. Improve your painting style and enhance your techniques with this award-winning painter, a juror with the American Watercolour Society. "Kzff is afabulous teacher." PV, Ontario - Vacations include accommodation, all meals at El Molino, excursions by private coach, instruction with individual mentoring and more. Details: www.flavourofspain.net or call Cindy at Travel Concepts 1 888 9862262.