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Beginner artists invited to sketch nature at Burnaby's Barnet Marine Park

Are you a budding artist? Do you want to learn how to draw what you see all around you? Then come to the next edition of the Fraser River Discovery Centre’s (FRDC’s) River Basin Days on Aug. 14 at Barnet Marine Park in Burnaby.
Chris Campbell
Chris Campbell
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Barnet Marine Park.City of Burnaby

Are you a budding artist? Do you want to learn how to draw what you see all around you?

Then come to the next edition of the Fraser River Discovery Centre’s (FRDC’s) River Basin Days on Aug. 14 at Barnet Marine Park in Burnaby. 

“At this month’s River Basin Days, we’re going to focus on art, specifically how to draw what you see in nature,” said Stephen Bruyneel, FRDC director of external relations and development. “And there is no better place to do that than in beautiful Barnet Marine Park in Burnaby.” 

During the workshop, guests will learn some simple techniques for observational sketching, play some art games, and paint with real ocean water. No experience is necessary and this workshop is for all ages and abilities. All art materials will be provided. 

The activity is from 2 to 3 p.m. at Barnet Marine Park, 8181 Barnet Rd. in Burnaby. Participants will meet in the west parking lot off of Takeda Drive (the exact meeting location will be specified after registration). Note there is minimal shade on the beach, so come prepared for the weather. Participants will also spend some time sitting on the beach, so you may want to bring a towel or blanket. 

COVID-19 Safety protocols will be in place for this activity, including the need to pre-register at https://fraserriverdiscovery.org/rbd/. Individual group size is limited to five maximum and workshop registration limited to four groups. During the workshop, groups are required to follow physical distancing guidelines and masks are required. 

Registration cost includes admission to the Fraser River Discovery Centre. Pay when you register for this workshop, and the next time you visit the centre in-person, you will be admitted for free.  

River Basin Days is a series of outdoor public programs geared towards families that takes place on the second Saturday of every month at rotating locations around the Fraser River Basin. FRDC staff guide families through one-hour of activities, experiments, and art projects as we learn about the biodiversity of the mighty Fraser.