Saturday, August 26, 2006, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Capture the beauty of one of the oldest houses in Ontario this summer with an outdoor watercolour workshop Plein Air Watercolour at Homewood Museum. This one-day workshop for adults will be led by award-winning artist Margaret Grothier.

Informative demonstrations and one-on-one instruction will help students to improve their painting skills. Grothier, who has taught art for over 20 years, is a member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour (CSPWC) and exhibits regularly. Her expressive style can be viewed at www.marggrothier.com.

All skill levels are welcome. Tickets are $30 per student (supplies not included). Students are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the museum grounds. Enrolment is limited, so register early.

Homewood Museum – a National Historic Site – is owned and operated by the Ontario Heritage Trust, an agency of the Government of Ontario, dedicated to identifying, preserving, protecting and promoting Ontario's heritage.

Tours: The property is open from June 28 to September 3, Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $3 for Adults, $1.50 for Students (under 16), $2 per person for Groups (over 15 visitors) and $6 for a Passport – combined admission to Fulford Place in Brockville.

For more information, please contact:

Jessica Van Dusen
Summer Supervisor
Homewood Museum
Telephone: 613-348-1246
E-mail: fulford@heritagetrust.on.ca