Come check out some Spring workshops at Pynelogs!
Painting Bird Habitats
Tuesday May 5, 2026
Unleash your creativity in a fun and inspiring watercolor workshop with artist-in-progress Lori Baugh Littlejohns! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, Lori will guide you step by step as you bring stunning bird habitats of the Columbia Valley to life on paper. Open to ages 12 and up.
Choose one or register for both to enjoy a full day of artistic immersion:
– Workshop #1 (Morning) – Paint two unique bird habitats
– Workshop #2 (Afternoon) – Paint two different bird habitats and expand your skills
– All materials are provided. Just bring your enthusiasm and a sense of fun!
Come paint, play, and support the arts while celebrating the beauty of Columbia Valley bird habitats.
Please note: Participants must be able to walk up a flight of stairs to access the workshop space… located at Pynelogs Gallery upstairs!
Lori Baugh Littlejohns lives, works, plays and paints in Invermere, British Columbia. She has painted for over 20 years and has been blessed with many mentors, especially the incomparable watercolorist Donna Jo Massie from Canmore, Alberta. Lori paints in oil from spring to fall and turns to watercolors in the winter. Mountains almost always figure prominently. She is a lifelong learner and has recently explored painting with pastels and sculpting with driftwood. Lori has sold her paintings through art events in the Columbia Valley such as Tour of the Arts. Currently, she is semi-retired and is a CV Arts volunteer. Lori combines her work experience in facilitating learning in groups, with her love and enjoyment of painting to lead workshops as fundraisers for CV Arts.
Date: Tuesday May 5, 2026
Morning Workshop: 9:00 am–11:30 am Afternoon Workshop: 2:00 pm–4:30 pm
Location: Pynelogs Cultural CentreCreate Felted Birds
Wednesday May 6, 2026
Date: Wednesday May 6, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Location: Pynelogs Cultural Centre
Join Jennifer for a fun and interactive workshop, where you’ll learn how to craft one of three beautiful wool birds using felting techniques. This hands-on session is perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, offering a chance to explore the art of felting while creating a unique, handcrafted bird to take home.
Come explore, create, and connect in this inspiring felting workshop! Invermere
- All supplies included—just bring your creativity!
- No experience necessary—Jennifer will guide you step by step.
Please note: Participants must be able to walk up a flight of stairs to access the workshop space.
Jennifer Bowes, alongside her family, runs a fibre sheep operation in Brisco, BC. With a Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Alberta, she spent 13 years teaching Fine Arts, including five years running an art program in Dawson Creek. Jennifer’s passion for textiles began during her travels through Great Britain, Italy, Turkey, and Nepal, where she immersed herself in the world of spinning, weaving, and fiber arts. This love for textiles naturally led her to raising sheep and working with wool—blending her artistic background with her deep appreciation for natural fibers. Since relocating to Brisco in 2019, Jennifer has been inspired by the beauty of the Columbia Wetlands, which continues to shape her creative practice.
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PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS
Spring Is For The Birds!
Art workshop with Diana Skelhorne
Saturday, March 28
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Welcome the birds of spring in this fun, stress-free painting workshop with local artist Diana Skelhorne.
In this workshop you will paint a beautiful, colourful bird on a canvas panel. You will use a variety of mixed media, including collage, spray paint, acrylic paint, stencils, molding paste and more. Diana will guide you through each step, making sure you end the day with a painting you will be proud to hang!
All supplies included
Skill level: Beginner and above
Location: Pynelogs Cultural Centre, 1720 4th Avenue Invermere, BC
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Thursday 8 May, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Creation of felted birds with Jennifer Bowes.
In this workshop, participants will make a 3D bird made completely from wool, using needle felting. The base shape will be provided for a small local bird, for example a chickadee or nuthatch.
Participants can add details and colour to match the details of the type of bird they choose. The majority of the wool is locally sourced and the workshop taught by local sheep producer, Jennifer Bowes. She has a sheep farm, located in Brisco. Her property is a popular stop over for migratory birds and is one of the areas featured for birdwatching in the area.
Wings Over the Rockies : Watercolor Workshops
Monday May 5, 2025
“Our place in nature : Bird habitats of the Columbia Valley Wetlands”.
Two-day workshop April 25-26 from 12:00 am to 4:00 at Pynelogs
Capture Your Wild Spirit!
Have you ever wanted to paint a wild animal and truly bring its wild spirit to the page? Now you can!
In this workshop we’ll tackle one of my favourite subjects: the bull moose. I’ll work with you to help you let loose with your brushstrokes and infuse your painting with raw, expressive energy!
We’ll begin by laying down a background colour on our canvases, then sketching and blocking the image of the moose
We’ll follow that up by creating several layers, mark-making and using inks, various mediums and glosses. We’ll use acrylic paint, oil paint, collage/stencils and glaze with transparent point. Each layer will make your painting richer, deeper and more expressive.
I’ll also share techniques for adding opaque oil paint for highlights and fine details to really bring your painting to life — almost like it’s coming off the canvas
By the end of the weekend you’ll have more than just a painting — you’ll have a wild, expressive image you can display with pride!
