“Creative Mark Making: The Language of Abstraction” Gibsons, BC



Painting Course with Marlene Lowden
Saturday, November 16
& Sunday, November 17 (2 days)

Update: SOLD OUT
Please reach out if you’d like to be placed on the waitlist: marlenelowden@gmail.com

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Price: $230 (includes GST)

“Creative Mark Making: The Language of Abstraction”

Join Marlene Lowden for a two-day art course that takes you on a personal artistic journey into the world of abstraction. No prior experience is required; just bring your willingness to explore the unknown.

Immerse yourself in the captivating realm of abstract art as we challenge traditional notions of representation. Discover that marks on canvas go beyond mere gestures; they convey emotions, thoughts, and ideas. Learn the intricacies of mark-making, infusing your work with deeper meaning, emotion, and personality.

Engage in dynamic exercises rooted in the 7 Elements of Design that will unlock your intuition. Enjoy the freedom to paint and experiment without the pressure of completing a piece. This course provides the time and space for creative exploration. 

A supply list will be provided upon registration.

9:30 to 3:30
Location: Eric Cardinal Hall, 930 Chamberlin Rd


Your spot will be saved after full payment for the course has been received. Cancellations will receive a full refund of payment 3 weeks before (October 26th) and less 50% thereafter unless I can fill your spot. If your spot fills, I’ll refund 100% of the fee.

For more information or to register contact: marlene@marlenelowden.com


Your course has sparked a rewarding endeavour which is enriching my day to day life.” Bev


Teaching Highlights

Vernon Arts Centre, Summer School of Arts, August 2024
The Ferry Building Gallery, June 2024
The Arts Building, June 2024
The Hearth, Bowen Island – Jan 202
Art & Yoga Retreat Morocco – September 2023
Vancouver Film School – Summer 2023
Gibsons School of Arts – August 2021
Art Girl Rising Video Art Journey
Art Instruction – 5 part video series with Place des Arts
Open Your Art Retreat with Marleen Vermeulen , Spain
Facilitator, Thrive Art Studios, a professional development network for female artists
More about Marlene’s teaching experiences.

Marlene is a proud alumni of Thrive Art Studios, an international collective of female artists. For over 2 years, she exhibited an homage series of 32 works to Canadian female artists called “Blind Contour Homage.”  The exhibition travelled to 7 public galleries in British Columbia. In 2021 she was named one of “28 contemporary Canadian artists to know” by Create! Magazine. She is honoured to be included in the All She Makes curated artist directory, the 4th Edition of their magazine and in Art Seen Magazine based in the U.K. Recently Saatchi Art selected her as 1 of 24 artists to collect in 2024. She lives and works in her hometown of Gibsons, BC Canada.

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