L’art dans la nature
With Gaétan Boulais
Outdoor Art Creation Along the Village-Mountain Trail
July 29 to July 30, 2026
Practical Information
Location
7 Academy Street, Sutton, QC, J0E 2K0
When
Wednesday, July 29 to Thursday, July 30
Duration: 2 Days
Cost
$150 members | $180 non-members | $75 under 18 years of age.
Registration
To Register:
Presented by
Gaétan Boulais
About This Activity
Enjoy a unique artistic experience in nature, where the landscape becomes your studio and your source of inspiration.
Organized by Arts Sutton
Led by Gaétan Boulais
Workshop Details
- Duration: 2 days (12 hours) – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Dates: July 29 and 30, 2026
- Meeting Location: Arts Sutton
- Departure for the Creation Site: 10 a.m. (July 29)
Fees
- $150 – Members
- $180 – Non-members
- $75 – Under 18 Years of Age
What You Need to Bring
- Sketchbook and pencils (of your choice) or a watercolour set
- Pruning Shears or Scissors
- Gloves
- Water Bottle
- Water Shoes or Boots
- Lunch for Both Days
Schedule and Activities
Meet at Arts Sutton on July 29 at 9 a.m. for instructions and an introduction to the activity. We will then depart together for the creation site at 10 a.m.
Day 1 – Observe, Imagine, Communicate
A day of exploration and discovery.
- Observe: See Nature Differently — Forms, Textures, Light, Sounds, Materials
- Imagine: Transform What You See — Invent, Reimagine, Create
- Communicate: Give Meaning to Your Process — An Idea, an Emotion, a Message
This first day will be devoted to on-site exploration. You will have the opportunity to make sketches, take photographs, and record notes.
At the end of the day, a sharing session will provide an opportunity to present your discoveries and creative intentions in a spirit of exchange.
Day 2 – Create
Time for Hands-on Creation.
You will create your project inspired by the explorations you carried out on the first day.
The day will conclude with photographs being taken of each artwork. These images will be used for the exhibition presented in the fall.
Workshop Follow-Up
The artworks created will be featured in a photography exhibition:
- October 8 to 11, 2026
- Opening Reception: October 8 or 9, 2026 (date to be confirmed)
Information
For Any Questions:
Gaétan Boulais
📧 gaetanboulais@gmail.com