a workshop to welcome the year of the snake on jan 30/25

Written By Laura Beaton
Happy New Year - Laura Beaton Chinese Calligraphy

Happy [Chinese] New Year!

It is not often that I provide workshops, yet when asked by Donna Child to provide a workshop to welcome The Year of the Snake, I just had to say yes. I always have a fantastic time while at this beautiful gallery on the edge of Etobicoke and Mississauga.

Join me for a zen, art-filled evening as we celebrate Chinese New Year through the timeless beauty of Chinese Brush Painting. This introductory workshop is designed for all skill and experience levels, offering a glimpse into the centuries-old traditions of this elegant art form.

This workshop will be held at Donna Child Fine Art Gallery, Etobicoke, ON on Thursday Jan 30/25 6:30-9:00pm

Registration for this class can be completed will provide you with an evening of fun, social activity and sense of wonder. Let’s explore what the ‘snake’ has to offer for 2025.

Laura Beaton

Laura Beaton is a Canadian visual fine artist working in Chinese Brush Painting, Sumi-e, mixed media, and Western contemporary abstraction. Her practice brings together Eastern brush traditions and expressive Western abstraction through colour, movement, atmosphere, and intuitive composition. Using earth tones, vibrant accents, organic forms, and layered gestures, she creates works that feel both grounded and expansive, inviting calm, reflection, and emotional connection.

 

Her abstract compositions often suggest natural rhythms, trees, landscapes, and structures of growth without relying on literal representation. Through a thoughtful balance of stillness and energy, soft tones and bold movement, Laura creates visual harmony across the surface. Her work reflects an ongoing interest in presence, coexistence, resilience, and the relationship between nature, culture, and personal experience.

Laura has exhibited in Canada and internationally, with work shown in galleries, museums, juried exhibitions, cultural institutions, and community arts initiatives. Her paintings are held in private, corporate, and public collections, including collections connected to Canada, China, and international patrons. In addition to her studio practice, she contributes as a speaker, juror, consultant supporting artists through mentorship, professional strategy, and community engagement.

https://LauraBeaton.com
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