MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

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Welcome! I’m Danielle Folkerts. As an artist and art educator, I create engaging, educational, and enjoyable artistic experiences. I aim to inspire and instill creative confidence through innovative opportunities that allow you to explore and experiment with art. You don’t have to be an artist or have previous experience to create. I am happy to provide you with the support you need at your own level. When attending my classes, I don’t want you to simply go home with a new piece of art, I want you to go home buzzing with inspiration and a sense of creative potential and community. All you need to do is show up with enthusiasm and an open mind, and the rest is taken care of. Through creating a comfortable and upbeat learning environment, supporting local businesses, and sharing my own skills and expertise I hope to provide you with a unique and unforgettable experience!

For over a decade I have organized and created workshops for schools, community centres, small businesses, military groups, private parties, fundraisers, and more! I work with all ages and I am happy to adapt each workshop for the appropriate audience and experience level. With my wide range of experience, I am able to organize and tailor workshops that fit your specific needs and interests.

"Danielle's workshop was simply fantastic! She is a knowledgeable and engaging instructor, and creates a fun, non-judgmental environment that allows people of all abilities to learn and have a good time. I will definitely be doing more of her workshops in the future and would recommend them to anyone who wants to improve their skills or just have a fun evening!" - Katherine, Watercolour Student, 2020

THE TRAVELLING ARTISAN WORKSHOPS - Photo Album

THE TRAVELLING ARTISAN WORKSHOPS - CV

February 19th, 2020: Modern Watercolour: Contemporary Landscapes, Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning, Kingston, ON

February 2nd, 2020: Watercolour Techniques, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON

January 27th, 2020: Watercolour & Wellness, Sexual Assault Centre Kingston, Kingston, ON

January 21st, 2020: Modern Watercolours for Beginners, Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning, Kingston, ON

November 22nd, 2019: Watercolour Workshops, Grade 2 x 4, Stirling Public School, Stirling, ON

November 19th, 2019: Modern Watercolours for Beginners, Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning, Kingston, ON

October 22nd, 2019: Modern Watercolour: Contemporary Landscapes, Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning, Kingston, ON

September 10th, 2019: Modern Watercolours for Beginners, Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning, Kingston, ON

June 22nd, 2019: Modern Watercolours: Floral Retreat, Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning, Kingston, ON

June 9th, 2019: Plein Air Meet Up, CFB Kingston Yacht Club, Kingston, ON

May 29th, 2019: Modern Watercolour Workshop: Beginners, Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning, Kingston, ON

April 30th, 2019: Modern Watercolour Workshop: Landscapes, Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning, Kingston, ON

March 27th, 2019: Modern Watercolour Workshop: Beginners, Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning, Kingston, ON

February 21st, 2019: Modern Watercolor Workshop: Taking the Next Steps, Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning, Kingston, ON

January 16th, 2019: Modern Watercolour Workshop, Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning, Kingston, ON

December 6th, 2018: CRASH STUDIO - Introduction to Weaving, Teens, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queens University, Kingston, ON

November 29th, 2018: CRASH STUDIO - Lino Block Relief Printing, Teens, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queens University, Kingston, ON

November 22nd, 2018: CRASH STUDIO - Hand Lettering, Teens, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queens University, Kingston, ON

November 8th, 2018: CRASH STUDIO - Murals, Teens, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queens University, Kingston, ON

November 1st, 2018: CRASH STUDIO - Introduction to Embroidery, Teens, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queens University, Kingston, ON

October 25th, 2018: CRASH STUDIO - Watercolour, Teens, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queens University, Kingston, ON

October 18th, 2018: CRASH STUDIO - Collage & Acrylic, Teens, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queens University, Kingston, ON

October 11th, 2018: CRASH STUDIO - Pastels, Teens, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queens University, Kingston, ON

October 4th, 2018: CRASH STUDIO - Clay, Teens, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queens University, Kingston, ON

November 17th, 2018: KFMRC - Modern Watercolours (private), Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning, Kingston, ON

October 23rd, 2018: Modern Watercolours: Getting Started, Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning, Kingston, ON

September 8th, 2018: Kids Creativity Club: Artfolio, Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning, Kingston, ON

August 27th, 2018: Modern Watercolours: Getting Started, Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning, Kingston, ON

August 24th, 2018: Maker Experience with Visit Kingston: Modern Watercolour, Ambassador Hotel & Conference Centre , Kingston, ON

July 3rd, 2018: Creative Empowerment: Hear me Roar: Taking Personal Inventory & Confidence Building, Sexual Assault Centre, Kingston, ON

June 27th, 2018: Modern Watercolours: Beginner Workshop, Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning, Kingston, ON

June 25th, 2018: Creative Empowerment: Intentional Self-Care - Honoring my Best Self, Sexual Assault Centre, Kingston, ON

June 18th, 2018: Creative Empowerment: A promise to Myself - Defining, Setting & Respecting Boundaries, Sexual Assault Centre, Kingston, ON

June 11th, 2018: Creative Empowerment: Cultural Identity, Self Awareness & Inner Strengths, Sexual Assault Centre, Kingston, ON

June 10th, 2018: Shibori Dyeing, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queens University, Kingston, ON

June 3rd, 2018: Zine Making, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queens University, Kingston, ON

May 23rd, 2018: Modern Watercolours at the Tett - Adult, Tett Centre for Creativity + Learning, Kingston, ON

May 12th, 2018: Starting a Creative Business - Work in Culture, Rideau Heights Community Centre, Kingston, ON

February 15th-April 26th, 2018: Thursdays, CRASH STUDIO - Teen Program, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queen's University, Kingston, ON

April 25th, 2018: PiCATso Watercolour Workshop ROUND 2 - Adult, Southpaw Cat Cafe, Kingston, ON

April 14th, 2018: Private Paint Party: Little Hoots, Ottawa, ON

March 24th, 2018: Kid's Creativity Club - Family, Tett Centre for Creativity + Learning, Kingston, ON

March 8th, 2018: PiCATso Watercolour Workshop ROUND 1 - Adult, Southpaw Cat Cafe, Kingston, ON

February 19th, 2018: Family Day at the Tett, Tett Centre for Creativity + Learning, Kingston, ON

February 18th, 2018: Log Cabin Quilt Square Project - Family Day,  Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queen's University, Kingston, ON

January 6, 2018: Kid's Creativity Club - Family, Tett Centre for Creativity + Learning, Kingston, ON

October 25, 2017: Modern Watercolours: Beginner's Workshop - Adult, The Kingston Collective, Kingston, ON

September 26, 2017: Pumpkin Patch Paint Workshop - Adult, The Kingston Collective, Kingston, ON

August 10, 2017: Modern Watercolours for Beginners - Adult, The Kingston Collective, Kingston, ON

July 19, 2017: Pineapple Paint Workshop - Adult, The Kingston Collective, Kingston,. ON

July 13, 2017: Modern Watercolours for Beginners - Adult, The Kingston Collective, Kingston, ON

July 4, 2017: Printmaking Demo - All ages, Mac Pherson House, Napanee, ON

June 23, 2017: Watercolour Jellyfish - Grade 8, The Tett Centre, Kingston, ON

June 21, 2017: Watercolour Jellyfish - Students, The Tett Centre, Kingston, ON

May 31, 2017: Modern Watercolours - Adult Beginners, The Kingston Collective, Kingston, ON

May 19, 2017: PA Day: My Bug Collection -  Ages 8-13, The Tett Centre, Kingston, ON

May 11, 2017: Little Hoots Painting Workshop - Adult, The Kingston Collective, Kingston, ON

May 2, 2017: Small Business for Creatives: Social Media 101 - with Jesse Whale @Closettcandyy, The Kingston Collective, Kingston, ON

April 10, 2017: Acrylic Floral Workshop - Elementary, Sydenham Public School, Kingston, ON

April 6, 2017: Modern Watercolours - Adult Beginners, The Kingston Collective, Kingston, ON

March 29, 2017: Small Business for Creatives: Websites + Blogs - with Tianna, The Kingston Collective, Kingston, ON

Feb 23, 2017: Small Business for Creatives: Branding Yourself, The Kingston Collective, Kingston, ON

Feb 14, 2017: Valentine's Paint Date - Kingston Landscape - Adult, The Kingston Collective, Kingston, ON

Feb 3, 2017: PA Day at the Tett: Watercolour Jellyfish - Ages 9-13, The Tett Centre, Kingston, ON

Dec 4, 2016: Art in the Atrium: Shoe-boxes for Shelters – All ages, 2pm-4pm, Fundraiser, The Grand Theatre, Kingston, ON

November 25, 2016: PA Day at the Tett: Winter Critters - Ages 9-13, The Tett Centre, Kingston, ON

October 28, 2016: PA Day at the Tett: Little Hoots - Ages 6-13, The Tett Centre, Kingston, ON

August 9, 2016: Wine & Wildflower Paint Night Out! – Adult, Lacombe Memorial Centre, Lacombe, AB

July 14, 2016: Paint Night Out! Little Hoots with Danielle Folkerts – Adult, Lacombe Memorial Centre, Lacombe, AB

July 7, 2016: Paint Night Out! Little Hoots with Danielle Folkerts– Adult, Lacombe Memorial Centre, Lacombe, AB

May 24, 2016: Canvas & Cabernet 2 with Chateau Wine & Spirits – Alberta Landscape – Adult, Lacombe Memorial Centre, Lacombe, AB

April 27, 2016: Printmaking Workshop: Block Printing – Adult, To the Stars, Lacombe, AB

April 7, 2016: Canvas & Cabernet with Chateau Wine & Spirits – Floral – Adult, Lacombe Memorial Centre, Lacombe, AB

April 6, 2016: Paint Night Out! Floral – Adult/teen, To the Stars, Lacombe, AB

March 9, 2016: Watercolour Workshop – Adult, To the Stars, Lacombe, AB

March 2, 2016: Watercolour + Wine Workshop – Private Group, To the Stars, Lacombe, AB

March 1, 2016: Ladies Paint Night – Adult, Earthy Accents, Bentley, Alberta

February 17-19, 2016: Printmaking Workshop – Grade 7+8, Lacombe Christian School, Lacombe, AB

February 16, 2016: Acrylic Paint Night with the Lacombe Art Guild – Adult, Lacombe Memorial Centre, AB

February 10, 2016: Watercolour Wine + Cheese Night with Chateau Wine + Spirits 18+, To the Stars Occupational Therapy, AB

February 10, 2016: Watercolour Workshop: Tree Project – Grade 5, Lacombe Christian School, Lacombe, AB

February 8-9, 2016: Watercolour Workshop: Landscapes – Grade 4, Lacombe Christian School, Lacombe, AB

February 8-9, 2016: Acrylic Workshop – Grade 6, Lacombe Christian School, Lacombe, AB

January 23, 2016: Party Paint Night! – Adult – Private Group, Edmonton, AB

January 19, 2016: Watercolour Workshop with the Lacombe Art Guild – Adult, Lacombe Memorial Centre, AB

January 20, 2016: Acrylic Paint Night Out! – Adult, To the Stars, AB

January 13, 2016: Watercolour for Beginners – Adult, To the Stars, AB

November 4, 2015: Watercolour Workshop – Adult, To the Stars, AB

June 23, 2015: Watercolour Workshop – Kids, Private, Woodynook Church, AB

May 12, 2015: Watercolour for Beginners – Adult, To the Stars OT, AB

May 27, 2015: Watercolour for Beginners – Grade 10-12, To the Stars OT, AB

May 29, 2015: Watercolour for Beginners – Grade 4-6, To the Stars OT, AB

May 29, 2015: Watercolour for Beginners – Grade 7-9, To the Stars, OT, AB

April 21, 2015: Ceramics Chime Project, Grade 4, Lacombe Christian School, Lacombe, AB

February 17-19, 2015: Printmaking Relief Workshop, Grade 7-8, Lacombe Christian School, Lacombe, AB

February 19, 2015: Intro to Watercolour, Grade 6, Lacombe Christian School, Lacombe, AB

November 24, 2014: Intro to Printmaking: Relief Carving, Central Alberta Christian High School, Lacombe, AB

May 1, 2014: Mono Printing Demo Night, Kensington Art Supply, Calgary, AB

February 18-21, 2014: Printmaking Relief Workshop, Lacombe Christian School, Lacombe, AB

October 2013: “Mentor for a Day” Program,  Alberta College of Art + Design, Calgary, AB

February 2013: Printmaking Relief Workshop, Lacombe Christian School,  Lacombe AB

February 2012: Printmaking Relief Workshop, Lacombe Christian School,  Lacombe AB

February 2012: Introduction to Printmaking, Central Alberta Christian High School, Lacombe, AB

February 2011: Beginners Printmaking Workshop, Lacombe Christian School, Lacombe AB

February 2011: Introduction to Ceramics: Mask Project, Lacombe Christian School, Lacombe AB

  

*All images were taken by and are the property of Danielle Folkerts. Using them in any way without my permission is a strict violation of Copyright Law. All images and artwork may not be reproduced for any purpose without written consent from the artist, before and after purchase. Thank you.