SESSION DATES & TIME
Saturday, September 23rd
10:30am - 12:00pm
OR
1:00pm - 2:30pm
LOCATION
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary
INSTRUCTOR
Ashley Gaboury
TOTAL PER PERSON
$85 + gst (includes all supplies)
This is a special fundraising event and all proceeds go towards supporting the wolfdogs care, growth of the Sanctuary, and expanding educational programs. Thank you for your generous support!
THE DETAILS
Calling all artists of all skill levels! We are partnering with the amazing Ashley Gaboury to bring you a wolfdog sketching class in September! This class will take place inside our Galatea Intro Tour structure, which allows you sketch Meeka and Atka while seeing them up close and personal. Ashley will be providing instruction for sketching the two from a reference, and this will be paired with a mini Intro tour!
This is a semi-private class with a 15 person capacity per session. Seating is available inside the wheel chair accessible enclosure, and the age limit for the class is a minimum of 12 years.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Sketching instruction from Ashley Gaboury in drawing Meeka and Atka from reference
- Sketching supplies
- Mini Intro Tour
- Sanctuary Walk Tour
Tour time will range be 1.5 hours in length. The Sanctuary Walk is available before and after your class as well!
This is an instructional class in which your teacher will take you through the process of sketching two wolfdogs, Meeka and Atka. Supplies will be provided to set you up for success in this drawing course, and you are welcome to take your creation home with you. Additionally, we will be sketching inside our Intro Tour sturcucture, which is located in Meeka and Atka's enclosure. This allows us to be with the two wolfdogs for the duration of the class and enjoy an educational mini tour after the session. Once your class is complete, you are welcome to hang out at the Sanctuary for the rest of the day, and walk our pathways to view our other rescues.
Meet the Instructor: Ashley Gaboury
Ashley Gaboury is a mixed media artist and illustrator who specializes in finely descriptive animal and portrait work. She has been teaching art to youth and adults for over 20 years and her clear instruction and demonstration of technique has been transformative for many of her students, including myself. She works closely with The Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary and her art has featured several of the rescued animals from the facility. She has a special relationship with canine/lupine animals, and her renditions of these beautiful creatures carries a deep weight of emotion. Ashley has devoted her life to art and art education, and her passion for her work and for teaching is evident in everything that she does. Check out Ashley's website here.
Meet the Wolfdogs
WHAT TO BRING
With this being a semi outdoor class, please bring appropriate clothing and items to combat the unpredictable weather, including hats, water, sunscreen, jackets, etc.
Phones and cameras are welcome to take pictures of your experience, class and wolfdogs at the Sanctuary. Please ensure that all personal items are kept with you and on your person at all times.
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary is not responsible for any personal items that may be damaged.
CANCELLATIONS
Should you need to cancel your booking, you must do so 5 days prior to your visit in order to recieve a refund.
Any cancellations or changes received outside the cancellation policy, late-comers or no-shows, will not be rescheduled or refunded. You will be charged the full amount and it will be considered a non-receipted donation to the Sanctuary. We understand there are some circumstances that are unavoidable, and we will always try to be as accommodating as possible.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
The minimum age requirement to participate is 12 years old.
SOCIAL MEDIA
We would love to see your photos you catured while on the Wolfdog Sketching Class. We would greatly appreciate if you tagged us at @yamnuskawdsanct and @ashleygabouryfineart on Instagram and Facebook.
LIABILITY
For the saftey of the wolfdogs and participants, you must agree to follow all instructions and guidelines provided by the guide.
CONFIRMATION
Once you have read through this form and we have received payment, you will receive a confirmation email with important information for your arrival. Should you have any questions, please send us an email to fundraising@yamnuskawolfdogsanctuary.com.