Art Workshops and Classes

In addition to being a prolific painter, Richard is respected as an instructor and mentor to emerging as well as established artists. As a signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, his service activities have included positions at the board level, VP level, and contributions to workshop and educational programs. He has been instrumental in the start-up and administration of numerous studio art educational programs with the organization as well as with other local arts organizations.

Annual workshop instruction includes activity in Canada, US, Britain, France and Spain.

Workshops -2012

Federation of Canadian Artists – Vancouver B.C. - “Beginners Oils”

May 1, 2, 3, 4, 2012  - contact FCA at 604-681-8534


Painting   Workshop – all mediums – Invermere BC

June 22, 23, 24, 2012  - for info contact artist

Open Media Workshop – Delta Artists Guild – Tswassen BC

Sept. 22, 23, 2012 – for info  contact artist


“Rick in Andalucia, Spain” -drawing and painting on location – all mediums/all levels
Date: Oct 4 – 14, 2012 Andalucia , Spain

Don’t miss this great workshop and experience in sunny Spain!           http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYA-Mk8ouvc http://youtu.be/wORjX4EHNZQ

First three participants to sign up before Dec. 1, 2011 receive an original 9×12 acrylic painting by R.S. McDiarmid

For registration form go to: http://www.flavourofspain.net/form/fall2012reg.pdf

(for details contact: Cindy at cindy@trviconcepts.com)