📅 April 12, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Trois-Rivières (350 Côte Richelieu, Trois-Rivière West. Community Hall of the city of Trois-Rivières)

Are you tired of buying art materials without really knowing if you'll like them?
Do you get a little teary-eyed every time you see paint tubes or brushes abandoned in your studio because you don't like them at all... even though you paid top dollar for them?

At PygmaliART, we understand you. And we believe there's a better way to consume art materials —a more conscious, more sensory, more human way. Whether you're a professional artist or a passionate creative, you deserve to have tools that reflect who you are and inspire you to create.

That's why we invite you to an immersive day to discover the world of watercolor like never before !

Spring is coming, and we're celebrating with you.

We think it's time to get out of our studio, our winter cave , and reconnect with other passionate artists and creatives .

✨ A strong involvement in the world of watercolor

At PygmaliART, watercolor is already part of our selection. But this time, we're taking the experience a step further.
This event marks a new step in our commitment to watercolorists : real involvement, built in close collaboration with the community , for the community.

With the invaluable help of Diane Saint-Pierre and L'Eau Vive.mcq , President of the Canadian Watercolour Society, we surveyed watercolorists to better understand their real needs, their desires, and especially the materials they would like to see accessible in Quebec. These responses – combined with rich discussions with Diane – allowed us to include in our selection flagship products, rare, but essential to meet the real expectations of artists.

🗓️ ON THE PROGRAM

10:00 a.m. – Welcome & presentation of PygmaliART
We share with you our mission, our vision, and how we select our products with heart (and a lot of listening!).

11:00 a.m. – Exclusive demo by Diane Saint-Pierre
An inspiring, technical and sensitive demonstration, to enter the world of watercolor in a different way.

🛍️ From 11:00 a.m. – Pop-up shop on site!
You will be able to directly purchase the products tested during the event.
⚠️ A little friendly tip: since our inventory is vast (and we can't bring everything), you can write to us at hello@pygmaliart.com with the list of colors or products you're interested in (among those already on our site), and we'll bring them just for you! Without this message, we may not have exactly what you're looking for.
🎁 This service is offered to reduce transport costs … and to please you without stress!

1:30 p.m. – “Step-by-step” workshop with Diane Saint-Pierre ($20)
A guided moment to explore exceptional materials:
🖼️ Baohong paper, rare in Quebec
🖌️ A Rosemary & Co. brush to take home
🎨 An exclusive color card to test pigments of:
Schmincke, Sennelier, Holbein, Daniel Smith and the brand new Quebec company Pop Pigments !

1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Watercolor Materials Speed ​​Dating ($25)
A free, sensory and fun activity to try out the substrates, brushes, and pigments offered at PygmaliART.
🎯 Want to do both? No problem! Start with the step-by-step, then move on to Speed ​​Dating right after. The space is open until the end of the day! ✨ We'll give you $20 back in credit when you spend $50 or more on the day!

🎟️ Participation options

You choose what suits you best!

1️⃣ Access to the demo + store only → FREE
Come meet the team, see the demo and shop in complete freedom!

2️⃣ Demo + shop + step-by-step with Diane Saint-Pierre → $20
A unique opportunity to create with rare materials and leave with tools in hand.

3️⃣ Demo + Shop + Speed ​​Dating Materials → $25
Want to try everything? This is for you!
✨ We'll give you $20 back in credit when you spend $50 or more the same day!

4️⃣ Demo + Shop + Step-by-Step + Speed ​​Dating → $45
The complete experience!
✨ And you too, receive a $20 cashback on any purchase of $50 or more the same day.

🗓️ Registration deadline for the step-by-step and the Total Option: April 6, 2025
To ensure we have all the necessary materials for each participant , registration for options including the step-by-step with Diane Saint-Pierre (Option 2 and Option 4) will be closed after April 6 .

👉 Don't delay in booking your spot — quantities are limited and we want everything to be perfect for you!

🖌️ Come and experience a day of discoveries, trials, meetings and creative fun.
No more blind purchases: try before you adopt .

And above all, come connect with other artists and enthusiasts who, like you, love watercolor and want to get out of their bubble.
We celebrate creativity, sharing… and the arrival of spring !

Limited places! Register now!