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| Open Air Italy - Plein Air Workshops | |
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Open Air Italy specializes in well-organized workshops with small groups of participants and world-class instruction. All instructors are well-known artists and teachers, with many years of teaching experience. We want the participant to spend their time learning and painting, as well as living and relaxing, in the most beautiful areas of Europe. Much time and effort is given to everything, from the planning of accommodations to the choice of various charming painting sights. Workshops are planned with a focus on multiple group activities, while still allowing time for individual expression and exploration. To learn more about specific workshops
visit www.pleinairpaintingeurope.com
or contact via email at stop@cfl.rr.com.
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| Landscape Painting in Southern France (June 17-27, 2010) | |
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Love Art? Love France? Experience the Best of Both! Consider attending a ten day painting class in southwestern France. Our daily painting excursions will take you to the unspoiled villages, market towns and rolling farmland of the Dordogne and Lot Valleys. We'll visit bastide towns such as Saint Cirq la Popie, colorful market towns such as Sarlat, and the famous pilgrimage site of Rocamador. Capturing the beauty of the landscape lies primarily in the ability to portray the light relationships one sees. Workshop emphasis will be on the dynamics of painting the landscape based on fundamental principles of composition, line, shape, focal point, color, value, edges, texture as well as the basic principles of light. For more information, please visit
www.juliehouck.com, email julshawaii@earthlink.net or call 808 873-0597.
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| Painting Azure Waters and Neon Sunsets (May 2-8, 2010) | |
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Join this Painters' Holiday! Paint scenic views of St. Petersburg/Treasure Island FL guided by award-winning artist Karen Halpern, prior Art Instructor, Indiana State University. An Artist/Instructor 40+ years, she provides information and techniques that enhance your painting ability from the first day out. Karen stacks workshops with tools for "success", sending students home with a wealth of knowledge and enhanced skills. Recognized for workshops across the U.S., she focuses on color theory, composition, techniques, vital use of the art elements. Come develop your "individual style" with her personalized guidance, within a supportive, relaxed environment, laced with humor. Workshop includes slides, demonstration, critiques, and studio sessions.
www.karenhalpern.net, k_halpern@hotmail.com, 248-851-8215
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| artbreak™ Arts Immersion Vacations in Prague (Czech Republic) | |
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Named in 2008 by National Geographic as one of the world's 'Best Girlfriends Getaways'! The secret is out: artbreak™ is a one-of-a-kind learning vacation and totally new way to experience a great European capital - via its artistic heart. artbreak™ puts you in intimate contact with Prague's vibrant artistic community, morning to night, for six creativity-filled days. Your mornings: three hours in an atelier, honing your skills at painting, collage and ceramics. Afterwards you'll browse private galleries and major museums, then fit in some wine tasting and dinner before heading out to savor the absolute best of Prague's opera, theatre, ballet, and superlative jazz scene. artbreak™ is a chance to inspire your artistic self and an exquisitely choreographed cultural adventure. Visit
www.artbreak.org to learn more.
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| Plein Air Painting Workshops | |
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David Lussier & his wife Pamela Simpson Lussier share a common passion for teaching plein air workshops and are known for their ability to convey information in a warm and friendly manner. Together they have been instructing students in painting for over 15 years and their workshops continue to be in great demand. They have been featured in recent publications of 'American Artist Workshop', 'Fine Art Connoisseur' and 'American Art Collector'. With his broad-brush bravura style, David's demonstrations will inspire the beginner as well as the advanced student to take their paintings to the next level. Pam and David strive to teach the building blocks of plein air painting while nurturing each person's individual style and personality. Website and workshop information:
www.davidlussiergallery.com
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| France and Italy Painting Workshops with Francesco Fontana | |
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597 Eur (approx. $894 USD) includes the workshop, some materials, and ground transportion. Quotes for lodging, meals and other extras available upon request. Workshops are planned for Provence in April, May, June and September. Other destinations such as Sicily and Umbria, TBA soon. Join a small group of painters of all levels for a week-long learning experience with your art guide Francesco Fontana. Our workshops combine travel, inspiration and technique. Beginners and guests welcome. Main features include: 'alla prima' oil and watercolor, demo and critique, instructed sessions and free painting. Call now EU phone +39 338 1328003 email:
info@francescofontana.com Web: http://www.francescofontana.com
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| Colored Pencil Workshop Cruises | |
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Join us for a 7-night Alaskan Colored Pencil Workshop Cruise (July 2-9, 2010) aboard the Celebrity Infinity, from Seattle, Washington. Class size firmly limited to 30, so book early - these workshop cruises do fill! $1189 - includes 7-day cruise, all on-board meals, all on-board entertainment, and THREE workshops from three top notch colored pencil instructors: Ann Kullberg, Wendy Thompson, and Kay Dewar. Bring a friend...bring a hubby...learn, laugh and be inspired! More Info: 1-800-253-0116. Website:
www.annkullberg.com
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| Come Paint in Nature’s Studio without Walls | |
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Tony van Hasselt teaches plein air watercolor workshops in the US and abroad. Domestic ones offer five days of painting fun, while abroad, the fun lasts longer. Take a workshop in North Carolina, Georgia, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont or New Hampshire. Even colorful Guatemala is on the list. For more details, use the left column and search by location. Tony starts with a field demonstration, followed by lots of painting time with individual assistance. Indoor sessions are for rainy days. During critiques, Tony paints suggested improvements on clear acetate placed over paintings so you can see the result while actual work is never touched. To see more paintings and video tips, visit http://www.tonyvanhasselt.com
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| Art for the Soul Workshops/Retreats (Fort Payne, Al) | |
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The Art for the Soul Retreat offers a rare opportunity of living with an artist for a few days. It is located near Lookout Mountain, Desoto State Park and Little River Canyon. The Northeast Alabama region's beauty draws over 600,000 tourists annually. It sits in a quaint historic district which dates back to the town's 1890's "Boom Days." Every nook and crannie inspires creativity. A large front porch looks toward the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. Workshops and classes are taught by Anne Hamilton. Studio space for working alone is available. Kitchen privileges and accommodations are included in the retreat package. Visit http://www.artretreat-annehamilton.com. Call (256-845-3398), or email artforthesoul333@yahoo.com
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| Kristy Kutch Colored Pencil Workshops (based in Michigan City, IN) | |
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Kristy Kutch has been creating colored pencil art for twenty years and has been teaching colored pencil workshops since 1991. A teacher with a life license, she applies many basic learning principles to her workshops, enthusiastically meeting each student at the appropriate level. Beginners are always welcome, but even advanced artists benefit from Kristy's instruction. Offering demonstrations of techniques and the characteristics of different types of colored pencils, papers, and other related materials, Kristy covers a wide range of possibilities. Her techniques book, Drawing and Painting with Colored Pencil (Watson-Guptill Publications), was released in 2005. Kristy's workshops are held nationwide; each is an enjoyable, supportive, memorable experience in a beautiful location.
To learn more, visit www.artshow.com/kutch or contact Kristy at kakutch@earthlink.net or 219-874-4688.
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| Water Media Painting with Ann Bell (Houston, TX) | |
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One-day classes in artist Ann Bell's working art studio allow an intimate creative experience with personal attention. Register confidently. Class size: 1 to 5. Studio is near downtown Houston, easily accessible to all freeways. Classes begin at 10 AM with demonstration & instruction. Then you work independently, receiving help as you want it. Have fun, learn something new & build your confidence, whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist. We'll use water soluble media that is non-toxic & odor free. All supplies are provided. Learn from a working artist who offers simple instructions, clear demonstrations, & innovative ideas. Enjoy a day of creative art/play. Treat yourself to something new.
Visit http://www.annbell.net/classes.htm, or contact Ann Bell by phone at 281-330-3827 or by email at artist@AnnBell.net
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| Peninsula School of Art: Focused Workshops to Inspire and Educate | |
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The tradition of high caliber instruction at Peninsula School of Art, in Door County, WI can be traced to the 1920s when instructors from the Art Institute of Chicago brought their students here to focus on both theory and application amidst our peninsula's inspirational landscape. Today, the tradition continues with our year round School as the centerpiece of a thriving artist community. During our one- to five-day workshops in all media, you'll gain insight and skill from nationally-recognized artists/educators. Your art education experience is further enhanced by themed exhibitions of leading professional artists and special events, like our Door County Plein Air Festival. View our workshops on this site or visit
www.peninsulaartschool.com,
or call 920-868-3455.
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| Liliedahl School of Classical Oil Painting | |
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Total immersion is the method of study the Liliedahl School of Classical Oil Painting offers the adult student of painting. It is the quickest way to learn the basic structure of a new language, science or art. Many who try oil painting as a leisure activity find that it presents incredible challenges to those who seek excellence. Yet there are few institutions that offer good academic training in a compressed time frame, suited to the busy schedule of today's adult student. The School of Classical Oil Painting was designed specifically to lay the foundation of traditional oil painting principles in intense short courses which can be attended in compact, information-loaded, week-long sessions for however many weeks a personal schedule will allow.
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| Flying Colors Art Workshops | |
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Flying Colors Art Workshops specializes in organizing and hosting art workshops around the world - USA, Europe, Latin America and Asia. We concentrate on providing workshop participants with the finest, widely known instructors, and in arranging a variety of travel destinations designed to enhance participant experiences and satisfaction. As a result, Flying Colors enjoys a well established 20+ year reputation for creative planning, attention to detail and a commitment to artists' needs and interests. Every effort is made to identify workshop locations that feature unique cultural, historical and landscape characteristics. Your comfort and safety remain uppermost as we plan and carry out these diverse workshop experiences. And we also focus on having fun-- a LOT of fun!
www.flyingcolorsart.com, flyingcolorsart@mac.com, 858.518-0949
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| Classes at The Art School in Sandy Springs (Atlanta, Georgia) | |
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The Art School in Sandy Springs (Georgia) at 5197 Roswell Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30342, 678-755-1079 just north of Buckhead was founded by local artist Donna Thomas. The school boasts over fifteen local and international artists who are accomplished in their particular medium. The main goal of the school is to provide small group instruction to afford each student individualized instruction placing an emphasis on color theory, perspective, composition and technical skill. Classes are held for older children, teens and adults in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, classical realism and portraiture, mixed media/encaustics, traditional and figurative drawing, hand building, digital photography, color theory, palette knife cityscapes. Weekend workshops are also available. Space is limited. Visit
www.theartschoolinsandysprings.com to learn more.
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| Etruscan Places Landscape Painting in Tuscany and the Roman Campagna | |
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Etruscan Places offers a completely unique series of open air painting workshops on location, rain or shine, in some of Italy's most spectacular landscapes. Artist organizers Maddine Insalaco and Joe Vinson are residents and home owners in both the USA and Italy. Their presence in Tuscany since 1995 guarantees their knowledge of the landscape, inhabitants and local culture and everything connected with it. Presently 4 distinct 1 week classes are offered May - October: Open Air Fundamentals (all levels); Elements of Landscape (intermediate +); Roman Campagna (advanced); Advanced Seminar. Fees include materials and surfaces, equipment, meals, accommodation, field trips and local transport. 12 students max with 2 instructors for every class. 40%+ participant return rate. Visit
www.landscapepainting.com or call 212-780-3216.
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| Gibson House Art Workshops/Retreats (Haverhill, New Hampshire) | |
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The Gibson House Bed and Breakfast overlooks the peaceful landscape of New Hampshire's pristine Upper Connecticut River Valley, offering an idyllic setting for artists' workshops/retreats. You will find yourself inspired by the charming, unspoiled New England village and the picture-perfect village, garden and mountain views. Two 50-foot-long porches insure outdoor work and relaxation in any weather. And the 2000 square foot art gallery and workshop features 12 foot ceilings with great illumination. A wide variety of workshops are taught by an accomplished group of artists/instructors who have a passion for teaching all experience levels. Attending a Workshop at the Gibson House is an experience you will long remember. Visit
www.gibsonhousebb.com, call (603) 989-3125 or (800) 989-2150, or email gibsonhousebb@charter.net
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| Concept Development: How to create unique and meaningful art | |
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A painting workshop by Katharine A. Cartwright for students of all levels using all mediums. Students learn to create unique and meaningful art by engaging in concept development, effective design strategies, and working in a series to elevate their paintings from the ordinary to the extraordinary in this unique think-write-paint-share workshop. Classes are held throughout the United States. For a class schedule, visit www.kacartwright.com. Don't miss this important workshop - it will forever change how you paint! Questions? Email:
kcartwright@kacartwright.com or call (603) 989-3125.
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