This immersive watercolor workshop will begin in a comfortable studio setting, providing a relaxed environment to focus on essential watercolor techniques before transitioning to two consecutive days of painting en plein air in the beautiful surroundings of coastal Maine. Throughout the workshop, students will explore and develop skills such as: Fundamental strategies for identifying strong compositions; Using preliminary sketches to establish the focal point; Conveying the essence of a scene through a limited color palette; Employing a painterly approach to watercolor application; Bringing the painting to completion with effective use of dark values and expressive calligraphic marks.
 
Location: Milbridge, Maine
Instructor: Vladislav Yeliseyev
Cost: $650-$700
Sponsor: The Foggy Bee Retreat
Website, email, 941-330-6865

Philip Frey and Schoodic Institute are pleased to offer a plein air painting retreat designed specifically for dedicated landscape painters. This retreat will provide an opportunity for participants to hone their skills, gain deeper knowledge of materials, and develop confidence in their creative abilities. The retreat will be held in the picturesque landscapes of Acadia National Park and the Schoodic Peninsula. Each day will start early with an on-site painting session, followed by an early afternoon demonstration and critique. Participants will have ample time to engage in painting, explore the surrounding area, or relax at their leisure.
 
Location: Winter Harbor, Maine
Instructor: Philip Frey
Cost: Commuter - $1,175 / Residential - $1,740
Sponsor: Schoodic Institute
Website, email, 207-288-1310