THREE-DAY WORKSHOP: SMALL FORMAT LANDSCAPE PAINTING and DRAWING
October 4, 5, 6 2024
FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
9:30am – 4:30pm daily
$525
Grounding Stone Farm: organic blueberry farm and artist retreat.
289 Maple Street, Contoocook, NH
Painting and sketching outside you will investigate the natural landscape to develop your observational skills. Drawing and painting exercises will be given to help students understand the distinctive shapes and colors that exist in the natural world. Thumbnail sketches will help you to understand a simplified sense of space and composition, without an over analysis of detail. Individual attention will be given to each participant, along with a group lecture about historical and contemporary artists that are inspired by nature. Includes painting demonstrations, group discussions and blueberry scones served each morning with coffee!
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Some experience painting, creative practice and/or making art helpful. Perfect for all artists who need a jump start, need to be around other artists and have a love of nature. This workshop will help feed your creative life.
Materials are not provided but a list will be provided. Small table, chairs, portable easles available. Tents for working out of the sun and/or rain will be available.
Go to www.groundingstonefarm.com or call 413.563.5912
Cancellation Policy: If a workshop is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, students will be notified ahead of the start date and will get a full refund. Payment is due upon registration. A full refund, less a cancellation fee of 10% of the cost of the class, will be given to students who withdraw from a class at least 20 days before it begins. No portion of the tuition will be refunded within 20 days of class or workshop start date. Notification of withdrawal must be made in writing to Kathleen Dunn Jacobs.
