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Summer Workshops 2006
"We all have the ability to do art--the creative process flows through us--and when we are in the right supportive environment the magic begins and we discover the joy of expressing our unique view of the world around us."
The following is a description of workshops and classes. Instructor Karen Baker also teaches pastel and plein air painting workshops in other locations throughout southern Vermont. Those listings are included below as well.
The Beginner Pastelist
July 24 - 26 at The Fletcher Farm School--Ludlow, Vt.
Tuition: Contact Fletcher Farm
This comprehensive workshop is designed for the beginner student and provides an excellent introduction to the pastel medium. Learn the basics of technique, color use, and composition while painting still life in-studio and rural landscapes from photos and on-site locations (weather permitting). Other topics include information about materials, framing tips, and “where do I go from here?” Materials fee $25. Contact Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts for more information and registration. 802-228-8770 info@fletcherfarm.org
Florals & Still Life in Watercolor
July 31 – August 2 at the Hermitage Inn--Wilmington, Vt.
Tuition Only: $225
This 3-day workshop takes the mystery out of using watercolors and is designed for all levels of ability. You will work primarily indoors from still life setups and photographs, with some instruction outdoors in the lush floral gardens of the Hermitage Inn. Instructor Diane Allen will cover many areas of watercolor painting including the fundamentals, various techniques, the study of values and composition, color theory, and much more. There will be instructor demonstrations and plenty of individual attention to students' needs. Materials list provided at time of registration. Deposit required. For workshop registration call Karen Baker at 727-366-6477. karen@kbakerstudios.com Registration for accommodations package at the Hermitage Inn, call 802-464-3511 www.hermitageinn.com
Paint the Vermont Landscape in Pastels
August 7 – 9 at the Hermitage Inn—Wilmington, Vt.
Tuition Only: $225
This comprehensive workshop focuses on the elements of landscape painting. Open to all levels of ability, it is a good beginner-intermediate course. We will paint outdoors (weather permitting) on the grounds of the Hermitage Inn as well as indoors from sketches and photo references. You will learn about materials, technique, values in color, composition, and how to render light and shadow. Demonstrations by instructor Karen Baker will acquaint you with painting strokes and strategies. Materials list provided at time of registration. (Optional materials fee $25.) Deposit required. For workshop registration call Karen Baker at 727-366-6477. karen@kbakerstudios.com Registration for accommodations package at the Hermitage Inn, call 802-464-3511 www.hermitageinn.com
Oil Painting On Location for All Levels
August 14 – 16 at the Hermitage Inn--Wilmington, VT.
Tuition Only: $225.
The novice and the experienced oil painter will both benefit from this fun and informative workshop given by professional artist-teacher Janet Taylor. The subject is rural landscape, with an emphasis on painting outdoors on the grounds of the beautiful Hermitage Inn. Creating the effects of light and color from direct observation will develop an understanding of individual interests and artistic style. Painting sites include the trout pond, apple orchard, sugarhouse, and mountain vistas. Through a series of exercises, spontaneous quick-studies, and teacher demos, students will learn to “think outside the box” when addressing such issues as choosing a composition, color mixing, and how to better render landscape elements. Materials list available upon registration. Deposit required. For workshop registration call Karen Baker at 727-366-6477. Registration for accommodations package at the Hermitage Inn, call 802-464-3511.
Painting the Rural Landscape in Pastels
August 21 – 24 at the Fletcher Farm School—Ludlow, Vt.
Tuition Only: Tuition: Contact Fletcher Farm. Instructor: Karen Baker cps
Take your pastel painting to a new level. This 4-day workshop will challenge the intermediate and advanced student. We will work both in-studio from photographs and color studies and from life on-location (weather permitting) at area sites, with a focus on rural landscape painting. You will learn about painting on location, rendering light and shadow, tonal values, composition and more. Teacher demos, painting exercises, and individual critique of student work will help finesse your personal style and creative vision. Contact Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts for more information and registration. 802-228-8770. info@fletcherfarm.org www.fletcherfarm.org
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