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June 30 – July 11, 2008
Ernie Marjoram – "Ernie Marjoram’s Painting Workshop in Italy"
Los Angeles based fine artist Ernie Marjoram is organizing a 12 day painting workshop in central Italy for artists of all skill levels. The tour itinerary will include Tuscany, Florence and Siena. To request a brochure on the trip call Ernie at (323) 939-7690 or visit www.erniemarjoram.com or www.artistravel.com for more information.
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July 5 – 7, 2008
Sterling Hoffmann – "Painting in the Redwoods"
Join Sterling in a plein air painting workshop under the California redwoods near the Russian River. You will have the opportunity to look at mastering form through simplicity, composition & perspective, and how color various throughout a composition: why it looks the way it does. Lodging available at the CazSonoma Inn. For registration and more information visit www.sterlinghoffmann.com.
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July 14 – 18, 2008
Ebrahim Amin – Five day workshop in Laguna Beach
The focus of this workshop is “Value in Light & Shadow”, with all of its implied meanings in the field of painting. Ebrahim will instruct and drive each student to his/her skill level in all stages of painting. In addition, he will hold 2 live demonstrations. This workshop aims to be a serious dedicated environment to learn correct skills in painting landscapes en plein air. For more information visit www.aminart.com
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July 15 – 17, 2008
Debra Huse – "Pulling It All Together, Crystal Cove"
Taught on location in beautiful, scenic Crystal Cove. Get your design, composition, and drawing in perspective. Master your values without garish color. Apply thick paint notes and then learn techniques to address your edges for a more sophisticated painting. Tuition: $325
www.debrahuse.com • mail@debrahuse.com • (949) 723-6171
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July 21 – 25, 2008
Kathleen Elsey – Be Bright, Be Bold
Paint the vibrant color of Taos, New Mexico. Make bold paintings using composition, light, value, and color with award-winning California colorist, Kathleen Elsey. Simplify and organize those complex landscapes you’ve always wanted to paint. We’ll practice looking more clearly to see shapes and colors. You’ll get tips to work the paint thick and wet through demonstrations, discussions and individual instruction. We’ll meet each morning in our studio just off the main square in Taos, then we’ll venture out and paint the town. We’ll explore and paint the high road to Taos and spend time in villages like Dixon and Hondo to capture their spirit on canvas. For more information contact Kathleen at 805-569-0542 or kathleen@elsey.com or visit www.elsey.com.
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July 25 – 27, 2008
Saim Caglayan – Plein Air Painting Workshop with Saim Caglayan in Hilo, Hawaii. For more info and registration please contact: saimcaglayan@aol.com • (808) 651 6570
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August 4 – 7, 2008
Susan Sarback – Landscape/Composition workshop
Discover how to capture the radiant qualities of light throughout the day and in different weather conditions. Learn the basics of creating a strong composition using simple masses of value, temperature, and chroma. See how light and color creates form, atmosphere, and space. Composition, color, choosing a subject, and rapid skills to capture the outdoor atmosphere are presented.
For more information visit www.lightandcolor.com or call (916) 966-7517.
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August 13 – 23, 2008
Victoria Brooks – Paint in Ireland with Victoria Brooks.
Victoria has been invited by Toscana Americana Workshops to teach "Painting Irish Treasures". Capture beautiful and romantic Ireland: Green pastures with ancient stone walls, rugged coastlines and quaint harbors. This plein air painting workshop in oil or watercolor will be based in historic Dingle and includes day trips to paint the Dingle Penninsular, Ring of Kerry, and Kenmare. All-inclusive enrollment includes: Instruction, escorted group travel from the Kerry airport, 7 nights 3-star hotel, local museums and events and all meals. Price: $2,999.00 per person or $2799.00 per person double occupancy (airfare not included). For a complete itinerary and enrollment application, please go to www.frenchescapade.com
Or call Victoria at (916) 768-1751 • e-mail: vbrooksart@hotmail.com
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August 13, 2008
Debra Huse – "Painting Boats"
Boats can be difficult to master, but you will learn simple steps to more easily capture the basic structure of boats in your paintings. Learn the perspective, grouping, and value of boats. Tuition: $125
www.debrahuse.com • mail@debrahuse.com • (949) 723-6171
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August 16 – 23, 2008
Victoria Brooks – “Painting Irish Treasures”
We will be staying in a three star hotel in Dingle with day trips to Dingle Peninsular, Kenmare and the Ring of Kerry. This workshop includes group travel from Kerry as well as instruction in the classroom and on location, three hearty Irish meals a day and a farewell wine tasting dinner. Prices start at $2,999. Excluding airfare.
Contact Victoria Brooks: (916) 768-1751
victoria@vbrooks.com • www.vbrooks.com
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August 20 – 21, 2008
Debra Huse – "Pulling It All Together, San Juan Capistrano"
Taught on location. We will paint the historic San Juan Capistrano Mission and Los Rio Street. Get your design, composition, and drawing in perspective. Master your values without garish color. Apply thick paint notes and then learn techniques to address your edges for a more sophisticated painting. Tuition: $250
www.debrahuse.com • mail@debrahuse.com • (949) 723-6171
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September 5 & 6, 2008
Cynthia Britain – Plein Air Painting Workshops in Laguna Beach
This class is open to all levels of painters. It will provide a foundation for learning to paint “on location.” Emphasis will be on composition and design, color mixing, and simplifying shapes and values. Location: Laguna Beach, CA. Class size is limited. Please register early!
www.cynthiabritain.com • plenairart@verizon.net for more information.
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September 10, 2008
Debra Huse – "Painting Boats"
Boats can be difficult to master, but you will learn simple steps to more easily capture the basic structure of boats in your paintings. Learn the perspective, grouping, and value of boats. Tuition: $125
www.debrahuse.com • mail@debrahuse.com • (949) 723-6171
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September 13 – 20, 2008
Saim Caglayan – Cruise the Turkish Turquoise Coast & paint with Saim Caglayan. Aboard “Gulet” traditional Turkish sailing vessel. Plein Air Workshop.
Space limited. Pre Register early. Registration info; i.e. for details please call at (808) 828-6417 or (808) 651-6570
or email us at saimcaglayan@aol.com
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September 13 – 27, 2008
Julie Houck – "Landscape Painting n Southern France"
Spend two weeks exploring, painting and finding your muse! Known as the "land of light and shadows," the Languedoc will enchant you.We will be based in the picturesque town of Limoux with its medieval bridges, churches, colorful narrow streets and animated markets.
Travel to nearby towns to paint beautiful French landscapes, vineyards, wheat fields, Mediterranean fishing villages, and pictureseque medieval towns.
For more info: www.juliehouck.com • julie@juliehouck.com
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October 4 – 8, 2008
Susan Sarback – Color Intensive Workshop
Capture radiant light and color in your paintings with an in-depth approach to color in the lineage of the French Impressionist painters. Learn to see and paint value, temperature, and chroma which reveal the luminosity of form and space. Through painting a variety of still life subjects, the student learns the foundation needed to paint any subject - landscape, portrait, etc.
For more information visit www.lightandcolor.com or call (916) 966-7517.
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October 9 – 16, 2008
Victoria Brooks – “Painting Santorini’s Treasures”
We will be staying in historic Fira on the Island of Santorini, Greece. This workshop includes instruction in the classroom and on location, a day cruise into the caldera to visit hot springs volcano and nearby island of Thirassia as well as three fabulous Greek meals a day and a farewell wine tasting dinner. The prices start at $2,849. Excluding airfare.
Contact Victoria Brooks: (916) 768-1751
victoria@vbrooks.com • www.vbrooks.com
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October 11 – 13, 2008
Kathleen Elsey – "Be Bright, Be Bold in Sonoma"
Paint the best of California’s Sonoma County while searching the best old barns, the best mountain views, the best vineyards and the best gardens. We’ll work on technique, creating a colorful painting while applying paint in a bold manner. We’ll meet in our studio each morning before heading out to paint the most beautiful season in Sonoma. There will be studio instruction, location painting, demonstrations, individual help at the easel and critiques. Tuition is $325. For more information, contact Kathleen at 805-56900542 or kathleen@elsey.com or visit www.elsey.com.
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October 18 – 25, 2008
Mary Pettis – "Plein Air Painting in Oils in Venice"
This is a week of painting the city of Venice en plein air with a group of avid oil painters. It is your opportunity to capture and interpret the city that has enchanted people for centuries. Price per person for one week is $1,895. For details and registration: www.ilchiostro.com
Contact: (800) 990-3506 • info@ilchiostro.com
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October 27 – 31, 2008
Michael Situ – 5 days Plein Air workshop in Laguna Beach, California. For more information, please visit: www.michaelsitu.com
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November 7 – 9, 2008
Greg LaRock – Successful Plein Air Landscapes in Oil
The focus will be on simplicity, composition and value, conveying what you see into a successful painting. Overcome pitfalls, the importance of a focal point, large masses and understanding how to interpret the 3-dimensional landscape onto a flat surface. The 3 day workshop will begin at 9:00AM and end at 4:00PM each day and will be limited to 12 participants.For registration, please visit: www.greglarock.com
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November 10 – 13, 2008
Kenn Backhaus – Painting Catalina Island, $575
This four day plein air workshop on beautiful Catalina Island will focus on developing a stronger visual awareness and a powerful, more comprehensive painting. This will be achieved through the use of editing elements, discovering existing patterns in the landscape, edges, values, and color harmony. Kenn will introduce you to the Ten Questions an artist should ask themselves before beginning a painting and demonstrate some of the factors that come into play as we paint plein air. For information on lodging and the gorgeous scenery, please visit www.catalinachamber.com.
www.debrahuse.com • mail@debrahuse.com • (949) 723-6171
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November 13 – 15, 2008
Eli Cedrone – The Bermuda Workshop
Join award winning artist, Eli Cedrone for a unique experience in Bermuda! Follow in the footsteps of Winslow Homer, from the breathtaking, beaches of the South Shore to the winding alleyways of St. George’s. Explore the island, “en plein aire” while learning to paint in the alla prima tradition; from life and all in one sitting. Package includes airfare, and 3 nights at the Hamilton Fairmont Princess Hotel. Please contact Eli at (781) 443-4014 for prices and more info. Space is limited, reserve your space early! www.elicedrone.com
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