Workshops

SHARON ARTS CENTER,  SHARON, NH
January 27 – 28th, 2007

This workshop will focus on the importance of using a sketchbook to create a successful watercolor painting. Composition and values will be emphasized in this two day workshop. To register please contact the Arts Center at (603) 924-7256, or by email at Melanie@sharonarts.org .

Everglades Club,  Palm Beach, FL
January 31st – February 2nd, 2007

Robert J. O’Brien AWS will conduct a three day floral workshop here at the Everglades Club. Open to members only.

Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts, Ludlow, VT
February 10 – 11th, 2007

This workshop is for the beginning student with drawing experience recommended. The course will provide the student with a good foundation on how to paint in the watercolor medium. To register, please call (802) 228-8770 or register online at www.fletcherfarm.org .

July 9 – 13th, 2007, Landscape Painting

An in depth five day workshop will cover all aspects of landscape painting in the watercolor medium. Painting skies, trees, barns, rocks and water will be explored. Other topics covered will be color theory, composition and values. To register, please call (802) 228-8770 or online at www.fletcherfarm.org .

July 22 -23rd, 2007, Foundations of Watercolor

Basic watercolor techniques will be emphasized in this two day workshop. Ideal for the beginning painter or for an intermediate seeking to “brush up” on the fundamentals of the medium. To register, please call (802) 228-8770 or online at www.fletcherfarm.org

Gibson House Bed & Breakfast, Haverhill, NH
July 31st – August 3rd, 2007

Plein air and landscape painting will be the focus of this four day workshop. Set in the beautiful upper Connecticut River Valley, the historic Gibson House provides a truly inspirational setting for any artist. This course is open to all abilities, with some drawing experience recommended. The instructor will give individual attention to each student and there will be a critique at the end of each session. The price includes lodging, breakfast and lunch. To register, contact Marty Cohen at 1 800- 989- 2150 or email: gibsonhousebb@charter.net . Website: www.gibsonhousebb.com.   

Southern Vermont Arts Center,  Manchester, VT
August 14 – 18th, 2007, Landscape Painting

Beginning and Intermediate watercolor painters will learn glazing techniques, use of color, composition, wet on wet technique, painting light and shadow and other methods integral to the creative process of watercolor painting. The instructor will give frequent demonstrations for each step of the painting process. To register, contact the Arts Center at (802) 362-1405. Website: www.svac.org

September 28– 29th, 2007, Plein air Workshop

This workshop will explore the methods of plein air painting of the Vermont landscape. The class will begin with a demonstration by the instructor followed by class painting at a different location each day. The course will emphasize composition and values. To register, contact the Arts Center at (802) 362-1405. Website: www.svac.org