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(3-day) Gnome/Fairy Camp, August 23-25

Beginner Plein Air Painting (Learn to paint outside!)

In this two day outdoor painting workshop, students will enjoy the process of setting up an easel outdoors and painting the beautiful White Mtn. landscape “en plein air.” Through demonstration and individual attention in oils, students will learn how to distill the important information from their observation and translate it onto the canvas. Melanie will address the importance of sketching, how to create depth in a painting, composition, color mixing formulas, light effects, and other tips for painting outdoors.  All this will be taught in an understandable step by step process which will lead students to improve their ability to see the landscape and create a finished painting in a short time. This class is suitable for the total beginner or the intermediate student who wants to learn how to paint outdoors. Students will complete at least one painting a day. No need to invest in expensive equipment! We will provided all the supplies you need to paint for the day.(ie-use of plein air easel, paints, brushes, canvas, palette, turpentine, etc.   (if weather is not suitable for outdoor painting, we will paint from photographs in the studio) This class is limited to 6 students to allow for lots of individual attention. We will meet at Jackson Art Studio and then travel to location. All students will need to bring a small sketchbook. Locations TBD.

Saturday & Sunday, August 26  &27,  $ $295  includes supplies, (or bring your own supplies, $225) 9am-4:30pm
Private & semi-private sessions are also available. (please inquire)

Please wear or bring:
-Sturdy sneakers or hiking shoes (we will drive in to most locations)
-Dress in layers and bring clothes for warm and cool weather
-Raincoat
-Bug Spray
-Sunblock
-Lunch
-Plenty of water
-Sunhat with a big rim
-sketchbook
If you opt to bring your own painting supplies:
Bring everything listed above as well as...
-plein air easel (french easel, pocade box etc)
-Optional: Easel Umbrella (that attaches)
-Oil paints (suggested colors or bring what you have- I use Windsor & Newton): Titanium white, Ultramarine Blue, Manganese Blue, Cad yellow light or Cad Lemon, Cad Orange, Cad Red or Red Light, Alizeran Crimson, Yellow Ocre, Light Green, Raw Umber, Ivory Black,
-Variety of brushes (I use flats/brights size 2,4,6,8)
-Palette knives (different sizes)
- Canvases (bring 4) size 6x8", 8x10" or 9x12"
-Brush washer and oderless turp (Gamasol)
-Rags or paper towels
-Palette to mix on

Cancellation Policy. We ask that you to give us one week notice if you need to cancel for a full refund minus a $20 cancellation fee. Cancellations should be made by phone by calling (603) 387-3463. This provides us the opportunity to fill the space. We are sorry, but we cannot give refunds or issue credits for ‘no shows’.

THIS IS A PRIVATE EVENT FOR Caldwell Group!

with Melanie Levitt

Private Party will start PROMPTLY at 6pm.  PLEASE ARRIVE  15-20 min. prior to class starting. Fun for the absolute beginner to the seasoned artist! Spend an evening of creativity as you twist  open your favorite bottle of wine (BYOB for those 21 and over) and uncork your creativity! Our instructor will guide you step by step- easy, stress free, & affordable! $45 all supplies included. We will provide you with a smock, but please wear clothes you wouldn't mind getting paint on!

Cancellation Policy. We ask that you to give us 3 weeks notice for private parties if you need to cancel. We do not give refunds, but can schedule you for another date. (Please note: private parties do require a minimum of 8 people so if you cancel, please check with person in charge of booking) Cancellations should be made by phone by calling (603) 387-3463. We are sorry, but we cannot give issue credits for ‘no shows’.

THIS IS A PRIVATE EVENT FOR the Guevremont Party

with Melanie Levitt

Private Party will start PROMPTLY at 6pm.  PLEASE ARRIVE  15-20 min. prior to class starting. Fun for the absolute beginner to the seasoned artist! Spend an evening of creativity as you twist  open your favorite bottle of wine (BYOB for those 21 and over) and uncork your creativity! Our instructor will guide you step by step- easy, stress free, & affordable! $45 all supplies included. We will provide you with a smock, but please wear clothes you wouldn't mind getting paint on!

Cancellation Policy. We ask that you to give us 3 weeks notice for private parties if you need to cancel. We do not give refunds, but can schedule you for another date. (Please note: private parties do require a minimum of 10  people so if you cancel, please check with person in charge of booking) Cancellations should be made by phone by calling (603) 387-3463. We are sorry, but we cannot give issue credits for ‘no shows’.

with Rebecca Klementovich

In this weekend workshop, students will explore how Matisse simplified his sketching and painting to create dyamic artwork. We will be drawing from a still life which we will simplify and transfer to a canvas in a similar style as Matisse. There will be alot of emphasis on the line and composition. We will also spend time working on textile patterns due to the influence of textiles as backdrops in Matisse’s work. Some drawing ability is helpful.

Supply List:
11x17 sketch pad
drawing pencils and sharpie
(8)11x17 canvases (or close to that size)
Black ink (in a bottle or black acrylic paint)
Brushes: 1’ inch, smaller round brush, and palette knife
Acrylics: white, black, cadmium red, cadmium yellow, cadmium yellow, ultramarine blue, yellow ochre and any other favorite colors.
Palette
rags or roll of paper towels
water jar

Cancellation Policy. We ask that you to give us one week notice if you need to cancel and we will refund you minus a $15 cancellation. Cancellations should be made by phone by calling (603) 387-3463. This provides us the opportunity to fill the space. We are sorry, but we cannot give refunds or issue credits for ‘no shows’.

THIS IS A PRIVATE EVENT FOR THE HALLGREN Group!

with Melanie Levitt

Private Party will start PROMPTLY at 6pm.  PLEASE ARRIVE  15-20 min. prior to class starting. Fun for the absolute beginner to the seasoned artist! Spend an evening of creativity as you twist  open your favorite bottle of wine (BYOB for those 21 and over) and uncork your creativity! Our instructor will guide you step by step- easy, stress free, & affordable! $45 all supplies included. We will provide you with a smock, but please wear clothes you wouldn't mind getting paint on!

Cancellation Policy. We ask that you to give us 3 weeks notice for private parties if you need to cancel. We do not give refunds, but can schedule you for another date. (Please note: private parties do require a minimum of 8 people so if you cancel, please check with person in charge of booking) Cancellations should be made by phone by calling (603) 387-3463. We are sorry, but we cannot give issue credits for ‘no shows’.