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2009 Plein Air Workshops
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painted outdoors before?
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Air" online workshop.
Only $70! Start on your own schedule!
PLUS $20 credit toward any Campobello Island workshop!
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| January 31, 2009 | Sedona, Arizona (Sedona Art Center) | Pastel Only | Beginners - Studio |
| January - March, 2009 | Sedona, Arizona - Mentoring Workshops | Oil & Pastel | Int/Adv - Mentoring |
| March 23-27, 2009 | Sedona, Arizona (Sedona Art Center) | Pastel Only | All Levels |
| April 20-24, 2009 | Springfield, Illinois | Pastel Only | All Levels |
| May 4-8, 2009 | Old Forge, New York | Pastel Only | All Levels |
| May 28-31, 2009 | Albuquerque, New Mexico (IAPS) | Pastel Only | All Levels |
| June 1-3, 2009 | El Paso, TX | Pastel Only | All Levels |
| June 6-7, 2009 | York, Maine | Pastel Only | All Levels |
| June 22-26, 2009 | Mount Desert Island, Maine | Oil & Pastel | All Levels |
| June 29-July 3, 2009 | Campobello Island, NB | Oil & Pastel | All Levels |
| July 6-10, 2009 | Campobello Island, NB | Oil & Pastel | All Levels |
| July 11-12, 2009 | Campobello - Beginner's Weekend | Oil & Pastel | Beginners - Studio/Out |
| July 13-17, 2009 | Campobello Island, NB | Oil & Pastel | All Levels |
| July 20-24, 2009 | Campobello Island, NB | Oil & Pastel | All Levels |
| July 27-31, 2009 | Campobello Island, NB | Oil & Pastel | All Levels |
| August 1 & 8, 2009 | Eastport, Maine | Oil & Pastel | All Levels |
| August 3-7, 2009 | Campobello Island, NB | Oil & Pastel | All Levels |
| August 10-14, 2009 | Campobello Island, NB | Oil & Pastel | All Levels |
| August 17-21, 2009 | St Andrews-by-the-Sea, New Brunswick | Oil & Pastel | All Levels |
| August 24-28, 2009 | Oil & Pastel | All Levels | |
| August 31-Sept 4, 2009 | Campobello Island, NB | Oil & Pastel | All Levels |
| Sept 7-11, 2009 | Campobello Island, NB | Oil & Pastel | All Levels |
| Sept 11-13, 2009 | Plein Air Fundy Paintout Weekend | Not a workshop | |
| Sept 14-18, 2009 | Campobello: Mentoring Workshop | All Media | Int/Adv - Mentoring |
| Sept 19-20, 2009 | Two Countries, One Bay Studio Tour | Demonstrations | |
| Sept 23-26, 2009 | Goffstown, New Hampshire | Oil & Pastel | All Levels |
| Oct 1-3, 2009 | Northeast Kingdom , Vermont | Oil & Pastel | All Levels |
| Oct 24 - Nov 1, 2009 | Sedona Plein Air Festival, Sedona, AZ | Not a workshop | |
| Nov 30 - Dec 4 | Sarasota, Florida | Oil & Pastel | All Levels |
| Dec 7-9 | Fairhope, Alabama | Oil & Pastel | All Levels |
| Dec 2009 - Mar 2010 | Sedona, Arizona - Mentoring Workshops | All Media | Int/Adv - Mentoring |
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January-March,
2009: Join Michael in Sedona for weeklong plein air workshops, based on the same format as his successful Campobello Island ones. These will be mentoring workshops. You must have prior plein air experience and be comfortable painting outdoors. Suggested for Intermediate to Advanced and Professional artists. Unlike the regular workshops, in these mentoring workshops you'll be expected to paint in the field without assistance. However, you'll be painting right alongside Michael, and he'll offer plenty of mini-demonstrations, critiques and "art talk, " as well as the opportunity to enjoy some very scenic locations. The workshop will be very small with no more than 4 students. Like the Campbello Island workshops, these are half-days only. Learn and paint half the day and then explore "Red Rock Country" the other half! 5 half days. Oil & Pastel. For much more on these workshops, please see www.PaintSedona.com. Price: $1000 (includes six nights lodging plus breakfast and lunch) $300 extra for companion (painter or non-painter) sharing same room Contact:
January
31, 2009: Michael brings his one-day Introduction to Pastel workshop to Sedona. If you've never painted in pastel before, this is the day for you! Michael will demonstrate and help you explore the wonders of pastel in this hands-on class. You'll experiment with a variety of techniques and materials and learn just how much you can do with pastel. 1 full day. Pastel only . Price: $125 Contact:
March
23-27, 2009: Join Michael in "Red Rock Country" for a week of pastel painting beautiful Sedona in the early spring. Michael has painted extensively in the area as an Invited Artist for the annual Sedona Plein Air Festival, and he'll show you some of his secret spots. 5 full days. Pastel only. Price: $550 Contact:
April
20-24 , 2009: Michael's second year with this weeklong plein air pastel workshop is sponsored by Springfield Area Pastelists.Come paint the locations where Lincoln became legend, courted, dined and danced, and is buried. 2009 is the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth. 5 full days. Pastel only. Price: $495 Contact:
May 4-8, 2009: The Arts Center/Old Forge, Old Forge, New York back to top Join Michael for a week of early spring painting in the Adirondacks of New York! This plein air, pastel-only workshop runs in conjunction with the 2009 Northeast National Pastel Exhibition. (Michael will be Juror of Awards.) 5 full days. Pastel only. Price: $475/$395 members Contact:
May
28-30, 2009: Join Michael for two demonstrations at the bi-annual IAPS convention on "Painting the Canadian Maritimes.". He'll demonstrate his approach in bringing the feel of the ocean and the fishing life to his paintings. Quiet beaches, bold cliffs, picturesque fishing villages -- the Canadian Maritimes has it all! No instruction; demonstrations only. For more on Michael's program, click here. Contact:
June
1-3, 2009: Join Michael for a three-day studio workshop through the Pastel Society of El Paso. 3 full days. Pastel only. Price: TBA Contact:
June
6-7, 2009: Join Michael for a two-day pastel plein air workshop through the York Art Association. 2 full days. Pastel only. Price: $150, members. Non-members, TBD. Contact:
June
22-26 , 2009: Michael's fifth year teaching this popular, weeklong studio/plein-air landscape workshop along the stunning coast of Maine at Acadia National Park. 5 full days. Oil & Pastel. Price: $550, includes lunches Contact:
July-September
, 2009: Join Michael at his studio gallery on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, for en plein air workshops. Campobello is a beautiful place, made famous by the US President Franklin D. Roosevelt, whose family had a summer cottage on the island. Over one-third of the island consists of parklands and provides plenty of opportunity for painting. Both oil and pastel are welcome. Workshops are half-days only. Paint half the day and then explore the Island the other half! 5 half days. Oil & Pastel. Small workshop size! Typically no more than 4 students. Take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy a small workshop - it's rare in the world of art workshops! For much more information on the program and to send a deposit via PayPal, please click here. Here is a list of specific dates:
Price: $300 Contact:
July
11-12, 2009: Beginner's
Workshop
For much more information on the program, please click here. (Details to come.) Price: $150 Contact:
August
1& 8, 2009: Two-day plein-air landscape workshop in historic Eastport on Passamaquoddy Bay in Maine. 2 full days, over two Saturdays. Oil & Pastel. Price: $150 Contact:
August
17-21, 2009: Michael's fourth year teaching this weeklong studio/plein-air landscape workshop in historic St Andrews-by-the-Sea on Passamaquoddy Bay in New Brunswick, Canada. 5 full days. Oil & Pastel. Price: CA$ 370 + HST Contact:
September
14-18, 2009: Mentoring Workshop Due to popular demand, Michael has been asked to conduct a mentoring-style workshop for intermediate to advanced students. Like the regular weeklong, half-day workshops, this workshop also consists of half-days. Unlike the regular workshops, in this mentoring workshop you'll be expected to paint in the field without assistance. However, you'll be painting right alongside Michael, and he'll offer plenty of mini-demonstrations, critiques and "art talk, " as well as the opportunity to enjoy some very scenic locations on Campobello Island and in and around Lubec, Maine. 5 half days. Michael will work in oil & pastel, but all media are accepted. Requirements: You either must have taken a workshop with Michael before or submit 3 images for review. Previous plein air experience required - intermediate & advanced students only, please. What is a Mentoring Workshop? Price: $300/ 5 half-days Contact:
September
11-13, 2009: Annual PAPBOF paintout in Lubec, Maine. Part of the IPAP (International Plein Air Painters) World-Wide Paintout. For more information, visit www.pleinairfundy.org. September
23-26, 2009: NOTE: This is a Wednesday-Saturday, 4-day workshop. Enjoy the fall foliage in some of New Hampshire's most spectacular settings! Old barns, farms and more. Oil & Pastel. Price: $250 for NH Plein Air members; $275 for non-members. Contact: msjallen@comcast.net October
1-3, 2009:
Join Michael for a three-day "fall colors adventure" in the beautiful Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Historic Burke offers much for the painter in autumn: spectacular fall foliage, white village churches, rolling hills and much more. Enjoy this October retreat with family-style lodging, communal meals and collegial chat. Lodging is limited, so reserve your space early. (Day student rate also available.) Michael lived in Burke Hollow and knows many excellent painting spots. 3 full days. Pastel & oil. To
find out more about the Northeast Kingdom, visit www.burkevermont.com/sections/villages.
Price: $500, includes 4 nights lodging & tuition. Day student (no lodging), $300. Contact:
October
24- November 1, 2009: This will be Michael's fourth year with this prestigious, invitation-only plein air painting event. Demonstrations, mini-workshops, plus the Patrons' Gala and public sale make this an event definitely worth attending! For more information, visit www.SedonaPleinAirFestival.com. November
30 - December 4, 2009: Join Michael in sunny Florida for five half-days of painting at Myakka River State Park and other locations. Half-days give you time to not only paint but explore -- or paint some more! Workshop will be held at the Sun'N'Fun resort. 5 half-days (9-1). Oil & Pastel. Price: $350 ($100 deposit required to hold your space) Contact:
December
7-9, 2009: NOTE: This is a Monday-Wednesday, 3-day workshop. Join Michael for three days of painting on-location in Fairhope, Alabama. We'll paint some of the area's beautiful shorelines and parks. 3 days. Pastel & Oil. Price: $285 members / $335 non-members Contact:
Dec
2009 - Mar 2010: Join Michael in Sedona for weeklong plein air workshops, based on the same format as his successful Campobello Island ones. These will be mentoring workshops. You must have prior plein air experience and be comfortable painting outdoors. Suggested for Intermediate to Advanced and Professional artists. Unlike the regular workshops, in these mentoring workshops you'll be expected to paint in the field without assistance. However, you'll be painting right alongside Michael, and he'll offer plenty of mini-demonstrations, critiques and "art talk, " as well as the opportunity to enjoy some very scenic locations. The workshop will be very small with no more than 4 students. Like the Campbello Island workshops, these are half-days only. Learn and paint half the day and then explore "Red Rock Country" the other half! 5 half days. Michael will work in oil & pastel, but all media are accepted. For much more on these workshops, please see www.PaintSedona.com. Here are the dates for Winter 2009/2010:
Price: $1000 (includes six nights lodging plus breakfast and lunch) $300 extra for companion (painter or non-painter) sharing same room Contact:
In each plein air workshop, Michael will focus on fundamentals for painting outdoors - how to begin, how to proceed and how to finish. The workshop will include demonstrations, plenty of time for student work plus group critiques. Michael gives personal attention at the easel, complete with helpful tips and suggestions. In the event of bad weather, students will paint in the studio. Students must provide their own supplies; a supply list will be sent upon receipt of deposit. Please make sure you have everything you need, as there are no art supply stores on or near Campobello Island. Other workshop locations may have art supply stores nearby, but please check before traveling. For those flying to oil painting workshops, don't worry about bringing odorless mineral spirits, as we will have some available for purchase. If you are signing up for a plein air workshop, you should have some prior painting experience. This doesn't mean you can't be a beginner! Serious beginners are more than welcome. It just means that you should be reasonably comfortable with handling brushes and paint or pastels. If you have never painted before or don't feel capable, we recommend that you take an introductory class and practice with your materials.
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