Working outside on the grounds of Grounding Stone Organic Blueberry Farm, students will investigate the natural landscape and hone observational skills to draw and paint the beautiful view before them.
Emphasis on “Color and Mixing” using nature as our guide.
DATES: June 11, 12, 13, 2027 – FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
TIME: 10am – 4:00pm daily
PRICE: $575.00
LOCATION: Grounding Stone Farm: organic blueberry farm and artist retreat. 289 Maple Street, Contoocook, NH
Painting and sketching outside you will investigate the natural landscape to develop your observational skills. Emphasis on “Color and Mixing” using nature as our guide we will be doing drawing, painting color mixing exercises to help you understand the distinctive shapes and colors that exist in the natural world. Thumbnail sketches will help you to understand a simplified sense of space and composition, without an over analysis of detail. Individual attention will be given to each participant, along with a group lecture about historical and contemporary artists that are inspired by nature. Includes painting demonstrations, group discussions and blueberry scones served each morning with coffee!
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Some experience and a deep desire to learn to paint outside helpful, beginner, intermediate, and advanced artists welcome. Experience with the creative practice of making art. Perfect for all artists who need a jump start, need to be around other artists and have a love of nature. This workshop will help feed your creative life.
Materials are not provided but a list will be provided. Small table, chairs, portable easels and wagons and treents for working out of the sun and/or rain will be available.
HOUSING: housing is not provided but a list of inviting local inns and hotels are listed on this website. Students will need to pick up lunch each day in downtown Contoocook, a five minute drive to local eateries.
CALL: 413.563.5912 for more information
CANCELLATION POLICY: If a workshop is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, students will be notified ahead of the start date and will get a full refund. Payment is due upon registration. A full refund, less a cancellation fee of 10% of the cost of the class, will be given to students who withdraw from a class at least 20 days before it begins. No portion of the tuition will be refunded within 20 days of class or workshop start date. Notification of withdrawal must be made in writing to Kathleen Dunn Jacbos.
