In my workshop programs I create a supportive and inspiring environment where artists learn from me as well as one another. My studio workshops are offered for all levels. Participants may choose to work from any subject matter and to explore various pastel techniques including mixed media and custom surfaces. Each session ends with a group critique, offering not only a chance to assess paintings but to share ideas about both concept and craft.
My plein air workshops are offered for all portable media. My emphasis is on the process of working, of focusing on the landscape with all of our senses, filtering what we see to create a visual record. I offer individualized instruction on technique, the universal elements of picture making, and assistance in developing a personal style. My role is to create a supportive working environment, encouraging creative exploration, and furthering each participant's evolution as an artist.
I cannot thank you enough for sharing your time and experience with us again this fall. It is so refreshing to get out of my studio to be among other artists ... learning from each other ... and to share in your supportive and creative direction.
— Barbara F.
2027 Workshops:
Next June 11-18 I’ll be returning to Château de Missery for a week of painting and touring in France’s exquisite Burgundy region. Click here for Plein Air en Bourgogne details.
2027 dates for a fourth Plein Air Vermont workshop at the Wilmington Inn will be announced soon. It’s a fabulous location, join me! Click here to read about the program.
2027 studio workshops to be announced!
“Join me for an intimate, more authentic European experience. Practice Plein Air techniques as you immerse yourself in the perfect artistic environment: a magnificent landscape, a unique culture, comfortable lodging, and a supportive community of artists.”