Join Kathleen Dunphy, award-winning oil painter, for one of her intensive plein air painting workshops. Kathleen will walk you through her process for creating dynamic, light-filled paintings.
2014 Classes:
In Murphys, CA:
Capturing The Light!
May 16-18, 2014 ~ $425
May 30 - June 1, 2014 ~ $425
Class meets from 9am-4pm each day. All levels welcome - beginner to professional. This workshop starts with a comprehensive lecture on the fundamentals of good painting and tips for plein air work. Workshop includes lectures, hand-outs, demonstrations, lots of one-on-one instruction and painting on location at various sites in the picturesque foothills of the Sierra Nevadas . Kathleen demonstrates her painting technique and students get the opportunity to paint several studies in this high-energy, 3-day class.
For more information about these workshops and for special rates on accommodations for students,
Please note that there will be no 5-day advanced class in 2014. Look for No Whiners! Serious Art For Serious Artists to return in 2015.
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Smiles all around in the November 2012 workshop!
Join in on the camaraderie that develops from painting together with like-minded artists.
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Painting sites includes vineyards, lakes, and the golden pastures of the California Foothills.
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New this year! Two Additional Classes
Art in the Aspens in Carbondale, CO
August 12-15, 2014 ~ $665
Join Kathleen for her first out-of-state workshop in beautiful mountains of Colorado.Kathleen believes that a strong foundation in the fundamentals of art is essential to successful painting. Emphasis will be placed on design, planning, and assessing values accurately. Her workshop includes lectures, hand-outs, demonstrations, and lots of one-on-one instruction. Bring an open mind and a willingness to work hard!
Click here for more information on this 4-day plein air workshop.
Please contact Art in the Aspens directly to sign up for this class - 719-545-2795
Getting Started with Plein Air in Lodi, CA
September 26-28, 2014 ~ $425
On the first day of this intro to plein air workshop, Kathleen will help you understand what supplies you need and what you really don't need to paint en plein air. She will discus the pros and cons of several different brands of easels, brushes, paint, solvents, and mediums. Kathleen will explain the benefits of using a limited palette and help students with color mixing. On days 2 and 3, students will paint on location in the vineyards and farms of the Central Valley. The class includes demos and one-on-one instruction.
Please contact Knowlton Gallery directly to sign up for this class- 209-368-5123
in Monterey, CA - April 7-11, 2014
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