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Joan Hoffmann
Saturday, July 31 • 9 AM - 4 PM • $95 ($90 members)
Gather a pencil and note pad in a day pack and explore and record nature’s bounty. During this day of art in the field, Joan will demonstrate how to quickly record notes of all we see in nature—flowers, trees, wind and water. Fill your journal or note pad with impressions from a day’s exploration. The experience you will gain in this class will enhance all your future travels. This class is easy and fun, and is perfect for beginning or advanced artists. Bring a friend and enjoy the day together with fellow art enthusiasts. Explore Point Reyes with an artist’s touch!
Ane Carla Rovetta
Saturday, August 21 • 10 AM - 6 PM • $95 ($90 members)
Highly prized for the purity of their pigment, the vibrant color of pastel chalks has captivated artists for centuries. Because pastel techniques can combine both drawing and painterly styles, it is a perfect avenue for discovery. The summer light will help us sort out hue, tint, and tone. We will concentrate on quick exercises using large paper to practice variations on color theory themes. Ane will also introduce a value system she has derived that helps to organize the wide range of colors in pastel work. A set of chalks will be provided by the instructor for each participant. The class extends into the early evening to allow us to capture the golden light of summer.
Birgit O'Connor
August 28 - 29 • 9 AM Sat - 4 PM Sun • $200 ($185 members)
Have you ever dreamed of painting some of the fascinating and beautiful old structures that are a quintessential element of the Point Reyes Landscape? During this weekend of painting in both the classroom and the field, we’ll gain inspiration by visiting the historic Pierce Point Ranch at the northern tip of the Point Reyes peninsula overlooking the mouth of Tomales Bay. This ranch and the area surrounding it is a wonderful venue to view the blending of architecture, history and landscape. The bold shapes of the buildings are perfect subjects, even for beginners. We will simplify the shapes and look at the shadows to learn how to build depth and gently incorporate the landscape. On Saturday morning, Birgit’s demonstrations will show you how to create a small, simple on-site landscape. In the afternoon, we’ll travel by car out to Pierce Point to do small paintings and thumbnail sketches. You will be encouraged to take photos of the ranch and its surroundings to serve as reference material for your work back in the studio. On Sunday, we’ll continue to work from the sketches and photos we created on-site. Accommodations, with optional Friday evening arrival, are included at the Clem Miller Environmental Education Center.
Janet Theilen
September 4 - 6 • 11 AM Sat - 4 PM Mon • $165 ($155 members)
Friday evening arrival optional (and strongly encouraged!)
Finally, a weekend getaway where you can set up your art materials, settle in, and enjoy creating art in the company of other people amidst the beauty of Point Reyes. While there will not be any formal instruction, you’ll get to experience that wonderful creative energy that grows when people have uninterrupted art time together. All levels are welcome. This is a safe place for beginners, and a great environment for the more experienced. Bring any type of art materials—pencils, paints, collage, art journals—you name it. Choose your favorite medium, or experiment with something new. Janet will share her knowledge of nearby trails to help you find that perfect location for a landscape painting, and she’ll help you connect with others in the group if you prefer company. There will be friendly, non-threatening sharing of our projects at the end of each day and a potluck on Saturday night. In the evenings, you’re welcome to stay up as late as you wish. Join us for a weekend of art your way! Accommodations, with optional Friday evening arrival, are included at the Lifeboat Station at Chimney Rock.
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Susan Adams
Saturday, September 18 • 9 AM - 4 PM • $95 ($90 members)
Painting is about seeing. In this workshop, you will learn how to develop your “painter’s eye” by using color to show form. This direct (and fun!) way of painting keeps your watercolors looking fresh and spontaneous. Using color instead of value to show form, we will learn how to see the big shapes and put them down in a focused, direct way. We will work in both still life and landscape genres. The goal is to see it, simplify it and state it, keeping your watercolors looking fresh and clean. We will work in the studio and, weather-permitting, outside on the deck or in the yard. By the end of class, the way you see and paint will be transformed!
Joan Hoffmann
October 2 - 3 • 9 AM Sat - 4 PM Sun • $165 ($155 members)
Come paint, en plein air, the inspirational beauty of Drakes Bay and the Pacific Coast from the Historic Lifeboat Station. The longer class length will give us time to practice landscape painting and sketching compositions in pencil or paint. We will do exercises in values, colors (temperatures) and brushwork, and complete an outdoor painting in just a few hours! These landscapes will, as Monet said, “capture the light”. With demonstrations, tips from Joan, and insightful critiques, the weekend will be filled with opportunities to immerse yourself in art and improve your painting skills. Choose your favorite paint medium (oil, acrylic, or watercolor) or bring pastels or a pencil and sketch notebook. Accommodations, with optional Friday evening arrival, are included at the Historic Lifeboat Station at Chimney Rock.
Cleo Vilett
Saturday, October 23 • 9 AM - 4 PM • $95 ($90 members)
The inhabitants of our coastal waters and shores provide such endless inspiration for creativity. What better way to get to know these neighbors than through painting! Together, we’ll explore a variety of subjects, along with their powerful colors and even some of their unique adaptations required for survival. We’ll work on building effective compositions with rich colors and contrasts and touch on the effects of underwater light and how best to build illusions of depth. There will be reference photos, as well as sketches and paintings to work from, but participants are encouraged to bring their own, if they desire. This class is open to all levels, and will provide a friendly environment for beginners.
Birgit O'Connor
Saturday, October 30 • 9 AM - 4 PM • $95 ($90 members)
Be free, have fun, explore and express yourself by letting go of the frustration of trying to control or to create the perfect painting. Beginners will release their fear of watercolor and experienced painters will let go and loosen up. You’ll learn about paper, brushes, water usage, color, movement, how to build color density, giving images shape, and other watercolor techniques. Birgit will provide sketches to work with so you can practice working with transparency and color. Learn how all of the techniques can be applied to different subjects—shapes, landscapes, florals, etc.
Susan Adams
Saturday, November 6 • 9 AM - 4 PM • $95 ($90 members)
Gouache is an opaque, water-based medium that differs from transparent watercolor. With watercolor, tiny particles of pigment become enmeshed in the fibre of the paper. With gouache, the color lies on the surface of the paper, forming a continuous layer. Gouache is also heavier than watercolor, which gives it greater reflective qualities, resulting in a lovely matte finish. In this workshop, we’ll combine opaque gouache and transparent watercolor to create a unique look. This exciting process allows for far more creative freedom than watercolor alone. Finally, we’ll preserve our pieces with wax medium, allowing them to be framed without glass. Don’t miss this opportunity to experiment with the ancient medium of gouache!
Linda Ann Vorobik
November 12 - 14 • 7 PM Fri - 4 PM Sun • $180 ($165 members)
Learn how to create botanical illustrations with a professional botanist and botanical illustrator. Through demonstrations and lectures, Dr. Vorobik will introduce participants to drawing skills, parts of the plant, and watercolor and inking techniques used for developing final artworks suitable for framing. On Friday evening, Linda will present a slide introduction to the art of botanical illustration that will provide participants with inspiration for the next day. The following morning will begin with demonstrations on how to draw plants, followed by guided drawing time that will allow participants to create pencil drafts for watercolors or pen and ink drawings. Later, Linda will demonstrate the use of pen & ink supplies. The afternoon will also include time for drawing and painting, along with demonstrations on watercolor supplies and techniques. Sunday morning begins with demonstrations by participant request, followed by supervised drawing and painting. The workshop will close with a friendly critique of works produced. All skill levels are welcome, and accommodations are included at the Clem Miller Environmental Education Center.
Joan Hoffmann
Saturday, November 20 • 9 AM - 4 PM • $95 ($90 members)
Sepia tones are made from the family of burnt siennas, ochres and umbers, all tertiary colors that make great paintings. In the morning, we’ll do multiple short studies to demonstrate the range of images that sepia tones can make. During the afternoon, we’ll apply what we’ve learned to make one longer painting. There will be plenty of demonstrations and insightful critiques, with Joan providing tips on mixing subtle value changes and color tones. Watercolorists as well as oil and acrylic painters will enjoy using these universal colors to create great landscape paintings. No experience is necessary and all levels are welcome.
Birgit O'Connor
Saturday, December 4 • 9 AM - 4 PM • $95 ($90 members)
During this delightful day of watercolor, Birgit will share her techniques for simplifying a composition and creating stunningly beautiful paintings. Learn how to move and blend water and color to create large, smooth washes in the petals. Birgit will also show you how, by using values in shadows and choice of background, you can turn a seemingly delicate flower into a bold, dramatic painting that makes a statement. Bring your own reference material, or use the photos and sketches that Birgit provides. Beginners are welcome, although some knowledge of watercolor is helpful.
Joan Hoffmann
Saturday,December 11 • 9 AM - 4 PM • $95 ($90 members)
This year, give the gift of creativity by making your own cards for the holidays! We will carve a simple design in wood and print from the blocks we’ve created. With inexpensive tools and water-based inks, these cards are original and fun to reproduce. Bring a special friend or young person and make cards together for a memorable day in Point Reyes. No experience is necessary to make these fun and festive cards that you will enjoy sending to your family and friends.
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