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Loose & Painterly Brushwork: En Plein Air


  • Bluebird Hill Artists' Retreat 2864 Ernest Hawkins Rd Santa Fe, TN 38482 USA (map)

A unique and immersive plein air mentoring experience!

This 4-day mentoring workshop will allow you the space, time, and flexibility to learn at a steadier pace than typical workshops. Limited to 12 students to ensure focused individual attention.

Each class will start with a presentation and painting demonstration based on a theme for the day. Themes will include how to get a solid start, nailing your values & design, harmonious color mixing, and how to stay loose and free in the paint! The demos will be followed by group exercises designed to break you away from fussy detail and launch you into more confident, expressive brushwork. Time allowing, you’ll have the opportunity to paint independently on the property, applying what you’ve just learned with my guidance.

This workshop includes:

• A catered lunch for each of the 4 days (included in price)

• A comprehensive, downloadable online notebook containing fundamental information that will be covered in the classes (plus extra “nuggets” of information!)

• A second downloadable online notebook containing all presentations and information covered in the program to keep you painting and on track (sent after the workshop for continued learning)

• Snacks, coffee, and water

• An individualized long term plan for continued growth

Dates & Hours: September 14–16, 10am -5:00pm, September 17, 10am-4pm Central Time

Tuition: $875

To register, Click the button below. **Full Amount due at this time.

Questions? Contact Rachel Blair 615.504.7201 or rachelblair1144@gmail.com

Cancellation Policy: In the event you have to cancel, we will issue a full refund if cancellation is 2 months or more before the start date of the workshop. If cancellation is within 2 months of start date, we will refund you only if we can fill your spot.