Plein Air: Landscapes Workshop

Instructor: John Preston

Two-Day Intense Workshop. Simplifying plein air painting to capture a sense of natural light and atmosphere as stand alone work or studio reference. Oil, pastel, or watercolor. Participants will learn to see “painterly”: converting what one sees to simple marks in a variety of media and recognizing the visual elements that matter to picture making.

Class Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with a lunch break from noon – 1:00 PM.  Bring a sack lunch or order from a local restaurant.

Location: Class location will be determined by the instructor the week prior to class. John will notify students by phone or email.

Class Fee: $225. per student
                    $35 Optional Renewal Credit through Great Prairie AEA. Please register here: https://aealearning.truenorthlogic.com after you have completed your registration with Villages Folk School and paid $225 for the class.  Contact Michelle Dickey at Great Prairie AEA if you have questions about registering for renewal credit. 641-682-8591 x 1210

Class Size: 3 minimum / 10 maximum

Materials: Workshop is open to all mediums.  John can demonstrate in watercolor, oil or pastels.  Please contact John for a suggested list of materials in your preferred medium.  (641 451-4704 or email skwirlmop@gmail.com)