Richie says, “If you paint with no fear and a smile on your face, you can come away from this workshop looser and more confident in your watercolor artistry”.

Whether you’re painting indoors or out, these tips for using composition, shape, value, color, and edge treatment to draw the viewer’s eye to your center of interest remain the same. Isn’t that every artist’s goal?

Come to the historic artist’s colony of Taos and enjoy the valuable lessons, quaint surroundings, comaraderie and beautiful autumn season in northern New Mexico.

Seating is limited, so reserve yours today.
See more information about Rechie and register by going to our website www.taoswatercolorsociety.org

To view more information about Richie and his work:

www.vioswatercolor.com

Dates: October 6, 7 & 8, 2022
Cost: $450 ($100 non-refundable deposit)
Location: Stables Gallery, 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Questions? Contact Diana Smith (575)224-0062, Lonnie Shan lonnieshanart@gmail.com or Carol Doughty lccdoughty@gmail.com

Register here: https://www.taoswatercolorsociety.org/

Hello fellow watercolorists,

My name is Diana Smith, and I am the workshop chairman for Taos Watercolor Society. We will be hosting Richie Vios for a workshop in October 2022. ....  Registration is on our website

www.taoswatercolorsociety.org

The workshop will be held at the Stables Gallery. Hotels and restaurants are nearby, as is historic Taos Plaza. The workshop will start off with a meet and greet on Wednesday evening, and nightly get togethers at hot spots around town.

Hope you or some of your members will able to join us. October is beautiful up here in the mountains with  the Aspens and Cottonwoods turning to gold.

Best Regards,

Diane

PLEIN AIR TO STUDIO: PAINTING THE SOUTHWESTERN LANDSCAPE

Workshop Dates: Monday, August 15 – Friday, August 19, 2022 
Location: Bluebird Studios, Santa Fe, NM
Fee: $795.00

To Register

Website: https://www.bluebirdstudiosantafe.com/2022-workshops

Email:  info@bluebirdstudiosantafe.com or peggy@peggyimmel.com

Phone: Beth Cooper 720-933-4022

Maximum Number of Participants: 12 advanced beginner to advanced

Description:

Plein air painting is often used to gather resource material that can later be used in the development of a studio painting. The goal of this workshop will be to explore this process. We will spend the first two days of this workshop outside, painting, sketching, and photographing possible subjects. The last three days will be spent primarily in the studio examining ideas and creating a studio painting with the information we gathered during the first two days. There will be demonstrations in oil each day and Power Point presentations to clarify the concepts we will be covering. Each participant will receive ample and supportive individual coaching and critique. Handouts will include a course schedule and written material about the topics covered. The workshop will be taught in oil but artists who are skilled in their medium other than oil would be welcome.

 How to Sign Up: 
For more information and to register for the workshop contact Beth Cooper, Bluebird Studios at (720)933-4022 or email info@bluebirdstudiosantafe.com or peggy@peggyimmel.com

PLEIN AIR TO STUDIO.pdf

Click here for description

Bugs & Wings Watercolor Workshop


Tour the fundamentals of painting the small creatures at the Artisan Santa Fe

Friday July 8th, 2022 | 1:00PM to 4:00PM

Instructors: Stephanie West and Wendy Ahlm Bonus:  Ollie Greer will be available to share special information about his bugs during the workshop. Preview Ollie and his bugs: https://youtu.be/vjnzERZJzL8 

Students will:

1.  Experience wet-on-wet watercolor painting

2.  Learn how to paint with gouache

3.  Learn how to paint transparent wings

4.  Learn how to make and use masking

5.  Draw with fine point marker

ALL LEVELS with EXAMPLES for ADVANCED

To register click here.

PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP

WITH ANITA LOUISE WEST

PLEIN AIR | 3 DAY ON LOCATION WORKSHOP on June 28th, 29th & 30th from | 9:30AM-3:30PM | for $275.00 + Tax

Each day everyone will meet at the Artisan in Santa Fe: 2601 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505.

12:30pm-1:30pm lunch break (or whenever is convenient while out on location.)

This class is open to students working in all media and all levels are welcome.

Anita Louise West will be doing on location demonstrations in watercolor/water media, acrylic paint and oil paint.

To register click here.

Morning Reprize

MONDAY JUNE 6 THROUGH THURSDAY JUNE 9, 2022, 10 AM TO 4 PM North Fourth Art Center, 4904 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107

ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP

This four-day intensive workshop is designed to rapidly elevate your creative motivation, experience, and skills. The instructional focus is on the materials, tools, and mark-making/application techniques to move your “palette knife” oil paintings to the next level. Morning lectures and demonstrations with hand-out materials will be followed by immersive practice with individual attention to encourage your artistic growth and to strengthen your unique artistic voice. Finishing, framing, art business basics, and a discovery forum will be covered on day four.

The setting for the workshop will be in a spacious, traditional art classroom with worktables, chairs, whiteboard, and projection system. Plentiful parking is available in the lot in front of the art center, which is also ADA compliant. Participants are responsible for bringing their own artist materials, easels, and refreshments. A detailed supply list and daily agenda will be provided upon registration. All participants must comply with all New Mexico Department of Health and facility guidelines for safe and responsible gathering. More info is available at https://www.newmexico.org/covid- 19-traveler-information/.

INSTRUCTOR: CARLA FORREST

www.carlaforrest.com, artist@carlaforrest.com, (505) 410-2444

Award-winning contemporary artist Carla Forrest paints the New West in her spectral luminescent works, inspired by direct observation of nature and life. Honored as a Local Treasure by the Albuquerque Arts Business Association, Carla obtained her Bachelor of Arts in studio art from State University of New York, Master of Science in Teaching Visual Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology, and Doctorate in Organizational Learning and Instructional Technologies from the University of New Mexico. "I approach painting as an observer of the soul, enlightening the viewer about the presence, wonder, and dignity of nature and life. I want the viewer to value place and person in a space of spirit and heart and bring this illumination into their personal environments."

REGISTRATION
$325 Advance Online Registration is now open through May 30th.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/ABQartworkshop
$395 Late Registration will be charged from May 31st through June 6th.

Late and wait list registrations, if available, may be arranged by calling or texting Carla Forrest at (505) 410-2444. A $25 cancellation fee will be charged for all refunds requested up to June 5th. After that time, no refunds will be given.

QUESTIONS
Contact Carla Forrest at (505) 410-2444 or artist@carlaforrest.com for questions or alternate registration.

To print: Carla_Forrest-Master_Class_Impasto_Oil_Painting-2022.pdf

FOUR WEDNESDAYS IN MAY

WITH ANITA LOUISE WEST

4 Wednesdays, May 18, 25 & June 1, 8 2022 from | 9:15AM to 12:15PM | for $160 + tax.

Build your confidence and move onto the next level with your paintings in this studio painting class with Anita Louise West occurring over four Wednesday’s. By working with Ms. West, a lifetime of painting experience is available to you to help you advance your paintings on three major levels: Content, design and techniques.  Each class will have a short demo and individual help at the easel. We will explore how to paint in pastel, water media and oil as well as materials old and new.

During each class, you will learn how to maximize your use of the elements of art: shape, value, line, texture, and color. Each of these will be explained as well as demonstrated at every class session. Using the principles of design to increase your painting’s impact will be explained and so much more.

To register click here.

Click here for details: 2022-Morel-Workshop BBS Flyer.pdf

Hands on Painting Setups

SATURDAY APRIL 30, 2022, 9 AM TO 1:30 PM

Artists Stephanie West and Wendy Ahlm will guide you with a tour of materials, setup and basics to get started painting outdoors.

Benefits:

• Test a variety of plein air setups (approx. 6)
  -- watercolor, pastel, & oil
  -- Setups include U.go, Alla Prima Pochade, Prolific Painter, Open Box M, Guerrilla Box, Heilman Box, & custom
• Learn what to pack
• Learn how to set up an easel umbrella for shade.
• Get tips for favorite NM locations to paint
• Test a variety of paints and brushes
• Practice setting up, finding a view and make a painting outdoors
• Materials for the day will be provided

RSVP by April 24

Click on instructor name(s) to register: Wendy Ahlm and Stephanie West

Saturday April 9, 2022

with Erik Speyer

at
Estancia Primera Community Services Association
450 Avenida Primera S, Santa Fe, NM 87501

This workshop is mostly for beginners who wish to learn how to use watercolors in painting en plein air. Cost for the space and materials are donated by Erik Speyer to benefit the Food Depot. Students will write their checks directly to the Food Depot. Cost: $80 for the entire day.

Details available when you contact  Erik at Erik espeyer@bellsouth.net. Instructor website. Future workshops to benefit other not-for-profits, such as Girls Inc. and Esperanza.