Learn the essentials of outdoor painting with four of Florida's premier professional painters who have years of plein air painting and teaching experience. The  instructors will meet you where you are in your painting journey with individualized instruction at your easels.  Classes are limited to 10-12 for maximum interaction with the instructor.

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How it Works

There are four workshops: Katie Dobson Cundiff in January, Joseph Melancon in February, Joseph Palmerio in February and Heather Arenas in Feb/Mar.  Each workshop is $125.00 and is comprised of two plein air sessions.  You can sign up for one, two or all four of the workshops.  Each Workshop meets once a week for two consecutive weeks at a different  location in the Sarasota/Venice/North Port area of Southwest Florida.  Each location will have free parking, restrooms and shelter.  The locations will be provided to you before the workshop begins.  There will be a brief demo at 9:00 a.m., followed by painting during which time you will receive individual instruction at your easel. Sessions will end with a group critique where you will see each painting evaluated with the aim of pointing out principles of good painting techniques.  Prior plein air painting experience is recommended but not required.  Painters of all media are invited to participate. Demos are in oil or acrylic and you may work in any medium including oil, acrylic, pastel, water-soluble oils, or watercolor.

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Instructors - 2019

Katie Dobson Cundiff  (https://dobsonart.com) is teaching for 2 Fridays, January 18 & January 25 from 9am to 4pm

Joseph Melancon (https://josephmelancon.com) is teaching for 2 Fridays, February 1 & February  8 from 9am to 4pm

Joe Palmerio (palmerioart.com) is teaching for 2 Tuesdays, February 12 & February 19 from 9am to 4pm

Heather Arenas (heatherarenas.com) is teaching for 2 Tuesdays, February 26 & March 5 from 9am to 4pm - Workshop  Full - wait list only.

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Materials

Each student artist is responsible for having their own portable easel, painting gear/supplies and personal items including water, bug spray, sunscreen, hat, rain gear, sturdy shoes, a chair, and snacks/lunch/beverage.  For a list of what to bring, CLICK HERE.  Some painting locations have restaurants and we can have a group luncheon on those days if you would like to join in.  Suggested landscape palette:  CLICK HERE.

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Registration/Cost

The cost of each workshop is $125 and is limited to 10-12 students.  It is expected the workshops will fill quickly, so you are encouraged to register soon.  You can register for one, two or all four of the Workshops.

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Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be in writing via email to peaceriver painters@gmail.com.  You will receive a full refund if you cancel at least one month prior  to the start of the first date of the workshop(s) for which you are registered.  After that time, no money will be refunded unless your place is filled from the Wait List on a first-come basis.  If the workshop is cancelled by Peace River Painters, all money will be refunded.  There are no exceptions to this policy because all fees received go to the instructors and their participation is based on the number of students registered.

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Wait List

After the workshop(s) are filled, a wait list will be maintained.

To get on the Wait List, send an email to peaceriverpainters@gmail.com.

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