Description:
The Advanced Landscape workshop provides an opportunity for experienced painters to work intensively in one location and develop a focused body of longer term work. Instructors will work closely with individual students to assist in the realization of creative goals.
IMAGES FROM RECENT CLASSES (CLICK to enlarge images) WE WILL UPDATE IMAGES AFTER WE RETURN FROM NEW ZEALAND! IN LATE DECEMBER.
Dates:
3 – 12 September 2026
Location:
Fees:
Receive a 7% discount on fees for each person you bring to a workshop!
Returning participants will receive a $125 discount on total fees
Per Person
$3,600 Double Occupancy
$3,850 Single Occupancy
$1,650 Non-Painters
Private Bath: $110
Key Program Features:
- Flexible program structure that adapts to the interests of the students enrolled. For example past classes have offered indirect painting techniques as well as abstract landscape.
- Slide shows on issues relevant to landscape painting will be held at least twice at lunch.
- Intermediate and Advanced artists only.
- Equipment (easels, palettes, umbrellas, chairs) and most materials (surfaces, brush tanks, solvents, paper towels) provided. Bring paint and brushes only!
- Painting in plein air only, RAIN or SHINE.
- 2 painting sessions per day, 1 of which instructed. 2 instructors provide more student support.
- Painting on isolated, private property in pristine landscapes.
- All media welcome but our expertise is oil painting.
- Daily reviews of work. 12 student maximum.
- Fees include accommodations, meals (breakfast, 4 of Maddine and Joe’s famous lunches, dinner plus wine!) equipment, all materials listed above, field trips, local transportation.
- Options for longer stays at reduced rates. Students may continue to use school equipment during this time.
Course Requirements:
- Intermediate and Advanced Painters only.
- Prior plein air experience desirable.
- Physical fitness and ability to walk on uneven, hilly terrain.
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