Class 1: Composing your painting, at Lighthouse Field, Santa Cruz - summer class series

HIGH DESERT IMPRESSIONS IN LUMINOUS OIL PAINTING En Plein Air in Northern New Mexico 7-day Travel Workshop with Michele Hausman Sunday, August 3 - Saturday, August 9, 2008 Workshop filled. Registration is now open for the 2009 Workshop: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Click here for the flyer and registration form CASA NAMBE RETREAT- SANTA FE-Registration $ 1,495 - Package includes: * 6 nights lodging at Casa Nambé Retreat (double occupancy) * Round trip van transfers from Santa Fe to Casa Nambé * All meals featuring continental breakfasts & home cooking (except 2 lunches and 2 dinners during excursions) *All afternoon excursions to Chimayó, Ghost Ranch, Chama River, Santa Fe Fine Arts Museum, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum & Santa Fe galleries (some entrance fees optional) * Tuition for Michele Hausman workshop; Materials list to be provided * Does not include airfare: Southwest flies to Albuquerque Immerse yourself in the Northern New Mexico’s luminous light and inspiring landscape under Michele Hausman’s tutorial guidance while learning plein air painting techniques that capture stunning locales in the medium of oil painting. Oils are excellent for painting the overlapping tones, textures and light patterns of this compelling geological terrain. This terrain has riveted the imagination of past artists who were drawn to this area, such as Georgia O’Keeffe and the Taos Painters. Working on location at Casa Nambé and on plein air excursions, participants will learn color mixing, paint consistency and brushwork, atmospheric value scales, as well as landscape composition and perspective. The workshop format combines focused morning workshops and afternoon site visits. Workshop participants will enhance their painting skills while experiencing the unique culture and natural beauty of Northern New Mexico. This workshop will be an intimate experience for 7 people whose interest and passion for Art is a wonderful commonality. Afternoon excursions will take us to the famous shrine of Chimayó, the “High Road” to Taos and Taos Pueblo, the Chama River landscape, the Santa Fe Fine Arts Museum, the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, and Santa Fe galleries. Workshop limited to 7 participants.