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2024 Autumn Workshop Schedule Now Registering

I have a new slate of workshops coming up in the next few months. Later in March and early April, I have two sessions of plein air painting scheduled. Exact location to be determined but it will be in the Christchurch area.  I also have my Old Master Painting Techniques scheduled later in April and rounding things out is a Figure Drawing and Painting Workshop. Contact me for more details.

2024

Plein Air Landscape Painting:  Saturday, March 23rd and Saturday April 13, Each day from 10am – 2pm. The two sessions will be held in Christchurch, exact locations to be announced.  We will start with a demonstration on working in the landscape with all its’ particular quirks and peculiarities.  The goal is to get people working quickly and intuitively as conditions in the field change quickly.  If you think you’re too analytical and overthink your painting, this is a great workshop to loosen up!  Space is limited so email me for more information and to book your spot.  $80 per session, $150 for two.  

Old Master Painting Techniques:  Saturday, April 20th and Saturday April 27th, April 20th from 9am – 5pm, April 27th from 1:15pm – 5pm The two sessions will be held at Christchurch Arts Centre/Te Matatiki Toi Ora across from Hagley Park.  Learn the indirect painting techniques of Leonardo, Raphael, Titian and other Renaissance and Baroque masters.  This is my signature class and is perfect for those students interested in upping their portrait and figure painting skills.  Work will be conducted in acrylics first and then finish up in oils.  Space is limited so email me for more information and to book your spot.  $250 for the full course.  Some supplies provided.

Figure Painting and Drawing:  Saturday, May 5th, 9am – 5pm.  This workshop is new and will be for any student ready to tackle drawing and painting directly from life.  This is the single most rewarding approach to increasing your observation and technical skills in drawing and painting.  The learning curve is huge!  Space is limited so email me for more information and to book your spot.$185, some supplies provided.