The workshop will focus on creating a sense of light and atmosphere.  This is accomplished through careful examination and interpretation of color and value.  We will also work on creating form while also maintaining the variety of texture found in the outdoor environment. Creating texture means painting detail and we will explore different ways of giving the illusion of detail while maintaining a sense that the painting is a depiction of a dynamic world. 

 From my years of painting out of doors, I have developed several techniques which have simplified the process and equipment as well as improving the resulting artwork.  One of these techniques is painting landscapes sight-size with a viewfinder.  This is an amazingly effective way of improving drawing accuracy and speed.  Loaner viewfinders will be available for those who do not have one. The use of these tools and techniques will be demonstrated, and the students will be able to incorporate these methods into their artmaking process.  Each day will begin with a demonstration, and the class will then apply what we have learned to their own painting during the afternoon session

Sign up and more information here.

The workshop will focus on creating a sense of light and atmosphere.  This is accomplished through careful examination and interpretation of color and value.  We will also work on creating form while also maintaining the variety of texture found in the outdoor environment. Creating texture means painting detail and we will explore different ways of giving the illusion of detail while maintaining a sense that the painting is a depiction of a dynamic world. 

 From my years of painting out of doors, I have developed several techniques which have simplified the process and equipment as well as improving the resulting artwork.  One of these techniques is painting landscapes sight-size with a viewfinder.  This is an amazingly effective way of improving drawing accuracy and speed.  Loaner viewfinders will be available for those who do not have one. The use of these tools and techniques will be demonstrated, and the students will be able to incorporate these methods into their artmaking process.  Each day will begin with a demonstration, and the class will then apply what we have learned to their own painting during the afternoon session

Sign up and more information here.

FALL WORKSHOP

Dates: October 20 + 21 (Saturday & Sunday)

Times: 9am - 4pm

Price: $400 non-member/$350 member

In this two day workshop, Bill will help students find the subject and enhance the view for a winning composition. Students will learn how to control tonality, improve their paint application technique, find the light source and modify their images to create a mood. Bill will demonstrate each day helping students to take their paintings to the next level in the studio setting.

*Cancellation Policy: To reserve a space a 50% deposit, including a non-refundable $20 application fee, is required. Full payment is due 60 days prior to the workshop. No refunds will be given within 60 days of the workshop unless we are able to fill your space. Once a workshop is waitlisted full payment is required no matter of the date. Cancelation requests must be in writing.

I will be teach­ing a Fall Work­shop Sep­tem­ber 25, 26 and 27 with 28 as a rain date — let me know if you are inter­est­ed because the last one filled fast. This is a 3-day land­scape paint­ing work­shop but please try to keep all 4 days open in case of bad weath­er. We usu­al­ly meet at 8:00 AM.

Goals of the work­shop: Work on at least 3 paint­ings with guid­ed instruc­tion along the way. Paint­ing land­scapes in this way, over con­sec­u­tive days, will help you to pro­duce your best work to date.

Struc­ture of the work­shop: I will paint a demo on the first morn­ing so that all of you will be able to see how I approach lay­ing in a land­scape as well as answer ques­tions as I paint. I have learned a lot from watch­ing oth­er artists at work and I think you will find it help­ful. After my demo we will take a break for lunch then each of you will set up and work on your own paint­ings as I give help­ful instruc­tion as you go along. If stu­dents are eager, we can extend the day and I can do a sun­set demo or you can paint your own after a quick break.

The sec­ond day on a paint­ing is excit­ing because its usu­al­ly where you start to see real progress! Every­thing is pret­ty much in the cor­rect place so now we are get­ting the val­ues right and pay­ing atten­tion to col­or. We will break for lunch again and then you will work on your after­noon paint­ings while I work as your paint­ing coach, giv­ing you tips and strat­e­gy to pull off a win­ning paint­ing! The third day will be more of the same, work­ing on the paint­ings from pre­vi­ous days if the weath­er and light are sim­i­lar or start­ing new ones if nec­es­sary. The third day is usu­al­ly about how to man­age edges and paint han­dling.

Loca­tion of the work­shop: A marsh in New­bury­port. If you look at the New Paint­ings Page or Archives Page of my site you’ll see that I paint a lot of marsh­es. I will post the spe­cif­ic loca­tion and direc­tions lat­er.

Lodg­ing: If you are com­ing from far away and need help with lodg­ing ideas please let me know.

Cost of 3 day work­shop: The cost is $300 for the 3 days. This cost includes the demos and hands-on instruc­tion as you paint for all three days. I ask for half in advance to hold your place and the rest when you arrive.

If you have any ques­tions please call me at 617–285-8313.

Please send checks to hold your place or use Pay­Pal samvokey@gmail.com

Sam Vokey
PO Box 283
Hamp­ton Falls, NH 03844

Look­ing for­ward to paint­ing with you!

Sin­cere­ly,

Sam Vokey

“David P. Curtis, a much-loved Cape Ann instructor, graciously agreed to cover a class in 2015 when the scheduled instructor could not come at the last minute, and blew everybody out of the water! The students, good painters with lots of workshop experience, were unanimous in their praise, saying it was absolutely the best class they had ever taken. I hear this all the time from students who have taken a class with David, wherever he has taught!”
~Lyn Donovan

Plein Air Landscape in Oils!  All skill levels

To sign up for this workshop, please contact Lyn Donovan direct at info@cmaworkshops.com 207-594-4813 or PO Box 845, Camden, ME 04843.

Tom will be teaching a workshop in Maine this September 2018 at Wooster Farm, the summer home of legendary Boston painter, Frank Benson, located on North Haven Island in Penobscot Bay.  The farm sits on 18 magnificent ocean-front acres overlooking the bay where Benson painted many of his most famous pieces, including his “Eleanor” painted on the front porch.  The site is rich in landscape and water views and boasts some of the most beautiful sunsets on the east coast.

The class will focus on the approach to out-of-door painting practiced by the Boston Painters (1880 - 1930) All aspects of out of door painting will be covered in these intensive seven-day workshops.

Recent Press on the Workshop
The Free Press, Following the Light by Christine Parrish

WORKSHOP DATES
September 2-9, 2018
Because transportation to the island is dependent on the Maine State Ferry Service (3 per day), students should plan to arrive on Sunday, September 4th. The afternoon will be devoted to getting settled, exploring or painting - if you would like.

Teaching begins Monday, 8:00 a.m., September 4th, and concludes Sunday, September 10th at noon.
Please note transportation to and from the island is the responsibility of each student and is dependent on the ferry service to and from Rockland, Maine. Please see details below.

WORKSHOP PRICING
Price includes painting workshop, accommodations, meals for Monday evening - Sunday evening. Price does not include transportation or materials.
Workshop Pricing, $1950.00
Deposit of $450.00 due at time of registration with the balance due on August 1st.

To register, please fill out sign up form here.                       
                                          
ACCOMMODATIONS
Sleeping
On-site accommodations are shared with six bedrooms with two double beds and six baths.

Please let us know if you will be attending with a friend or partner so we can assign you your own room.

Food
All meals will be included starting with a wine and cheese gathering at 5:00 p.m. each Sunday, for everyone to get acquainted, followed by a light supper. Each day before class a light continental breakfast will be served. At noon a box lunch or light meal will be available followed by a family-style dinner where we will discuss the day's work and talk art history. Please let us know about any dietary restriction or food allergies you may have.


TRANSPORTATION
Transportation to and from the Island
Getting to and from the island will require very careful planning as the only way to get there is by one of the three daily ferries which leave from Rockland Maine.
Maine State Ferry Service times and schedule, Click Here for Details
Please plan your ferry travel times carefully. Ferries leave on time.
 

CONTACT
If you are interested in attending or have any questions,

trdunlay@gmail.com

The purpose of this workshop is to: present and discuss pictorial composition when done by visual intuition, isolate and clarify it's essential elements, demonstrate how to apply them and, give the participant an opportunity to put that information to work.

Materials provided.

9AM to 4PM DAILY August 21 - August 22

Price: $350

Contact: ingbretson_studio@yahoo.com or Paul Ingbretson 603 348-3056

This is a "hands-on" exercise on the making of the pastel picture. It will include presentation and discussions of the nature of pastel as a medium, demonstation of the "Boston School" approach, and regular critiques by Paul. Interior and/or still-life will be our subjects.

Materials: Set of at least 180 soft pastels (suggest Rembrandt of Grumbacher), set of 76 hard pastels (suggest Faber/Castell), large sanded pastel boards (2 or more), old brush or two for removing pastel, handy wipes.

9AM to 4PM DAILY August 14 - August 18

Price: $450

Contact: ingbretson_studio@yahoo.com or Paul Ingbretson 603 348-3056

This workshop will focus on improving drawing, composition, and color interpretation via the unique characteristics of the Nantucket land and seascape.  Each day will begin with a demonstration, and the class will then apply what we have learned to their own painting during the afternoon session.  As the class will be limited in enrollment, there will be plenty of time for individual instruction.  I will introduce the class to the sight-size method of landscape painting and will have viewfinders available for each student in the class to use if they so desire.   We will also cover a broad range of art related issues, and input from the class is encouraged.  I am looking forward to this workshop as the atmosphere and landscape on Nantucket is quite unique and beautiful. 

Dates & Price
7/17/2018 - 7/19/2018
$595.00

Contact Info
https://www.nantucketarts.org/
508 228 0722

July 11-13   Boats And Buildings  $300

This is one of the most popular themes in the workshop program. We will paint at 3 different locations throughout Cape Ann over the 3 days. This workshop is designed to improve drawing skills, as well as the understanding of perspective, and the immediacy of composing and designing on the spot. Early sign up is recommended as this workshop fills quickly.

Goals: For each of you to have at least one finished painting that you have worked on over the course of consecutive days. We will be going beyond the oil sketch and have enough time to work for multiple days on at least one landscape.

I will paint a demo on the first morning because I believe that we all learn best by watching someone else. After lunch you will work on one or two paintings depending on the changing light and weather. I am happy to work long days and we may break for dinner and then paint the sunset effect or you can watch while I paint it. Of course, there is no obligation to stay late and you may prefer to pack it in early and get up early or hit the Portsmouth night life which is happenin! Lots of good restaurants and live music.

On the second day you can watch me work on my demo in the morning or paint alongside me. The second day on a painting can be a day of real progress where you have everything pretty much in the correct place and now you are getting the values right and paying attention to color. Break for lunch and then you work on your afternoon paintings while I coach.

The third day will be pretty much the same although if you guys prefer I will coach in the morning also instead of painting. At some point during the day we will all get together and have a critique session — look at all the work and discuss what we have accomplished.

Location: A small state park in Newcastle, NH which is part of Greater Portsmouth. There are rocky beaches, lawns and a hill where a gun emplacement used to protect the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. There is water on three sides and there should be good subjects to paint in the morning and afternoons. There are no facilities other than porta-potties but there is a great ice-cream/sandwich place down the street where we can get supplies.

Lodging: Wentworth By The Sea (Marriott) is on this same island (3 min drive) but is an expensive hotel/spa. There are plenty of other hotels, motels, b&b’s, etc in the area that will be within the 15 min drive range. If you need help with lodging ideas let me know. Anywhere on Rte 1 in Portsmouth or Rye or anywhere on Rte 1A which is the coastal road and very beautiful as you go south into Rye.

Cost: $300 for the 3 days which includes demos, teaching. I ask for half in advance to hold your place and the rest when you arrive.

Please send checks to:
Sam Vokey
PO Box 283
Hampton Falls, NH 03844

June 18-22, 2018 - Sight & Insight ‘Pictorial Quality’ Composition Workshop with Instructors: David P. Curtis and Lorwen ‘Connie’ Nagle.  $500

Of all the principles of painting, Composition is the one that plies our mind and senses, especially our imagination, towards thinking - and in truth, Art is Thinking. The Pictorial Quality is always in the background of painting as the artist proceeds to deepen, tighten and revise his/her composition. If the artist can define the pictorial quality initially - this lofty conception and the feeling nature of their painting - then the entire composition will achieve a ‘bigness.’ Without this vital element, one’s paintings may never succeed in manifesting an aspect of beauty that exudes refinement.

Additionally, this workshop addresses memory painting - a vital component of plein air painting and an aspect of landscape painting that is rarely taught! Most outdoor painters will concede that a good painting is based on what they remember and what they believe will improve their paintings. They must make their decisions on memory or compositional analysis because the actual pattern of light and shadow changes over two or three hours outdoors.

Whether working direct from Nature or painting from memory, the key principles guide us and serve as stimuli for creating good compositions. Remember, rhythm is used to signify movement shown by lines, tones, and colors. The ordering and/or arrangements of these facets can affect us without having any direct relation with Nature, but pure appeal directly to our feelings. Thus, in painting there is a Pictorial Quality beginning with a reaction or emotional feeling that appeals directly to us, apart from any significance associated with the representation of natural.

Each day students will paint one or two works leading to the discipline of completing a small sketch that will be turned into a finished canvas at the end of the workshop. Remember the Whole is Greater than the Sum of its Parts.

Join this intensive 5-Day workshop that offers a dramatic change in the way you develop your outdoor paintings!

We are inviting you to experience something now! A buried treasure and a release from the familiar ways you paint outdoors.

Design is an elegant ordering and invention that equals creation. This workshop gives you a chance to experience both! Are you up for the challenge?

When: June 18 - 22, 2018

Where: Essex Greenbelt, 10am-3pm

With: David Curtis and Lorwen Connie Nagle

Tuition: $500

To sign up or to request further information,

please call (978) 283-4135, or email davidpcurtis@comcast.net,

or visit the webpage davidpcurtis.com

Join Tom for a workshop on the beautiful island of Nantucket, June 9-16, 2018. You will spend seven intensive days of painting on the beach, the dunes, in town - both plein air and with a model. Instructive, encouraging critiques will be held every evening. This workshop will focus on painting the Nantucket landscape out of doors in the tradition of Frank Benson, William Paxton and Edmund C. Tarbell. The island is rich in landscape and water views and boasts some of the most beautiful sunsets on the east coast.

WORKSHOP DATES
June 9-16, 2018
The workshop will begin on Sunday and end Friday at the end of the day. Please depart by Saturday at noon.

WORKSHOP PRICING
Price includes painting workshop, accommodations, and meals for Saturday evening - Sunday evening. Price does not include transportation or materials.
Workshop pricing (including on-site accommodations and board): $1,950.00
Deposit of $450.00 due at time of registration with the balance due on May 1st.

To register, please fill out sign up form, here.    

TRANSPORTATION
Please note that transportation to and from the island is the responsibility of each student and is dependent on the ferry service to and from Nantucket. Please plan your ferry travel times carefully. Ferries leave on time!

Nantucket Steamship Authority times and schedule: https://www.hylinecruises.com/hy-line-nantucket-schedule-and-rates/

Tom's next workshop this summer will be July 22-29, 2018, in Williamstown, Massachusetts, in the very locale where R.H. Ives Gammell held summer classes and you will get to stay in R.H. Ives Gammell's own summer residence! Tom will also take attendees on a tour of the Clark Museum's impressive collection. Sign up here!