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Waldoboro, Maine

The 2008 Heywood Artist Retreat in Maine

July 28th - August 1st

The Heywood "Farm"

808 North Nobleboro Road

Waldoboro, Maine

For further information and registration form,  aheywood@anne-heywood.com

Treat yourself to a week of pastel painting this summer in beautiful mid-coast Maine. Based at an 1830’s New England farmhouse and barn in Waldoboro, Maine, the Heywood Artist Retreat Week begins with a welcoming reception on Sunday evening, followed by five full days of art, including painting demonstrations and instruction, excursions to local scenic areas for plein air painting, sketching, and photo opportunities, painting in the air conditioned Barn studio, and more. The Heywood Artist Retreat is limited to nine participants, with much individual attention offered to each person. NEW: for those who would like to paint independently after the retreat, the uninstructed use of the Barn Studio on Saturday and Sunday, August 2nd and 3rd from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a nominal fee.

Fee: $500. Fee includes five days of art instruction, Welcoming Reception, "Lobster/Steak Bake" (one guest per participant to "Bake" for an additional $25). Fee does not include accommodations, other meals, transportation, any activity fees, or supplies. Directions and further information regarding local accommodations, suggested materials, etc., provided upon enrollment.

 

Cohasset, Massachusetts

Pastel Painting Thursdays

September 25th - November 20th, 2008

(8 classes, no class October 16th)

6:30 - 9:30 each evening

For info, 781.383.2787 or www.ssac.org

The South Shore Art Center

119 Ripley Road, Cohasset, MA

 

Develop your pastel painting talents with a professional! Classes include a demonstration and/or special topic of instruction, along with painting time for you to create own masterpieces. Bring your own personal still life set-up for the first class, and reference materials (photos, still lifes, etc.) for subsequent classes. Suggested materials list provided. For students with previous experience in soft pastels.

 

 

Waldoboro, Maine 

"Beyond the Basics" Weekend Workshop

October 18th and 19th, 9:00 - 4:00 each day

The Heywood "Farm"

808 North Nobleboro Rd.

Waldoboro, Maine

For further information and registration form, aheywood@anne-heywood.com

"Beyond the Basics" Pastel Weekend Workshop is custom-tailored to the early intermediate pastel student who has already acquired the knowledge and experience of pastel painting basics. The weekend includes pastel demonstrations of a simple still life and a simple landscape, and plenty of individual guidance at your easel while you work on your own masterpieces.

Saturday morning begins with a hands-on review of basic pastel painting and materials, followed by watching a pastel painting demonstration with step-by-step explanations. In addition to plenty of painting time for participants, Beyond the Basics offers tips and practical advice, such as how to frame pastel paintings. This workshop is held indoors, in the comfortably-heated Heywood Studio/Gallery Barn in Waldoboro, Maine, and is limited to only nine students.

 

Cohasset, Massachusetts

"Safe" Pastel Framing

November 15th, 2008

9:30 - 12:30

For info, 781.383.2787 or www.ssac.org

The South Shore Art Center

119 Ripley Road, Cohasset, MA

 

Are you tired of unsightly pastel dust dirtying the mats of your framed pastel paintings? Or perhaps you just want to "take charge" of framing your paintings. Whether you do your own framing or not, it is always beneficial to know the "safe" pastel framing techniques presented in this workshop. Topics include framing with a mat, framing without a mat, and framing with plexiglass for shipping. 

 

 
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