Returning for the 4th year in 2022 SPACE AVAILABLE IN THIS CLASS In this 4 full-day workshop, the student will experience Dale L Popovich’s unique step-by-step instruction in transparent watercolor. Teaching as a paint-along will allow the student to watch, go back and recreate what was just painted. Dale also stresses to his students to…

Returning for the 7th year in 2022 Designed for the serious student who desires a firm grasp of basic art principles at their fingertips. She believes academic practices are fundamental and will present down-to-earth studies to promote these skills. These studies aim at a deep and richer understanding of color, value, design, perspective drawing, awareness…

Returning for the 3rd year in 2022 Contrasts are the key to dramatic picture-making. We will define and explore different contrasts and how to use them to our advantage. A good designer creates visual pathways for the eyes. We will begin with a foundation of watercolor and then explore my interesting method of combining acrylic…

NEW TO DILLMAN’S IN 2022 Living in the landscape has inspired some of his finest and most beloved artworks. Sean will demonstrate his landscape technique using a mixed-media with pastel. He will discuss salvage techniques as well as framing suggestions. Students will create their own landscape form their own references of mountains, farms, gardens, forests,…

Returning for the 4th year in 2022 WAITLIST ONLY FOR THIS CLASS In this 4 full-day workshop, the student will experience Dale L Popovich’s unique step-by-step instruction in transparent watercolor. Teaching as a paint-along will allow the student to watch, go back and recreate what was just painted. He also stresses to his students to…

6/23/2022 — Due to a medical situation this class has been postponed until 2023.  Returning for the 5th year in 2022 Lois’ workshop focuses on capturing color and light by gaining insight into the foundations of Impressionism. By using rich and vibrant color, you will learn how to see and paint the beautiful light effects…

Returning for the 10th year in 2022 David will be teaching you watercolor from beginning to end; starting with teaching you how to take total control of the watercolor medium, leading to using that control of the medium to create well-composed watercolors. Subject matter will be changing daily with photo reference supplied in the morning…

Returning for the 2nd year in 2022 Join Kristin Peterson on a storytelling book-binding journey. In this three day class, we will be binding with elementary principles for our vintage and found pieces using fabric and waxed threads. Pages will be pieced together like patchwork quilts with our own sense of style while being mindful…

“Whether I’m out working in the field or in a conservatory filled with plants and flowers, if I want to draw better, I must train myself to see better. To hone my craft requires thoughtful stillness, quiet meditation, and a sincere commitment to my practice.” – Pam In this workshop, you’ll learn different ways to…

Returning for the 2nd year in 2022 Fall is the perfect time of year to put paint to paper, so much inspiration!  Mindy’s goal is to share important lessons that enable students to build a successful painting from concept to finish. Mornings will be reserved for demonstrations and afternoons will be spent painting, incorporating some…