Janet Rogers
Expressive; Loose Watercolor Portraits & Flowers
Sep 27 - Oct 2
4 Teaching Days
Description
Returning for the 14th year in 2026
We will begin this workshop with floral images in order to experience the discovery of color and value. Through a series of fun painting exercises, students will be encouraged to develop a more loose and natural approach – giving them an opportunity to be more spontaneous and expressive in their paintings.
In our approach to learning how to interpret the head and figure, we will learn to express translucent flesh tones, while focusing on the gesture of the person. Painting children will also be covered. Although we will work primarily from photos, which can be mine that I bring-each student will get a photo of my demo. I will send the photos ahead of time so you can trace or draw) – or you can bring your favorites!
In addition to class demonstrations throughout the workshop, Janet will work individually with each person also, making sure they understand the painting concepts – a truly “hands on” experience. If time permits, we will do a few exercises on figures (I can supply photos – – (that have to be returned to me- but you can take a photo of any of mine – or any paintings!!!!) —-or you can bring some of your own!
We will be focusing on discovering how to control and make dynamic color, design and expression, we will also have “Show and Tell” – an opportunity to share and see how we exceed in our expectations!!!
Biography
Janet Rogers has been a working professional artist for over 40 years, and is a National Instructor, conducting workshops across the United States, Canada and Europe. She is a Signature Member of the American Watercolor Society, Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Florida Watercolor Society, as well as others, winning many awards for her paintings. As well as a National Instructor, she has demonstrated extensively for various groups and exhibitions.
Her demos are widely seen on YouTube and Florida Watercolor Society.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT:
“I LOVE THE QUALITIES OF WATERCOLOR – ITS FLUID NATURE. TO ME, THE INTERACTION OF ARTIST WITH THE MEDIUM IS LIKE A DANCE – FULL OF MOTION, FEELING AND EXPRESSION. I LOVE TO WATCH THE PAINTING DEVELOP AND TO DISCOVER NEW COLOR AND COMPOSITION. AS A TEACHER, I WOULD LIKE TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO FIND THEIR CONNECTIONS WITH WATERCOLOR IN A NEW AND EXPRESSIVE WAY.” JANET ROGERS, AWS
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Fees
If 12 or more students attend class (all teaching days): $600
If 11-10 students attend class (all teaching days): $680
If 9-8 students attend class (all teaching days): $785
If 7-6 students attend class (all teaching days): $900
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Room & One Dinner Fee plus tax: $490
(There are 5 nights’ accommodations included in the “Room & One Dinner Fee” listed above.)
Itinerary
Sunday, Sept 27
Check-In to your unit at Dillman’s (check-in time is 3:00)
5:00 Welcome Reception (included in package)
6:00 Dinner at Dillman’s (included in Room and Meal Package. $28 additional for day students.)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday – Sept 28, Sept 29, Sept 30 and Oct 1
Breakfast On Own
9:00 a.m. – Noon Class in Session
Lunch On Own
Meals are on your own. All accommodations have cooking facilities. You may preorder box lunches and dinners for meals to be taken alone or with your group in: your studio, the lodge deck, cafe, or your accommodation. (Pre-ordering for lunches and dinners is required.)
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Class in Session
Thursday, Oct 1
9:00 a.m. – Noon Class in Session
NOON Champagne Toast & Dessert (included in package)
Lunch On Own
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Class in Session
4:00 Class ends
Friday, Oct 2
Depart – check-out time is 10:00
Optional Events – Sign Up Required / Subject to Change:
Monday 5:00 p.m. Dine-Around Dinner (Depart from Lodge Lobby)
Monday 7:00 p.m. S’more Roast (no charge)
Tuesday 7:30 a.m. Yoga
Tuesday 5:00 p.m. Dine-Around Dinner (Depart from Lodge Lobby)
Wednesday Noon & 4:00 p.m. Pontoon Ride on White Sand Lake (no charge)
Wednesday 5:00 p.m. Moondeer & Friends Gallery Tour (no charge)
Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Dine-Around Dinner
Thursday 5:00 p.m. Dine-Around Dinner (Depart from Lodge Lobby)
Dine-Around Dinners: Registration required at the front desk, meet at 5:00pm in the main lobby for carpooling.
Day students are welcome to attend the Welcome Reception and Farewell Reception (included in your package). You are also invited to join the class dinners (additional fee). PAL’s (Participants at large) can vacation at Dillman’s for $40 per night for accommodations. Costs for box lunches and dinners are additional.