Workshop Details
Workshops are held from late May through August
❖ Your Getaway Workshop Curriculum
◆ Demonstration & Instruction
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◆ Workshop General Focus
The small group size allows customized individual instruction. The general focus will be on composition, grouping values, and seeing color as relates to the value scale. Alla prima techniques of painting refer to a very direct and impromptu way of working. Translated directly from Italian, alla prima means ‘at once.’ Often people are intimidated if they have little painting and drawing experience. This method teaches you to respond to your environment in a very immediate way. Some people might create several paintings a day while others create one. Due to Mary Lynn's years of teaching, she can help even the least experienced person enjoy and produce a piece of artwork that will surprise themselves with their artistry.
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◆ 'Mix Things Up'
Your itinerary may be as relaxed or stringent as your group dictates. The opportunity to 'mix things up,' with gallery visits, wine tastings, sitting under the stars─ Experiencing the true essence of the Leelanau Peninsula will make your experience most memorable.
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◆ Northport Artist Residency Objectives
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◆ Workshop Guests' Objectives
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❖ Your Getaway Workshop Art Supplies
◆ Your Workshop Supplies—
Allows a Guest to Paint as a Seasoned Artist
Each guest will be outfitted with a French plein air easel. These easels are most efficient and outdoor hardy. Not only do the easels hold all the brushes and paints, the easels are equipped with an umbrella to prevent glare on your canvas (that is problematic while painting outdoors). A canvas pack carries the rest of your materials, water, sketchpad, palette, etc. Lastly, a small leather tripod stool for seating accompanies each easel.
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◆ Medium
Our painting medium will be Acrylic. As much as Oils are enjoyed in a workshop format, Acrylic is practical. Acrylic dries quickly (Oils may take months) and can be transported safely. Also, for a person to continue painting without a full studio setup at home Acrylic works well. If you have experienced painting in Acrylic and found it frustrating because the drying time is too quick you will be delighted in learning new techniques that take Acrylic to a more viscous level. If you prefer another medium you are welcome to bring your personal supplies.
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“Painting is just another way of keeping a diary.”
Pablo Picasso