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Nature's Canvas: Intermediate Watercolor Workshop in the Laurel Highlands

Program No. 25008RJ
Break out your watercolors for this immersive five-day plein air workshop in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands and enjoy a field trip to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Kentuck Knob.
Program
At a Glance
Duration
5 days
Program Begins
Mount Pleasant, PA
Program Concludes
Mount Pleasant, PA
Meals
12 ( 4B, 4L, 4D )
Activity Level
Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of woods and mountains and let your creativity soar! In the heart of Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, enjoy expert instruction in plein air (outdoor) painting to enhance your intermediate skill level. Each day offers a new experience as you engage your senses and respond to the immediate environment, discovering how the play of light and shadow and shifting weather affect how you interpret your subject. This five-day workshop will present artists with a variety of subjects — including Frank Lloyd Wright’s Kentuck Knob — balance the development of technical skills with the creative aspects of painting, helping artists with intermediate experience become stronger creators.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Enjoy workshops and lectures presented by local plein air artists as well as the opportunity for individual instruction and constructive critiques.
  • Explore regional arts centers and sites, like Frank Lloyd Wright’s Kentuck Knob and the Latrobe Art Center to experience other artists’ work and participate in onsite discussions and workshops.
  • Walk along scenic nature trails through lush outdoor landscapes and have the opportunity to take part in activities like yoga classes.
General Notes
Participants will be asked to bring their own painting supplies including paint, brushes, paper and sketch books. Easels will be provided.
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Jared Cullum
Jared Cullum is an award-winning author-cartoonist and plein air painter living in Pittsburgh, PA. He has written and illustrated story and concept art for young adult and children’s stories for Jim Henson Productions, IDW, Insight Editions, and others, specializing in a hand-painted watercolor style. Jared regularly posts lessons and demonstrations on the YouTube channel “Jared Loves to Draw,” and is an avid outdoor painter and teacher of plein air and figure watercolor painting.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
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Amy Craig
Amy Craig is a member of Laurelville's Guest Services/Program department. Amy has worked in a variety of jobs and fields, including customer service, owning her own photography business, and health care. She has a great love of travel, adventure, and new experiences. Amy has been married to her husband Scott for over two decades and has two daughters. In her free time, she enjoys photography, paddle boarding, finding new restaurants and fun activities, singing on her church's worship team, and relaxing by a fire.
Activity Level
Easy Going
There is minimal walking and standing on this program.
Suggested Reading List
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