With Point Reyes as our inspiration, join us for a day of exploring the color of the season! Spring is a mix of subtle neutral colors and spots of bright color in the meadows, ocean and wetlands. We will explore the specific language of the watercolor medium, including transparency, color intensity, and composition. Working in a small format we will generate a series of paintings and color palettes that capture the day and place.

There will be time for individual attention, and sharing our work throughout our time together. Our work will occur indoors and outdoors weather permitting. Each class is limited to 10 people.

A list of materials will be provided.

Fee: $125.00 + self provided materials
Skill level: Some experience with watercolors helpful.

With Point Reyes as our inspiration, join us for a day of exploring the color of the season! Spring is a mix of subtle neutral colors and spots of bright color in the meadows, ocean and wetlands. We will explore the specific language of the watercolor medium, including transparency, color intensity, and composition. Working in a small format we will generate a series of paintings and color palettes that capture the day and place.

There will be time for individual attention, and sharing our work throughout our time together. Our work will occur indoors and outdoors weather permitting. Each class is limited to 10 people.

A list of materials will be provided.

Fee: $125.00 + self provided materials
Skill level: For complete beginner

Contour drawing is a technique in which the artist sketches the outline or contour of a visual subject using only lines. With the natural world as our inspiration, using a variety of materials and techniques, we will create a series of drawings which will stretch and hone our observation and drawing skills. We will also capture details we often overlook and develop our hand-eye coordination. This process-oriented class is about exploring different ways of seeing.
Skill level: All levels welcome.

Join us for a day of painting in the colorful marshes, meadows and wetlands of Point Reyes National Seashore. In our morning studio session, we will explore the specific language of the watercolor medium including transparency, color intensity, temperature, shape and line, followed by a plein-air session outdoors to heighten our observations of landscape composition, color and light. Working in a small format, we will generate a series of paintings that capture the day. We will consider the ways color influences composition. There will be time for individual attention, group discussions, and sharing our work through-out the day.

Fee: $95.00 + self provided materials
Skill level: Beginning to advanced, some experience with watercolors helpful.

Join us for a day of watercolor painting in the seasonal fall colors of Point Reyes! Inspired by the rolling hills, forests, and high ocean bluffs, we will hone our perception of color, create unique color palettes and translate them into our paintings. In the morning session, we will cover the fundamentals of watercolor tools and techniques, pigments, composition and ways to mix a wide range of colors from ”limited” palettes. In the afternoon, we will create palettes and paintings outdoors from direct observation, weather permitting. To further inspire our studies we will view a slide show of relevant paintings.

Fee: $95.00 + self provided materials
Skill level: Beginning level to experienced painters and designers.

An overview especially designed for the novice who wishes to learn this dynamic medium. We will cover a series of exercises including an introduction to tools, materials, pigments, color palettes, color theory and composition. A relaxed, fun and supportive environment with individual attention.

Fee: $75.00 + self provided materials*
Skill level: This workshop is a guide for the complete beginner.

*Optional beginner materials kit may be purchased from Mimi Robinson for an additional $25.00 with your registration.