Painting Nova Scotia! Workshop

July 23-29, 2017: Arrive Sunday, Depart Saturday

Format:

Nova Scotia is beautiful! Let’s experience this lovely area painting in our seaside schoolhouse studio or paint plein air on site. The cherry on top is you will experience French Acadian culture and the beautiful scenic area.

Tuition: $325

Prior to the Nova Scotia residency you will receive emails from Sam with helpful information about the site, the area and an introduction to the supplies that will be available for purchase. A French easel will be provided for guests staying in the house. Sam will be asking about what painters your admire and having a small discussion about their work.

This workshop is for those who have prior painting experience and wish to further explore there work in a supportive and nurturing environment. We will focus on providing time, space, input through demos and informational sessions, in addition to feedback through critiques. The studio will be open from 9 am - 9 pm.

Accommodations: $330

Double room occupancy for six nights (at $55 per night). We are right on the water and have worked on the house for years and feel you will be comfortable with our Nova Scotia quilts, sunsets from the deck, short path to the beach and flowers from the garden.

Food: $150

Covers breakfast and lunch (at $25 per day), dinners are not included. For dinners we have lined up a number of venues, that we know you will love! You can join the group or explore on your own. Rosa will be in residence to assist with breakfast and lunch and to answer any questions you may have. The studio will be open from 9 am - 9 pm.

Total cost: $805

Workshop Capacity:

The package is only available for 6 students.  Reserve your space as soon as possible as, workshop is on first come first serve.  ½ cost is due June 15, 2017. Balance due July 15, 2017.  Funds are only refundable if a student takes your place.  (We will keep a Wish List)

Architectural Geometric Forms in Beads Workshop

July 2 - 8, 2017: Arrive Sunday, Depart Saturday

Format: Bracelet

Learn about geometric structural beadwork while working with Sam by the Baie St. Marie. The work has been deliciously informed by Kate McKinnon’s explorations in contemporary geometric beadwork. Come enjoy an amazing location and Acadian culture!

Tuition: $325

In addition to the five days in Nova Scotia, you will work along with Sam on making a warped square beaded model, explored by Kate McKinnon's team, in preparation for the workshop. From this form we will explode fascinating geometric forms. All instructions will be delivered via email.

Accommodations: $330

Double room occupancy for six nights (at $55 per night). We are right on the water and have worked on the house for years and feel you will be comfortable with our Nova Scotia quilts, sunsets from the deck, short path to the beach and flowers from the garden.

Food: $150

Covers breakfast and lunch (at $25 per day), dinners are not included. For dinners we have lined up a number of venues, that we know you will love! You can join the group or explore on your own. Rosa will be in residence to assist with breakfast and lunch and to answer any questions you may have. The studio will be open from 9 am - 9 pm.

Total cost: $805

Workshop Capacity:

The package is only available for 6 students.  Reserve your space as soon as possible as, workshop is on first come first serve.  ½ cost is due June 1, 2017.  Balance due June 15, 2017.  Funds are only refundable if a student takes your place.  (We will keep a Wish List)