“Colors in Flowing Waters”
A Five Day Watercolor Workshop
Lead by Betty Slade, Artist
through the Spirit”
About the Workshop and Details of each session follows
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Blanco
Dear Artist,
Betty Slade, artist, writer and teacher will be instructing this workshop. The theme is “Colors in Flowing Water” with the intent of drawing from your well, creativity through the Spirit. This workshop will encompass the whole artist in you.
We will be expecting your arrival on Wednesday the 6th of July, 2011 . There will be a light snack and check-in time. Continental Breakfasts will be served each morning at and the teaching sessions will begin at . Lunch will be served and afternoon teaching sessions will begin at . Dinner will be served at with an open evening of discussion, interacting with Betty, critique, movies and fun.
We are setting a minimum of 6 and no more than 8 students participating in this week of learning and enjoyment. The total cost for the watercolor workshop is $600.00. It includes 6 nights lodging, meals on site and four days of workshops. One day has been set aside for a trip to Santa Fe , New Mexico
Please send your deposit of $300.00 by May 1st and the balance on the day of arrival. We do not take Master Card, but will accept check or cash. Make checks to Blanco Dove Retreat Center
Details of each session follows this introduction letter.
We are excited and looking forward to this week of fun and learning.
Happy Painting in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado
Betty Slade
284 Chambers Place
970-264-2824
e mail – bettyslade@centurytel.net
“Colors in Flowing Waters”
About the Workshop:
Betty Slade helps her students find a creative spiritual voice in the arts while expressing in the medium of watercolors. Students are surprised to discover themselves and their gifts. They will experience art in a new and refreshing way. They will complete eight paintings and learn how to paint loose but controlled, using tricks and techniques.
There will be four days of watercolor lessons and a day trip to the galleries in Santa Fe , New Mexico
With 45 years of painting and teaching in oils, watercolors and acrylic, Betty makes the experience simple for beginners and profound for intermediate and professionals of the Arts.
Week’s Schedule
Lessons will include floral, landscape, still life, demonstrations and individual help. Everyone will work at his or her own pace, large or small, supply list will be included with map and other details.
Thursday Morning
Discovering you! “Prime the Pump” Color Wheel, how to push colors, Discover yourself as an impressionist, abstract or traditional painter. Painting a floral watercolor.
Thursday Afternoon
Introduction to “The Creative Spirit in the Art”.
“From Water to Wine” Workshop will be a Watercolor class expressed in a still life.
Evening – Dinner - Critique and discussion
Friday - Morning
The whole you – “Body, Soul and Spirit”
Understanding the mood of the painting. Assignment of two moods of same subject. In watercolor.
Friday - Afternoon
Transforming from material to spiritual, Learn about values, darks and light, abstracting lines.
Evening Dinner – Critique and discussion
Saturday Morning . Focus on composition, focal point in lines, hues & values. Changing hues to values.
Saturday Afternoon Demonstration of trees, rocks, water
Evening – Critique and discussion
Sunday Morning “Love to Completion”
Workshop – Learn when a painting is finished.
Sunday Afternoon Completing the week’s work
Monday Free Day – Option - Trip to galleries in Santa Fe , New Mexico
What to bring:
Light jacket, comfortable shoes, sketchbook, camera, 8 sheets (140# to 300#) and two watercolor blocks (16X20 or larger), palette, scrap paper, paints, brushes, paper towels, spray bottle.
Total Cost $600.00 each – Deposit - half down by May 1st balance on day of arrival. Check or cash only. Cost includes 5 day workshop, 8 lessons, 6 nights lodging, 5 continental breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners. (Any meals or expenses on day trip or off the property will be paid by individuals)
