WORKSHOPS &
ART TOURS

Taking an art or design workshop or tour is one of the best ways to improve your creative skills. There is no substitute for the hands-on experience and one-on-one instruction you can receive at a workshop. Besides, where else can you go and spend several days with people who share your passion for art or design?

Plein air drawing and painting are perennial workshop favorites. Creativity is another popular workshop topic. You’ll also find highly specialized workshops, such as Celtic design and forensic art. Many tours specialize in a specific location and the great artistic opportunities that location affords.

As you peruse these pages, take a good look at the quality of workshops and the skill level the sponsors want to attract. It is important to know if a workshop is for beginners, advanced amateurs, or professionals. Information from a workshop organizer can help you make that determination.

These workshop listings contain only the basic information needed to make contact with sponsors, and a brief description of the styles or media covered in the programs. We also include information on costs when possible. Write, call, or e-mail the workshop/tour sponsors for complete information. Most have websites with extensive information about their programs, when they’re offered, and how much they cost.

A workshop or tour can be whatever the artist or designer wishes—a holiday from the normal working routine, or an exciting introduction to new skills and perspectives on the craft. Whatever you desire, you’re sure to find in these pages a workshop or tour that fulfills your expectations.

3 DAY COLOR INTENSIVE

10915 SW 37 Ave., Portland OR 97219. (800)760-7870. Fax: (503)244-4998. E-mail: [email protected]. Contact: Kitty Wallis, artist and teacher. Students will learn about color as a tool for the artist. How to achieve light, and life in their work. Designed for pastel artists. Open to all skill levels. Four workshops held summer of 2013. $225 including Wallis Archival Sanded Pastel Paper and some materials. Lodging and meals not included. Please write with SASE, call, or e-mail for more information.

ACADIA WORKSHOP CENTER

7 Bernard Rd., Bernard ME 04612. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.acadiaworkshop.com. Contact: Gail Ribas, director/owner. Four to five day workshops with top instructors in all media. Open to all skill levels. Workshops are held seasonally throughout the summer/early fall. Interested parties should call or see website for more information.

AON CELTIC ART WORKSHOP

P.O. Box 23178, Connaught PO, Calgary AB T2S 3B1, Canada. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.aon-celtic.com/aon-workshops.html. Contact: Emily Broder. Learn the intricate art of Celtic design. “Topics covered will be the basic Celtic knot, complex knotting patterns, trefoil knots and freehand knotting, as well as the double, triple and quadruple spiral and an introduction to celtic animals. Within these patterns, we’ll experiment with traditional embellishments and colors, easy gilding techniques, and the various ways Celtic design can be incorporated into any creative work. We will also brainstorm how to take the designs covered and begin creating your own unique works of Celtic art. All techniques will be covered, no experience in Celtic art or painting required. Just a sense of fun and a willingness to explore.” Registration is open to members and public; see website at www.bvcg.ca for more information. To book this workshop for your local group or calligraphy guild, please visit Aon’s website. Please book at least 6 months in advance. Open to beginners and intermediate creatives. Cost: Typically $800 USD for bookings in the USA; $700 CAD for Canadian bookings. Transportation and lodging costs extra. E-mail or see website for more information.

ARROWMONT SCHOOL OF ARTS AND CRAFTS

556 Parkway, Gatlinburg TN 37738. (865)436-5860. Fax: (865)430-4101. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.arrowmont.org. Offers weekend, 1- and 2-week workshops in photography, drawing, painting, clay, metals/enamels, kiln glass, fibers, surface design, wood turning and furniture. Residencies, studio assistantships, work-study, and scholarships are available. See individual course descriptions for pricing.

ART ESCAPES WORKSHOPS WITH DORY KANTER

3142 SW Fairview Blvd., Portland OR 97205. (503)224-3331. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.dorykanter.com. Contact: Dory Kanter, artist and workshop organizer. Next workshop: January 2013 (Maui HI). “Chronicling impressions with quick sketches and visual storytelling is an everyday practice for Dory Kanter, whose bestselling book Art Escapes provides daily exercises and inspirations for artists, to help them build confidence and cultivate creativity. Join Dory as she makes it easy to create art every day with original Art Escape projects designed to spark your creativity and capture the sights and scenes around you. Learn enlivening observational art projects to record your wanderings—at home or on the road. Dory will demonstrate how to create luminous watercolor mixes with her four color triads. All skill levels will experience both inspiration and success.” E-mail and see website for more information.

ART REVOLUTION: REINTERPRET, REINVENT AND REDEFINE

E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.cyrstudio.com. Contact: Lisa L. Cyr. “This highly visual presentation by multi-disciplinary artist and author Lisa L. Cyr will provide valuable knowledge and insight into the ideology behind groundbreaking, multi-media work. A behind-the-scenes look at many of today’s leading artists and illustrators will shed light on signature processes and techniques. 2D, 3D, digital and new media work will be shown in inventive combinations. The lecture will also include a survey of the historical influences behind contemporary thinking and approaches, unfolding the origins of unconventional picture making throughout the decades. This traveling lecture is open to all skill levels.” E-mail or see the website for more information.

ART WORKSHOPS IN GUATEMALA

4758 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis MN 55419-5304. (612)825-0747. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.artguat.org. Contact: Liza Fourre, director. Estab. 1995. Annual workshops held in Antigua, Guatemala. See website for a list of upcoming workshops.

BIG ART, SMALL CANVAS

E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.joycewashor.com. Contact: Sally Lamson. Three-day oil workshop at the Creative Arts Center in Chatham MA. “BIG ART, small canvas gives you the guidance you need to create small paintings. You will learn all about mixing colors, composing, creating depth and textures in a small format. Smaller canvases allow you to enjoy everything about painting with less expense, less mess and less time!” Open to all skill levels. See www.capecodcreativearts.org or www.joycewashor.com for more information, including cost.

CAPTURING RADIANT LIGHT & COLOR

10030 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks CA 95628. (916)966-7517. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.lightandcolor.com. Contact: Susan Sarback, artist/instructor. Cost varies depending on location and number of days. See website for specific dates and pricing. Workshops offer instruction on painting with oils or pastels. Open to all skill levels. Call, e-mail or see website for more information.

COASTAL MAINE ART WORKSHOPS/ROCKLAND

P.O. Box 845, Camden ME 04843. (207)594-4813. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.coastalmaineartworkshops.com. Contact: Lyn Donovan, director. Annual. Art workshops held weekly mid-July through mid-October. Nationally and internationally known master painting instructors come to teach 5-day classes: plein air landscape, still life and composition/values/color in a variety of mediums. “We have glorious scenery, a fine large studio and a reputation for lavish personal attention. Rockland is halfway up the coast of Maine and full of great art, places to stay and terrific food. And this year, we’re also going offshore! Contact us for details.” Open to all skill levels. Artists should write, call, e-mail or see website for more information.

COLOR INTENSIVE, LIGHT & COLOR LANDSCAPE WORKSHOPS

10030 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks CA 95628. (916)966-7517. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.lightandcolor.com. Contact: Susan Sarback. These in-depth workshops focus on specific seeing and painting techniques based on the light and color of the Impressionists. Through painting a variety of still-life subjects, the students learns the foundation needed to paint any subject—landscape, still life, portraiture, etc. A slide presentation and painting demonstration are included in each workshop. Open to all skill levels. Interested parties should write, call, or e-mail for more information.

EILEEN CORSE—PALETTE KNIFE APPLICATION

4144 Herschel St., Jacksonville FL 32210. (877)386-8205. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: corsegalleryatelier.com. Contact: Eileen Corse, owner. Eileen Corse teaches how to apply oil paint with a palette knife to create lively and colorful paintings. Each day, Corse will demonstrate her technique. Open to all skill levels. Workshop held May 18-20, 2013. $330 for all 3 days. Interested parties should e-mail or see website for more information.

CREATIVE ARTS WORKSHOP

80 Audubon St., New Haven CT 06511. (203)562-4927. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.creativeartsworkshop.org. Contact: Harold Shapiro, photography department head. A nonprofit regional center for education in the visual arts that has served the Greater New Haven area since 1961. Located in the heart of the award-winning Audubon Arts District, CAW offers a wide-range of classes in the visual arts in its own three-story building with fully equipped studios and an active exhibition schedule in its well-known Hilles Gallery. Offers exciting classes and advanced workshops. Digital and traditional b&w darkroom. See website for more information and upcoming workshops.

DAWSON COLLEGE CENTRE FOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

4001 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Suite 2G.1, Montreal QC H3Z 3G4, Canada. (514)933-0047. Fax: (514)937-3832. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/ciait. Workshop subjects include imaging arts and technologies, computer animation, photography, digital imaging, desktop publishing, multimedia, and web publishing and design. See website for course and workshop information.

DRAWING FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER

Cincinnati OH (513)671-6525. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.shadowblaze.com. Contact: Mark or Mary Willenbrink. Held annually in June and September. Learn basic drawing and art principles and techniques with step-by-step demonstrations and personal instruction. Each student will complete a drawing during their workshop. “Mark is known for his encouragement and for being able to bring out the best in his students.” Open to beginners and intermediate creatives. Cost determined by the specific workshop and location. Call or e-mail for more information.

DYNAMICS OF LIGHT-FILLED LANDSCAPE PAINTING

(808)873-0597. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.pleinairjourneys.com. Contact: Julie Houck. Cost: $350, instruction only. Annual workshop teaching the fundamentals of light on the landscape. See website for 2013 dates. Open to all skill levels. Artists should call, e-mail or see website for more information.

ETRUSCAN PLACES LANDSCAPE PAINTING IN ITALY

10 Ashland St., Newburyport MA 01950. (212)780-3216. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.landscapepainting.com. Contact: Maddine Insalaco, director. Annual workshop held May through October. “Intensive one-week open-air landscape painting workshops in Tuscany and the Roman Campagna.” Cost: from $2,150-2,950 depending on class and occupancy. Fees include everything except travel, paints and brushes. Open to all skill levels. Call, e-mail or see website for more information.

EXPERIMENTAL PAINTING: INSPIRATIONAL APPROACHES IN MIXED MEDIA

E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.cyrstudio.com. Contact: Lisa L. Cyr. “This highly visual, hands-on workshop will investigate exploratory methodologies, techniques and approaches in mixed-media art. Throughout the workshop, many exciting in-depth demonstrations will be shown, providing an extensive array of visually-stimulating possibilities for artists to explore. Both 2D and 3D mixed-media techniques will be covered, including employing alternative working grounds, using custom tools, toning the painting surface in imaginative ways, creating a tactile ground, building the visual architecture and utilizing innovative mixed-media techniques to create intriguing effects. To assist artists in their own creative path, topics on nurturing the creative spirit, developing personal content through journalism, embracing a multidisciplinary mindset and creating message-driven art will also be discussed. For artists that are looking to push their work to a new level, this workshop will be a valuable resource and an ongoing source for creative inspiration. You can view the book that the workshop is based upon at www.cyrstudio.com/workasplay.html.” See website for more information including dates and locations.

FINE ARTS WORK CENTER

24 Pearl St., Provincetown MA 02657. (508)487-9960 ext. 103. Fax: (508)487-8873. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.fawc.org. Contact: Dorothy Antczak, summer program director. Estab. 1968. Faculty includes Kimiko Hahn, Howard Norman, Roberto Juarez, Nona Hershey, Julia Glass, Alan Shapiro, Amy Arbus, James Everett Stanley, Ariel Levy, Nick Flynn, Dani Shapiro, and Constantine Manos.

FIRESIGN ART & DESIGN STUDIO

P.O. Box 265, 730 Smiths Road, Quathiaski Cove, BC V0P 1N0, Canada. (877)285-3390 (toll free) or (250)285-3390. Fax: (250)285-3105. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.firesignartanddesign.com. Contact: Nanci Cook, owner. Annual. Customized workshops held from March through October. Artists teach workshops in small classes (5-7 students) in watercolor, oil, acrylic, and mixed media. Location is the beautiful Quadra Island. Spring workshops are held in the studio; summer and fall workshops held outside. Open to all skill levels. Costs vary. Artists should write, call, e-mail or see website for information.

HORIZONS: ARTISTIC TRAVEL

P.O. Box 634, Leverett MA 01054. (413)367-9200. Fax: (413)367-9522. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.horizons-art.com. Contact: Jane Sinauer, director. One-of-a-kind small-group travel adventures: 1 and 2-week programs in the American Southwest, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Burma, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Southern Africa, Morocco, Northern India. See website for more information, including pricing and registration.

KRISTY KUTCH COLORED PENCIL WORKSHOPS

11555 West Earl Rd., Michigan City IN 46360. (219)874-4688. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.artshow.com/kutch. Instruction focuses on using “traditional,” watercolor, and water-soluble wax pastels to create painting-like works of art. Multiple workshops throughout the year/ Prices vary. See website for more details.

LANDSCAPE PAINTING IN SOUTHERN FRANCE

(808)873-0597. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.pleinairjourneys.com. Contact: Julie Houck. Annual; upcoming workshop is September 20-30, 2012. Learn the dynamics of light-filled landscape painting, based on the study and application of fundamentals of light on form. Open to all skill levels. Artists should call, e-mail or see website for more information.

LETTING GO! ADVENTURES IN WATERMEDIA

(623)487-4031. Fax: (623)487-4031. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.nchristy.com. Contact: Nancy Christy-Moore, artist/instructor. Expanding your creativity and knowledge of mixed water media techniques is this workshop’s main focus. Contact Eileen Dudley at (520)623-7475 for more information. Cost: fees range from $75-85 per day and $115-200 for 2 or more days. No lodging or food is included. Open to all skill levels. Artists should call, e-mail or see website for more information.

THE MACDOWELL COLONY

100 High St., Peterborough NH 03458. (603)924-3886. Fax: (603)924-9142. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.macdowellcolony.org. Estab. 1907. Provides creative artists with uninterrupted time and seclusion to work and enjoy the experience of living in a community of gifted artists. Residencies of up to 8 weeks for writers, playwrights, composers, film/video makers, visual artists, architects and interdisciplinary artists. Artists in residence receive room, board and exclusive use of a studio. Average length of residency is 5 weeks. Ability to pay for residency is not a factor; there are no residency fees. Limited funds available for travel reimbursement and artist grants based on need. Application deadlines: January 15: summer (June-September); April 15: fall/winter (October-January); September 15: winter/spring (February-May). Photographers should see website for application and guidelines. Questions should be directed to the admissions director.

MAINE MEDIA WORKSHOPS

70 Camden St., P.O. Box 200, Rockport ME 04856. (207)236-8581 or (877)577-7700. Fax: (207)236-2558. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.mainemedia.edu. “Maine Media Workshops is a nonprofit educational organization offering year-round workshops for photographers, filmmakers and media artists. Students from across the country and around the world attend courses at all levels, from absolute beginner and serious amateur to working professional; also high school and college students. Professional certificate and low-residency MFA degree programs are available through Maine Media College.” See website for the fall calendar.

PAINTING IN PROVENCE

P.O. Box 1082, Fairfield IA 52556. (888)333-4541. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: ianroberts.us. Contact: Ian Roberts. Workshops focuses on painting. Two 4 hour sessions daily. The emphasis is on strong design and composition. All media and levels of experience welcome. Spectacular landscape. Gourmet food and wine. Double or single occupancy $3,390-3,990. Covers all costs from time picked up in Avignon until dropped off again 10 days later. Workshops held annually. Dates for 2013: May 19-28 and June 1-10. Interested parties should e-mail or visit website for more information.

PENINSULA SCHOOL OF ART

P.O. Box 304, 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek WI 54212. (920)868-3455. Website: www.peninsulaschoolofart.com. Contact: Tori Daubner. “With instruction in all media, and for every skill level, we’ve brought excellence to art education for 50 years. Within the inspirational setting of Door County WI, nationally-recognized artist educators lead 1 to 5-day workshops throughout the year. Themed gallery exhibitions of master artists’ works, including the annual Door County Plein Air Festival, enhance the School’s curriculum.” Cost per workshop varies. Nearby lodging and meals not included in cost.

PETERS VALLEY CRAFT CENTER

19 Kuhn Rd., Layton NJ 07851. (973)948-5200. Fax: (973)948-0011. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.petersvalley.org. Offers workshops May, June, July, August and September; 3-6 days long. Offers instruction by talented photographers in a wide range of photographic disciplines—from daguerreotypes to digital and everything in between. Also offers classes in blacksmithing/metals, ceramics, fibers, fine metals, weaving and woodworking. Located in northwest New Jersey in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, 70 miles west of New York City. Artists and photographers should call for catalog or visit website or more information.

PLEIN AIR PAINTING WORKSHOPS (FRANCE, SPAIN, BELGIUM, SWITZERLAND)

2389 Blackpool Pl., San Leandro CA 94577. (510)483-5713. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.frenchescapade.com. Contact: Jackie Grandchamps. Cost: $3,190 for France, Spain and Switzerland; $2,890 for Belgium—includes lodging, all meals except two dinners, painting and cultural visits. Held annually, 5 times a year between May and September. See website for all upcoming workshops. “American teachers are running the art aspect of the workshop. Since the tours are limited to 7 guests, each participant will receive private consult from the teacher in addition the demos and daily critiques. We stay in one accommodation for the 8 days and paint different sceneries, villages and flower fields each day. A bilingual guide will be accompanying you at all times so that you not only get the best experience in painting, but also in experiencing the fine cuisine and culture of the country.” Open to all skill levels. See website for more information.

JULIE GILBERT POLLARD WATERCOLOR AND OIL WORKSHOPS

(623)849-2504. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.juliegilbertpollard.com. Contact: Julie Gilbert Pollard. See website for upcoming dates. “Julie Gilbert Pollard has taught watercolor and oil classes for over 25 years. While glowing, brilliant color in a format of painterly realism is her personal painting objective, her goal when teaching is to assist in the search for the individual artistic personality of each student, leaning heavily on the fundamentals of art as the gateway to fulfilling personal expression and intuitive painting.” Most classes and workshops are open to all skill levels. Recurring theme: the components of a landscape with rocks, water and flowers figuring prominently—both studio and plein air. See website for listings. Many venues with varying costs are available including: Cynthia’s Art Asylum, Phoenix AZ; Dillman’s Creative Arts Foundation, Lac de Flambeau WI; Cheap Joe’s Art Workshops, Boone NC; La Romita School of Art, Umbria, Italy; Scottsdale Artists’ School, Scottsdale AZ; Shemer Art Center, Phoenix AZ; West Valley Arts Council, Surprise AZ. Costs vary with venue and length of program. Artists should call, e-mail or see website for more information.

PORTRAIT AND STILL-LIFE WORKSHOPS WITH BEV LEE

645½ 30 Rd., Grand Junction CO 81504. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.bevlee.com. Contact: Bev Lee. Held annually. See website for upcoming schedule. Emphasis for each workshop will be placed on drawing shapes and values to model form. For the portrait workshops, students will learn to map the face to capture a likeness. Color, composition, and pastel technique will also be explored. Work will be from live models with demos each morning. In the still-life workshops, students will work from various live set-ups as they experiment with color composition and design. Challenging objects will be used to help get past that “I can’t paint” feeling. Cost: $270 for 3-day plus model fee; $450 for 5-day plus model fee. Open to all skill levels. Artists should e-mail or see website for more information.

RICE PAPER COLLAGE & MIXED MEDIA

(623)487-4031. Fax: (623)487-4031. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.nchristy.com. Contact: Nancy Christy-Moore, artist/instructor. This workshop is an excellent venue for both beginners and advanced watercolorists, offering creative play with delicate rice papers combined with mixed media techniques with inks, enamels, oil pastels and more. After this workshop you will never again consider a failed watercolor anything but a new beginning. Taught locally at various venues throughout Arizona; scheduled at various times for art groups and art centers. Listings are updated frequently on website. Cost: fees range from $75-85 per day and $115-200 for 2 or more days. No lodging or food is included. Open to all skill levels. Artists should call, e-mail or see website for more information.

SOHN FINE ART—MASTER ARTIST WORKSHOPS

6 Elm Street, 1C, Stockbridge MA 01230. (413)298-1025. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.sohnfineart.com. Contact: Cassandra Sohn, owner. Workshops held every 1-3 months, usually during the artist’s exhibition at our gallery. Most workshops relate to the current exhibition. Cost $100-500 depending on the workshop (meals and lodging not included). Frequent areas of concentration are unique workshops within the photographic field. This includes all levels of students: beginner, intermediate and advanced, as well as Photoshop courses, alternative process courses and many varieties of traditional and digital photography courses. Interested parties should call, e-mail, or see the website for more information.

SOUTH SHORE ART CENTER

119 Ripley Rd., Cohasset MA 02025. (781)383-2787. Fax: (781)383-2964. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.ssac.org. South Shore Art Center is a nonprofit organization based in the coastal area south of Boston. The facility features appealing galleries and teaching studios. Offers exhibitions and gallery programs, sales of fine art and studio crafts, courses and workshops, school outreach and special events. See website for more information and a list of upcoming workshops and events.

CARRIE STUART PARKS DRAWING WORKSHOPS

P.O. Box 73, Cataldo ID 83810. (208)682-4564. Fax: (208)682-2771. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.stuartparks.com. Contact: Carrie Stuart Parks. These workshops teach basic drawing skills, focusing on portrait drawing. As classes are constantly being added, artists should see website for information on upcoming workshops. Cost varies with each workshop, but averages $450, depending on the location. Open to all skill levels. Artists should call, e-mail or see website for more information.

CARRIE STUART PARKS FORENSIC ART WORKSHOPS

P.O. Box 73, Cataldo ID 83810. (208)682-4564. Fax: (208)682-2771. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.stuartparks.com. Contact: Carrie Stuart Parks. Held monthly in various locations across the country. A variety of classes are offered to civilian and law enforcement. Each class is 40 hours (1 week) in length. As classes are constantly being added, artists should see website for information on upcoming workshops and a helpful FAQ section. Cost varies with each workshop, but averages $695. Open to all skill levels. Artists should call, e-mail or see website for more information.

CARRIE STUART PARKS WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPS

P.O. Box 73, Cataldo ID 83810. (208)682-4564. Fax: (208)682-2771. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.stuartparks.com. Contact: Carrie Stuart Parks. These workshops focus on general subjects and portraits. Cost varies with each workshop, but averages $450, depending on the location. Open to all skill levels. Artists should call, e-mail or see website for more information.

TETON ARTS COUNCIL SUMMER ART WORKSHOP SERIES

P.O. Box 627, Driggs ID 83422. (208)354-4ART (4278). E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.TetonArtsCouncil.com. Contact: Jennifer Moreland. Annual. Teton Arts Council hosts several art workshops in Teton Valley for painters and digital photographers. The west side of the Bridger-Teton mountain range provides warm and high-quality sunlight during the long summer days. The workshop schedule varies each summer based on the teaching artists and grants available; see the website for scheduled workshops. All workshops include a welcome social, instruction and demonstration, and a salon at the end of the workshop. Most workshops include guided excursions on conservation lands or back country. We work with local hotels and B&Bs to offer discounts to participants. Open to all skill levels. Cost: Ranges $350-500 per workshop; lodging and travel expenses are separate. Artists should see website for more information.

TRIPLE D GAME FARM

P.O. Box 5072, Kalispell MT 59903. (406)755-9653. Fax: (406)755-9021. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: tripledgamefarm.com. Contact: Kathleen O’Neil, assistant manager. We raise wildlife and train our species for photographers, artists, and cinema. Wolves, bears, mountain lions, bobcats, lynx, tigers, snow leopards, coyotes, fox, fisher, otter, porcupine and more are available. Open to all skill levels. Interested parties should write, call, e-mail, or see website for more information.

TUCSON ART ACADEMY, GABOR SVAGRIK

2930 N. Swan Rd., Suite 127, Tucson AZ 85751. (520)903-4588. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.svagrikfineart.com. Contact: Christine Svagrik, co-owner Tucson Art Academy. Refer to website for workshop dates destinations. Gabor will guide all levels of landscape painters (oil, pastels or acrylics) to further their understanding of color, value and light in their outdoor and studio paintings. Each student will be taught the importance of composition through concise drawing and editing. Daily demonstrations are in oil, and critiques are given every day. Cost: $395 for a 3-day workshop; $525 for a 4-day workshop. Transportation is not included. Note: For some workshops, lodging and meals are included at a discounted price. See website for details. Call, e-mail or see the website for more information.

WHIDBEY ISLAND FINE ART STUDIO

813 Edge Cliff Dr., Langley WA 98260. (360)637-4690. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.whidbeyislandfas.com. Contact: Cary Jurriaans, director. Cost varies by workshop; see website for details. Annual. Drawing and painting workshops from the still life, figure and landscape in studio and plein air. Individual attention and a personalized approach. Location: Langley; a shuttle will be provided, if needed, to pick up students from the ferry in Clinton. See website for dates. Open to all skill levels. Artists should call, e-mail or see website for more information.

THE HELENE WURLITZER FOUNDATION

P.O. Box 1891, Taos NM 87571. (575)758-2413. Fax: (575)758-2559. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.wurlitzerfoundation.org. Contact: Michael A. Knight, executive director. Estab. 1953. The foundation offers residencies to artists in the creative fields-visual, literary and music composition. There are three thirteen week sessions from mid-January through November annually. Application deadline: January 18 for following year. For application, request by e-mail or visit website to download.

YADDO

The Corporation of Yaddo Residencies, Box 395, 312 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs NY 12866-0395. (518)584-0746. Fax: (518)584-1312. E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]. Website: www.yaddo.org. Contact: Candace Wait, program director. Estab. 1900. Two seasons: large season is May-August; small season is October-May (stays from 2 weeks to 2 months; average stay is 5 weeks). Accepts 230 artists/year. Accommodates approximately 35 artists in large season. Those qualified for invitations to Yaddo are highly qualified writers, visual artists (including photographers), composers, choreographers, performance artists and film and video artists who are working at the professional level in their fields. Artists who wish to work collaboratively are encouraged to apply. An abiding principle at Yaddo is that applications for residencies are judged on the quality of the artists’ work and professional promise. Site includes four small lakes, a rose garden, woodland, swimming pool, tennis courts. Yaddo’s non-refundable application fee is $30, to which is added a fee for media uploads ranging from $5-10 depending on the discipline. Application fees must be paid by credit card. Two letters of recommendation are requested. Applications are considered by the Admissions Committee and invitations are issued by March 15 (deadline: January 1) and October 1 (deadline: August 1). Information available on website.