Landscape Plein Air Workshop
For a landscape painter, working plein air allows one to become part of the landscape, the painter and the painted to have an intimate connection. Plein air painting is a foundational part of training the eye to better understand the concepts of composition, design, and color harmony.
Join Karen on two days of landscape painting on location in and around Laguna Beach, California. This plein air painting workshop will focus on painting the beautiful seascape and landscapes close to Heisler Park.
This workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to hone their skills, gain deeper knowledge of materials, and develop confidence in their creative abilities in watercolor or acrylic utilizing natural light.
Workshop Details
Class meets from 10am-3pm each day.
DAY 1 will begin in a comfortable studio setting, providing a relaxed environment to focus on essential watercolor techniques before transitioning to painting en plein air in the beautiful surroundings of Laguna Beach. Karen will cover value, composition, form, color and sketching skills to deliver the best possible results in a short time.
DAY 2 of the workshop will be held on location in Laguna Beach. While the goal is for make the most of outdoor painting opportunities, if the weather calls for rain, Day 2 will be held at the studio. This flexible structure ensures a productive and enjoyable experience, rain or shine. Participants will have an opportunity to take photos and/or work from photos, sketch and paint.
Once registered, location meeting details for Day 2 and recommended supply list will be provided. Students must provide their own outdoor painting gear, art supplies and transportation to and from painting sites. All experience levels welcome, beginner to professional.
Each session $149 ($298 for two days). Class is limited to 12 students.
[Day 1] Mon, Jul 28, 10am
[Day 1] Mon, Jul 28, 10am
[Day 1] Mon, Jul 28, 10am
All levels welcome but students should be familiar with their medium, tools and easel. Registration deadline is June 28, 2025.
[Day 2] Tue, Jul 29, 10am
[Day 1] Mon, Jul 28, 10am
[Day 1] Mon, Jul 28, 10am
All levels welcome but students should be familiar with their medium, tools and easel. Registration deadline is June 28, 2025.
[Day 1] Mon, Aug 18, 10am
[Day 1] Mon, Jul 28, 10am
[Day 1] Mon, Aug 18, 10am
All levels welcome but students should be familiar with their medium, tools and easel. Registration deadline is July 18, 2025.
[Day 2] Mon, Aug 19, 10am
[Day 2] Mon, Aug 19, 10am
[Day 1] Mon, Aug 18, 10am
All levels welcome but students should be familiar with their medium, tools and easel. Registration deadline is July 18, 2025.
[Day 1] Mon, Sep 29, 10am
[Day 2] Mon, Aug 19, 10am
[Day 1] Mon, Sep 29, 10am
All levels welcome but students should be familiar with their medium, tools and easel. Registration deadline is August 28, 2025.
[Day 2] Tue, Sep 30, 10am
[Day 2] Mon, Aug 19, 10am
[Day 1] Mon, Sep 29, 10am
All levels welcome but students should be familiar with their medium, tools and easel. Registration deadline is August 28, 2025.