Workshops & Classes
2005 class focuses on painting the French King Bridge over the Connecticut River
2010 Color Connection Workshops
To Register: 413-367-2800 or Louise@LouiseMinks.com. Send the form attached.
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February:
Washington’s Birthday Weekend Workshop
Sat-Mon, Feb.20-22, $130 or $50/day, 20% non-refundable fee. Half days, 12-5 pm
We will work in my Millworks Studio space or a larger location, focusing on some challenging still life material, perhaps trying portrait work, finishing some painting “starts,” or any other ideas students have. Three half days of art saturation! Minimum: 3; maximum: 6 students. Contact Louise to register. (form attached)
June:
6th Annual “Island Odyssey” Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
Flexible painting opportunities. Back by popular demand!
Mon-Fri, June 7-11
$750 or join for 2 or more days in a row, $160/daily rate
Cost includes tuition, on-island transportation, shared housing & meals
in Oak Bluffs
Limited to 6-8 painters at a time in our spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath, house (if space, some non-painters could join us at reduced fees if sharing your room & dbl. bed). Plenty of class space for on-island residents or those in separate lodging. Arrive Sunday afternoon, June 6, and depart Saturday morning, June 12. If just staying a few days, you must arrive the night before you begin painting with us. Whole days of salt spray, ocean breezes and joyful painting on sites all over the island. Visit galleries, local eateries and enjoy the island off season! Minimum needed: 4 students. Contact Louise to register. (form attached)
“Mesa Magic” A plein air painting workshop in Abiquiu, NM
Mon-Fri, June 21-26, at Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, NM
Class fee: $250 before May 15; $350 after May 15
A range of housing options and a meal plan are available at the Ranch located in the heart of famous formations and first western home of Georgia O’Keefe. Extensive outdoor painting. Painting sites include adobe architecture, colorful cliffs and mesas, ranch buildings, river overlooks, and a possible day trip to Taos environs. All levels of experience welcome! Bring all painting supplies (list provided.) I have painted annually in this area since 1997 and feel it is my second home. Come join me! You’ll fall in love with northern New Mexico! Minimum needed: 5 students. Check the Ghost Ranch website for housing/meals information and TO REGISTER: www.ghostranch.org.; 505-685-4333 and please notify Louise.
July:
“Let’s Go Outdoors and Paint!”
Fri/Sat/Sun, July 30-Aug 1
Tuition estimate: $184; at Fletcher Farm School of Arts & Crafts, Ludlow,
VT
The goal of this workshop for all levels is to increase your confidence in the flexibility of acrylics by offering many situations and opportunities, indoors and out, weather permitting. Plan to work on 2 paintings each day! Bring your own supplies; list provided. This is a wonderful facility in the heart of the Green Mountains. You can commute from home, stay nearby, or stay at the Farm—many overnight options. Bring lunch, eat out or join us at the Farm. Some motels/B&Bs provide lunches for overnight students. Housing (shared bath) and two meals are available at the Farm in the summer, estimated charges : $75 dbl; $85 single. Minimum needed: 4 students. Orientation on Thurs. night, July 29. Contact Fletcher Farm School to register for the workshop and housing and meal plan, if desired. www.fletcherfarm.org; 802-228-8770. Please notify Louise.
August:
“Green Mountain Magic”
Fri/Sat.Sun; Aug 13-15
Tuition estimate: $184; at Fletcher Farm School of Arts & Crafts, Ludlow,
VT
This advanced class is designed to push students a little further in their outdoor painting experience, with strong teacher interaction and mentoring. indoors and out, weather permitting. Plan to work on 2 paintings each day! Bring your own supplies; list provided. This is a wonderful facility in the heart of the Green Mountains. You can commute from home, stay nearby, or stay at the Farm – many overnight options. Bring lunch, eat out or join us at the Farm. Some motels/B&Bs provide lunches for overnight students. Housing (shared bath) and two meals are available at the Farm in the summer, estimated charges : $75 dbl; $85 single. Minimum needed: 4 students. Orientation on Thursday night, Aug. 12. Contact Fletcher Farm School to register for the workshop and housing and meal plan, if desired. www.fletcherfarm.org; 802-228-8770. Please notify Louise.
September:
“Pictures with Pizzazz” Painting with Oils and Acrylics
Mon-Fri, Sept. 13-17, Mon. 5 pm registration & reception, 6 pm dinner
& orientation
First class 7:30 pm, class ends with early lunch Fri
$385 dbl occ or $455 sgl rm
Cost includes housing, teacher fee and all meals in a charming, beautifully situated conference center overlooking the southern Catskills. A convenient and large studio room gives us many options for painting demonstrations, individual work space, and both traditional and challenging still life setups. In nice weather, we can work outdoors with wonderful landscape vistas, gazebos, farm buildings and gardens. Optional day and field trips. To register: programs@warwickcenter.com or 845-986-1164. Please notify Louise.
October:
“New England on Fire” Painting in the Connecticut River Valley
Fri/Sat/ Sun, Oct. 15, 16, 17 $180 or $65/day, 20% non-refundable fee
Cost does not include housing, meals or transportation. (I can help with housing options at this peak tourist season—reserve early!) Arrive Thursday night for a fun dinner and briefing at Louise’s Millworks Studio at The 1834 Montague Mill in Montague Center. The next three days will be packed with colorful painting sites throughout the Valley, from vistas & farm stands to dramatic bridges & rivers, from lovely ponds to historic villages. Min. 6 students needed. Contact Louise to register. (form attached)
Other Classes – Contact Louise
Friday Classes
Any month at Millworks Studio! $35/class
You can schedule a private three hour, 1 or 2 person class most any Friday. While the studio is open to the public 12-5 pm, (unfortunately) it is not busy, and I am able to provide plenty of instruction during that time. In nice weather, you can paint outdoors at the Mill – lots of subject matter! You must reserve this time ahead so I can build it into my schedule. Even one class session is fine! Or once a month!.
Phone: 413-367-2800