Painting Holidays
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Painting on Vellum in Vienna, Austria
Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna
May 13, 2023
Registration is now open! Click circle for the registration form
(return form directly to office@botanische-illustration.at).
I will be sharing my approach for painting on vellum during this one-day vellum workshop at the
Get-Together 2023 at the Vienna School of Botanical Art (May 6-14, 2023). We will begin by doing some exercises on small bits of vellum (provided) to learn technique and to get a feel for painting on this surface. Then we will draw and paint a small fruit. This class is designed for students new to vellum (learn how to successfully paint on vellum) as well as for more experienced vellum painters (learn new tricks and techniques). The class combines demonstrations, discussion of materials and techniques, hands-on time for developing skills, and lots of individual attention and feedback.
Hotel accommodations are on your own. If you want the name of a close hotel, please email me.
Painting on Vellum in Grand Marais, Minnesota
Art Colony, Grand Marais, Minnesota
August 28 - September 1, 2023
Registration begins February 1, 2023 at 9:00 am Central Time.
https://grandmaraisartcolony.org/event/botanical-watercolor-on-vellum/
Learn my approach to painting on vellum during this five-day workshop. Begin by doing some exercises on small bits of vellum to learn technique and get a feel for painting on this surface. Then choose a small botanical subject to draw and paint. Or take inspiration from Joris Hoefnagel’s Mira Calligraphiae Monumenta and create a painting of tiny natural treasures – plants, seashells, insects, etc.
This class is designed for students new to vellum (learn how to successfully paint on vellum) as well as for more experienced vellum painters (learn new tricks and techniques). The workshop combines demonstrations, discussion of materials and techniques, hands-on time for developing skills, and lots of individual attention and feedback. Handouts with step-by-step instructions will be provided.
Experienced vellum painters can use this as a studio class to work on anything they like. If you would prefer to work on paper, that is fine too.
Painting on Vellum in Transylvania, Romania
Pod Botanical Art Space in Copșa Mare, Transylvania
September 17-23, 2023 (please note new date)
Limit: 5 students
Cost: €1,900
Learn my approach to painting on vellum during this five-day workshop. We will begin by doing some exercises on small bits of vellum to learn technique and get a feel for painting on this surface. Then choose your painting subjects from a variety of seasonal wild plants you find in the surrounding hills.
This class is designed for students new to vellum (learn how to successfully paint on vellum) as well as for more experienced vellum painters (learn new tricks and techniques). The workshop combines demonstrations, discussion of materials and techniques, hands-on time for developing skills, and lots of individual attention and feedback. Handouts with step-by-step instructions will be provided.
Experienced vellum painters can use this as a studio class to work on anything they like.
Fee includes tuition for 5-day workshop, 6 nights accommodation in your own room with bathroom, all food and wine, and airport transfers from Sibiu airport (via Vienna or Munich is best). For more information go to https://www.podart.space/
To reserve a place in the class email james.decandole@outlook.com
Painting Beautiful Fruits on Vellum in France
Clos Mirabel
September 28 - October 4, 2024
Limit: 12 students
Cost: €450 (class only)
To register for the class, please email me at denisewalserkolar@gmail.com. To book your hotel arrangements please email atelierclosmirabel@gmail.com.
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Learn my approach to painting on vellum during this five-day workshop at the beautiful Clos Mirabel in the south of France. We will begin by doing some exercises on small bits of vellum to learn technique and to get a feel for painting on this surface. Then, we will explore the grounds of Clos Mirabel to choose painting subjects. Apples, pears, plums, figs, kiwis, and berries will be at their peak this time of the year. You might also choose to do a Hoefnagel-Inspired painting of the treasures you find in the gardens.
This class is designed for students new to vellum (learn how to successfully paint on vellum) as well as for more experienced vellum painters (learn new tricks and techniques). The workshop combines demonstrations, discussion of materials and techniques, hands-on time for developing skills, and lots of individual attention and feedback. Handouts with step-by-step instructions will be provided.
Experienced vellum painters can use this as a studio class to work on anything they like.
Zoom Lectures and Classes
Hoefnagel-Inspired Painting on Vellum
Wednesdays - February 8, 15, 22, March 1, 2023
Noon - 2:30pm (Central Daylight Time)
$350* (you will be billed through PayPal)
Limit: 14 students
Taking inspiration from the work of Joris Hoefnagel (Mira Calligraphiae Monumenta) you will create a painting from your collection of tiny natural treasures—plants, seashells, insects, etc. This class is designed for students with some experience painting on vellum as well as for more experienced vellum painters. Class will consist of slide presentations, pre-recorded video, and live demonstrations. No work will be done in class, so that you can concentrate on watching and learning. You will have the opportunity to email scans of your work for feedback between classes and to schedule one 30-minute personal Zoom meeting for feedback or further instruction. These 30-minute sessions will be set up at a mutually agreed upon time during the four weeks of class or after the class has ended. All classes will be recorded, and students will have access to videos for one week after recording is posted.
For more information or to register, please email me at denisewalserkolar@gmail.com
*Full payment holds your place in class. If you cancel before February 1, 2023, you will receive a full refund.
This class has filled. Please email me if you would like to be added to the waiting list. Thank you!