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AUGUST ART WORKSHOP
Plein Air Painting:  Capturing Light, Shadow and Colors Outdoors”

An intensive outdoor painting workshop conducted by John DeFrancesco for intermediate and advanced artists who paint in oil, acrylic, watercolor or pastel.

WHEN:    Saturday, August 23, 2008.  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE:  In the gardens of John DeFrancesco and his wife, Colorado Master Gardener, Diana Picchietti: 18785 St. Andrews Dr., Monument, CO.

WORKSHOP INCLUDES:

    1. Emphasis on individual attention (class size limited to 9 artists).
    2. Instruction and demonstrations on how to quickly and accurately capture light, shadow and color in fleeting outdoor conditions.
    3. Tips on techniques used by master plein air artists.
    4. Maximized painting time in an English and Tuscan garden setting.
    5. Materials list in advance of workshop.
    6. Note-taking outline provided.
    7. Lunch provided.  During lunch, we’ll review paintings and enjoy a round-table discussion.

REGISTRATION

Workshop fee is $55 (lunch and beverages included).  Cancellation policy: Fee is non-refundable. If we can fill your cancelled spot prior to August 13, we will refund 50 percent of your fee. Full-refund if workshop cancelled due to inclement weather.

Registration deadline is August 1, 2008.  Mail completed Registration Form (below)
with check made payable to John DeFrancesco.

Questions? Call John at 719-488-0459 or e-mail to: jdefrancesco522@comcast.net.
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REGISTRATION FORM
Enclosed is my check in the amount of $55 for the August 23, 2008 workshop, “Plein Air Painting: Capturing Light, Shadow and Colors Outdoors.”

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Mail to: John DeFrancesco, 18785 St. Andrews Dr., Monument, CO 80132

 

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