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Plein Air Paint Workshop with Yvonne

  • Create Art and Tea 1015 Main Avenue Durango, CO, 81301 United States (map)

at Oxbow Park!

The list of supplies is what you will need for the adventure with Yvonne. She is has many years of experience in teaching. Oxbow is a lovey place to explore the river and the colors of Nature.

Call Caprice if you have any questions or need directions to Oxbow.

Materials for class

1. Sanded pastel paper ( either in a pad , or taped onto a foam core board to work upon.) ~ 8"x10"or 9”x12" are good sizes for field work This is a good choice:

Uart Premium Sanded Pastel Paper - 9"x12" - 10 Sheet Pad - beige-- 400 Grade ( This is about $40 on Amazon)

2. Set of soft pastels;  ( I can bring some hard pastels, that students can try)

Winsor & Newton Professional Soft Pastels, Set of 15 ~ about $25 on Amazon ( An inexpensive way to begin!) or: Jack Richeson - Richeson Nature Pastels Signature Landscape Foundation, 44 Piece Set ~ this is about $54 on Amazon

3. Disposable gloves

4. Paper towels

5. A small foam brush

6. Sunscreen, sun hat, clothing for the weather that day, drinking water, a snack

7. A folding chair

8. Optional: A small watercolor set, flat brush, & water to tone the paper

Earlier Event: September 28
"Paint Out" at Butterfly Ranch