2020 Monhegan Island Painting Workshop

2020 Monhegan Island, Maine

Plein-air Painting Workshop with Rick Daskam

Unfortunately -Cancelled- 

This year I will be offering an Painting Workshop on Monhegan Island in Maine. The workshop will take place Monday, July 13th thru Friday, July 17th, 2020.

I invite you to join me on Monhegan Island, a place that artists have been painting for over 150 years.  For 18 years it has provided me with unending inspiration for Plein-Air painting. The aim is to help you learn skills painting Plein-air. While accomplishing this, one will enjoy a place that can transport you back to a simpler lifestyle, in a community of artists who share the love of painting. During the week, we will focus on drawing, composition, perspective, values and color.

Schedule

• Monday arrive-Monday evening:  A wine and cheese meet and greet will take place.
• Tuesday 9 am: A short demo will be given, followed by a painting session. Through out this time individual critiques and encouragement will be offered. 
• Tuesday 12-1 pm: Lunch break.
• Tuesday 1 pm: We begin a new painting and finish for the day around 4 pm. 
• Tuesday 4:00-5:00 pm: We gather for group critiques on the Trailing Yew porch. 

The above Tuesday schedule will repeat Wednesday-Friday. We will be painting at various locations, so as to experience everything this "magical island" has to offer.

Class size
 Minimum 6,  Maxim 12 students.

Payment
The cost of the workshop is $400.00 (ferry, room and board is separate).
50% deposit is due to confirm your registration.  Remaining balance is due before May 30th.
Checks can be made out to; Rick Daskam, 267 Cobbler Lane, Southbury, CT 06488.  *Deposits are non refundable after May 30,2019





Painting Supplies

• French easel, or pochade         
• Palette 
• Paint thinner, painting medium and cotton rags
• Palette knife and oil paint, various colors*
• 10 small canvas boards**

* Palette suggestions include: Titanium White (large tube), Yellow Ocher, Cadmium Yellow Pale, Cadmium yellow light, Cadmium orange, Cadmium Red Light, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Thalo Blue, Thalo Green.

** I suggest you bring an assortment of  8"x 10", 9"x 12", 11"x 14" or 12"x 16" boards. Whatever you prefer. I prefer 9 x 12 and 12 x 16, they fit in the same size wet panel carrier.

What Else to Bring

• Hat and Sun glasses
• A light foldable chair (if you prefer to sit)
• Sun screen
• Insect repellent
• 2 pairs of comfortable walking/hiking footwear. 
• Comfortable clothes; including a sweatshirt, as it is cooler at night and on the ferry ride over. 

Travel and Lodging
I will be staying at the Trailing Yew, which is rather rustic.  Other hotels on the Island include: the Monhegan House and the Island Inn. Cottages are available, if a small group would like to rent together.  For rental and additional information  go to, www.monhegan.info.  Transportation:  I use the Hardy Boat ferry out of New Harbor. You may also use the Balmy Days ferry out of Boothbay Harbor or the Elizabeth Ann / Laura B. ferry out of Port Clyde.  These web sites and additional information are available at www.monhegan.info

Contact
E-mail silverpallette@sbcglobal.net or call 203-264-5249/studio, 203-942-3090/cell with any questions.
To view my online gallery, please visit: www.rickdaskam.blogspot.com or Rick Daskam on Facebook.