“Montana Gold”

Celebrating Autumn in Santa Fe with Liz Haywood-Sullivan

October 2 - 6, 2023

9 am - 4 pm

$925 + 7$ NM sales tax

 

About the Workshop

Skill level: advanced beginner through advanced

Materials used: pastel, other media is optional

Workshop Description: This five-day workshop will immerse you in the landscape and artistic culture of Santa Fe during the Southwest’s most beautiful season of the year. Santa Fe in fall is red ristras hanging from adobe buildings, the Chamisa is in bloom, aspens are turning yellow in the mountains, and the smell of roasting pinons is in the air. Join popular artist and instructor, Liz Haywood-Sullivan, as she guides a workshop celebrating this colorful time of year.

  • Plein air excursions to paint autumn Aspen trees

  • Plein air painting at the living history Los Golondrinas compound

  • Day trip to paint along the High Road to Taos

  • Visit to Santa Fe Museum

  • Tour of Santa Fe’s famous art galleries along Canyon Road

  • Discussions on the Business of Managing Your Art

There will be both studio and plein-air painting sessions, as well as after-hours gatherings. Liz instructs in pastel, however, the principles she teaches are universal so you are welcome to work in another medium.

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About Liz

Liz Haywood-Sullivan, PSA-MP, IAPS/EP, has been dedicated to working exclusively in the pastel medium since 1996. Her attraction to the medium is pastel's ability to capture light and atmosphere in the landscape. She is a sought after instructor and judge for pastel societies and arts organizations around the world. Liz authored the popular book Painting Brilliant Skies and Water in Pastel. Her award-winning pastel paintings have been featured in numerous books and magazine articles, and have appeared in national, international and museum exhibitions worldwide. Liz is a President Emerita of the International Association of Pastel Societies (2013-2017) and is the current president of the North River Arts Society in Massachusetts.

“The Road to Taos”

 

What’s Included

Every workshop at Bluebird Studios includes a mix of complimentary food and beverages. Included are the following:

  • Ice breaker with non-alcoholic beverages and appetizers to set up the gear and get a briefing of the week.

  • Complimentary continental breakfast each morning: Yogurt, fruit, coffee, teas, juices, hard-boiled eggs, and pastries

  • Coffee, hot and/or iced tea, lemonade, soft drinks, sparkling waters, and fruit-infused still water are available all-day

  • Catered lunch brought into the studio or painting location for $15 each day (optional)

  • Complimentary afternoon treats

  • Complimentary lunch of chili Frito pie on the last day with a veggie platter

 

Supplies

The supply list for this class can be opened via the button below and printed at your convenience.