Plein Air Class for Adults
Early Bird Discount: HAPPYTREES
Step outside the studio and paint from life.
Plein air painting is the practice of creating art outdoors, working directly from the landscape to capture natural light, color, and atmosphere in real time. In our four-week courses, students will be taught the fundamentals in a variety of mediums and develop their skills in observation, composition, and technique.
Each course consists of three in-studio classes and one outing. Classes are held Thursdays from 5–7 PM. Each course will explore a different medium and style, with the final class being a half-day outing.
This class is designed for adults; though Aspire students may participate by invitation.
Class Day and Times
Thursdays 5:00-7:00
Program Costs
Single Course: $350
2-Course Bundle: $600
Acrylic Gouache Travel Set: $60
(For Course 2)
Student Requirements
This is an beginner/intermediate level class, so it is best suited for individuals with some experience in art and beginners who like a challenge!
This is a class for adults, but younger students may enroll if invited.
Outings
Course 1:
Moro Campground at Crystal Cove
June 28, Sunday @ 3pm
8471 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Course 2:
Placerita Canyon
August 2, Sunday @ 3pm
19152 Placerita Canyon Rd, Newhall, CA 91321
The cost of the tuition covers site fees as well as food and refreshments. Participants must drive themselves or carpool.
Any students under the age of 18 must be chaperoned by another adult for the whole outing.
Course 1: Plein Air with Pen and Ink
June 4-28
This course will cover the fundamentals of drawing quick yet beautiful sketches of landscape around you all with a ballpoint pen!
Day 1: Basic Pen Techniques
Day 2: Anatomy of a Landscape
Day 3: Setting up for Plein Air / Quick and Efficient drawing
Day 4: Outing to Crystal Cove
Course 2: Plein Air with Acrylic Gouache
July 9-August 2
Day 1: Introduction to Acrylic Gouache / How to mix colors
Day 2: Anatomy of a Landscape / Identifying colors
Day 3: Setting up for Plein Air / Quick and Efficient drawing
Day 4: Outing to Placerita Canyon