| plein air with jeremy sams (registration now closed)

| the basics |

| who | Instructed by Jeremy Sams; registration for beginning/intermediate morning class and intermediate/advanced afternoon class limited to 10 students per class.

Participants may choose to take only one class for $150 or both classes for $250. Please make your selection in the dropdown menu during checkout.

| when |

• Saturday, September 23, 2023, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (beginning/intermediate)

• Saturday, September 23, 2023, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (intermediate/advanced)

| where | Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery (235 Chatham Cottage Circle
State Road, NC 28676)

For a suggested supply list, please click here.

Please remember to pack sunscreen, bug spray, and a wide-brimmed hat or baseball cap, and a notebook and pencil or pen. You may also want to dress in layers to accommodate the fluctuating fall temperatures. Water and snacks will be available at Grassy Creek Winery when they open at 12:00 PM; restroom access will also be available at that time.

| the details |

Rejuvenate your artistic creativity by painting in the greatest studio of all...the great outdoors! Join award-winning acrylic artist Jeremy Sams in this landscape painting workshop held at Grassy Creek Vineyard in State Road, NC.

This workshop will focus on the fundamentals of plein air painting and the "how to's" of capturing the essence of a live scene in your preferred medium.

"En plein air" is a French term for "in the open air." The focus of plein air painting is painting on location, from life. This style of painting, which was made popular by the impressionists of the 19th century, brings many challenges to the artist.

Some of these challenges include:

• "How do I get set up for plein air painting?"

• "With all the information the outdoors presents, how do you narrow down a subject matter to paint?"

• “How do I compose a story through painting?”

• "Once you've found your subject, how do you organize a pleasing composition?"

• "What's the big deal about 'values', and how do you capture them effectively?

• "How do I use color temperature to give depth and vibrancy?"

• "What do I do about that sunlight that keeps changing so fast?"

• "How do you make soft edges and blends in acrylics?"

This workshop will address these challenges through demonstrations, group discussion and personal one-on-one training to help you face the great outdoors with confidence. All levels, from beginner to intermediate, are welcome.

This workshop is part of the multi-day Foothills Plein Air Festival happening in October. View the full festival itinerary here.