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Abstract Studio

Private or Small Group Workshop

  • 4 hours
  • Apache Ridge Road

Service Description

Bold, colorful and full of energy; explore how abstract expressionist art is created. You'll make marks, layer warms and cools, create a composition, paint big and physical, and infuse your personality onto canvas. Take home studies on paper, and a finished abstract on canvas. Play, experiment, and develop skills in non-objective intuitive painting, using process painting prompts. Practice working in a series. Enrich your visual voice as your personal style matures. Leave with a plan to continue your growth and development. Work with acrylic & water-soluble mediums, tools, colors, layers, marks and more. Learn how to make your art bigger and looser. Each day will include guided exercises and time to work independently. Customized for your level of experience: • Level 1 -- Beginner. Focuses on the fundamentals -- value, form, light and shadow, color mixing, understanding the materials and approaches to abstract expressionism. Study and emulate instructors/masters. • Level 2 -- Intermediate. Understands the concepts, medium and tools of abstract expression. Desire to take your art from good to great. • Level 3 -- Mastery. Career professional artists with a regular studio practice. Desire to explore and mature your visual voice. Workshop registration: Half day = 4 hours $375 Package of four half days $1,350 Full day = 7 hours $650 Package of four full days $2,340 20% off for groups of 3-6 people. 25% off for groups of 7-10 people. Suggested Materials: Some paint, paper and canvas will be provided depending on the length/focus of your workshop. You’ll receive a complete list of materials upon registration. If you are a beginner or traveler and have no supplies, ask about purchasing an Acrylic Painter Starter Kit available from Nova, Golden, or Liquitex. To register, contact Beverly Todd at btoddarts@gmail.com Beverly Todd is Chief Getaway Artist at Santa Fe Artist Getaway, a creativity coach, workshop leader and abstract expressionist artist.


Cancellation Policy

Please read the tab More>Your Health & Wellness Policy COVID VACCINATION HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to protect the health of every participant Payment and Refund Policy • Enrollment is only guaranteed with registration and full payment • We use PayPal and QuickBooks for your online payment and refunds. Keeping your financial information secure is absolutely our top priority. Please contact us if you prefer to pay by check or money order • A minimum of 10 students is required per workshop. If the minimum is not met 30 days before the start date, the workshop may be cancelled. Students will be notified via email. A full refund will be issued. It is recommended that student not make non-refundable travel or lodging arrangement prior to 30 days • If Santa Fe Artists Getaway cancels the workshop for any reason, students shall receive a full refund • Student cancellations must be submitted in writing, and received by btoddarts@gmail.com • Cancellations made 31 days before the first day of class receive a full refund, less a $100 processing fee • Any cancellations made 30 days or less in advance of the first day will receive no refund, unless there is a wait list and another student takes that place; then the student shall receive a full refund less a $100 processing fee • No refund, credits or transfers will be applied on or after the workshop start date • No refund, credit or make-up will be offered for missed days • A $100 fee will be charged on all returned checks


Contact Details

  • 83 Apache Ridge Road, Santa Fe, NM, USA

    402-297-4843

    btoddarts@gmail.com


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