Sunday

Workshop: Botanical Arts/Natural Science Illustration

"Would you like to learn some of the painting and drawing techniques exhibited? Or spend unhurried time wandering lush gardens and coffee farms, sketchbook in hand? Join my annual botanical arts workshop/retreat...registering now. " --Cynthia Padilla, exhibiting artist, Earth/ Petal Wing.

 

Photos of Antigua - Lake Atitlan contribution by international pool of generous photograhers w/ a shared passion for the culture & color, people & places, flora & fauna and traditions of Guatemala, 'Land of Eternal Spring.' Thank you.

REGISTRATION OPEN!

FALL DATES: Oct 27 - Nov 5, 2011

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Join like-minded art and nature enthusiasts documenting both the natural beauty and cultivated grounds and gardens of Antigua, Guatemala. Join international arts instructor Cynthia Padilla painting in ancient structures, tropical landscapes, colorful markets, and private courtyard gardens. Spend unhurried time building a journal collection of rough sketches, tiny vignettes, notes & notations, finished paintings, measurements and personal musings. All the while lulled by splashing fountains and gentle breezes of working ‘en plein air.’(translation: Out doors).

Suggested transportable mediums: Pencil, pen & ink, colored pencil, pastel, (includng the new Pan Pastels) and/or acrylic (incuding the new Chroma Interactive 'open' acrylics), watercolor, watercolor pencil, watercolor crayon.

All levels. Complete beginners without previous art experience to advanced and returning artists will find a unique art and cultural adventure awaits beyond Antigua’s ancient color-washed walls.

ANTIGUA: Our home base is a delightful cobblestoned, bougainvillea-draped town with an international ambiance. Internet coffee shops, funky outdoor cafes, art galleries, open-air markets, artisan crafts and warm-hearted, welcoming people: http://www.flickr.com/groups/391329@N20/pool/ and view some of our previous sketch sites, field trips and workshop participants: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cynthiapadilla/sets/72157602588307547/ I am still adding images and gathering up assignments to scan in, so check back regularly and subscribe to the blog for automated updates.

LAKE ATITLAN: (3) nights. See photos http://www.slide.com/r/rrYO49lR3T_RrHDgVvMmfAJsYSvmxFgd?previous_view=lt_embedded_url

REGISTER NOW: Art Workshops in Guatemala offering 10-day educational travel programs that are off the beaten track and at a very reasonable price. Total package price, including tuition, lodging in lovely colonial style hotels, hearty breakfasts; ground transportation and field trips.  $1845 approx.
Contact Liza Foure, Director. Ph:(612) 825-0747 Website: http://www.artguat.org/ Email: fourre@artguat.org
For workshop content questions contact me, instructor Cynthia Padilla, here or via email: padillapost2@gmail.com

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