Today's workshop at The Hermitage in Ho Ho Kus, N.J. was a ton of fun and I got a lot of positive feedback! Thank you to everyone who participated and to Ms. Julie Zier for making this possible. It was wonderful to meet everyone and to share the joy of painting en plein air at this beautiful and historic location.
Many people asked if we'll be doing this again and I think we'll try to do it again in the fall. I will be in Florence from the end of June until mid-August but check out my EVENTS PAGE to stay connected with upcoming workshops. I also recently created a TESTIMONIALS PAGE with feedback from previous students from my classes and workshops. As a teacher, I am very passionated about sharing information and encouragement; I'm so proud of all of my students. Have a wonderful weekend and I'm so glad everyone enjoyed this workshop! Keep painting!
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Here are some photos from today's workshop at Lee Memorial Library in Allendale, NJ. We had a great turn out and everyone did an amazing job on their pastel drawings. It's great to encourage students to get outside and enjoy working en plein air.
There was a lot of interest in future events which we will coordinate at some point soon. In the meantime: check out my EVENTS PAGE and I post updates on this BLOG also. Huge thanks again to Lee Memorial Library, Nancy, Melissa and everyone who attended this plein air workshop! I'm very happy to announce that I'll be teaching a workshop next year in the south of France. This workshop is being coordinated by Ms. Béatrice Dunksi of Paint Away Tours, who I've been in touch with since I was in Giverny last summer. I've been busy scheduling workshops and it's been great to connect with more artists, teachers and businesses. This workshop highlights lavender fields, old towns, medieval villages, mediterranean harbors, castles & wine country. When I was in France, I lived in Giverny and I went to Paris, Auvers-sur-Oise (where Van Gogh is buried) and a few other places but I didn't get to Provence or the southern regions. I'm really looking forward to painting and teaching in this beautiful area. There are more details coming about this workshop, but I wanted to share this because I'm really excited and grateful for this opportunity. I can't wait for it! I just got back from a tour of the grounds at The Hermitage in Ho Ho Kus, N.J. I went over to scout out some locations because this historic home will be the location of my upcoming plein air workshop. I was also able to speak with some of the gardening team and to see what flowers will be blooming soon. The gardeners are lovely and I appreciate the work that they're doing. For the workshop: I will be giving an introduction and demonstration to start and then everyone will receive individual instruction. I want to emphasize that this is really a plein air class and not just an open event. Please remember to bring your supplies: travel easel, paint, drawing supplies, water, snacks, a hat. Feel free to work in oils, watercolor and/or drawing media (crayon, pastel, pencil, etc.) There's a parking lot for attendees and a restroom available. There are still a few spots open and tickets are available for purchase either online or by calling: 201-445-8311. Can't wait to see everyone there! History"In July of 1778, word reached Theodosia that George Washington and his troops would be passing through Ho-Ho-Kus on their way from the recent battle at Monmouth Courthouse to White Plains in Westchester County. When the General and his entourage stopped at a local house, Theodosia sent an invitation to Washington for him and his men to come and stay at The Hermitage. She said that the accommodations were the “most commodious in the area”. Washington accepted her offer and for four days, from July 10th to the 14th, he and his officers were entertained at this site.
Among the visitors to the house during the Revolution were James Monroe, William Paterson, the Marquis de Lafayette, Alexander Hamilton, Lord Sterling, Peggy Shippen Arnold and Aaron Burr. Burr, who had been stationed just north of here at an area known as The Clove, became a frequent visitor to the site. Following the war, and the ensuing death of Lieutenant Colonel Prevost, Burr and Theodosia’s friendship led to a courtship that resulted in their marriage at The Hermitage in July of 1782." READ MORE HERE |
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