| Home |
Free Charts & Articles | Watercolor Blog | Contact | View workshops | DVD's | Brushes |
| Workshop Location: Calistoga
- Napa Valley, CA BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS Birgit O’Connor Course Description In this workshop Birgit guides you step-by-step through the painting process and shares her techniques of how to simplify a flower and find the WOW factor that creates dramatic paintings. Learn how blend and mix color to give the illusion of depth by using a limited pallet. The techniques learned in this class are the same ones she uses for her larger 60"x120" triptychs, but for class purposes you will be using 1/2 sheets for the workshop a more manageable size. You will start with a new composition everyday for the first few days, learn how to do large White then Red flowers then expand into more complicated compositions. The final compositions will be after Birgit evaluates the class and as time permits. Sketches and reference photos are provided to help you during the learning process so you can easily follow along with each painting demonstration. You are welcome to bring your own reference photos and work from those if you prefer rather then the sketches provided. Birgit will discuss what makes a striking painting and suggests that you bring a few of your own photos for the class to look at and learn from to see how by doing a few simple things can make the composition more interesting. This class is open to all skill levels but knowledge of watercolor is helpful but beginners are welcome and are encouraged not to be afraid. |
|
Class sizes are limited,
and reservations are accepted in the order received.
To Register
|
|||||||||
| Instructor Birgit O’Connor is a sought after self-taught artist / instructor that teaches many National and International workshops. Her work has been published in over 40 national and international publications along with being included in many collections throughout the world. Her most current publications include Artist Magazine, Watercolor Artist Magazine and "L'Art de l'Aquarelle from France. Birgit has won numerous National and International awards and is a signature member of LWS & CWA, her other memberships include Cambridge Who’s Who, Who's who in America, Who's who in American woman. Birgit has written two books by North Light publications “Watercolor in Motion”, “Watercolor Essentials” Birgit is a contributing editor to Artist’s Magazine and Watercolor Artist Magazine and has also developed her own line of successful instructional DVD programs which are available on her website www.birgitoconnor.com |
Workshop Location: Calistoga Spa Hot Springs The workshop will be held at “Calistoga Spa Hot Springs” the workshop space has large windows, great light and a spectacular view of Mt. St. Helena. Workshop is “not” wheel chair accessible Lunch: Restaurants and deli within walking distance, Driving directions |
|
| Lodging: On site lodging is available located just a block off the main street. If you'd like to try to keep your "costs down" and care to share a room I'll take names of those that are interested, and put you in touch with each other or contact the spa for reservations. Calistoga is in the hear of the Wine Country and has many excellent restaurants, shops, wine tasting, ballooning, cycling, jogging, tennis, golf and much more. Enjoy one of the 4 mineral pools available or the spa services that are provided. There is a block of rooms being held under my name “Birgit O’Connor” Contact: Calistoga Spa Hot Springs (866) 822-5772 (707) 942-6269 Off season rates Single room is $ 105. a night Double occupancy is $ 120. a night Web-site http://calistogaspa.com Map of Calistoga Wineries (North Napa Valley) Area attractions |
|
| Birgit
O’Connor Cancellation Policy
|
|
| Airports Santa Rosa Airport 29 minutes / 19 miles San Francisco Airport 1 hour 44 mins / 82.09 miles Oakland Airport 1 hour 40 mins / 77.58 miles Sacramento International Airport 1 hour 45 mins / 79.15 miles |