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Private Room Details
Private Room - room layout varies - Includes daily breakfasts, lunches and dinners - free parking - Check-in Sunday, Check out Friday.
This Accommodation Option Includes:
- Daily maid service
- Individually Controlled HVAC
- Wi-Fi
- Mini fridge
- Coffee maker
- Iron & ironing board
- Hair Dryer
- Free Parking
Shared Room Details
Two beds - room shared with another student - room layout varies - includes breakfasts, lunches and dinners - free parking - Check-in Sunday, Check out Friday.
This Accommodation Option Includes:
- Daily maid service
- Individually Controlled HVAC
- Wi-Fi
- Mini fridge
- Coffee maker
- Iron & ironing board
- Hair Dryer
- Free Parking
Day Student (Lunch Only - No Lodging) Details
Includes daily lunches, and free parking.
Meal Plan Details
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner are prepared by the Asilomar team in the Crocker Fining Hall. They are committed to sourcing food from local farmers where possible and integrating seasonal ingredients into our recipes.
Genre: Urban Sketching
Vibrant Watercolor Painting & Journaling
Availability: Spaces Available
Instructors:
Immerse yourself in a creative journey where fluid drawing, magical mingling color, and expressive brushwork come together through plein air and studio sessions. With seasoned guidance from international instructors Cindy Briggs and Theresa Goesling, you’ll discover how visually compelling composition and harmonious color can elevate your watercolor experience. Learn to balance spontaneity with intention and refine your artistic voice. This inspiring retreat welcomes artists of all levels to paint in an encouraging atmosphere and a beautiful coastal setting.
Some topics covered in the classes include:
- Breaking down compositions into essential shapes and values for quick, impactful paintings.
- Discover how drawing with flowing lines can be relaxing and help you connect with your subject.
- Creating with color harmony to create a expressive cohesive statement and explore the counterbalance of warm and cool colors.
- Using flowing lines and gestural brushstrokes to express movement and energy
- Balancing wet-in-wet and wet-on-dry techniques to create colorful transitions.
- Simplifying to capture moments on location
- Refining your voice through exploration in plein air and studio painting
- …and many more.
This retreat is ideal for artists of all levels who want to expand their watercolor skills, deepen their creative voice, and experience the joy of painting in a supportive, inspiring setting.
Workshop Schedule:
Sunday Night: Welcome Meet and Greet at 5:30pm
Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm
*Subject to change*
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