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Private Room with Meal Plan Details
Private Room – room layout varies - includes daily breakfasts and lunches – free parking – Check-in Sunday, Check out Friday.
All rooms include the following amenities:
- Daily maid service
- Individually Controlled HVAC
- Wi-Fi
- Mini fridge
- Coffee maker
- Iron & ironing board
- Hair Dryer
- Free Parking
Shared Room (with another student) with Meal Plan Details
Two double beds – shared with another student – room layout varies - includes breakfasts and lunches – free parking – Check-in Sunday, Check out Friday.
All rooms include the following amenities:
- Daily maid service
- Individually Controlled HVAC
- Wi-Fi
- Mini fridge
- Coffee maker
- Iron & ironing board
- Hair Dryer
- Free Parking
Day Student Details
Includes daily lunch, onsite parking, studio access, and MISA staff.
Meal Plan Details
Enjoy the fabulous view of Frenchman Bay for breakfast and lunch. Our meal plan includes five buffet breakfasts and lunches at the resort.
In the evenings you will be able to explore and savor the freshest New England sea to table cuisine, caught, delivered and cooked straight from the boat at one of the many restaurants in downtown Bar Harbor.
Vibrant Watercolor Painting & Journaling - Bar Harbor
Genre: Urban Sketching
Type of Medium: Watercolor and Journaling
Availability: Spaces Available
Instructors:
Workshop Description:
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 6:00pm
Monday – Thursday: 9am – 4pm
Friday: 9am - 2pm
*Subject to change*
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