Join us for an immersive plein air painting workshop focused on the versatile and expressive medium of gouache. Whether you’re a seasoned painter or just beginning your artistic journey, this hands-on experience is designed to deepen your understanding of painting outdoors with a portable, opaque water-based medium that’s perfect for quick studies or finished pieces.

What You will Learn:

• How to set up an efficient gouache plein air kit.
• Understanding light, atmosphere, and value in outdoor scenes.
• Color mixing techniques that are unique to gouache.
• Strategies for quick composition and simplifying complex scenes.
• Tips for abstracting the landscape.
• Many more!

Why Gouache?
Gouache offers the fluidity of watercolor with the opacity and vibrancy of acrylic or oil — all in a fast-drying, travel-friendly format. It allows you to build layers, make adjustments on the fly, and achieve rich, painterly results.

What’s Included:

• Daily demonstrations and guided painting sessions
• Personalized feedback and one-on-one instruction
• Group critiques and Q&A
• A scenic outdoor location on stunning Madeline Island chosen for its beauty and variety

What to Bring:
A recommended supply list will be provided upon registration, including essential gouache colors, brushes, paper, and portable easel setup.

Perfect For:
Artists of all levels who are interested in landscape painting, improving their observation skills, or learning a flexible medium for on-location work. Other mediums are allowed but the workshop will focus on gouache.

Workshop Schedule:
Sunday Night: Welcome Reception at 6pm
Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm
*Subject to change*