In this multi-day art workshop, you’ll create sketches and paintings of Yosemite’s natural wonders, all while learning about shapes, colors, light direction and seasonal change, expanding your painting skills and giving you a broader understanding of place.
Students will learn skills that will allow them to find their own style and express themselves. Our approach will be relaxed and un-fussy, beginning with loose and quick pencil drawings to establish the major masses, then applying watercolor to define the areas of color. To intermediate students, this class offers a fun experience with many basic tips and techniques for capturing each element of the landscape. Experienced students will expand their painting skills, and the instructor will assist them in refining their own style.
Know Before You Go:
- Program dates: June 13–June 15
- Program location: Yosemite Valley
- What’s included:
- Three days of progressive learning and outdoor painting with artist Molly Hashimoto.
- Four nights of tent camping — shared amongst participants in Yosemite Valley — or upgrade to a hotel room at Yosemite Valley Lodge or tent cabin at Curry Village for an additional fee.
- There is no discount if you choose not to stay at the group campsite.
- Camping details:
- Two campsites at Upper Pines Campground in Yosemite Valley.
- Participants arrive on June 12 after 12 pm and must depart June 16 by 11 am.
- The two campsites are shared among all retreat participants. A picnic table, bear locker and firepit are provided at each site. Please be prepared to tent camp.
- Camping is for retreat participants only. We are unable to accommodate friends and family of participants in our group campsite; lodging arrangements for friends and family are the responsibility of participants.
- Due to the shared nature of our group sites, we are unable to accommodate RVs or campers. If you desire a private campsite, have an RV/camper, or want to sleep in your car, you must arrange for your own reservation.
- Lodging details: Upgrade to Yosemite Valley Lodge or Curry Village for an additional fee. Lodging dates match camping dates. Lodging blocks expire 30 days prior to the program. Information on upgrading accommodations will be included in your confirmation email upon registering.
- Experience level: Beginner; must be physically fit to walk to painting locations with art supplies and hiking essentials. Please be prepared to walk 1–3 miles/day.
What’s not included:
- Art supplies, camping gear, snacks, or meals.
- Transportation.
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