This is a sample information sheet and supply list for you to look at; expect some minor changes in times, dates and formats depending on the uniqueness of each retreat.
Information Sheet and Supply List for Quaking Aspen Art Retreat with Art Sherwyn
Plan on arriving at the destination on Friday, between 11:00 and 11:45; we will start promptly at Noon. You only need to bring a sketchpad and pencil to this session; keep your supplies in your car. During the first hour we will get to know each other, set the tone of the retreat, discuss some learning theories, and take care of the business items. Please plan on paying the remainder of the tuition during this time. This will also be the time when those taking the retreat for units will fill out the paper work and pay the tuition. I am not able to accept credit cards, so please make arrangements to pay by check or cash. The cost of the units for UOP is $93.00 per unit. You may pay the fee for UOP with a credit card.
This is a tentative schedule for the retreat. Please note that their could be changes and adjustments to this schedule if the situation deems it necessary.
Sunday 6/13:
noon-1:00 Introduction and Opening
1:00-2:00; Setup camp
2:00-5:30; Drawing/composition session
5:30-6:30; Happy hour/free time
6:30-7:30; Dinner
7:30-10:00; Campfire, strumming/drumming and sharing
Monday 6/14:
8:30-10:00; Drawing session; finding the dance in graphite and ink
10:00-11:00 Brunch, a full scale hot meal will be prepared for us.
11:30-2:30; Art session; line/mass/dance, color (pastel/acrylic)
2:30-4:00; Rest period/free time
4:00- 5:30; Art session; contemporary processes/mixed mediums
5:30-6:30 Happy hour/free time
6:30-7:30 Dinner
7:30-10:00; Campfire activities
Tuesday 6/15:
7:30-8:30; Early morning drawing session (optional)
8:30-9:30; Breakfast
9:30-10:15; Break down camp
10:15-11:30; Art session;
11:30-12:30; Critique and closing
Wardrobe: In selecting your wardrobe be prepared for bright sun to cool, windy evenings. Bring comfortable walking shoes, a wide brimmed hat and a light windbreaker and sweater or jacket.
UOP Credits Available:
One to three upper division semester units from The University of the Pacific can be earned for those who need professional growth credit or units. The cost is $93.00 per unit. Those who are interested can inquire at our first session.
Supply List
This supply list is to help you prepare for the myriad of artistic experiences you will be involved in. If you have any particular mediums or materials you want to experiment with that are not on this list, feel free to bring them. We will be exploring many avenues of artistic expression, from the contemporary to the realistic approach.
Supplies:
1. Easel; sturdy, portable and adjustable. French easel is perfect if you have one. If your easel does not have a shelf or drawer, you will need to bring a light weight TV tray type table to place your materials on when we are outdoors. I will bring a few extra easels for those in need.
2. Sun protection; hats, light weight long sleeve shirts and lotions.
3. Folding chair; light weight
4. Sketchpad; White drawing paper for thumbnail sketches and studies. 8” by 10”
9” by 12” or 11” by 14”.
5. Newsprint, 18” by 22” Sketch pad or paper;
6. Soft drawing pencil
7. Small hand held pencil sharpener
8. Conte’; Soft black, 2 sticks, (I will bring extras for those in need).
9. Pastels; I use prismacolor Nupastel, 96 colors. If you have another brand or type, bring them. Nupastels will last through many works of art and studies, and will always remain fresh no matter how old they become. I will bring extra sets.
10. Fixative for your studies in pastel, charcoal, ebony pencil, etc.
11. Pastel paper; Canson pastel paper, middle tone color (blue-gray, gray, or brown), or brown butcher paper for studies. The amount of paper depends on your preference for working in pastel. If you are exclusively pastel, I would suggest about 3 to 4 sheets per day. Other options include; water color paper, hot press (smooth surface) 140 lb., or sanded pastel paper. If you feel like working on rich paper, sanded pastel paper is one of your best options. It’s best if you can get it in a toned color of tan or light gray. Bring some cheap grades of paper for practice and studies.
12. Drawing board; One that will affix to your easel, and large enough to handle a full sheet of 15×30 drawing paper. The drawing board should have several sheets of newsprint or any other paper of your choice that will pad the board.
13. Clips and or large rubber bands; bring plenty to hold down your paper. We will be assured of some wind at times.
14. Scissors or matte knife
15. Pastel pencils; 1 or 2 pencils in the middle tone colors, ie. reddish brown, gray or dull blue. Used to layout drawing.
16. Acrylic paints; I will share some techniques in acrylic. I use only primary colors, (red, yellow and blue) plus black and white. If you like acrylics and/or want to learn more about them, plan to bring some to the retreat. I will have extra paint.
17. Oil paints are optional. You can choose to use them on the 2nd half of the 2nd day or the 3rd day. If you have a preference of colors, bring them. Plan to bring the accessories you use, including, brushes, mediums, turpentine, palette knives, palette and canvas.
18. Rags or paper towels
19. Container with a lid that can hold one quart of water or more.
20. Small water container for cleaning brushes as you paint.
21. Plastic bags to contain trash while on location. Market bags are perfect.
22. Wet wipes
I truly look forward to an incredible and life enhancing three days. Please come to this experience with an open mind, prepared to deal with the challenges that can come with being outdoors, and learning new things. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at (661) 834-4396, or my cell phone at (661) 203-5001.
I will see you there.
Art