Days of Nature, Color, and Probably Bug Bites
Led by your overly enthusiastic guide to all things pigment and pine trees
Hello, fellow lover of beauty, chaos, and getting grass stains on your jeans in the name of art! Do you dream of capturing the golden light bouncing off a meadow at 4:37 PM sharp? Does the idea of painting outside—yes, OUTSIDE, where the sun lives—fill you with joy and a slight sense of logistical panic? Then this two-day plein air painting workshop is for you! Join me for a creative weekend where we’ll ditch the studio walls, embrace the whims of weather and paint what we see (or what we think we see after our second cup of questionable thermos coffee). We’ll explore color theory, composition, and how to paint fast enough before a cloud covers your perfect lighting. You’ll get tips on packing a paint kit that doesn’t weigh more than a toddler and how to avoid bugs landing in your wet paint (spoiler: you probably can’t). Whether you’re a seasoned painter or someone who still calls it “that artsy brushy thing,” this workshop is designed to help you connect with nature, loosen up your brushwork, and fall madly in love with the great outdoors—all while slapping glorious color onto canvas like it owes you money. Expect laughter, sunshine (probably), and paint under your fingernails. Come for the art, stay for the sunsets. And hey—if all else fails, you’ll leave with at least two paintings, a sunhat full of memories, and a slightly smug glow from being an "outdoor artist."
Instructor: Travis Krause, after decades of teaching, guiding, and generally shepherding creative minds, Travis has fine-tuned his approach so participants don’t just emulate—they actually get their hands messy and figure things out for themselves. This watercolor workshop invites you to experiment, explore, and chase a few “what if I try this?” moments, leading you to your own artistic breakthroughs and technical confidence (happy accidents included).
Skill Level: All Levels (No prior experience)
Ages appropriate: 16-104
Min to run/Date: 6 Registered by 06/15/2026
Equipment and Materials:
Participants to bring: Water bottles, sketch book, stools, specific media supplies to your preferences