Art Lessons for Adults & Children

Join me for in the barn studio for classes in fine art, sculpture, fused glass and hand built ceramics

Plein Air Classes

Connect with nature in a different way! Beginners and experienced painters alike are welcome to join me in an informal, friendly group class as I teach the basics of plein air painting.

Held in various inspiring locations in the Canterbury/Loudon area, come learn to catch and paint the light and long shadows of Central NH’s gardens, farms, ponds, rivers, meadows, and more.

We will create preliminary sketches for value composition (Notans) while becoming familiar with tools used to work comfortably outdoors. There will be demonstrations, discussions, and helpful critiques of individual artwork throughout the class. Students will learn skills to simplify and organize their compositions while emphasizing self-expression and exploring individual styles.

$25 per person, in the field group lesson, medium of your choice (watercolor, acrylic, oils). 

Private individual or group lessons are also available, please inquire. Preregistration for each class is necessary, specific locations will be emailed to participants. Sign up for one or the entire series. **

What students need to bring to class:

Plein Air Easel Setup. (I will not have any extra easels for students to borrow)

Canvas, panels, or watercolor paper 

Media of choice

Stool or folding chair (if you want to sit during)

Roll of paper/shop towels

Trash bag (like a plastic grocery bag)

Container for water or gamsol (to use to paint and clean brushes)

Container for solvent or oil (I use Walnut oil exclusively)

Optional

Apron (recommended!)

Hat, sunscreen, bug spray (and/or bug nets)

Umbrella

Snack and water

Artists should plan on arriving by 7:30 to park and walk to the painting location.

Artists should be able to walk on grass/on stone paths. 

*A more formal, in-depth plein-air workshop, including discussion and group critique in the Canterbury studio, is also in the works. Let me know if you are interested in this!

Contact me at carol@carollakestudios.com   website: www.carollakestudios.com