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COME JOIN US FOR ADVANCED PLEIN AIR PAINTING AND TRADITIONAL PERIOD PAINTING SKILLS OF THE LATE 1800'S FROM THE AMERICAN IMPRESSIONIST SCHOOL. BECOME IMMERSED IN THE VANDERBUILT'S ORIGINAL ADIRONDACK GREAT CAMP SAGAMORE LODGE AND RE-DISCOVER A PART OF YOU THAT YOU MAY HAVE FORGOTTEN Instructor: Todd S. Plough Open to Watercolorists, Pastel Painters, Acrylic and Oil Painters 2009 Date To Be Announced Instructor phone: 716-945-6254 You can Register at Sagamore after 4pm, however our group will be conducting a Plein Air Session outside Sagamore from 1pm to 3:30pm on August 18th, 2007 (Saturday). The 5 day workshop instructor fee is $450.oo USD The 5 day workshop (half day) instructor fee is $250.oo USD Sagamore fees are the responsibility of the painter. (Sagamore 315-354-5311).
Materials & Suggestions for a successful workshop experience at Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake New York are as follows: MATERIALS LISTWe will be working plein air with easels provided; however, if you have a favored field easel please feel free to bring it along. You'll be doing color mixing exercises and learning professional fine art techniques used by the master painters such as John Singer Sargent, Claude Monet, and Vincent Van Gogh. Materials need not be extensive. I work in oils, but you could use any medium with which you are familiar. If you are not using oils, then you will know what you need for your chosen media. I recommend formats between 8x10 –16x20 pallette to hold and mix paints, if you have a palette with a cover that is a real bonus because you can pre-load it before going painting to reduce the items carried into the field as well as the weight. backpack or large bag to carry easel and materials. Paints : It's recommended you have the following colors At least 37ml tubes of oils or acrylics recommended EXCEPT WHITE- YOU WILL NEED at least 1 150ml tube of white (zinc/titanium/even underpainting white) cadmium yellow light (or lemon or pale) and yellow ochre cadmium red alizarin crimson (or quinacridone rose) ultramarine blue and curealan blue burnt sienna raw sienna lamp black burnt umber - thalo green and/or veridian sap green permanent green light cadmium orange – I recommend getting a very good one like grumbacher pre-tested Dioxazine purple or permanent mauve(very important!) and your favorites you just can't live without I HIGHLY RECOMMEND UTRECHT brand paints. Great quality and pigment saturation, very economical. painting medium for thinning paint (liquin, BOILED linseed oil) REAL Distilled spirits of TURPENTINE (hardware store) or Grumtine(grumbacher)- no paint thinner please - No turpenoid please. It sometimes has poor reactions with surfaces and pigments brushes
Natural Hair Bristles or Synthetics I prefer round hog hair(white bristle) and sable(synthetics are good these days) or blended hair but use your favorite type as well.(no FAN BRUSHES) Also a wide selection of FILBERTS (flats with corners rounded off) and a few of your personal magic brushes. I usually only take two to three brushes when painting outdoors. A small round(5 or 6) a large flat(12) for knocking in large areas and a large round (10) -Realistically this is all you need. I recommend it. Simplify your materials when possible PAINTING SUPPORTS ? CANVAS- PANELs- EVEN MOUNTED COTTON PAPER tempered masonite (1/4 inch) circa 8x10" to 16x20" range or similar dimension canvas panel, boards and or canvases. you choose. One note, canvas boards are handy but coat the backs with acrylic paint because the cardboard backing absorbs water and can warp the boards. Prevent it before it happens. please prepare your supports with a rose, brown or olive drab underpainting color at least 2 weeks before we leave (Aug 20,2006). The underpainting color should be about a 20-35% value darkness(estimate) if white is 0% and black is 100% To prepare your ground just mix your color with some turps and brush on while the piece is vertical. Usually it needs to be darker than you might think as the white of the board will come through this veil if it is very thin. Rain gear/coat/poncho cotton rags(sheets), high synthetic content and / or polyester rags work poorly vs. flannel masking tape to prevent us from painting to close to the edge of our formats.(optional) Useful Extras Wet-ones, Gunk or other grease remover (orange miracle brand) to remove paint from your hands, etc. note pad or journal to record your thoughts (optional) Naturally,
you'll want to bring what is needed for the workshop. But, also
consider whether you will want to do some painting on your own.
There are some wonderful painting spots near the Sagamore grounds
which are restricted to guests and tour groups as well as off the
grounds on the lakeshore. Bring any other items you would
customarily use when painting out on location.
(stool, water bottle etc) Important
Considerations: Painting clothes - I expect you to get them dirty. Bug spray (this time frame was designed around a beautiful bug-free season but they may not know that) Wide brimmed hats help reduce the angle at which light can enter your eyes reducing the perception of color that is in fact generated from light bouncing around inside the eye itself. Hiking boots or athletic shoes - wool socks, bowling shoes(bowling alley is available) Slippers/bathrobe/toiletries/medications/pre-paid phone card (cell service may not be available) Towels are provided but you may wish to bring your own as well Camera, flashlight , extra batteries, battery powered reading light. Digitals are GREAT but bring a 35mm too. Last year I wanted to do some time lapse exposures and it was very difficult with the digital. Live and learn Wool sweater and warm winter hat (Dress for what is 0ctober weather in Western NY). Adirondacks may be turning fall colors so may the temps. ( Last 2 years averaged about 70 degrees daytime temps) Favorite wines or other beverages. The town of Raquette Lake has many items you can pick up at the local stores however they are limited in the variety. Saranac beer is available as well as some nice wines on the Sagamore grounds. Wallet with ID / credit card and pocket money for souvenirs from Sagamore's very nice gift shop and local items you may want to pick up. Many items are on sale at the gift shop late season !!! A box to
stack your wet paintings for the trip home. Clothespins are good
for separating panels during transit.
Painting/ Drawing Sessions will be from 9:00 am to noon
then 1:00 pm to 3:45 and
we will have a group discussion / critique in the late
afternoon over a glass of wine or tea/coffee around 3:45 -4:15 .
The rest of the day is yours to explore/ paint, canoe,
hike, go into town or whatever and simply soak up this wonderful
place. Critique session is of course optional but I encourage
everyone to attend, it’s really a great time to learn and share
what you have painted with all of us.
When we arrive I encourage you to tour the grounds and look
for potential masterpieces waiting to be painted.
I accept participants in any medium, even digital
photography. Art is just the residue of thought –the medium is independent. Sagamore Grounds & Artist Workshop FeeA 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place in this workshop. In extraordinary situations and in the event the space can be filled with another participant a refund will be permitted. Sagamore fees and instructor fees are paid separately. Always remember: Avoid Frustration: and use the medium with which you are most comfortable. I will teach using oils, but I am happy to accommodate any medium you choose. Make a List: Having a list and double checking to be sure you have the materials well before leaving will insure you arrive with essential items. Print out these pages. If you have difficulty finding the recommended supplies call me at 716-945-6254. Come prepared to work hard but relax while doing it. Ask me anything and we’ll explore the answer together. You will find my desire is to push your image making in the direction of your current strengths. Directions : take 86(17) east toward Binghamton Get off Hornell exit heading north toward Dansville Take 390 North toward Rochester Take 90 East to Utica Take rt 8 which is also rt 12 North toward Old Forge Take rt 28 North toward Old Forge ( a right fork off of rt 12) Continue rt.28 North to Inlet then Raquette Lake. At Raquette Lake you will look for the SAGAMORE sign on the right. Turn down this improved gravel road and proceed to the end, take the left turn across the bridge(guests only). I recommend rolling down the windows to smell the fresh Balsam Pines along the way.
Our Meals will be provided and prepared by their wonderful chef buffet style so eat your fill. Meal times will be observed by our workshop sessions Breakfast 8:00 am Lunch 12:00 noon Dinner 6:00 pm (except 6:30 on Fridays) Meals are announced by ringing of the Camp Bell – the same bell the Vanderbuilt’s listened to before their meals over 100 years ago! In the spirit of camp Camaraderie we will return our own dishes to the kitchen staff’s counter. The guests of Sagamore will need to bring a bathrobe as some of the lodges have numerous bathrooms located in the Hallways. Registration check-in is at 4:00 pm, you will NOT be able to check in until 4pm. Private Baths are available on request - inquire with the Registrar for ratesPhone:(315)
354-5311 or winter office (315)
369-2735 Please ask
for Karen or David for assistance. Additional Questions or Concerns I have not addressed will gladly be answered, please call. Let’s make your Adirondack creative experience both productive and enjoyable. I promise you will leave a better artist than when you arrived. Thank you for your tremendous support, and we will see you there! 716-945-6254 If you do not receive an answer I am on the web so please email or try again later. http://www.americanimpressionism.net There is NO SMOKING INSIDE THE HISTORIC BUILDINGS. We are going to be guests on private grounds with unrestricted access, however there will be tours conducted during our stay – they are kept close to the guides and are not allowed to wander unattended. The doors will not have locks so please leave unnecessary jewelry at home. The office does have a safe in which you may deposit your wallet if it makes you choose. Please bring a battery operated travel alarm. DON”T MISS BREAKFAST !!! Sagamore rates pdf download | HERE |
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