This very popular workshop fills quickly. Each date covers the same material, but many people return or buy all dates at once because it’s so much fun and it’s a great investment in your creative self care.
Spring 2020

Two workshops to choose from. Or sign up for both!

Saturday, March 8 ~OR~ Saturday, May 23
 Time: 1-4pm
Location: River Arts

In this class you'll learn a new approach to painting developed at River Gallery School in Brattleboro, by Ric Campman. Sequencing is a hands-on, intuitive approach that allows beginners and more experienced artists to enter the process of painting without the common feelings of self-doubt, technical inadequacy, or uncertainty.

Studio time will begin with brief guided meditation after which you'll move into your work at your own pace with a spirit of simplicity and a beginner's mind along with guidance and support from certified Sequencing Instructor Kristen M. Watson.  Sequencing values process over outcome and the focus is on awareness of and joy in color, light, and the physical encounter with the paint. This workshop is particularly suited to new artists and those who want to let go of habits that do not serve them in favor of more joyful and childlike art making.

One day mixed level workshops. Each workshop revisits key techniques, tips, and know-how as well as introducing new strategies and material.

Multiple date options
Winter & Spring 2020 
Date: Friday  ** Please select date carefully**
       * Jan 17 or
       * Feb 21 or
       * Mar 13 or 
       * April 17 or 
       * May 15 or 
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (with break for lunch)
Location: 916 Shelburne Road

Explore a variety of acrylic-based techniques with an emphasis on experimentation, joy, and finding what works for you as an artist. This exciting class is all about painting what inspires you in a uniquely personal and deeply expressive way. We'll be covering various elements of abstract art making and how they relate. Topics covered include color, mark and shape making, composition, mixed media, collage, using acrylic mediums to add dimension and depth, and more. We'll also touch on developing studio habits to aid in productivity, objective editing and analysis, and maintaining a positive work space and internal voice. Materials and supplies included. Some experience with any kind of painting is beneficial, but not necessary.

This very popular workshop fills quickly. Each date covers the same material, but many people return or buy all dates at once because it’s so much fun and it’s a great investment in your creative self care. 2.5 hour workshop.  Multiple options
Spring 2020 Fridays
   * February 7  or
   * March 6  or
   * April 3  or
   * May 1  or  (sign up for all 4 and save!)
 Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: 916 Shelburne Road

In this class you'll learn a new approach to painting developed at River Gallery School in Brattleboro, by Ric Campman. Sequencing is a hands-on, intuitive approach that allows beginners and more experienced artists to enter the process of painting without the common feelings of self-doubt, technical inadequacy, or uncertainty.

Studio time will begin with brief guided meditation after which you'll move into your work at your own pace with a spirit of simplicity and a beginner's mind along with guidance and support from certified Sequencing Instructor Kristen M. Watson.  Sequencing values process over outcome and the focus is on awareness of and joy in color, light, and the physical encounter with the paint. This workshop is particularly suited to new artists and those who want to let go of habits that do not serve them in favor of more joyful and childlike art making.

Acrylic Painting for Beginners

Saturday, April 25, 2020

10:00am-4:30pm
Adults and Teens
Location: Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, Vermont
$160 (member) | $185 (non-member)

Participants will explore a variety of acrylic-based techniques with an emphasis on experimentation, joy, and finding what works for you. Vermont artist and instructor Kristen M. Watson, will lead this workshop covering composition, color mixing, painting techniques, safety, and nurturing a positive creative practice, and more. This class will help participants gain the knowledge and skills to be a life-long painter or simply enjoy a great afternoon of painting! Materials for class are included in the price.

One day mixed level workshops. Each workshop revisits key techniques, tips, and know-how as well as introducing new strategies and material.

Multiple date options
Winter & Spring 2020 
Date: Friday  ** Please select date carefully**
       * Jan 17 or
       * Feb 21 or
       * Mar 13 or 
       * April 17 or 
       * May 15 or 
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (with break for lunch)
Location: 916 Shelburne Road

Explore a variety of acrylic-based techniques with an emphasis on experimentation, joy, and finding what works for you as an artist. This exciting class is all about painting what inspires you in a uniquely personal and deeply expressive way. We'll be covering various elements of abstract art making and how they relate. Topics covered include color, mark and shape making, composition, mixed media, collage, using acrylic mediums to add dimension and depth, and more. We'll also touch on developing studio habits to aid in productivity, objective editing and analysis, and maintaining a positive work space and internal voice. Materials and supplies included. Some experience with any kind of painting is beneficial, but not necessary.

This very popular workshop fills quickly. Each date covers the same material, but many people return or buy all dates at once because it’s so much fun and it’s a great investment in your creative self care. 2.5 hour workshop.  Multiple options
Spring 2020 Fridays
   * February 7  or
   * March 6  or
   * April 3  or
   * May 1  or  (sign up for all 4 and save!)
 Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: 916 Shelburne Road

In this class you'll learn a new approach to painting developed at River Gallery School in Brattleboro, by Ric Campman. Sequencing is a hands-on, intuitive approach that allows beginners and more experienced artists to enter the process of painting without the common feelings of self-doubt, technical inadequacy, or uncertainty.

Studio time will begin with brief guided meditation after which you'll move into your work at your own pace with a spirit of simplicity and a beginner's mind along with guidance and support from certified Sequencing Instructor Kristen M. Watson.  Sequencing values process over outcome and the focus is on awareness of and joy in color, light, and the physical encounter with the paint. This workshop is particularly suited to new artists and those who want to let go of habits that do not serve them in favor of more joyful and childlike art making.

One day mixed level workshops. Each workshop revisits key techniques, tips, and know-how as well as introducing new strategies and material.

Multiple date options
Winter & Spring 2020 
Date: Friday  ** Please select date carefully**
       * Jan 17 or
       * Feb 21 or
       * Mar 13 or 
       * April 17 or 
       * May 15 or 
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (with break for lunch)
Location: 916 Shelburne Road

Explore a variety of acrylic-based techniques with an emphasis on experimentation, joy, and finding what works for you as an artist. This exciting class is all about painting what inspires you in a uniquely personal and deeply expressive way. We'll be covering various elements of abstract art making and how they relate. Topics covered include color, mark and shape making, composition, mixed media, collage, using acrylic mediums to add dimension and depth, and more. We'll also touch on developing studio habits to aid in productivity, objective editing and analysis, and maintaining a positive work space and internal voice. Materials and supplies included. Some experience with any kind of painting is beneficial, but not necessary.

This very popular workshop fills quickly. Each date covers the same material, but many people return or buy all dates at once because it’s so much fun and it’s a great investment in your creative self care.
Spring 2020

Two workshops to choose from. Or sign up for both!

Saturday, March 8 ~OR~ Saturday, May 23
 Time: 1-4pm
Location: River Arts

In this class you'll learn a new approach to painting developed at River Gallery School in Brattleboro, by Ric Campman. Sequencing is a hands-on, intuitive approach that allows beginners and more experienced artists to enter the process of painting without the common feelings of self-doubt, technical inadequacy, or uncertainty.

Studio time will begin with brief guided meditation after which you'll move into your work at your own pace with a spirit of simplicity and a beginner's mind along with guidance and support from certified Sequencing Instructor Kristen M. Watson.  Sequencing values process over outcome and the focus is on awareness of and joy in color, light, and the physical encounter with the paint. This workshop is particularly suited to new artists and those who want to let go of habits that do not serve them in favor of more joyful and childlike art making.

This very popular workshop fills quickly. Each date covers the same material, but many people return or buy all dates at once because it’s so much fun and it’s a great investment in your creative self care. 2.5 hour workshop.  Multiple options
Spring 2020 Fridays
   * February 7  or
   * March 6  or
   * April 3  or
   * May 1  or  (sign up for all 4 and save!)
 Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: 916 Shelburne Road

In this class you'll learn a new approach to painting developed at River Gallery School in Brattleboro, by Ric Campman. Sequencing is a hands-on, intuitive approach that allows beginners and more experienced artists to enter the process of painting without the common feelings of self-doubt, technical inadequacy, or uncertainty.

Studio time will begin with brief guided meditation after which you'll move into your work at your own pace with a spirit of simplicity and a beginner's mind along with guidance and support from certified Sequencing Instructor Kristen M. Watson.  Sequencing values process over outcome and the focus is on awareness of and joy in color, light, and the physical encounter with the paint. This workshop is particularly suited to new artists and those who want to let go of habits that do not serve them in favor of more joyful and childlike art making.

One day mixed level workshops. Each workshop revisits key techniques, tips, and know-how as well as introducing new strategies and material.

Multiple date options
Winter & Spring 2020 
Date: Friday  ** Please select date carefully**
       * Jan 17 or
       * Feb 21 or
       * Mar 13 or 
       * April 17 or 
       * May 15 or 
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (with break for lunch)
Location: 916 Shelburne Road

Explore a variety of acrylic-based techniques with an emphasis on experimentation, joy, and finding what works for you as an artist. This exciting class is all about painting what inspires you in a uniquely personal and deeply expressive way. We'll be covering various elements of abstract art making and how they relate. Topics covered include color, mark and shape making, composition, mixed media, collage, using acrylic mediums to add dimension and depth, and more. We'll also touch on developing studio habits to aid in productivity, objective editing and analysis, and maintaining a positive work space and internal voice. Materials and supplies included. Some experience with any kind of painting is beneficial, but not necessary.

This very popular workshop fills quickly. Each date covers the same material, but many people return or buy all dates at once because it’s so much fun and it’s a great investment in your creative self care. 2.5 hour workshop.  Multiple options
Spring 2020 Fridays
   * February 7  or
   * March 6  or
   * April 3  or
   * May 1  or  (sign up for all 4 and save!)
 Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: 916 Shelburne Road

In this class you'll learn a new approach to painting developed at River Gallery School in Brattleboro, by Ric Campman. Sequencing is a hands-on, intuitive approach that allows beginners and more experienced artists to enter the process of painting without the common feelings of self-doubt, technical inadequacy, or uncertainty.

Studio time will begin with brief guided meditation after which you'll move into your work at your own pace with a spirit of simplicity and a beginner's mind along with guidance and support from certified Sequencing Instructor Kristen M. Watson.  Sequencing values process over outcome and the focus is on awareness of and joy in color, light, and the physical encounter with the paint. This workshop is particularly suited to new artists and those who want to let go of habits that do not serve them in favor of more joyful and childlike art making.

One day mixed level workshops. Each workshop revisits key techniques, tips, and know-how as well as introducing new strategies and material.

Multiple date options
Winter & Spring 2020 
Date: Friday  ** Please select date carefully**
       * Jan 17 or
       * Feb 21 or
       * Mar 13 or 
       * April 17 or 
       * May 15 or 
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (with break for lunch)
Location: 916 Shelburne Road

Explore a variety of acrylic-based techniques with an emphasis on experimentation, joy, and finding what works for you as an artist. This exciting class is all about painting what inspires you in a uniquely personal and deeply expressive way. We'll be covering various elements of abstract art making and how they relate. Topics covered include color, mark and shape making, composition, mixed media, collage, using acrylic mediums to add dimension and depth, and more. We'll also touch on developing studio habits to aid in productivity, objective editing and analysis, and maintaining a positive work space and internal voice. Materials and supplies included. Some experience with any kind of painting is beneficial, but not necessary.

This very popular workshop fills quickly. Each date covers the same material, but many people return or buy all dates at once because it’s so much fun and it’s a great investment in your creative self care. 2.5 hour workshop.  Multiple options
Spring 2020 Fridays
   * January 10 (NOTE: TIME IS 12:30-3PM FOR THIS DATE ONLY)

*February 7  or
   * March 6  or
   * April 3  or
   * May 1  or  (sign up for all 5 and save!)
 Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: 916 Shelburne Road

In this class you'll learn a new approach to painting developed at River Gallery School in Brattleboro, by Ric Campman. Sequencing is a hands-on, intuitive approach that allows beginners and more experienced artists to enter the process of painting without the common feelings of self-doubt, technical inadequacy, or uncertainty.

Studio time will begin with brief guided meditation after which you'll move into your work at your own pace with a spirit of simplicity and a beginner's mind along with guidance and support from certified Sequencing Instructor Kristen M. Watson.  Sequencing values process over outcome and the focus is on awareness of and joy in color, light, and the physical encounter with the paint. This workshop is particularly suited to new artists and those who want to let go of habits that do not serve them in favor of more joyful and childlike art making.

2.5 hour workshop.  Multiple options
Fall 2019: Friday ** Select date carefully**
        * Oct 4 or
        * Nov 1 or
        * Dec 6 or
 Sign up for all 3 and save!
Time: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: 916 Shelburne Road

In this class you'll learn a new approach to painting developed at River Gallery School in Brattleboro, by Ric Campman. Sequencing is a hands-on, intuitive approach that allows beginners and more experienced artists to enter the process of painting without the common feelings of self-doubt, technical inadequacy, or uncertainty.

Studio time will begin with quiet meditation after which you'll move into your work at your own pace with a spirit of simplicity and a beginner's mind along with guidance and support from certified Sequencing Instructor Kristen M. Watson.  Sequencing values process over outcome and the focus is on awareness of and joy in color, light, and the physical encounter with the paint. This workshop is particularly suited to new artists and those who want to let go of habits that do not serve them in favor of more joyful and childlike art making.

2.5 hour workshop.  Multiple options
Fall 2019: Friday ** Select date carefully**
        * Oct 4 or
        * Nov 1 or
        * Dec 6 or
 Sign up for all 3 and save!
Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: 916 Shelburne Road

In this class you'll learn a new approach to painting developed at River Gallery School in Brattleboro, by Ric Campman. Sequencing is a hands-on, intuitive approach that allows beginners and more experienced artists to enter the process of painting without the common feelings of self-doubt, technical inadequacy, or uncertainty.

Studio time will begin with quiet meditation after which you'll move into your work at your own pace with a spirit of simplicity and a beginner's mind along with guidance and support from certified Sequencing Instructor Kristen M. Watson.  Sequencing values process over outcome and the focus is on awareness of and joy in color, light, and the physical encounter with the paint. This workshop is particularly suited to new artists and those who want to let go of habits that do not serve them in favor of more joyful and childlike art making. 

1 day workshop.  Multiple date options
Fall 2019  
Date: Friday  ** Please select date carefully**
       * Oct 18 or
       * Nov 15 or
       * Dec 13 or 
  Sign up for all 3 and save!
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (1 hour break for lunch)
Location: 916 Shelburne Road

Explore a variety of acrylic-based techniques with an emphasis on experimentation, joy, and finding what works for you as an artist. This exciting class is all about painting what inspires you in a uniquely personal and deeply expressive way. We'll be covering various elements of abstract art making and how they relate. Topics covered include color, mark and shape making, composition, mixed media, using acrylic mediums to add dimension and depth, and more. We'll also touch on developing studio habits to aid in productivity, objective editing and analysis, and maintaining a positive work space and internal voice. We will learn about some abstract painters to help understand some of the concepts behind non-representational painting (painting without recognizable imagery). Materials and supplies included. All experience levels are welcome!

In this popular workshop you'll learn a new approach to painting developed at River Gallery School in Brattleboro, by Ric Campman. Sequencing is a hands-on, intuitive approach that allows beginners and more experienced artists to enter the process of painting without the common feelings of self-doubt, technical inadequacy, or uncertainty.

Studio time will begin with quiet meditation after which you'll move into your work at your own pace with a spirit of simplicity and a beginner's mind along with guidance and support from certified Sequencing Instructor Kristen M. Watson.  Sequencing values process over outcome and the focus is on awareness of and joy in color, light, and the physical encounter with the paint. This workshop is particularly suited to new artists and those who want to let go of habits that do not serve them in favor of more joyful and childlike art making. 

“Taking your class has been a delight- You made it so comfortable to learn and have fun. I look forward to exploring more on my own. Thank you!” ~ Celeste F.

Workshop Dates:

February 7, 9-11:30am

March 7, 9-11:30am

April 4, 9-11:30am

May 2, 9-11:30am

Sign up for one or all four! (information and activities are repeated each workshop)

I’m also teaching a 5 week intro to abstract painting class. Click here to learn more and sign up.