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Who goes on our tours? Anyone who wants to see beautiful destinations as an artist. We have beginners to experts, even non-painters (non-artist rate available) who take advantage of the time to explore and have their own adventures. We’ve also had many students bring family and friends or just come alone and make new friends. Many of our students are repeat guests. We’ve researched and visited our locations so we can help you make the most of each day. While we are teaching primarily watercolor, with collage and journaling added. You are welcome to work with any medium you choose, or just sketch and journal. Theresa and Cindy are both proficient in pastels, acrylics and oils. Our class size averages 6 to 9 students per instructor—compare that to 20 students to 1 instructor in other traveling workshops.
How do I get to Santa Barbara, California? Plane, Train or Automobile, Santa Barbara is an easy destination to get to. The Santa Barbara Airport is just 10 minutes away from the Hyatt Mar Monte, and about an hour from the Santa Barbara Wine Country. Rent a car or taxi to most locations. We are not including transportation in this package to keep workshop costs down. Many of our students may live in the area or drive down so we will carpool. There is a fun 25 cent shuttle in Santa Barbara that will take you to many locations in the area. You can also take a shuttle from the LA airport to Santa Barbara and/or to Solvang (Santa Barbara Wine Country)
Art Supply & Packing List. You are welcome to bring whatever professional quality watercolors you have. Simplify as much as possible, you only need a few brushes, watercolors and watercolor paper in whatever form you prefer (in a journal or separate sheets), along with a water container. Feel free to also work in other mediums. An easel is not necessary, you can even skip bringing a stool and find a bench to sit on while visiting towns. The simpler you pack the more you’ll paint. We will send a detailed list of our preferred supplies upon signup. We also provide a suggested packing list, what to carry on the plane, what to pack in your check in bag(s) and how to simplify so you aren’t paying extra for a lot of luggage.
Travel Insurance is recommended in case of illness, injury, family emergencies, trip cancellation, etc. (last year I had a guest who had a bicycle accident just prior to the trip and had to cancel, she was able to get full reimbursement for canceled trip—including airline tickets.) If you purchase within 15 days of paying your initial deposit from www.travelguard.com you can possibly obtain trip cancellation in case you have to cancel for personal or business reasons.
What is a typical day like? Each day we will meet up at a prearranged location to paint. Cindy and Theresa will provide demonstrations to help you through the process of taking what inspires you through the design process then on to a captivating painting. You are free to paint along with us or find your own spot and paint on your own. Our most recent copy of “Make Every Day a Painting” makes a handy reference during our workshops, and will be provided on the first day of the workshop. Group critiques (no worries) will be scheduled around our adventures. We will visit nearby locations and paint plein air (this is not a studio workshop). Yes, you will have plenty of time to paint and explore. Of course, you are always free to follow your heart and do your own thing on any day.
Thinking about it? Just give us a call or email us, we’ll be happy to answer any questions. Many of our trips have sold out in 30 days or less so don’t delay. Cindy Briggs 541-420-9463 Theresa Goesling 425-802-3487 makeeverydayapainting@yahoo.com |
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Santa Barbara Wine Country |
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Make Every Day a Painting Workshops just returned from romantic Positano—our favorite plein air painting destination in Italy. We hope you can join us in our upcoming workshops in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Wine Country, and then Portofino Italy. Experience touring Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter with updates on workshops and events. |
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Extend your summer and create dynamic paintings in the California Riviera with Theresa Goesling and Cindy Briggs. Imagine painting plein air on the beach, palm trees, old world architecture, eucalyptus trees, charming passageways, flowers, markets, the marina...it’s all waiting for you. Enjoy the Santa Barbara Art Walk, Restaurants, Shops and all the area has to offer. The new edition of our comprehensive watercolor manual “Make Every Day a Painting” is included, and a welcome reception on Nov. 2 with the workshop. $100 Deposit saves your space. |
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Make it a package and stay at the fabulous beachfront Hyatt Hotel Mar Monte Nov. 2-5 for only $675 pp./do* with workshop included. |
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Join us for both workshops and make it a week and paint from the Beaches of Santa Barbara to the Wine Country. |
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Paint Santa Barbara |
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We are venturing up to the Santa Barbara Wine Country for painting in Vineyards, at a Horse Ranch and in the local charming villages. Enjoy a new selection of locations with Theresa and Cindy as they guide you through the plein air painting process. The workshop also includes a private van wine tour to vineyards with a gourmet lunch, and welcome reception on Nov. 6. Visit to a Horse ranch, and our “Make Every Day A Painting” watercolor manual. |
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Workshop Package— stay at the boutique Country Inn Solvang Gardens Nov. 6-9 for only $675 pp./do* Workshop, Wine Tour, Gourmet Lunch & Continental Breakfast included. |