Monhegan Island Painting Workshops
Workshop 2024
October 5 - 12th: reserve a room at the Island Inn
Sunset demo with hors d’oeuvres.
Painting below the Island Inn.
Setting up at Lobster Cove.
Lunchtime demo at Swim Beach.
Our hike out to Whitehead, great views of Gull rock and Blackhead.
Painting demo at Swim Beach.
A quick demonstration on the first day will get everyone going, and then the whole week will be spent painting one beautiful place after another.
The week's schedule will change a bit with the weather.
Saturday: Meet and greet at the Island Inn. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. A time to get to meet other students and I will possibly do a quick demonstration to get everyone started and to demonstrate my style of painting and teaching.
Sunday: A very quick (20 - 30min) demonstration to explain my procedure in starting a painitng. Then everyone can paint on the Inn's front yard or in the vicinity.
Monday, 9 - 12: Swim Beach. There are many beautiful views to choose from in this area, the surrounding roads and of course the beach itself. 12:30 - 2:30, You can leave your easel up, grab a sandwich from a local store and watch me do a demonstration during your lunch. 3 - 6. Work on a different painting same area.
Tuesday: 9 - 12, South end of Monhegan near the Wyeth house. Great views looking towards Lobster Cove or Manana. 2 - 5, surrounding area, possibly behind the Cabot cabin looking towards Manana. Great late afternoon spot to stick around for.
Wednesday: 9 - 12, Trailing Yew. They have quite a few choices of baked good and beverages here in the morning. 1pm, after a nice lunch (many places to choose from at this time of the year) meet at the church for a hike up to Burnt Head and if anyone wants to continue, through to Lobster Cove (with a possible stop at the Monhegan Brewery). We are out on a fantastically beautiful island and I feel everyone should take off from painting for at least half a day to hike, explore, just sit and watch the sea gulls, do some sketching. A necessary break.
Thursday: 9 - 12, Lighthouse. A good morning hike to the top of the hill and then paint some spectacular views of the surrounding buildings, or an overview of the village and Manana. 12:30, quick run to see the views at Whitehead. 2 - 5, stay at the Lighthouse or work your way down to the cemetery for some different, interesting views.
Friday: 9 - 12, Horn Hill. Take a nice morning stroll up the hill to see some great views of the village and Manana. 2 - 5, Paint in the same area or down in the village around the church. 5:30 - 7:30. Final criticism with hors d’oeuvres again at the Tree Tops.
October Tuitotion and Payment
Deposit: $295.00
Balance: $295.00 due by August 2nd, 2024.
Workshop Cancellation Policy: After balance is paid on June 2nd there are no refunds on the total amount. It is recommended that you purchase travel insurance, which can protect you by refunding monies paid if you need to cancel your trip due to an emergency. Travel insurance is very affordable and can protect you in other ways as well. If the workshop is cancelled for any reason, all payments will be refunded.
Included: Hors d'oeuvres and beverages for meet and greet and both critiques. 6 days of instruction.
Not Included: Accommodations, meals, painting materials, and travel expenses.
Accomondations: Contast the Island Inn for a 15% discount on a workshop room.
Monhegan Cab Company: 207-975-6190
Contact me at bruckmannfrank@sbcglobal.net for more information and to sign up for the class.
Sunrise with Whitehead in the distance.
