I have a week off in October, 11 - 18, and I'm considering taking an art workshop somewhere. I must say that I was inspired by Jeannew's Art Sojourn trip report from last autumn, and it's an endeavor that I would love to explore. I enjoy drawing and watercolors, and have never tried my hand at oils.

Can anyone point me in the right direction about how and where to find a several day class or workshop? I am open to a little traveling to get there, but I'm not thinking in terms of the West Coast. That's a lot too far.

Terry, did you check out the group that Jeanne used? You know, BGE also wrote about attending a water color workshop in her blog, but I think that's probably way too far for you to travel .

It's been decades since I've painted anything, but both these experiences piqued my interest.

Kim, Jeannew was kind enough to send me some info. I've contacted the Gavin Brooks studio about fall workshops, and this link also looks interesting. I emailed them for info about a fall schedule.

I'd love to do BGE's class, but too far this trip.

I'm also looking into Smith Island workshops, too.

I'm open to any other ideas, too. When I hear from them, I'll post here.

Terry,

Is central Utah too far to go for a workshop? TBSI (Traditional Building Skills Institute), part of Snow College, Ephraim, Utah, teaches several 3 to 5 day workshops.

A Historic Tile Painting workshop is being taught in November. However, a workshop for October could be easily arranged.

Utah has many beautiful National Parks. They are only hours away from central Utah. You could combine a workshop with a scenic adventure.

Please let me know if you would like additional information.

Gina

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Wow, Gina, what beautiful tiles. They're done by you? Add this to my WILAST list! (What I Love About Slow Travel)

An interesting good glitch has actually entered into my October plans. There is a chance that I could go to a professional conference (through my job, ergo a little allowance $$) in Albuquerque, (during the Balloon Fiesta ) the weekend before my planned week of vacation. If this comes through for me, I will plan to extend my stay in New Mexico, and try to look for a workshop (preferably painting), maybe in Taos, which would only be a couple of hours drive away.

I'll keep you updated as soon as I know more.

BTW, my husband and I are visiting Grand Canyon, Zion, and Bryce at the end of this month, for the first time, and are quite excited about this. I have admired your photos very much.

Hi Terry,

Yup, painted every one of them and thousands more. And, so can you!

If your plans include the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, please consider taken the mule ride on the Bright Angel Trail. My husband and I have taken some very original and arduous
trips all over the world. However, this was my tour' de force' experience. You stay overnight at the Phantom Ranch, have a great steak dinner and sleep like a baby in their wonderful
cabins.

It is the next mornings' ride, out of the bottom, that will give you the true experience of the Grand Canyon; a trail, only wide enough for the mule and a drop of thousands of feet to your right, that will make you want to clutch the only solid rocks as you come around the corner. In fact those are the instructions
you will get from your guide as you ride back
to the top.

And if you have time, stop by in Spring City. Our chickens provide free range eggs and our garden provides organically grown vegetables.

Gina

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Terry,

Is central Utah too far to go for a workshop? TBSI (Traditional Building Skills Institute), part of Snow College, Ephraim, Utah, teaches several 3 to 5 day workshops.

A Historic Tile Painting workshop is being taught in November. However, a workshop for October could be easily arranged.

Please let me know if you would like additional information.

Gina

I do! I do! Can you provide us with links? I usually visit my friend in St. George once a year & we'd both love to try tile painting.

Terry, thanks for starting this thread.

Jeanne

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Jeanne, for further information, please contact Gina via PM. Gentle reminder from the mods to not promote your business on the boards.