Maggie Price is a co-founder and former editor of The Pastel Journal, a national magazine for pastel artists. She is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America, the Pastel Society of New Mexico, Plein Air New Mexico, APOW, and a member of the Pastel Society of the West Coast and the Great Lakes Pastel Society.
Maggie emphasizes personal instruction in a supportive and friendly atmosphere during her workshops. Daily demonstrations and personal assistance at each artist's easel gives her an opportunity to share information gained from years of experience painting in pastel, as well as that gathered through writing about art and artists. Her husband, artist
Bill Canright, gives occasional demonstrations on specific techniques or subjects, and assists artists as needed and generally helps make the workshops run smoothly.
Contact Maggie regarding scheduling a workshop in your area.
TO REGISTER:
For most workshops you can register online or download a mail-order payment and registration form. If another contact or coordinator is listed, that organization or person is handling registration. Contact Maggie Price for more information about workshops.
2009 WORKSHOPS:
MAY 28–31, 2009; June 1–2, 2009
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Workshop sessions during the convention of the International Association of Pastel Societies; two-day plein air workshop following the convention.
See www.pastelinternational.com for more information.
JUNE 15–19, 2009
Portland, Maine
Mostly plein air but a few indoor sessions; sponsored by the Pastel Painters of Maine. Contact Suzanne deLesseps for more information or to register.
JUNE 22–26, 2009
Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts
Five day workshop, mostly indoors with one or two plein air sessions. Download pdf flyer with more information of contact Maggie Price.
JULY 10-12, 2009
Denver, Colorado
Three day workshop, indoors with emphasis on techniques for painting from photographs. $350; contact Maggie Price.
JULY 27-31, 2009
Kimberly, Wisconsin
Five-day workshop at Richeson Art School, a spacious, beautiful workspace surrounded by an art gallery. The workshop will focus on techniques of painting landscapes in pastel from photographic reference, with exercises including underpaintings, working on black or other dark colors, and combining elements from several photos. Beginning to advanced students welcome. Contact Terry Stanley, 800-233-2404, or email artschool@richesonart.com for more information or to register.
AUGUST 23–SEPTEMBER 2 , 2009
Scotland
Sponsored by Jack Richeson & Co. All materials included and shipped to and from Scotland for you. Plein air painting in fantastic locations in Perthshire, in the Scottish Highlands. For more information contact Colleen Maxey, colleen@richesonart.com
OCTOBER 16-26, 2009
Júzcar, Spain
Nestled in the Genal Valley of the Andalucian mountains in Southern Spain are a group of pueblos blancos (white villages), the loveliest of which is Júzcar. With a population of less than 200, much of the village has changed little over hundreds of years. We'll base there, staying at a beautiful, rustic but comfortable hotel with a fantastic chef, and take day trips to surrounding villages. The trip package includes hotel, almost all meals, transportation for day trips and to and from Måalaga airport, and tuition. Download the flyer for more comprehensive information or contact Maggie Price.
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Students talk about workshops
with Maggie Price:
"I've taken numerous workshops, but none as full of techniques and inspiration as this one was!"
—Virginia Gatlin, Oregon
"I have yet to take another workshop that left me with so much information and understanding of the medium. A year later, I'm still having 'aha!' moments."
—Bert Banks, California
"I got more out of just the first two days of this workshop than from any other workshop I've ever taken."
—Carol Christenson, Wisconsin
"I learned more in this one workshop than I had in my entire life prior to this..."
—Sydney, Australia workshop student
Thank you so much for the delightful adventure in Spain! I learned so much about plein air painting and probably never would have seriously tried it without the Spain experience. Having such a charming retreat at the Hotel Bandolero with gourmet meals and great laughs with new friends only enhanced the total experience.
—Caryl Joy Young, Arkansas
Chock-full of invaluable, no-nonsense, common-sense, no-secrets-held-back information and guidance for pastel artists on every level!"
—Kathi Colman, California