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 on-line 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.
2008 WORKSHOPS:
APRIL 14–18, 2008
Sautee, Georgia
A technique-intensive indoor workshop; possibly one or two outdoor sessions.
Contact Art Immersion Workshops, www.cswhitney.com
MAY 26–30, 2008
Pollock Pines, California
Five days of plein air painting in the beautiful Sierra foothills. Learn specific techniques for catching the essence of a subject before the light changes.
JULY 14–18, 2008
Puyallup, Washington
A technique-intensive indoor workshop; several outdoor sessions as weather permits.
JULY 21–25, 2008
Portland, Oregon
A technique-intensive indoor workshop; several outdoor sessions as weather permits.
AUGUST 25–29, 2008
Boulder, Colorado
Five-days plein air painting in the foothills of the Rockies. Learn specific techniques for catching the essence of a subject before the light changes.
SEPTEMBER 2–6, 2008
Amarillo, Texas
Five day workshop (TuesdaySaturday), three days indoors and two days in beautiful Palo Duro Canyon for plein air (weather permitting). Contact Marcia Clemens, Amarillo Art Institute, 806-354-8802, aai@clearwire.net
SEPTEMBER 15–19, 2008
New York City, New York
Five-day indoor workshop sponsored by the Pastel Society of America, the week preceding the annual banquet and awards dinner.
For more information or to register, see www.pastelsocietyofamerica.org.
OCTOBER 7–14, 2008
Santorini, Greece
It's an artist's paradise--the deep blue of the Aegan sea, white buildings with blue domes perched on cliffsides; ancient ruins, farms and markets.
Contact www.toscanaamericana.com
October 1827, 2008
Júzcar, Spain
Fall is a wonderful time to visit the Genal Valley in the Andalucian mountains of southern Spain. We'll paint in the valley and take day trips to other white villages and exciting painting destinations.
Click here to see photos from previous workshop
NOVEMBER 10–12, 2008
Charlotte, North Carolina
Three day workshop, combination indoor and outdoor.
Contact Karen Mello, kvmello@perigee.net, 704-365-7858 for more information or to register.
2009 WORKSHOPS:
APRIL 3–5, 2009
Merriam, Kansas
One evening and two full days indoors, with an emphasis on techniques.
Contact Tim Murphy, Tim@merriam.org , 913-322-5550.
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. Registration details and contact information will be available soon.
JUNE 22–26, 2009
Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts
Five day workshop, mostly indoors with one or two plein air sessions.
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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