Join Artist Lori Lee as she leads a series of Plein Air Painting Classes at the preserve this spring. Connect to the natural beauty and grandeur of the grounds, painting on site in the open air. Our classes are open to all levels, from beginners to advanced painters. Lectures will be offered with instruction in all aspects of painting landscapes from life. Students will learn both wet-on-wet techniques (alla prima) and indirect painting techniques, with a focus on executing dynamic compositions that capture a moment in time while experiencing immersion in nature. In the case of inclement weather, class will take place in our learning studio using indirect techniques from previously procured reference materials.
Plein Air Painting Classes are open to adult students aged 18 and up. Supplies are not included. A suggested supply list will be forwarded upon class registration. Students may choose their own medium (oils, acrylics, watercolor, gouache, pastel, charcoal, pen/ink or digital) but lectures will focus on traditional oil painting techniques, many of which can be adapted for acrylics.
Sign up for one class or the series of 4:
Saturdays 10am – 12pm
May 10, May 17, May 31 & June 7
Admission, including parking & all fees:
Members: $55/class or $200/series
Nonmembers: $60/class or $220/series
About the instructor:
Lori Lee is a professional artist living and working in Port Washington. After completion of a B.A. in Visual Arts at the Mason Gross School, Lori trained with master Trompe l’oeil and Verre Eglomisé artist Miriam Ellner. She went on to run her own successful decorative and mural painting business for 30 years. She is currently returning to her roots of painting primarily oils on canvas, and to teaching.