Plein-Aire Workshop June 6, 2026

Service Description

Learn the basics of En Plein-Aire with Jane Weis. $35 each 4 hour session Min 4 students to run sign up early! From tools to techniques- while exploring painting in the elements. Special attention is given to students working with accomplished artist Jane Weis. June 4th. Bring your Art MATERIALS and easel! Meet at the Gallery 15 minutes prior to session. “En Plein Aire Painting “ means painting - In the open air June 4th 2026, Wednesday 1-5pm June 6th, 2026, Saturday 9-1pm Any medium, but Jane will be demonstrating in oils. Spring is in the air, and for many artists that means it’s time for us to renew our acquaintance with the outdoors. This simple list will remind you of the equipment that you’ll need to bring, as well as what to focus on while painting, in order to make painting "en plein air" a pleasure. What you will need for plein air painting: 1.Tubes of paint—ideally a limited palette: White, Raw Umber, Lemon Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Vermilion Red, Alizarin Crimson, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Orange, Viridian Green. 2. Several bristle brushes {(natural hairs) for oils,} several taklon brushes (synthetics hairs) & a palette knife, if desired. 3. Disposable palette paper pad. I’ll have some to provide if needed. 4. A portable, sturdy easel and folding chair if desired. I carry all my ‘stuff’ in a garden wagon. 5. Canvases or paper to paint on --no larger than a 9 x 12….But, I’ll bring some canvas panels for everyone who paints in oils or acrylic! 6. I’ll provide the OMS which is Odorless Mineral Spirits, to clean and thin oils. 7. Lots of paper towels and several small plastic trash bags (to tie up tightly to dispose of paper towels and palette paper, which I will take to dispose of them properly.) 8. Artist wipes ( package of non-scented baby wipes) to clean up after yourself 9. Small sketch book and pencil. 10. Wide hat, sunscreen, and bug repellant 11. Lots of water to drink and to use for water based paints.