Wednesday, June 5, 2019
"The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery." - Mark Van Doren
I am so excited!!! I was invited to teach a painting workshop/retreat/vacation in the South West of France in October, 2020! I've been on a 'me' break from teaching the past several years so that I could focus on my own studio practice and am excited to get back into teaching, sharing and learning along with the students! I've decided to make my teaching adventures a bit like art vacations. How exciting to combine new friends, travel and art! I've just announced this first workshop and will share the details with you here! If this interests you, email me any questions you may have or if you want further information, I have a feeling this class will fill up quickly!
I am so excited!!! I was invited to teach a painting workshop/retreat/vacation in the South West of France in October, 2020! I've been on a 'me' break from teaching the past several years so that I could focus on my own studio practice and am excited to get back into teaching, sharing and learning along with the students! I've decided to make my teaching adventures a bit like art vacations. How exciting to combine new friends, travel and art! I've just announced this first workshop and will share the details with you here! If this interests you, email me any questions you may have or if you want further information, I have a feeling this class will fill up quickly!
PAINTING
VACATION IN FRANCE WITH GINNIE CAPPAERT
(Color
Infused Abstract paintings with Oil and Cold Wax)
Life.
Travel. Art. Color.
In this workshop we will gather
ideas and inspiration from our surroundings in France to inspire out own
personal painting practice in oil, cold wax and dry mineral pigments. Students will be introduced to Ginnie’s highly
layered and textured painting techniques as well as her secrets of making color
choices intuitively that sing with happiness.
This class will take you deeper than
just ‘techniques’. We will spend a lot
of time relaxing and enjoying the French countryside because Ginnie knows how
important it is to play (enjoy and absorb) the surroundings in which you
work. Ginnie will work with each student
personally to help them get clarity on
their art and how to set and act on their own personal, creative goals. We will discuss how our art practice can be
integrated into our daily lives to heal, nourish and restore our souls.
These ten days will be used for
soul-centering activities and relaxation time as well as an introduction into
abstract/landscape painting and color studies through the use of oil and cold
wax. Students will learn how to add
layers to create interesting color fields that relate to their surroundings
with a focus on texture, mark making, depth and composition by demo’s, individual attention and lively group
discussions.
Ginnie truly believes in the
importance of finding your own individual style and a deeper meaning behind
your painting. She allows time for
contemplation, journaling and yoga for her own art practice and would love to share
that energy with you. Her positive,
uplifting personality will be sure to spread throughout the class.
Life is all about taking
chances! Join Ginnie in France for 10
fun-filled creative days, October 19-October 29, 2020!
Cost of class and lodging is $3100.00
US DOLLARS. All deposits are
non-refundable and show your commitment to taking time out of life for
yourself. $500 to hold your space in the
workshop, ½ of the balance due 5 months prior to class ($1300 due May 19, 2020)
and the balance $1300 due August 19, 2020.
See www.levieuxcouvent.com/ginnie-cappaert/ to get the details of what the
package includes and what you have to cover. You will have to book your own
airfare and I recommend you do not book your flight until we receive
confirmation that the class is filled!
