Maggie Price a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America, the Pastel Society of New Mexico (Distinguished Pastelist), Plein Air Painters New Mexico, and a member of the Salmagundi Club of New York, the IAPS Master Circle, the Pastel Society of the West Coast and the Great Lakes Pastel Society. She is the President of the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) and serves on its Board of Directors. She was a co-founder and former editor of The Pastel Journal, a national magazine for pastel artists, and is the author of Painting with Pastel (North Light Books, 2007) and a second book to be released in 2011.
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.
2010 WORKSHOPS:
April 5-9, 2010
Amarillo, Texas
Three days indoors focusing on technique and two days outdoors painting in beautiful Palo Duro Canyon (weather permitting). Participants can register for either just the first three days or all five days. Sponsored by the Amarillo Art Institute; contact Len Slesick for more information or to register.
April 19-23, 2010
Sautee, Georgia
Five day indoor/outdoor workshop in the mountains of northern Georgia, about two hours from Atlanta. Indoor sessions focus on techniques of using pastels, and if weather permits we may go outdoors for some plein air painting. Contact Cynthia Whitney, 706-878-9943, or email cwhitney@hemc.net.
May 3-7, 2010
La Conner, Washington
Five day workshop sponsored by LaConner Art Workshops. Indoor, technique-intensive workshop to boost your pastel skills. Contact Robyn Williamson, robyn@LaConnerartworkshops.com, 360-416-6556, ext. 5.
May 28-30, 2010
Denver, Colorado
Three day workshop, indoor, technique-intensive to boost your pastel skills. Location: Ludwig Studios, Littleton. Contact Maggie Price.
June 7-11, 2010
Pollock Pines, California
Five days plein air painting in the foothills of the Sierras, along a spectacular river and other nearby locations. Contact Maggie Price for information or to register.
SEPTEMBER 13-17, 2010
Huntsville, Texas
Five day workshop with indoor sessions focusing on technique and working from photographs; a few outdoor sessions if weather permits. Indoor sessions will be at the beautiful Wynne Home Arts Center in Huntsville (near Houston). Contact Maggie Price for information or to register.
October 1-11, 2010*
Juzcar, Spain
The Genal Valley in Andalucia, southern Spain, has been mostly unspoiled by tourism or industry. We base in a tiny village at a lovely hotel and take day trips to surrounding villages and painting spots. Two day trips will be to larger cities (Ronda and Granada) to round out the experience of Andalucia. It’s a beautiful area, a variety of painting subjects from landscape to buildings and people and interesting architecture—altogether a unique experience! Contact Maggie Price or see the web site for more information. Download flyer about Juzcar workshop.
*NOTE: The Spain workshop is now FILLED; if you are interested in attending, contact Maggie Price to add your name to the waiting list in case of cancellation.
nOVEMBER 1-5, 2010
Los Angeles , California
Five day workshop--three days indoors and two days outdoors (weather permitting). Participants can register for either just the first three days or all five days. Sponsored by the Pastel Society of Southern California. Contact Margaret Lindsey, margaretlindsey@earthlink.net for more information.
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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