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Watercolor Workshop in the Pocono Mountains

Program Number: 16912RJ
Start and End Dates:
5/12/2013 - 5/17/2013; 11/10/2013 - 11/15/2013;
Duration: 5 nights
Location: Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania
Price starting at: $599.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type: Painting
Meals: 14; 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners    
Meal Options: Vegetarian; Low Salt    

Amid a thriving arts community brushing the banks of the Delaware River and the serenity of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, your surroundings help you turn professional instruction into watercolor mastery on this exceptional artistic adventure. Study the principles of watercolor painting through the interaction of water, color, paper and brush; investigate watercolor tradition with exposure to the work of the masters of the medium; and, from this, develop your own personal style.




Highlights

• Enjoy the tutelage of an enthusiastic instructor who is also a professional artist with national awards in his body of work.
• Meet local artisans who share knowledge that enhances your skills.
• The majestic Delaware Water Gap is the inspirational setting to help you express your perception of beautiful landscapes.



Activity Particulars

Minimal walking.




Date Specific Information

5-12-2013, 11-10-2013

Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.



Coordinated by Shawnee Institute.




Shawnee on Delaware

This quaint, historic village is situated amid the sylvan beauty of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation area at the foothills of the Pocono Mountains in eastern Pennsylvania, just 75 miles from New York City.
Accommodations
Historic Shawnee Inn, overlooking the National Scenic and Recreational Delaware River. Indoor pool, hot tub, spa.

Road Scholar Instructors
These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur.
Cindy Miano
Cindy Miano retired in 2004 from a career in elementary education where she taught fourth grade and served as a language Arts chairperson. In addition to managing Shawnee Institute Road Scholar programs, Cindy is a personal trainer and life coach. She practices Pilates, yoga and various strength training programs, and helps to promote wellness plans for individuals while helping them to achieve overall good health.
 
Leslie Underhill
An avid student of yoga for the last seven years, Leslie Underhill has combined her love of the discipline with her enthusiasm for teaching. In 2004, she opened the studio Yogannamaste, and recently opened a bed and breakfast where she teaches yoga to guests. In addition to taking her classes to businesses and schools in the area, Leslie also teaches yoga to cancer survivors at the Pocono Medical Center. She is certified in spanda yoga and is classified as an ERYT 200.
 
Kathleen Sandt
For more than 10 years, Kathleen Sandt has worked for the National Park Service at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area as a park ranger and education coordinator. Prior to government service, Ms. Sandt worked as a living history interpreter and education coordinator for privately operated, not-for-profit living history organizations. Her interests include Native American culture, gardening, hiking, collecting antique postcards of the local area and spending time with her family.
 
Len Rue
For over 20 years, Len Rue has led educational photo excursions in North America, Africa, Australia and South America. He teaches credited courses in photography for both undergraduate and graduate programs as an adjunct professor at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Len’s photos have been published in hundreds of publications worldwide, including Newsweek, National Geographic and Readers Digest. Len has a B.A. in professional photography and a M.A. in instructional technology.
 
Elizabeth Ginsberg
A native of New York City, Elizabeth Ginsberg is a graduate and former teacher of the Rhode Island School of Design, and has also taught at Moore College of Art and parsons School of Design. She has exhibited her art in more than 40 solo exhibitions in locations including Tokyo, Munich, Seattle and Washington, D.C. Elizabeth has studied in Italy, Peru and Japan, and enjoyed a one-month residency in Venice. Her art is held in private and public collections around the world.
 
Meals and Lodgings
   Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
  Shawnee on Delaware 6 nights
 Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
Type: Inn
  Description: Historic Inn with a beautiful setting on the Delaware River.
  Contact info: 1 River Road
Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356 USA
phone: 800-SHA-WNEE
web: www.shawneeinn.com
  Room amenities: Moderately sized charming rooms have private bath, cable television, free wireless Internet service, iron & ironing board, blow dryer and telephone.
  Facility amenities: Concierge, 24-hour front desk, fitness room, ice machine, iron, laundry service. lounge, room service (limited hours), 24-hour security, wake-up service, wireless Internet in the business center, restaurants, indoor swimming pool, hot tub, and full-service spa.
  Smoking allowed: No
  Bathroom: Most bathrooms are a step up from the level of the room.
  Elevators available: Yes
  Additional nights prior: $195 This rate does not include any meals. It is for room only. Call 800-SHAWNEE to make additional reservations. Mention that you are with the Road Scholar group to receive the special rate.
  Check in time: 4:00 PM
  Additional nights after: $195 This rate does not include any meals. It is for room only. Call 800-SHAWNEE to make additional reservations. Mention that you are with the Road Scholar group to receive the special rate.
  Check out time: 11:00 AM


Travel Details
  Start of Program:
4:00 - 5:00 PM Registration at the Inn. You will be staying at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort that night.
  End of Program:
11:30 AM Check out - Box lunch for the road You will be staying at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort the night before.
  Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required. Health information form
  Parking availability:
Free parking on site.
Transportation
To Start of Program
  Location:  Shawnee on Delaware
  Nearest city or town:  Shawnee-on-Delaware
  Nearest highway: I-80
  Nearest airport:  Newark, New Jersey; Allentown, Pennsylvania
  From End of Program
  Location: Shawnee on Delaware
    (Additional transportation information same as above)
Travel Details
 

Port Authority of New York

 

From Bus Terminal

 
 

Service:

 

Public Transportation
Martz Trailways
phone: 570-424-3040

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

Adults: $34.00 Seniors - $29.95
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

1.5 hours to Delaware Water Gap 
 

Distance:

 

60 miles
   

Bus service ends at Delaware Water Gap, about 2.5 miles from the Shawnee Inn. Transportation from the Delaware Water Gap bus terminal and the Inn is available by taxi for $10.
 

Newark Airport

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

None - Car Required
Car Rental Option

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

$34.00
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

2 hours 
 

Distance:

 

60 miles
   

Car rental is available from Dollar (www.dollar.com), Budget (www.budget.com) Thrifty (www.thrifty.com) and others.
 

Newark

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Public Transportation
Olympia Trails Bus Co.
phone: 877-8NE-WARK

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

Adults $16 Seniors - $8
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

30 minutes to Port Authority of New York 
 

Distance:

 

60 miles
   

Tickets are available at Greyline or on the bus. From Port Authority, take Martz Trailways to Delaware Water Gap.
 

Delaware Water Gap

 

From Bus Terminal

 
 

Service:

 

Taxi
Pocono Cab Company
phone: 570-424-2800

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

$10
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

5 minutes 
 

Distance:

 

2.5 miles
   

Taxi service is available 24/7.
 
Driving Directions
  From North, South, East and West From the North: Interstate 84 W to PA Exit 46, Milford. Turn left toward Milford at the stop. Go through Milford. Follow US 209 South for 24.7 miles. Just past the elementary school, make a LEFT turn onto Hollow Road. Go 4.0 miles (pass Shawnee Mountain) until Hollow Road intersects with River Road at the Shawnee Playhouse. Turn RIGHT onto River Road and the entrance to Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort is 1/4 mile on your LEFT. From the South: I-95 N TO I-476 N. (If coming from Philadelphia Airport, take I-76N then I-476N). On I-476 N go to US-22 E, to US-33 N, then I-80 E to PA Exit 310, Delaware Water Gap. Turn LEFT at the TRAFFIC LIGHT onto River Road. Go under overpass, over railroad tracks and at the stop sign proceed to the RIGHT. Stay on River Road approximately 1.5 miles. The entrance to the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort will be on the RIGHT at the bottom of the hill. From the East: I-80 W to PA Exit 310, Delaware Water Gap (immediately after toll bridge, first exit in PA). Follow signs for Delaware Water Gap. At the TRAFFIC LIGHT, proceed straight through onto River Road. Go under overpass, over railroad tracks and at stop sign proceed to the RIGHT. Stay on River Road for approximately 1.5 miles. The entrance to the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort is on the RIGHT at the bottom of the hill. From the West: Take I-80 E to exit 310, Delaware Water Gap. Make a LEFT at the TRAFFIC LIGHT onto River Road. Go under overpass, over railroad tracks and at stop sign proceed to the RIGHT. Stay on River Road for approximately 1.5 miles. The entrance to the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort is on the RIGHT at the bottom of the hill. NOTE FOR ALL: Once you are at the entrance of the Resort, pass the guard house, continue straight and go over white picket bridge. The main parking lot will be on your left. Note that the front entrance of the Inn faces the river, so be sure to drive up to the portico entrance if you need assistance with your luggage.
Elevation Note: This program runs concurrently with a Hiking Program.

Equipment Requirements: A list of watercolor supplies will be provided with welcome materials.
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.


Daily Schedule

Day 1: Check-in and registration
(Sunday, May 12)

Note: 4-5pm check-in & Registration 5-6pm Orientation 6-7pm Dinner
   
 Afternoon: An Road Scholar registration desk will be set up near the front desk in the lobby of the hotel. A welcome reception and orientation will be held before dinner.
 Dinner: Join fellow Road Scholar participants for a welcome dinner.
 Evening: "How Do You Paint?" - Discussion of Materials and Techniques
   
Accommodations: Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Instruction and skills development
(Monday, May 13)

Note: Origami Class
   
 Breakfast: Enjoy a hot or cold breakfast at Shawnee Inn's River Room restaurant overlooking the Shawnee Inn campus.
 Morning: "Key to your success": Color Theory and Composition
 Lunch: Lunch at the Inn
 Afternoon: Art Studio for watercolor discussion and individualized instruction
 Dinner: Dinner at the Inn.
 Evening: Critiqu lecture with Nyrvah
   
Accommodations: Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Instruction and skills development
(Tuesday, May 14)

Note: Volleyball Art Gallery Playhouse
   
 Breakfast: Start the day with a hot or cold River Room buffet breakfast.
 Morning: "Exploring your watercolor painting options through light."
 Lunch: Lunch at the Inn
 Afternoon: Art Studio will provide individualized instruction followed by a relaxing yoga class
 Dinner: Delicious buffet dinner at the Inn
 Evening: Evening concert at the River Sanctuary along the scenic Delaware River.
   
Accommodations: Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Instruction and skills development
(Wednesday, May 15)

Note: Yoga
   
 Breakfast: Enjoy a hot or cold breakfast buffet at the River Room restaurant.
 Morning: "Where is your focus?": Creating depth within the frame.
 Lunch: Lunch at the Inn
 Afternoon: Free time this afternoon
 Dinner: Dinner at the Inn
 Evening: Introduction to Birding class with our naturalist will prepare you for the birding fieldtrip. This will help you to learn about different species of birds and identify them through observation and communication.
   
Accommodations: Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Field Trip
(Thursday, May 16)

Note: Departure
   
 Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast in the River Room.
 Morning: Birding fieldtrip with our professional watercolor instructor and our naturalist. Observe some of the birds that we learned about in the birding class and learn how to paint these delightful creatures.
 Lunch: Lunch buffet at the Inn
 Afternoon: Yoga stretch class will help to relieve stress and concentrate on relaxation and gently toning the muscles.
 Afternoon: this afternoon's Art Studio will focus on figure painting.
 Dinner: Farewell dinner at the Inn
 Evening: A lecture given by a local photography professor to teach photography techniques for artists.
   
Accommodations: Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Art Studio will enable you to receive individualized instruction and help to complete any work.
(Friday, May 17)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast buffet at the Inn
 Morning: Final Art Studio for individual instruction.
   
Accommodations: Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast

Free Time Opportunities
  
  Shawnee on Delaware Bushkill Falls
Eight magnificent waterfalls. Walking trails and steps. For additional information, visit www.visitbushkillfalls.com
  Country Kettle
Candy barrels, fresh made chocolates, jams, mustards, coffees and teas. Also a variety of collectibles including Swarovski miniatures. For additional information, visit www.country-kettle.com
  Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
More than 200 miles of roads wind through scenic valleys, over ridges and past historic buildings. Along the way you may see some ot the area's wildlife, view waterfalls, stop to picnic or take a walk along a trail or an old road. For additional information, visit www.nps.gov/dewa
  Liztech Jewelry
Crystal Street, East Stroudsburg, PA (5 miles) For additional information, visit www.liztech.com
  Old Engine Works Market Place
Antiques and collectibles. For additional information, visit www.oldengineworks.com
  Pocono Bazaar Flea Market
Marshall's Creek, PA. Saturday & Sunday, 9am-5pm (5 miles) For additional information, visit www.poconobazaar.com/
  Pocono Candle
Large selection of candles. See candles made. Make your own. For additional information, visit www.poconocandle.com
  Pocono Indian Museum
The only museum in Northeastern Pennsylvania dedicated to the history of the Delaware Indians. Rt. 209, Buskill, PA. (8 miles) For additional information, visit www.poconoindianmuseum.com
  Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
A preserved 19th century Pennsylvania German farmstead. For additional information, visit www.quietvalley.org
  The Crossings Premium Outlets
Over 100 Brand Name stores. (12 miles) For additional information, visit www.premiumoutlets.com
Important information about your itinerary: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.

Suggested Reading List


Giovanna Garzoni: Still Lifes


Author: Elena Fumagalli & Silvia Meloni


Description: A magnificent collection of the work of Italian artist; Giovanna Garzoni. A unique look into the life of a female artist in the 16th century.



THE WIND MASTERS: LIVES OF NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS OF PREY


Author: Pete Dunne & David Sibley


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