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2/27/2011 - 3/4/2011
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PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SOUTH


The Complete Watercolor Course: The Joy of Painting

Program #: 6145RJ
Individual Skills: Arts & Photography; Individual Skills: Crafts
Also available without accommodations for commuters
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2/27/2011



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Through this visual art form you will discover expressions of beauty and joy in life. Our customized teaching style has made this an overwhelmingly popular and successful program for both beginners and advanced artists. The class addresses the characteristics of watercolor: wet onto wet, glazing, dry brush, calligraphy, pigment qualities and color theory. Explore design elements of composition and style. Enroll for an experience in artistic growth and creative camaraderie. Small class size allows for individual attention. You will see surprising results in your new found talents!



Basic starter kits are available for those without supplies.



Program in association with Center for Extended Learning for Seniors (CELS).



Palm Springs

Originally a recreational oasis for Hollywood’s famous, Palm Springs is still an indulgent getaway a hundred years later. The desert town, surrounded by breathtaking canyons and natural hot mineral springs, offers 125 golf courses, tennis, hiking and the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies all within a two-hour drive of Los Angeles.



Desert Hot Springs

Built on one of the world's finest natural hot water aquifers, Desert Hot Springs offers an abundance of outdoor activities. The magnificent Coachella Valley also encompasses Joshua Tree National Monument, the legendary Indian Canyons and a multitude of unique geological and living desert wonders.



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The Complete Watercolor Course: The Joy of Painting


You won't find a better value. Included at no additional cost on this date...

  • 5 nights accommodations
  • 13 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
  • Superb watercolor instruction by artist, Mary Barrie.
  • Enjoy some free time to explore the area and find inspiration for your painting
  • Interesting lecture on 'The Digital Studio'
  • Having your paintings critiqued.
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Back to Back Adventures
Choose a nearby learning adventure to add before or after this program:

California - Southern:
Art Collectors and Their Collections
2/20/2011 - 2/25/2011
apx. 101 miles from program

California - Southern:
The San Diego Collection: Art, History and Culture
2/20/2011 - 2/25/2011
apx. 76 miles from program

California - Southern:
Digital Photography on Location in Palm Springs and History of the Desert
3/7/2011 - 3/11/2011
apx. 0 miles from program

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