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Pennsylvania

Watercolor Workshop in the Poconos

Program No. 16912RJ
Learn our instructor's unique teaching style and insightful approach while she inspires your creativity and improves your watercolor skills beside the beautiful Delaware River.

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DATES & PRICES

NP No shuttle Shuttle
Mar 10 - Mar 15, 2024
SOLD OUT
Non-Participant 699
No transfer 999
Roundtrip airport transfer 1,149
Apr 7 - Apr 12, 2024
SOLD OUT
 
No transfer 999
Roundtrip airport transfer 1,149
Apr 21 - Apr 26, 2024
SOLD OUT
 
No transfer 999
Roundtrip airport transfer 1,149
Sep 22 - Sep 27, 2024
SOLD OUT
 
No transfer 999
Roundtrip airport transfer 1,149
Oct 27 - Nov 1, 2024
SOLD OUT
 
No transfer 999
Roundtrip airport transfer 1,149
Nov 10 - Nov 15, 2024
SOLD OUT
 
No transfer 999
Roundtrip airport transfer 1,149

DATES & PRICES

No shuttle Roundtrip airport transfer
Mar 10 - Mar 15, 2024
SOLD OUT
No transfer 1,409
Roundtrip airport transfer 1,559
Apr 7 - Apr 12, 2024
SOLD OUT
No transfer 1,409
Roundtrip airport transfer 1,559
Apr 21 - Apr 26, 2024
SOLD OUT
No transfer 1,409
Roundtrip airport transfer 1,559
Sep 22 - Sep 27, 2024
SOLD OUT
No transfer 1,409
Roundtrip airport transfer 1,559
Oct 27 - Nov 1, 2024
SOLD OUT
No transfer 1,409
Roundtrip airport transfer 1,559
Nov 10 - Nov 15, 2024
SOLD OUT
No transfer 1,409
Roundtrip airport transfer 1,559

At a Glance

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.
Activity Level
Easy Going
Minimal walking.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Enjoy the tutelage of an accomplished, professional artist with national awards in her body of work.
  • Complete multiple paintings during the week which will then be displayed during our art show.
  • The majestic Delaware Water Gap is the inspirational setting to help you express your perception of beautiful landscapes.

General Notes

The Retreat Difference: This unique, often basic and no-frills experience at a Road Scholar Retreat includes opportunities for early morning exercise, interaction with the local community for insight into local life, an authentic farm-to-table or locally sourced meal and a live performance or event. Please refer to the supply list for recommendations of what to bring. Reference material will be used for some paintings, which Shawnee will provide. Do not hesitate to call with any questions prior to purchasing additional items on the list. The watercolor paper is of the utmost importance, but some of the other items can be substituted. Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available.
Featured Expert
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Midge McClosky
Midge McClosky is the Cultural Program Director for the Shawnee Institute, Executive Director of the Shawnee Playhouse, and the Artistic Director of the Worthington Players. Before moving to Shawnee, Midge worked as a professional actress, singer, and dancer performing musical theatre in 49 of the 50 states. Her extensive credits cross over into film, television, commercials, voice-overs, and live industrials. She and Chris, her husband of more than 20 years, have two active boys, ages 13 and 14.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Midge McClosky is the Cultural Program Director for the Shawnee Institute, Executive Director of the Shawnee Playhouse, and the Artistic Director of the Worthington Players. Before moving to Shawnee, Midge worked as a professional actress, singer, and dancer performing musical theatre in 49 of the 50 states. Her extensive credits cross over into film, television, commercials, voice-overs, and live industrials. She and Chris, her husband of more than 20 years, have two active boys, ages 13 and 14.
Visit the Road Scholar Bookshop
You can find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
Exploring Color
by Nita Leland
Unlock the secrets to gorgeous, expressive, unforgettable color! Finding color combinations that not only work but excite the eye is one of the greatest challenges artists face. This updated and expanded 30th anniversary edition of the North Light classic Exploring Color teaches artists of all mediums and skill levels how to use and control color in their artwork and shows how exhilarating and enjoyable the ride can be. Popular art instructor and best-selling author Nita Leland will help you take any artwork you make to new color heights. Memorable paintings from more than 30 contributing artists are inside to inspire you, along with 75+ hands-on exercises, 8 step-by-step demonstrations and countless nuggets of color knowledge--all in your own private workshop! Learn how to master color mixing, assemble the perfect palette for your artistic goals, select just the right color scheme, and communicate color in a way that elevates your designs way beyond the ordinary. Start a handy journal to keep track of your discoveries, with customized mixtures, color wheels, reference charts and other tools designed to uncover your color personality and help you work with color more efficiently. Nita knows that the quest for perfect color can be fun, and it can be yours. So stop guessing, and start exploring! "Beautiful color is no happy accident. Color can be learned." --Nita Leland NOTE - If you cannot locate this book, any other book on color use and control would be beneficial.
Watercolor Composition Made Easy
by David R. Becker
Professional looking paintings depend on good composition. David Becker makes it easy: simple keys to composition, taught in a very visual, easy-to-grasp way, that the watercolourist can apply immediately for successful results.' NOTE - If you cannot locate this book, any books on watercolor composition and perspective will be helpful.





Important registration tip:
If you want to attend the live lecture, please do not wait until the last minute to enroll.
If you enroll after a lecture is complete, we’ll send you a recording of the event.