In partnership with The Gallery at Flat Rock, join international artist Marsha Hammel for a 3-day workshop hosted by The Horse Shoe Farm.

Imagine a mashup of Modigliani, Matisse and Picasso- that might describe my style of figurative painting. Old School, perhaps, but with an awareness of contemporary techniques this approach has served my studio practice for almost fifty years.

My workshop will focus on the fundamentals; composition, line and gesture, color. We will explore these elements in depth over 3 days of morning and afternoon sessions.

My prejudice is that Big is Better- we will work on canvases no smaller than 24×30 inches. My own canvas will be a 30×40 inches.

Our subject will be a seated or reclining model arranged in a “tableau” with potted plants and/or flowers in a vase or with bowl of fruit. Participants may choose to focus only on the figure or the still life or both.

The result of these three days will produce a finished painting and provide participants with an invigorated perspective of their own approach to canvas painting.

– Marsha Hammel

Daily gourmet lunches and afternoon wine & cheese spread are included. *See note below on participant materials.

Traveling from out of town or interested in adding on to your workshop experience? Call us at (828) 393-3034 to learn more about accommodations and available spa treatments!

Workshop Fee: $575

SCHEDULE

Day One | Composition – Format, Form, & Balance

Utilize positive/negative space

Locate forms

Find balance with format

Day Two | Drawing – Gesture, Line, & Mass

Intention with line

Underpainting

Brush techniques

Day Three | Color – Surface, Glaze, & Varnishes

Rhythm, contrast, and tone

Analogous and complementary effects

Emotion and atmosphere

MATERIALS TO BRING

Participants should be prepared to bring the following items:

• Blank Canvas (Minimum size 24″ x 30″)

• Paint (Acrylics or Oils)

  • Primaries: Red, yellow, blue (in tones of your choice)

  • Secondaries: Orange, green, violet (in tones of your choice)

  • Earth Tones: Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Burnt Umber, Yellow Ochre

  • Black (your choice)

  • Titanium White

• Brushes (#4, #6, #8, #2 Liner, Flats and Longs)

• Easel, palette, and other working tools of your choice

• Mediums and Thinners (Your choice)

• Charcoal (Bring Plenty of Sticks)

• *Disposables will be provided (paper towels, solvents, etc.)

Note: Please contact us in advance with any concerns about the required materials list. We may be able to help accommodate any special requests.