Workshop on Block Island

No Workshop is scheduled on Block Island in 2008.   The following is an example of workshop content and logistics from former years.  Please contact me if you want to be on the mailing list for the next session.

Participation:

You may work in watercolor, oil, and / or drawing. Students of any level are welcome.  Detailed instructions will be available for beginners, consultation on composition, drawing, value, color, technique, etc. will be given, as needed, to more advanced artists.

Block Island is small enough to move around easily but filled with wonderful and widely varied painting sites.  Click the lighthouse photo to see a slide show of photos from earlier trips to the island.

The Plan

@ Friday
Depart Orient Point around 8 a.m.
Arrive Block Island Midday
Check In and Lunch
Paint Light house scene
Evening Sunset Painting or Art Discussion or Open

@ Saturday
Morning & Afternoon Painting Sessions
Visit Island Galleries during extended midday break
Additional instruction as needed
Evenings open, discussion of art available

@ Sunday
Paint in morning if boat schedule permits
Take homeward bound Ferry

Throughout the workshop, take time off when you want to explore the island, read a book, or just relax.

Transportation:

There are frequent ferries from New London, CT to Block Island.  Ms. Greaf plans to take an early ferry from Orient Point on Long Island and then transfer in New London, CT to the ferry to Block Island.  Parking is available at both locations.  There are also ferries from Pt. Judith, RI to Block Island.  The direct ferry from Montauk is not operating at this time. Participants will be responsible for all travel related expenses such as ferry, food, lodging, and local transportation.  Depending on the date, the Viking Ferry from Montauk directly to Block Island may be operating.

Lodging:

There are many lovely places to stay on Block Island.   Block Island Accommodations will take you to one of the best websites to find your lodging.

  Paintings shown are all Watercolors created by Ms. Greaf from former painting and workshop trips to Block Island.