Capturing the Essence of the Prairie En Plein Air Workshop near Council Grove, KS

Instructors:  Cally Krallman and Kim Casebeer    October 1- 3, 2010

Tuition $225/person  •  30 max. number of students  •  Registration deadline September 19, 2010

Join us as we paint around the historic town of Council Grove, KS.  In this workshop, we will be painting outdoors from life.  We will concentrate on composition — line, shape, value and color.  What inspired you to paint a particular scene?  By focusing on this one idea, the Plein air experience can be less intimidating.  Participants will receive individual attention geared toward their skill level and we will all benefit from working as a group. Workshop will be held rain or shine!  Be prepared to paint in a variety of weather.  If adverse weather keeps us indoors, subject matter for indoor painting will be provided or you can bring your own reference material.

Tuition:  $225 per person, which includes 17 hours of workshop instruction.  Does not include lodging, meals, or painting supplies. 

Schedule:

Friday, October 1, 2010:

6:30pm - 9pm:  Class meets indoors, at The Rendezvous, 623 E. Main St., Council Grove, KS. We will get everyone signed in and then go over the workshop agenda, directions and supplies.

Saturday, October 2, 2010:

8am:  Arrive at 1st painting location. (all locations TBA at workshop)

12pm - 1:30pm:  Lunch on your own.

1:30pm - 5:30pm:  Arrive at 2nd painting location.

7pm: Dinner at Hays House Restaurant. Not required to participate. Not included in workshop price. Menus TBA.

Sunday, October 3, 2010:

8am:  Arrive at 3rd painting location.

12:30pm - 2pm:  Lunch on your own.

2pm - 4pm:  Class meets at The Rendezvous for a group critique. We will finish by 4pm.

Lodging Options (Please call for quotes-rates may have changed):

The Cottage House

25 N Neosho, Council Grove

800-727-7903  •  www.cottagehousehotel.com

Beautiful, historic hotel in downtown Council Grove.

Main Building: Queen-$80+tax, King-$85+tax, Doubles-$90+tax. Includes deluxe continental breakfast.

Motel Unit: Non-Smoking 2 Beds w/2people $70+tax, 2 Beds w/1 person-$60

(1)King w/1 person-$60, (1) Queen w/1 person-$60.

Motel Unit can add breakfast for $4+tax/person.

There are many different room choices, so visit their website and call the 800 number to get more information. Specialty rooms 200, 202, 205 and 209-Call for rates. 

Old Trail Motel

1219 Old US Hwy 56, Council Grove  •  620-767-5034

Rustic cabins with microwaves, refrigerators, cable tv. Queen $35+tax/1person, $40+tax/2 people. Double $45+tax/2 people.

The Lodge, a Prairie Bed & Breakfast

705 Highway 177, Council Grove •  785-499-5634

N. on 177, 8 1/2 mi. from downtown Council Grove.

Call for rates.

RV Park at Corp of Engineers Council Grove Lake

620-767-5195

http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil/visitors/projects.cfm?Id=M504100

(Rates are subject change)

Skill Levels and Media Accepted:

All skill levels can attend this workshop.  Because of the challenging nature of any Plein air workshop, students need to have basic drawing skills and some familiarity with the subject matter and the medium in which it is taught.  Media accepted are oil, acrylic and pastel.

Supplies:

After you register, a confirmation will be mailed to you, along with a supply and outdoor gear list, meeting locations, maps, and other advice for painting en Plein air.

Registration:

All registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so early registration is encouraged.  Deadline for registration is September 19, 2010.  The class is limited to 30 people.  A waiting list will be established.  Workshops without sufficient enrollment may have to be cancelled in which case a refund will be issued.

Please pay for the workshop by PayPal/credit card by visiting Cally Krallman’s website www.callykrallman.com and click on the “Buy Now” button on the Workshops page.  You may also send a check or money order to Cally Krallman, 3610 SW 43rd St., Topeka, KS  66610.

Cancellation, Transfer and Refund Policy:

All cancellations must be in writing.  Registrations are not refundable after Sept. 24, 2010, unless you can transfer your space or we can fill your space from the waiting list.  We can not guarantee a refund after Sept. 24.

About the Instructors

Cally Krallman (www.callykrallman.com)

“I have been painting in the Midwest, primarily Kansas for 15 years. I have traveled to many places but am still drawn to the simplistic beauty of Kansas. Many people think of Kansas as just a flat agricultural state, but in fact it is full of wonderful rolling hills, tree lined rivers and other unique land formations. Our four seasons create a myriad of colors worthy of any artists’ palette.” 

Cally received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Washburn University in 1981. She exhibits her work at galleries in Topeka, Manhattan, Kansas City and San Antonio, TX. She was accepted into the Salon International 2008 in San Antonio, TX. Cally took part in the “Homage to the Flint Hills” traveling exhibit which completed its tour with a show in Washington D.C. Cally has also participated in the Art in Embassies program, exhibiting in Tbilisi, Georgia. She has had work accepted into the Oil Painters of America Western Regional. Her work is in many private and corporate collections throughout the United States. She is a member of OPA, American Women Artists and has had work featured in Art Collectors Magazine.

Kim Casebeer (www.kimcasebeer.com)

“I believe the single most important learning experience for a landscape painter, is painting outdoors from life – there is no substitute. I use my outdoor paintings as learning tools and as studies for larger paintings in the studio.” 

Kim received her BFA from Kansas State University in 1992. She is a Master Signature Member of the American Women Artists, Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and the Mid America Pastel Society, as well as a member of the Oil Painters of America. Kim has exhibited in the CM Russell Auction and the CM Russell Museum Show, the American Art in Miniature Show at the Gilcrease Museum, and the Miniatures and More Show at the National Wildlife Museum. She recently received Best of Show for her work in the 2010 Nomades del Arte Invitational Exhibit. Her work has been featured in American Artist, American Art Collector, Fine Art Connoisseur and Southwest Art magazines. Kim exhibits work at galleries in Scottsdale, AZ; Kansas City, MO; Manhattan, KS; Jackson, WY; and Depoe Bay, OR.

Plein Air Workshop Registration Form

To pay by PayPal, go to www.callykrallman.com and click on the “Buy Now” button on the Workshops page. If paying by PayPal, your PayPal receipt is your confirmation. Please fill out this form if paying by check or money order, and send to Cally Krallman, 3610 SW 43rd St., Topeka, KS  66610.

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By registering for this workshop you agree to hold harmless and release Kim Casebeer , Cally Krallman and the Council Grove Community Arts Council  from any liability which may be suffered by the above named individual registered in this workshop arising out of or in anyway connected with participation in this program.