Pastel Painting Workshops in the Blue Ridge

Catch the Spirit of Appalachia's Co-founder, Doreyl Ammons Cain, is offering a wide variety of opportunities to those desiring to learn about the basics of pastel painting while enjoying the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
 
In 2016 beginning in May and throughout the year, a variety of workshop experiences are offered.
"Exploring your own creativity while painting wildflowers, birds, portraits, nature scenes and still life is the focus, yet learning the basics of color, composition and tonal qualities as you experience the fun of painting. This makes for exciting art workshops!' says Cain.

A Fresh Start" by Doreyl Ammons Cain

In May three "Wildflower Pastel Painting" workshops happen at different locations, the Southwestern Community Collage Sylva Campus, the Cashiers Senior Center, Nature's Home Preserve in Tuckasegee and the Stecoah Valley Center. 

On June 4th 2 PM- 5 PM an art workshop will be at the Hooper's Homestead in Tuckasegee where participants will learn about life on a mountain farmstead as they enjoy painting wild flowers. 

Other art workshops will be at various locations, with a continuing Pastel Painting Class at the Cashiers Senior Center every last Thursday at 1:30- 4:30. 
 
"This class makes it easier for us youthful, yet aging artists" says Cain. For more information contact Doreyl Ammons Cain at 828-293-2239.

2016 Pastel Painting Workshop Schedule: May 20, 2 PM-5 PM- Stecoah Valley Center- Outside Wildflower Pastel Painting May 25, 2 PM-5 PM- Sylva Campus SCC, Outside Wildflower Pastel Painting May 26, 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM- Cashiers Senior Center, Outside Wildflower Pastel Painting June 4, 2 PM- 5 PM- Hooper Homestead, Tuckasegee, Outside Wildflower Pastel Painting
June 7, 5:30 PM-8:30 PM- Sylva Campus SCC, Outside Wildflower Pastel Painting
June 23, 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM- Cashiers Senior Center, Outside Birds Pastel Painting July 9, 2 PM- 5 PM- Nature's Home Preserve, Tuckasegee, Outside Birds Pastel Painting July 13, 2 PM-5 PM- Sylva Campus SCC, Outside Birds Pastel Painting July 15, 2 PM-5 PM- Stecoah Valley Center- Outside Birds Pastel Painting July 23, 10 PM-12 PM- Stecoah Valley Center-  Pastel Painting for Kids July 28, 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM- Cashiers Senior Center, Portrait Pastel Painting August 6, 2 PM- 5 PM- Nature's Home Preserve, Tuckasegee, Outside Landscape Pastel Painting August 25, 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM- Cashiers Senior Center, Figure Pastel Painting September 29, 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM- Cashiers Senior Center, Still Life Pastel Painting October 14, 2 PM-5 PM- Stecoah Valley Center, - Outside Birds in Fall Landscape Pastel Painting October 27, 1:30 PM- 4:30 PM- Cashiers Senior Center, Outside Fall Landscape Pastel Painting 

Catch the Spirit of Appalachia is a non profit organization dedicated to preserving mountain heritage and promoting local arts and literature.  Located near Sylva NC.