2-Day Workshop: Design, Story & Freshness in Plein Air

Name: 2-Day Workshop: Design, Story & Freshness in Plein Air
Start: 2025-09-20T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-21T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Bluff Strokes Art Center

Schedule

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sun, 21 Sep, 2025 at 04:00 pm

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Location

Bluff Strokes Art Center | Dubuque, IA

September 20-21, 9am-4pm each day
$220
Instructor: Steve Puttrich
All skill levels welcome
Oil, watercolor, gouache, pastel, acrylic are all welcome

This two-day workshop is designed for both those new to outdoor art making and artists looking to refine their plein air painting skills with a focus on strong design, compelling storytelling, and fresh, confident mark-making. Set at Bluff Strokes Art Center and at the beautiful Bee Branch in Dubuque, IA, this workshop is perfect for painters preparing for Bluff Strokes Plein Air the following week. Through demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and one-on-one coaching, participants will learn how to see, simplify, and strengthen their compositions while capturing the essence of a scene with impact and emotion.