Douglas Fryer-Painting With Purpose: Reimagining the Landscape

Schedule

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm

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Location

Franciscan Life Process Center | Lowell, MI

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Landscape painting is more than a faithful copy of the structure of the world.
About this Event

www.douglasfryer.blogspot.com

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Landscape painting is more than a faithful copy of the structure of the world. The opposite may be true, in fact. There is no set rule for making a landscape painting. Only this idea remains: the landscape is what we imagine it to be. Once we accept that, then how do we begin? What principle will serve me to observe and translate something engaging and worthwhile? Which principles will limit me? Painting great work requires discipline, but not necessarily in the ways we have often been led to believe. There is a difference between making a painting of the landscape and a painting about the landscape. Through lectures, discussion and demonstrations, Douglas will address the many elements of engaging landscape painting. The workshop will reinforce an understanding of composition and form and will also explore methods to break up and strip down the subject, then reconstruct it in new and surprising ways.




Franciscan Life Process Center
Art Workshop Registration and Cancellation Policy

A $150 deposit or payment in full is required for enrollment in any workshop. Full payment of the workshop is required 45 days before the start date of the workshop.

Registrations made after 45 days require full payment and are non-refundable.

Cancellations must be received in writing and submitted 45 days before the start date of the workshop for a full refund, less deposit and processing fees.

The FLPC does not provide make-up workshops or issue refunds for workshops missed due to illness, emergencies, or other events beyond their control. If the workshop is cancelled by the FLPC payment will be fully refunded including deposit.

Purchasing a workshop ticket is a binding agreement to the above terms and conditions.

This policy is effective January 1, 2025.



Art Workshop Overnight Room Rental Agreement

Thank you for making a reservation at the Franciscan Life Process Center (FLPC). Please understand that confirming a reservation of our rooms is a binding agreement for the terms and conditions below.

Please review the following carefully:

  1. Check-in is between 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Check-out is no later than 9:00 AM on the day of your departure unless other arrangements have been made. Bed linens and towels are included.
  2. Animals are not allowed in the building. Documented and identified service animals may accompany a guest in FLPC buildings.
  3. Guests are responsible for any damage to the rooms or FLPC building.
  4. Guests are most welcome to use the trails for walking or running. Please use only the marked paths around the FLPC (a map can be found in the room). The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist residences are private property. The farm and gardens may not be accessed without permission. Animal interaction must be accompanied by a staff member or Sister.
  5. Any accidents or injuries occurring on the FLPC property should be reported to the FLPC Director as soon as possible.
  6. FLPC does not allow smoking on the grounds or in any of its buildings.
  7. Alcohol is not permitted when any person under 21 is present. The possession or use of any controlled substance is prohibited on FLPC grounds. Visibly intoxicated persons may be removed from the FLPC grounds at the discretion of FLPC management.
  8. Firearms and weapons are not allowed in buildings or on the grounds of FLPC.

Cancellation Policy

A deposit of the first overnight fee is required for a room reservation.

Cancellations must be received in writing and submitted 2 weeks prior to the arrival date for a full refund, less deposit. Cancellations after 2 weeks are non-refundable.

If the reservation is cancelled by the FLPC, because of unforeseen events and/or an emergency closure, the deposit will be fully refunded.

This policy is effective January 1, 2025.

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Where is it happening?

Franciscan Life Process Center, 11650 Downes St., Lowell, United States

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Tickets

USD 34.97 to USD 706.95

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