Plein Air Painting Course - Learn everything you need to know about painting outside & on location!

Name: Plein Air Painting Course - Learn everything you need to know about painting outside & on location!
Start: 2025-10-04T13:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-10-04T16:00:00-06:00
Location: Kathryn Albertson Park

Schedule

Sat Oct 04 2025 at 01:30 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Kathryn Albertson Park | Boise, ID

Learn everything you need to know about painting outside and on location! Ages 14+
4-week course: Saturdays, October 4 - October 25, 1:30pm - 4:00pm. $125.
Attendees must pre-register through this link: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/plein-air-painting-10-4-10-25-1-30pm
This course is perfect for intermediate-level painters who would like to get into plein air painting. Students must have a solid knowledge of their chosen medium .
"En plein air," French for "to paint in the open air."
This class will introduce students to plein air painting basics, choosing a subject, quickly planning a composition, defining a focal point with contrast and color, and working with shifting conditions of nature. Students may work in their choice of mediums and will leave with more experience in drawing from life, atmospheric perspective, use of values to define composition, and quick and complete painting techniques.
Each class will be held on location at various parks in Boise. The class will be held outdoors each week, beginning at Kathryn Albertson Park (following locations to be announced). We will have an alternate plan in place in case of inclement weather.
Experienced, classically-trained plein air painter, Jessica Henry will be your guide.
BRING THE FOLLOWING WITH YOU:
- The medium(s) you prefer to work in (watercolor, oils, acrylics, pastels, ink, etc.) Suggested colors: titanium white, yellow ochre, alizarin crimson, raw umber, ultramarine blue, hookers green (Optional additional colors: cadmium yellow, cerulean blue, prussian blue)
- Large, medium, and small detail brush
- Canvas or paper, suitable for your medium of choice
- Any additional supplies you might want on hand such as a travel easel, paper towels/rags, paint water container (no dumping on site).
OPTIONAL TO BRING:
- A travel easel and/or stool/chair if you have one you can bring (Please note any items you may need to borrow from the Catalyst classroom in the accommodations section when booking and we will provide one for you as we are able.)
- Layered clothing/sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc)
- Water bottle
Ages 14+ are welcome! Registration is $125. Attendees must pre-register here: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/plein-air-painting-10-4-10-25-1-30pm