Come enjoy four days of plein air painting in beautiful Lake Tahoe and Truckee, California. 

Whether seeking interesting textures, color harmony or dynamic compositions, all of these topics will be addressed throughout the workshop, and you will be encouraged to find ways of capturing the emotion and feeling of the landscape. Most importantly, you will continue to to identify and strengthen your own voice as an artist.

Space is limited.

Where?

In the breathtaking Lake Tahoe area. Paint the lake from Incline Village, and the forest and the mountains and meadows in Truckee. 

When?

May 15-18 2025. Four days painting this beautiful area!

What will you learn?

The goal of our workshop is to develop your own style and your own language an an artist. We will work together to see how you can improve your ideas and impressions in your paintings. We will focus on drawing, value and composition, these key elements will help you to make stronger paintings in your own style. We expect amazing weather, but be prepared to paint in all kinds of weather. However, if the weather is too bad, we will have a studio space available in Truckee.

How much does it cost?

The workshop tuition costs $645.

Where to stay?

We recommend staying in Truckee or Incline Village. There are a number of hotels and Airbnb options in the area. Piper Gallery in Truckee will serve as our indoor space if needed, and is where we will meet the first morning.

Workshop Cancellation Policy

100% refund (less transaction fee) will be issued if requested 3 months before workshop (2/15/25). After this date, 50% refund (less transaction fee) will be issued until April 15. After 3/15, no refund will be issued. Thank you for understanding.

Optional Online Course Prep

If you are new to plein air painting or would like a refresher, consider Turner’s online course, “Fundamentals of Landscape Painting” In this course, Turner will walk you through a series of lessons and exercises that will prepare you well for plein air painting. A discount is available for workshop students. CLICK HERE to see the details of the course