Supplies and Travel Tips
These downloadable pdf files should help you when you prepare to travel to your workshop. Please let me know if you have other questions.
General Workshop Supply List PDF
Packing Tips and Safety Data (MSDS) PDF
Be sure to follow this link for tips on flying with your paint gear.
Teaching Experience and Testimonials
Ongoing
Plein Air Magazine Profile PDF, by Stephen Doherty
Plein Air Magazine
April, May, 2012
Artist Mentor Program
Dates vary by quarter
6-Mondays per Quarter (dates below)
9:00-3:00
$600 for 6-day package
Limit: 6
THIS SESSION IS FULL.
WAITING LIST AVAILABLE.
Putnam Studio, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN
This on-going, advanced mentoring program is for artists seeking to focus on specific goals in a consistent teaching environment. Each 6-day package will be scheduled in three-month increments.
To be considered, send questionnaire and NO payment until you are notified of available space. (You will be notified when and if to send payment.)
Each day-long class will be divided into two sessions -- a half-day demonstration/lecture/class discussion (DLC) session where we will dig deep into advanced principles of painting, followed by a half-day student working session.
Inquire by emailing lori@loriputnam.com. You will receive a registration questionnaire to be completed and sent in with a $300 deposit to hold your space. Balance due first day of program.
When Success is the Only Option, by Stephen Doherty
Thank you Stephen for writing such a wonderful article.
Plein Air Magazine Profile PDF
Plein Air Magazine
April, May, 2012
Demonstration and Lecture
Friday, Jun. 28th, 2013
Join me for a demonstration and lecture in conjunction with an upcoming exhibition.
Doors open at 6 PM; Demonstration at 7 PM.
$20. Reservations suggested but not required.
LeQuire Gallery
4304 Charlotte Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
Email info@lequiregallery.com or phone (615) 298-4611 for more information.
Condensed Plein air Workshop Nashville
Friday, Jun. 28th, 2013 through Sunday, Jun. 30th, 2013
$250
Intermediate to Advanced levels.
This workshop begins with a demonstration and lecture on Friday night. Workshop participants attend free. (The public is invited for a small fee.)
Saturday and Sunday are fast-paced and packed with painting.
Ever wonder what it is like to take part in a plein air festival or competition? Here's your chance try it out, without the added pressure of actually exhibiting your work.
You will spend two days in the shoes of a pro, working in the field, facing challenges just like a real, plein air competition, and gaining knowledge that will help you when know if you are ready to take the leap.
And oh yeah, you WILL be tired after this one!
Plein air Workshop Supply List PDF
Email info@lequiregallery.com or phone (615) 298-4611 for more information on how to register.
Art in the Open, Ireland
2pm, Monday, 29th July at Carne Beach and 9.30am, Friday, 2nd August at Hook Head.
"Looking for a Subject to Paint? Seeing the Visual Statement."; Half-day Demonstrations in Oils
Visit How to Register
Expressing the Landscape in Modern Impressionism
Monday, Sep. 30th, 2013 through Friday, Oct. 4th, 2013
Madeline Island School of Art
Madeline Island, WI
$550
Deposit required.
Intermediate to Advanced.
Spend 5 days working en plein air with Master American Impressionist Lori Putnam capturing the sandstone cliffs, rock formations, boats, and bays on Lake Superior’s beautiful Madeline Island. The goal of this workshop is to respond and express the character of time, place, and atmosphere without regard to formulas.
Lori's teaching methods include lectures and demonstrations, individual painting time, lots of one-on-one instruction, plus both personal and group critiques to promote your progress. Additionally, each student will receive a complimentary copy of Lori's booklet, Plein Air Painting: How and Why.
Participants will:
- Develop a deeper understanding for the nature of light and its effects on value and color.
- Capture the essence of nature through strong, simplified composition.
- Experience the power of painting with a limited palette including color mixing and harmony and color temperature.
- Learn the tried and true method for keying a painting and determining value relationships.
- Strengthen your work with proper attention to edges and atmosphere.
Lori's enthusiastic approach will motivate you to new understanding, teach you to reap the benefits of painting outdoors, and help you think, see, plan and paint your subjects using a modern impressionist approach.
Plein air Workshop Supply List PDF
Visit Madeline Workshop to register online.
Plein Air Indiana
Monday, Oct. 7th, 2013 through Wednesday, Oct. 9th, 2013
Hoosier Salon New Harmony Gallery
$375 for members; $415 for non-members
All levels.
Beautiful historic New Harmony Indiana is the setting for this 3-day plein air workshop.
To register, download this, PDF file or email hoosiersalon@sbcglobal.net for more information.
Plein air Sedona
Wednesday, Oct. 16th, 2013 through Friday, Oct. 18th, 2013
in conjunction with Sedona Arts Center and Plein air Festival
$450
Paint the ever-changing colors of beautiful Sedona Arizona!
Participants will
- Develop a deeper understanding for the nature of light and its effects on value and color.
- Capture the essence of nature through strong, simplified composition.
- Experience the power of painting with a limited palette including color mixing and harmony and color temperature.
- Learn the tried and true method for keying a painting and determining value relationships.
- Strengthen your work with proper attention to edges and atmosphere.
Enrollment will be limited to 10 students.
Visit Sedona Arts Center to register.
Workshop: Raleigh, NC
Thursday, Oct. 31st, 2013 through Saturday, Nov. 2nd, 2013
Painting North Carolina's Fall Foliage
$385
Almost full.
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Levels
Email kelly@nicolestudio.com for more information.
LDL (Long Distance Learning)
Dates to be determined
In late 2013 I will be developing an LDL program for artists who want to study with me without travel.
If you are interested in learning more about this program as it becomes available, email me lori@loriputnam.com.
Plein Air Norway
Dates to be determined
This workshop has temporarily been postponed.
$650 WORKSHOP FEE ONLY
Experience the culture and awe-inspiring nature of Norway! Spend 5 days working en plein air with American Impressionist Lori Putnam in Stord, an island where the fjords meets the North sea. Surrounded by mountains, great waterfalls, deep green forests, costal fishing culture, lakes and much more, this exciting, once-in-a-lifetime workshop includes lectures and demonstrations, individual painting time, lots of one-on-one instruction, and personal and group critiques to promote your progress.
Plein air Workshop Supply List PDF
Be sure to follow this link for tips on flying with your paint gear.
Grethe will be happy to arrange accommodations during your stay. Contact her to get pricing information, or to ask questions about traveling to Norway. You will also find helpful information in this downloadable pdf Travel Info
Email Grethe Angen, gretheangen@hotmail.com for information.
Positano and Amalfi Coast
Dates to be determined
Coming May, 2014
Email lori@loriputnam.com. to be notified as information becomes available.