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.
Workshop Supply List PDF
Packing Tips and Safety Data (MSDS) PDF
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. (Next quarter dates posted 1 month prior to start date.)
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. Students will given suggested assignments to explore on their own. These will be designed around each person's individual strengths, weaknesses, and goals as an artist.
*In the event of ice and snow during winter quarters, alternate Mondays will be offered.
NEXT AVAILABLE DATES: 4th Quarter - Aug. 27, Oct. 1, Oct. 29, Nov. 26, Dec. 10.
(Because this quarter is only 5 days rather than 6, the cost is $500).
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
Demo, Richmond, VA
Friday, Jun. 29th, 2012
Lori will demonstrate her painting technique at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens as part of the week long Plein Air Richmond event. More information very soon.
Painting the Still Life in Modern Impressionism (Mississippi)
Monday, Jul. 9th, 2012 through Wednesday, Jul. 11th, 2012
Presented by Dot Courson Workshops
$325
Deposit required.
This workshop is almost full!
The class will offer demonstrations and individual instruction.
Learn the important elements of successful still life painting, from set up to achievement. Putnam teaches you to think, see, plan and approach your subjects using a modern impressionist approach. Color relationships, design, simplifying, and the benefits of painting from life will be discussed. On day one, Putnam will demonstrate and explain how color, edges, composition, values, and shapes play an abstract part in conveying a strong visual statement. Students may either paint alongside during the first morning session, or wait until the afternoon when she will work with artists individually. Students paint all of day two with instruction and guidance. Workshop continues into the third day with more difficult challenges and hands-on instruction.
All levels welcome.
To register, Email Dot Courson
Co. Wexford Ireland: Two, half-day workshops
Lori will teach two, mini workshops during this amazing plein air festival in Ireland.
For more information, visit Art in the Open or Email Tony Robinson
Clinic, Cheyenne, WY
Friday, Aug. 10th, 2012
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$100 includes sack lunch and snacks.
Paint the diverse Wyoming landscape with Lori Putnam in this one day clinic. You will have the opportunity to observe Lori's approach to a landscape and receive some one on one time with her at your easel. Location for the clinic to be announced.
This clinic is part of the Prairie to Peaks plein air event in Cheyenne, WY. For more information or to register, visit Prairie to Peaks or Email Harvey Deselms
Modern Impressionism in the Studio, Door Co., WI
Monday, Aug. 20th, 2012 through Wednesday, Aug. 22nd, 2012
Peninsula School, Fish Creek, WI
Member $495/Non-member $520
The first half of day one, Putnam will demonstrate her painting technique, and explain how color, edges, composition, values, and shapes play an abstract part in conveying a strong visual statement. During the afternoon session, students will participate in small, enriching exercises that will promote an impressionist style. Students paint all of day two with individual and group instruction. Workshop continues into the third day with increasingly difficult challenges, hands-on instruction, and closing discussion.
To register contact Peninsula School of Art
or visit Peninsula School of Art
Or call 920-868-3455
Plein Air Carmel
Friday, Aug. 31st, 2012 through Sunday, Sep. 2nd, 2012
Carmel Art Institute
$400
Deposit required.
Spend three days en plein air with American Impressionist Lori Putnam, capturing the beauty of Carmel California. This exciting workshop includes lectures and demonstrations, individual painting time, lots of one-on-one instruction, and personal and group critiques to promote your progress during this three day class.
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 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.
For more information or to register for this workshop, visit Carmel Art Institute
3728 The Barnyard
Carmel, CA
(831) 309-0126
Or email Carmel Art Institute
PAP-SE teaches in Historic Apalachicola Florida
Thursday, Sep. 13th, 2012 through Saturday, Sep. 15th, 2012
Learn from the Best!
Plein Air Painters of the Southeast Workshop and Apalachicola School of Art with Perry Austin, Anne Blair Brown, Kevin Menck, Lori Putnam, James Richards, and Dawn Whitelaw.
This is a rare opportunity to tap into the minds of these six highly sought after instructors over the course of three amazing days in the “old” Florida Gulf! Each PAP-SE member has his or her own individual style, but they all share a common passion to share the traditions of painting en plein air. To read more about the workshop, view paintings, or learn more about these artists or Plein Air Painters of the Southeast, visit www.pap-se.com.
SPACE IS LIMITED! To register, email Historic Apalachicola