En’ Plein Air Workshop with Tom Nachreiner 2023

May 20 - 21, 2023

Registration closed.

A complete and clear guide to outdoor painting. Paint historical downtown and homes using references you bring. Tom will take the time to cultivate your skills!

This is a two-day workshop with all of the information needed to become a better painter. This creative class will be relaxed and social, and you will make new friends during the process. Learn the advantages of working in oil. Tom is a nationally recognized painter and instructor, who painted in watercolor for 21 years before switching to oil in 2005. Some watercolor students might want to try oil as Tom will explain the differences and help you along.

Supply List:

Tom’s workshops are open to oil, water-soluable oils, acrylic, and pastel painters. Oiler painters will see specific recommendations below. Pastel artists need to get similiar products.

• Misc. Items

  • Canvases or canvas panels primed with light umber wash

    • 2 12x16 per day

  • Outdoor Easel

  • Lawn chair for watching demo

  • Gray paper or brown wood palette to mix paint - no white

  • Mineral spirits to clean brushes

    • Tom uses walnut oil to thin paint; you can use mineral spirits if preferred; walnut oil can be found at the grocery store

  • Goop or Go-Jo clean hands and clothes

  • Paper towel roll

  • Ruler or small tape measure to measure grid

  • Phone / camera

  • Medical gloves

  • Duct tape

  • Plastic bags for trash

  • Pen and pencil

  • Lots of questions

  • Sketchbook for sketching and taking notes

Cheap Joes, Blick Art Materials, and Jerry’s Art-A-Rama are sources recommended by Tom. The items listed above maybe more than you will actually need. The acquisition and cost of these items are your responsibility.