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Nature Painting Workshop
A Hands-On “Plein Air” Painting Experience on the San Andreas Fault
En plein air is a French expression which means "in the open air". This term is used to
describe the act of painting in the outside environment rather than indoors. Learn the plein air art form from Clonard and Bruce Thomas - internationally renowned artists who have painted, taught and lectured across the USA and Europe. Both hold advanced degrees in art and art history and have 30 years of experience to share. Artists have long painted outdoors. In the 1870’s the popularity of painting en plein air increased with the introduction of paints in tubes. French Impressionist painters such as Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir advocated en Plein air painting, and much of their work was done outdoors.
This class includes a personal watercolor set for each participant and everything needed to create a work of art. Clonard and Bruce will share their years of art experience and help each guest create a masterpiece. Everyone will leave with a matted work of art and equipment to continue their life as an artist.
Includes:
Fascinating “Nature Painting Workshop" conducted at our private desert sanctuary on the San Andreas Fault. Classes can be conducted at our Old Mining Camp, Indian Village, in our private natural palm oasis or in the open desert.
All class supplies & materials
Personal watercolor set and supplies for each participant (theirs to keep after the workshop)
Site fee
Program coordination
PHOTOGRAPHY Workshop
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DESERT ARTS & CRAFTS
All prices are based on a 1-2 hour program. Overtime charges will apply after 2 hours.
Cahuilla Naming Ceremony
In traditional Cahuilla culture, children were named by the Net (similar to a “chief”) when they reached 4 or 5 years of age. The names they were given often reflected something of their personality, strengths, or skills. In this interactive program, children will learn the about the Cahuilla Naming Ceremony and then will participate in their own Naming Ceremony where they will receive their own special Cahuilla Name.
Note: A special version of this program is also available as a custom team-building program for adults - prices quoted upon request based on the program parameters and the number of attendees.
Desert Arts & Crafts
In this program, younger children can learn about the desert they color pictures of some of the desert’s plants and animals and make sand paintings while a naturalist guide tells fun stories about the desert. Recommended for children aged 3 to 8 years old.
Indian Arrow and Arrowhead-Necklace Making
In this interactive program, children will learn how to make an arrow using natural materials found in our desert or an arrowhead necklace by braiding palm fibers and attaching an Indian arrowhead. Price includes instruction plus the supplies for children to make their own arrow or arrowhead necklace. Recommended for children aged 6 and up.
Indian Petroglyph Painting
In this engaging program, a naturalist guide will teach the children about Indian Rock Art (petroglyphs) including a general discussion of how people told stories and passed along information through their petroglyphs. They will also discuss the kinds of rock art characteristic of the Cahuilla People that has been found in our valley and what experts “think” the various shapes and symbols mean. Then the children will have the opportunity to create their own petroglyph to take home and will be given the opportunity to share with the group the meaning in their artwork. Price includes guided instruction and supplies. Recommended for children aged 8 and up.
Desert Kidz Kamp
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