US Classes Workshops
Plein-Air Painting & Photo Workshop
Taught by Niki Gulley & Scott Williams
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Aug. 12 – 18, 2012
There is something about Santa Fe that has drawn artists there for decades, the Light. The clean pure radiant quality of the sunlight bathes the region in a glow that makes colors come alive and adds a richness to the surroundings. This is the landscape that inspired Georgia O’keeffe and Ansel Adams, now it’s your turn. Capture the beauty of a river that has carved its way through the rugged terrain or a pueblo set against a snow capped mountain backdrop. This is one of those places that allows you to witness nature’s staggering beauty amid a setting straight out of the old west. Its location affords the opportunity to capture everything from desert to mountain and from rivers to pueblos. Along with its ideal climate and abundance of natural settings, it makes New Mexico an artist’s paradise.
Niki will conduct the Plein-Air Painting Workshop from different picturesque locations daily, teaching through a combination of demos, discussions, assistance and critiques. Sessions will be broken into different morning and afternoon locations, with plenty of time in between for shopping, sightseeing or for a leisurely lunch.
Scott will take the photographers on a daily tour where you will have the opportunity to experience Santa Fe through your lens as Scott guides you to use your camera to define what you see while achieving your own artistic vision. As with the painters, there will be daily destinations with time allowances for exploring on your own.
This unique Workshop affords you the option to choose which aspect interests you, whether it is painting, photography or both. Thereby giving you an opportunity to make the most of your Santa Fe experience.
There will also be valuable critique sessions throughout the workshop. This will give everyone an opportunity to discuss the day’s events, compare notes, ask questions and get a chance to know each other. It also presents a unique option to get views and perspectives from both painters and photographers.
Niki has been painting for more than 20 years, and is a nationally acclaimed artist whose work is much sought after and collected, as well as being an accomplished painting instructor with over 10 years of experience. Scott has taught college photography, has led workshops in the US and Europe, is a guest lecturer and is a working commercial photographer. Both Niki and Scott are passionate about art and love helping others refine their skills while guiding them to find their own muse in life.
So come join us as we take you on an inspirational exploration of Santa Fe with an emphasis on observation and perception as we help you develop your own style.
Space is limited on a first-come / first-served basis, so we encourage you to enroll as soon as possible.
Work Shop includes:
- Private van transportation to various locations in and around Santa Fe, including side trips with stops at Chimayo and Ghost Ranch. (You are responsible for your own transportation arrangements to Santa Fe.)
- Lodging for 6 nights amid the scenic Santa Fe landscape. (Pricing is for shared rooms)
- Meet & Greet Party Sunday Night
- Gallery Visits
- Breakfast
- 3 days of box lunches
- Instruction, guidance, experience and fun
Your cost for all of this is $1,300 if a deposit of $500 is received by May 25th. After May 25th, price of the workshop goes to $1600 with a final cut-off deadline of July 1. We can take credit card payments, however it will incur a 3% fee.
To reserve a spot, simply send a completed application form along with your deposit. Forms will be provided upon request.
In the event of inclement weather, arrangements will be made for museum visits etc. There will be no rain dates or refunds for weather or travel difficulties.
Please let us if you have any questions or if we can help you in any way. We hope that you will be able to join us!
Niki Gulley
214-803-5812
E-mail Niki Gulley
To see Scott Williams website, go to blind-squirrel.org.
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Adult Art Classes
Playing with Color
Through guidance, encouragement and suggestion, learn how to create gorgeous paintings. With enrollment limited to six students, receive personalized attention similar to what you would experience in private lessons. Bring your favorite medium and develop your skills in oils, watercolors or pastels.
Price for all levels: $185
2012 Classes: Tuesdays Oct. 12 – Nov. 6
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
3 pm – 5 pm
7pm – 9pm
Registration Deadline: Aug. 25
- Maximum class size of 6.
- Make-up lessons available during opposite class times.
- Near the intersection of Northwest Hwy. and Abrams Rd. in Dallas
- Email Niki, nikigulley@sbcglobal.net if you are interested!
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Painting Landscapes
Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Rd., Dallas 75218
Feb. 4th from 9am – 3pm
Join accomplished artist Niki Gulley for a full day workshop as she shows you how to take a painting from beginning steps to a complete painting. Niki will show you how to add the finishing touches to your artwork to take it from ordinary to extraordinary. She will discuss creating depth, perspective, lighting, interesting foregrounds as well as choosing and mixing colors. You will also go over painting skies, water, garden scenes, trees, mountains and other landscape details. Throughout the day, Niki will demonstrate various tips, tricks and hints that will teach you the skills needed to paint scenes from nature. Some painting experience is helpful but not necessary. A supply list will be provided after registration and space is limited. $110 or $99 for Members
For more information, go to http://www.dallasarboretum.org/AdultEducation/CreativeArts.htm.
To register, contact education@dallasarboretum.org or 214-515-6539.
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“Loosening Up” Workshop
One of the biggest requests I get is from students who come to me frustrated with their paintings, asking me how to create work with more movement and freedom. So this workshop has been designed to help you add vitality and energy to your paintings. Day one will get you off and running with a demo to help show you how to loosen up, along with numerous examples and ideas, followed up by several excercises. Thereby giving you the foundation to understand what it takes for you to transition your work into a freer flowing style. Day two will be the stage where I’ll help you take what you learned the day before and apply it to your own painting, giving each student personalized attention and suggestions.
For this workshop, you can choose to participate in either the first day, or both days for a complete painting experience!
$165 for Sat. or $225 for both days
Bring your favorite medium.
Lunch is provided.
9:30 am – 3:30 pm Sat. Feb. 18th
9:30 am – 3:30 pm Sun. Feb. 19th
Niki Gulley’s Studio • 6421 Larmanda St.
Dallas, TX 75231
With a maximum of 12 students, space is sure to fill up quickly! E-mail Niki@nikigulley.com or call 214-803-5812 to register or for more information.