Kristy Kutch - Colored Pencil: Vivid and Versatile

Glastonbury, CT, USA

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Artists Rising
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Oct 8 - 12, 2023
Group size: 4 - 14
Kristy Kutch - Colored Pencil: Vivid and Versatile
Glastonbury, CT, USA

Artists Rising
  • Email address verified
23 reviews

Oct 8 - 12, 2023
Group size: 4 - 14

About this trip

Come to historic and charming Glastonbury, Connecticut and experience creating and lodging at a beautiful colonial inn! This course focuses on "painting from a point", using a variety of pencils and surfaces to create dynamic, vividly-drawn paintings. Products used include watercolor pencils and waxy/oily colored pencils. Surfaces feature papers, boards, and even sanded papers. Featuring an abundance of colored pencils and art materials, this workshop is full to the brim with personal attention, demonstrations, and techniques that are sure to increase your repertoire. 


Kristy Kutch is an experienced workshop instructor, the author of Drawing and Painting with Colored Pencil and The New Colored Pencil. She is also the featured artist on four instructional DVDs. 

About Kristy Kutch

Kristy Kutch is a graduate of Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, with both bachelor's and master's degrees in education, as well as a life license in teaching. She has taught almost 300 drawing workshops nationwide for students of all ages. Her educational style is friendly, relaxed, enthusiastic, and supportive of the individual student's uniquely personal style. Cultivating the enthusiasm of her students, Kristy tailors her instruction to beginners and accomplished artists alike. Her instructional book, Drawing and Painting with Colored Pencil, was a summer, 2005 release from Watson-Guptill Publications. It has also been featured as a main selection for the North Light Book Club. Her second techniques book, The New Colored Pencil, was a 2014 Watson-Guptill release and is a comprehensive study of drawing in color. It also explores various compatible art surfaces, plus  techniques for colored pencils, both “dry’ and watercolor. Ideas and guidance for the use of wax pastels are included, too.


Kristy is a contributor to The Best of Colored Pencil 1, 3, and 5; Creative Colored Pencil; Design: Illustration;  The Best of Business Card Design 3 and 5; Creating Radiant Flowers in Colored Pencil; Exploring Color (revised edition); Floral Inspirations, Colored Pencil Explorations, Signature Showcase, and Northwest Colored Pencil Tips .. She has also filmed four instructional DVDs (Artist Palette Productions) , Colored Pencil Landscapes: Beyond the Basics; (F. & W. Media) Colored Pencil Techniques: How to Paint Fruit; Watercolor Pencil Techniques: How to Paint Flowers, and Colored Pencil Techniques: Easy Landscape Painting.

What’s included

  • Workshop Tuition
  • Guest Rooms
    Guest room ammenities include Towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, hair dryers, in room coffeemaker, mini fridge, t.v., internet, lap desks, yoga mats
  • Welcome Reception
    Light appetizers and refreshments
  • All Meals and Snacks
    Includes 4 nights of dinner, lunch and breakfast, daily snack breaks, unlimited coffee, tea & seltzer
  • Art Supplies
    If art supplies are included in the price of the retreat, it will show in the description.

What’s not included

  • Transportation
    Taxis and rental cars available at airport. We may be able to pick you up at the airport or train station with prior arrangements.
  • Optional Excusions
    See below for fun and inspiring add-on excursions
  • Art Supplies
    Your instructor will reach out with details on needed materials and supplies. You can have your supplies shipped directly to us if you do not want to travel with them.
  • Travel Insurance
    Although we do not require trip insurance, we VERY HIGHLY recommend it. Here is a link for purchasing Trip Insurance where you can compare rates and coverage. https://www.travelinsurance.com/

Available Packages

Double Room / Shared En-Suite Bath

Price is per person. Double Occupancy. You each have your own "sleeping nook" with fun and cozy privacy curtains and your own closet for personal items And your own bathrobe. You share an en-suite bathroom


We assign all students  to rooms based on giving everyone a great space. All double occupancy rooms are in the main property


This fee DOES NOT INCLUDE State of Ct Room Occupancy/Sales Tax of 11%.  

Here is the breakdown:

Single Room Retreat Fee                    $1950

Accommodation/Sales Tax 11%          $215   This tax will be added onto your final payment invoice 

TOTAL Retreat Fee                                     $2165

$1,950
Deposit:$450
Single Room with Shared Bath

A room all to myself but with a shared bathroom and at The Cardinal House, an 1800's historic Victorian adjacent to The Connecticut River Valley Inn


This fee DOES NOT INCLUDE State of Ct Room Occupancy/Sales Tax of 11%. 


Here is the breakdown:

Single Room Retreat Fee              $2295

Accommodation/Sales Tax 11%    $253   This tax will be added onto your final payment invoice

TOTAL Retreat Fee  with tax           $2548

$2,295
Deposit:$450
Single Room with Private Bath

A room all to myself  with my own private en-suite bathroom and balcony in the Main House


This fee DOES NOT INCLUDE State of Ct Room Occupancy/Sales Tax of 11%.  


Here is the breakdown:

Single Room Retreat Fee              $2650

Accommodation/Sales Tax 11%    $292   This tax will be added onto your final payment invoice 

TOTAL Retreat Fee                               $2942

$2,650
Deposit:$450
Day Student

For participants who don't need overnight lodging. Price is per person and includes lunch only. Doesn't include 24/7 after hours studio use after end of workshop.


This fee DOES NOT INCLUDE State of Ct Room Occupancy/Sales Tax of 6.45%. 


Here is the breakdown:

Single Room Retreat Fee                     $975

Accommodation/Sales Tax 6.45         $63   This tax will be added onto your final payment invoice 

TOTAL Retreat Fee                                          $1038


There are no prepay discounts for the Day Student rate

$975
Deposit:$450
Double Room (Non-Artist)

Do you have a loved one who you want to join you but WILL NOT be taking any classes? Use this add-on. This fee includes everything that the full rate includes EXCEPT for the classroom time.


This fee DOES NOT INCLUDE State of Ct Room Occupancy/Sales Tax of 11%.

Here is the breakdown:

Extra Guest                                           $1200

Accommodation/Sales Tax 11%         $132   This tax will be added onto your final payment invoice 

TOTAL Retreat Fee                                     $1332


There are no pre-pay discounts for this choice

$1,200
Deposit:$450

Available options

Pre-Retreat Room Night $200 plus $22 Tax
$222
Post-Retreat Room Night$200 plus $22 Tax
$222
Extra Dinner $50 plus $3.22 Tax
$53


Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival

5pm Welcome Reception - meet your fellow students reception with appetizers and refreshments.


Room check ins begin at 3pm

Your Organizer


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Artists Rising
23 reviews
I've always loved art I've always liked to create I've always liked the hosptality industry I've always loved the water I've always liked to transform spaces I've always loved gardens and gardening I am a die-hard New Englander So we bought a beautiful historic property in the center of a very historic town, Glastonbury with direct river access... Spent years rennovating... Transformed this tired property into a showpiece of Art, design and gardens... Made a home and business reflecting my design style... Have been operatin

Reviews

The Conneticut River Valley Inn and property was cozy, creative and colorful. The food was delicious and the hospitality and accommodations were great. The art studio on the property was perfect for our small group of 10. It had big windows and a high ceiling which made the space seem like we were outdoors. Flowers were abundant all around the property in the landscaping and in pots of seasonal flowers. It really felt like a “Flowerpalooza” party. The host added her extra special touches, like table-top s’mores for dessert and custom coffee mugs made from our own art. Lori Siebert brought a calm, happy energy into the studio classes. Even inexperienced artists seemed to thrive under her guidance. Lory’s approach to art and design is well-measured with bit of whimsy. Her creativity flows through her demos and her examples were easy to follow. We came to this event not knowing each other. We left as friends and “text” buddies, vowing to stay in touch. It was an awesome retreat experience. Highly recommend.
By Ramona K for Lori Siebert 2024 on Oct 14, 2024
The class with Jodi Ohl and the group of women artists I spent my week with was truly empowering. Artists Rising is a beautiful and serene retreat location. I felt like I was staying in a friends home. The rooms were beautiful. Pat and Wayne did everything they could to make us feel comfortable. I would definitely attend this location for an art retreat again.
By Phyllis F for Jodi Ohl 2024 on Sep 28, 2024
This was a wonderful workshop! Melinda is a fantastic artist and instructor who met each attendee where they were in their artistic journey. With a combination of visual examples, demos, exercises and time to paint, every artist came away with new insights and inspiration. I will definitely take another course with her! The Connecticut River Inn was a wonderful venue -- from the rooms to the meals, beautiful grounds, location and studio space. Pat is a very creative and generous innkeeper. I would highly recommend this venue and especially Melinda's instruction!
By Joan L for Melinda Cootsona 2024 on Sep 19, 2024
Awesome experience! Melinda is kind and encouraging! The group was so fun to be with. Food was wonderful at every meal! I look forward to the next art retreat with a great group!
By Linda G for Melinda Cootsona 2024 on Sep 18, 2024
The Melinda Cootsona workshop and retreat was absolutely wonderful. I loved the teaching and small sized group. Everything about the Inn was excellent, clean and well maintained. The food was really delicious. Truly a remarkable experience in every way.
By Pam M for Melinda Cootsona 2024 on Sep 11, 2024
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