- Email address verified
- Email address verified
About this trip
We will be embracing the beautiful change of season in picturesque Glastonbury, Ct. at The Connecticut River Valley Inn and Artists Rising Creativity Retreats. Join us for 5 days of artful nourishment, chef prepared meals on our beautiful historic property in the historic town of Glastonbury, CT with direct river access. Guests will have 24/7 access to the studio and the grounds, with opportunities to kayak, bike, paddleboards and add-on excursions. Enjoy unlimited laughter and friendship with kindred spirits while we learn The Figure in its Environment from Margaret Dyer.
The Figure in its Environment
Margaret Dyer paints people in every-day scenes. In her classes she helps students capture those life-moments. In addition to working with a model from life, Margaret also sets up a photo session for students to photograph the model while she is in motion, giving students a variety of dynamic images to work from during class.
We will working from life with the model, and from photos taken during a photo shoot. Bring your digital cameras or ipads. Margaret will have a small portable printer with wifi capability and the ability to read your camera’s memory cards. The object of working from photos is to capture the figure in its environment.
View a detailed Class Description plus Materials List HERE
About Margaret Dyer
"At a moment in 1970, when a model dropped her robe and stood naked in front of a class of wide-eyed eighteen year old art students, I found something in life I loved – the challenge to draw the living, breathing, continuously moving landscape of the human body.
What started out as a challenge quickly became a passion.
Ten years later, when I happened upon Kate Fetterolf's dynamic pastels at a local exhibition, I knew I had discovered my medium.”
After 30 years working in pastels, I've spent the past few years transitioning to oil painting. I wanted a different tactile experience, I was tired of dropping and stepping on expensive pastels (there goes another $6.00), I felt I was doing the same thing over and over again. I wanted to learn to paint. My award at the recent National Oil and Acrylics Painters Society Small Painting Exhibition 2019 for Best Impressionism has been a great encouragement (especially as I look at all my bad paintings sitting in my studio--how much have I spent on canvases and paints and Gamsol and Viva paper towels and latex gloves and workshops and... oy veh.
I have lived in Atlanta, GA, since my family moved from Long Island, New York, in 1960. I attended the Atlanta College of Art at the High Museum and furthered my studies under painters Roman Chatov, Kate Fetterolf and Jim Richards. I have made my living for over 25 years selling my work and teaching.
Master Pastelist with the Pastel Society of America
Masters Circle in the International Association of Pastel Societies
Member of Excellence, Southeastern Pastel Society
RECENT AWARDS:
Best of Show, American Impressionist Society 2021 Associate Members Exhibition
Honorable Mention, American Impressionist Society 2021 All Members Exhibition
What’s included
- Workshop Tuition
- Guest RoomsGuest room ammenities include Towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, hair dryers, in room coffeemaker, mini fridge, t.v., internet, lap desks, yoga mats
- Welcome ReceptionLight appetizers and refreshments
- All Meals and SnacksIncludes 4 nights of dinner, lunch and breakfast, daily snack breaks, unlimited coffee, tea & seltzer
- Art SuppliesIf art supplies are included in the price of the retreat, it will show in the description.
What’s not included
- TransportationTaxis and rental cars available at airport
- Optional ExcusionsSee below for fun and inspiring add-on excursions
- Art SuppliesYour instructor will reach out with details on needed materials and supplies. if they are NOT included in the retreat price (under room pricing)
- Travel Insurance
Available Packages
A room all to myself! Your room may include a shared bathroom and you may be assigned to a room in our Main property or at our Sister Farmhouse.
This fee INCLUDES State of Ct Room Occupancy/Sales Tax of 11%.
Here is the breakdown:
Single Room Retreat Fee $2295
Accommodation/Sales Tax 11% $253
Supplies fee
(this goes directly to instructor) $100
TOTAL Retreat Fee $2648
If you want to save $100 by prepaying in full at time of registration please add code "save100" in the discount window at checkout.
Price is per person. Double Occupancy. Our rooms are @325sf, you each have your own "sleeping nook" with fun and cozy privacy curtains and your own closet for personal items.
We assign all students to rooms based on giving everyone a great space. You may be assigned to a room in our Main property or at our Sister Farmhouse. Our sister Farmhouse has 3 private rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen/living/dining area.
This fee INCLUDES State of Ct Room Occupancy/Sales Tax of 11%.
Here is the breakdown:
Single Room Retreat Fee $1950
Accommodation/Sales Tax 11% $215
Supplies fee
(this goes directly to instructor) $100
TOTAL Retreat Fee $2265
If you want to save $100 by prepaying in full at time of registration please add code "save100" in the discount window at checkout.
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 INCLUDES State of Ct Room Occupancy/Sales Tax of 6.45%.
Here is the breakdown:
Single Room Retreat Fee $895
Accommodation/Sales Tax 11% $58
Supplies fee
(this goes directly to instructor) $100
TOTAL Retreat Fee $1053
There are no prepay discounts for the Day Student rate
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 INCLUDES State of Ct Room Occupancy/Sales Tax of 11%.
Here is the breakdown:
Extra Guest $1200
Accommodation/Sales Tax 11% $132
TOTAL Retreat Fee $1332
There are no pre-pay discounts for this choice
Available options
Itinerary
5pm Welcome Reception - meet your fellow students reception with appetizers and refreshments.
Room check ins begin at 3pm