Painting Workshop Available on Ocracoke

Painting Workshop Available on Ocracoke

The MATTIE Arts Center of Swan Quarter is offering its 1st annual "Color Your World" workshop on Ocracoke, October 26-31, 2014.

This highly instructional and collaborative experience, led by Mark Hierholzer (www.swanquarterart.com) who has studied under Camille Przewodek and John Ebersberger, both students of Henry Hensche is open to artists of all levels of experience who want to bring impressionist color into their work.

Subject matter abounds on Ocracoke in the form of pristine beaches, ancient maritime forests, historic settings, a beautiful maritime harbor full of sail and power boats, and, of course, breathtaking sunsets over the Pamlico Sound. We’ve made arrangements for some of the best vantage points through private property owners to bring you a most unique experience.

With the heat and the summer tourist season having concluded, October is a perfect time to enjoy the beauty and all the amenities still available on the island. The average daytime temperature is a delightful 71 degrees – just perfect for painting outdoors!.

There will be plenty of time between your early morning and late afternoon daily painting sessions to enjoy visiting the shops, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, coffee houses and bistros, or go kayaking, parasailing, or even take in a little side fishing trip, soak up a few rays, beachcomb, visit the banker pony pasture, or just keep on painting! To add to your enjoyment, it so happens we are going to be there for two large gala affairs at the end of the week: Halloween on Friday the 31st (traditionally a riotous occasion where anything goes!) and the annual 3-day Ocracoke Pirate Jamboree which starts Friday. So hang in there with us for the full 7 day adventure!

Visit http://www.ocracokevillage.com for more information about Ocracoke Island and other local events.

Our coordinated event will be hosted out of the historic Soundfront Inn, a private cottage we have rented for the occasion. Nestled among ancient live oaks and with a beautiful view of sunsets over the Pamlico Sound, this sprawling 6 bedroom cottage also affords participants a large second floor enclosed porch area as a painting vantage point in the event of inclement weather. 

For more information, contact:

MATTIE Arts Center

Judy McLawhorn, Director

Phone: 252-943-8991

Email: artschoolinfo@hyde1854courthouse.org

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Your “Color Your World” workshop fee includes the following:

  • Sunday evening reception and orientation (at Soundfront Inn)

  • Monday morning comprehensive seminar (at Soundfront Inn)

  • 5 Power point presentation (PPP) mini-seminars, each followed by two sessions of en Plein air painting with instructional assistance. (site locations vary)

  • Transportation to and from selected sites as needed

  • On-site assist in easel and pallet set up

  • Morning coffee and breakfast snacks; end of the day collaboration and critique over wine and refreshments (at Soundfront Inn)

  • Use of our closed-in sun porch in the event of inclement weather (at Soundfront Inn)

  • Discounted rate for materials and supplies for the whole week (add $25.00 for this option)

  • Use of French easel with your purchase of materials/supplies

  • Wind down, wine and words parting reception and awards, Friday evening

    (Soundfront Inn)

    Not included in your workshop fee:

  • Transportation to and from the island

  • Lodging

  • Meals and entertainment

  • Painting supplies and materials 


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