Hameau Artist Retreat - Last Call

The 27th Annual Hameau Artist Retreat
May 7-11, 2024

Located in the Big Valley of Central PA

Day-Trippers and Personal Plans Welcome

Learn More and Register Here

We Have a Great Schedule in the Works!

Remember, we organize Hameau Artist Retreats
around your registration.

We need you to register now so we can finalize our itinerary for morning and field demonstrations, as well as excursions to other locations. Certain days may focus on specific levels or mediums, but all artists are welcome, including professionals.

Basic Hameau Schedule

8:30-9:30 Breakfast - Meet your instructor, Susan Nicholas
9:30-10:30 Demos or free time plein air painting
10:30-1:00 Plein air painting with support from Susan
1:00-2:00 Lunch
2:00-5:00 Plein air painting on the farm or afternoon excursion with support from Susan
7:00-? Dinners are served in courses and last late into the evening

Tuesday

9:30 Demo: Exploring surfaces and using thumbnail sketches for a strong composition.

In the afternoon, Susan will be plein air painting, beginning with thumbnail sketches in the field. She will be supporting artists at their easels.

Wednesday

9:30 Demo: "Exploring Light, Shadow, and Color" ~ Susan will demonstrate how to us light, shadow and color to create a more dynamic painting. Will include a hands-on color mixing experiment.

Afternoon outing to Kish Creek. Explore thumbnail studies.

Thursday

9:30 Demo: "Multiple Image Composition Studies" ~ Susan will demonstrate a useful technique for sketching in any medium, but with a focus on pastel painting.

Free time painting around the farm with Susan's support.

Friday

9:30 Demo: "Understanding the Vista View" ~ Prepare for the afternoon outing to Jack's Mountain Overlook.

Afternoon outing to Jack's Mountain.

Saturday

9:30 Demo: "Capture the Skies with Susan" Explore the use of rich color as an underpainting. Prepare for the Sunset Paint Out.

We're continuing the tradition of the Sunset Paint Out with musician, Richard Sleigh, serenading the artists. The Sunset Paint Out will be followed by more music at dinner. We recommend professional artists take advantage of this event. Half-day registrations welcome. Fills fast!