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Introduction to Plein Air Oil Painting

  • Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden 348 Ridgewood Avenue Charlotte, NC, 28209 United States (map)

Join renowned artist Peggy Everett to be guided through the unique methodology of Plein Air painting.  All supplies (canvas, oil paints, brushes, etc.) will be provided.  Participants will learn how to make various colors with the four provided and will be led through the art of creating a Plein Air-inspired painting.  This one-day studio workshop is required to attend one of Peggy’s three-day workshops.

All levels welcome: from beginners to professionals.

A boxed lunch will be provided and a light wine reception will take place at the end of the workshop. 

Plein Air Painting Workshop
from $250.00

$250 member/$275 non-members. Price includes the workshop, supplies, lunch, and wine reception.

About the instructor: 

Everett was born in New York and raised in Atlanta.  She currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. Everett has had a varied career from court appointed juvenile officer to owning and operating a ranch in Colorado.  She sold her first painting at age 15. 

Everett has studied art in a variety of locales under other renowned artists.  She studied:

  • portrait oil painting with Roman, Constantine and Marc Chatov

  • at the New York Studio school under Graham Nickson and Joseph Santore

  • at the Denver Art Students league with Quang Ho and Kim Englesh

  • at the Florence Academy of Fine Art (Florence Italy)

  • With Bob Kuhn, Russell Chatham, Scott Christensen, Clyde Aspevig, Andy Peters and others. 

Everett has raised over $850,000 for Wildlife and Conservation Organizations through the donation of her paintings to like minded non profits.  A portion of the proceeds from this class will go to Wing Haven for the continuation of their mission and programs. 

Follow Peggy:

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Cancellation & Refund Policy for Events and Programs:
Event and program registrant may cancel up to 48 hours of the event by calling 704.331.0664 to receive a full refund. Should Wing Haven need to cancel an event or program due to inclement weather as determined by garden staff for the safety of our guests, we will work to reschedule the event or a full refund will be available.

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