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Location: Rocky Mountain Nature Association Field Seminar & Conference Center 1895 Fall River Road, Estes Park, Colorado Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Course Level: II Short-distance walks through the day on primarily level terrain Course Description: This workshop is for: - Journal-keepers who want to add illustrations to their writing - Artists who want to fill your sketchbooks - Gardeners and naturalists who want to learn more about the world around them - Travelers who want to record their journeys - Dreamers, scientists, observers, recorders, or anyone who wants to improve (or acquire!) skills in all these categories. Toss your sketchbook and some simple tools into your daypack and explore Rocky Mountain National Park with us! Through instruction, demonstrations and free exploration time, you will be able to capture the beauty around you. On the first morning, participants will learn (or sharpen) some basic sketching and observation skills and then head out to practice these skills in a variety of locations throughout the Park. Approaches will include simple sketches with pencil, ink, colored pencils and watercolor. Beginners are welcome and encouraged. Tentative Schedule: Monday, August 12 8:30 AM Introductions and welcome 9:00 AM Getting to know our supplies and exploring sketching techniques (in classroom) 11:30 AM Travel to first Park location. 12:00 Noon Lunch in the field (Bring your own.) 12:30 PM Afternoon demonstration 1:00 PM Individual sketching time with instructors assistance 3:00 PM Sharing and discussion of journal entries 3:30 PM Travel back to seminar center. 4:00 PM Dismiss. Tuesday, August 13 8:30 AM Meet at Seminar Center or Beaver Meadows Visitor Center; Travel to Park location 9:30 AM Morning demonstration 10:00 AM Individual sketching time with instructor assistance 12:00 Noon Lunch in the field (Bring your own.) 12:30 PM Afternoon demonstration 1:00 PM Individual sketching time with instructors assistance 2:30 PM Travel to Seminar center. 3:00 PM Sharing, inspirations, discussion and evaluations 4:00 PM Dismiss.
Brief Instructor Biography (additional information available at www.rmna.org): Karen Ramsay grew up in Lakewood, Colorado. From an early age she enjoyed a love for drawing and painting. Karen graduated from the Colorado Institute of Art in Denver. She has studied under many talented artists including: Charles Reid, Burton Silverman, Frank Webb and Eric Weingardt. In 2001, Karen was featured in the Big Sky Journal as an Artist of the West. Karen enjoys plein-air painting. Some of her favorite locations include Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Teton National Park and her own backyard! Most recently, teaching watercolor has allowed her to share this passion with many students. A quote from a recent student: “Thanks again for your tremendous class. You are such a great teacher, so positive and encouraging! You have a true gift in teaching, not to mention in painting!” Karen and her husband live in Fort Collins, Colorado. Instructor’s Website: www.karenramsay.com Expectations: Professional conduct will be expected from participants at all times. Individual ideas will be respected. Except during course breaks, cellular phones, pagers, and personal entertainment devices are strictly prohibited in the classroom and during field sessions. Car-pooling: Rocky Mountain Field Seminars courses utilize car-pooling to limit vehicles traveling into the Park. Car-pooling makes it easier to keep the group together, reduces transit time, and allows courses greater access because fewer parking spaces are required at destinations. In addition, it provides an opportunity for participants to discuss course material in small groups during transit. Typically, a few participants from each course volunteer the use of their vehicles for car-pooling to course locations. Supply List: Participants can either bring their own materials or contact the instructor to reserve a materials kit. If you are providing your own materials, please bring the following items. All participants are required to bring their own sketchbook, but other art supplies can be provided for an additional fee. If you would like art supplies provided as part of a kit for $20-$25, you MUST reserve a kit with the instructor before the class and pay for materials at time of class. Contact information: karenramsay@comcast.net We will be painting outdoors on location, so we need to be prepared for this. Our supplies should be easy to carry. Watercolor sketchbook – the paper should be at least 90lb weight - spiral bound or hard bound - moleskine, canson, strathmore (Field Watercolor has both w/c paper and sketch paper), aquabee "deluxe" are a few brands - sizes vary - at least a 6 X 8" watercolors – Prang watercolor set – 8 colors or travel size watercolor set - water soluble colored pencils watercolor brush – travel brush – it helps to have a larger round brush - size 6, 8 or 10 or water brush - Koi or Niji brands pencil 2B or mechanical pencil .05 or .07 waterproof fine tip marker - Micron Pigma size .05 or .08 is a nice marker kneaded eraser light weight foldable chair or stool hat bug spray and sunscreen snacks and water to drink camera plastic bag – for trash water container small spray bottle ( you will need to keep your paints moist ) paper towels ( Viva is great!) or towel What to Bring: · Sack lunch, snacks, Water · Binoculars · Wear comfortable clothing. · Camera (optional) · Light field stool/mat (optional) Remember to Bring the 10 Essentials: Rocky Mountain National Park recommends that hikers always carry the 10 essentials in their daypacks. Raingear Map and compass Flashlight or headlamp Sunglasses and sunscreen Candles Matches or other fire starter Pocketknife First-aid kit Extra layers of clothing Sack lunch, snacks, water Note: Rocky Mountain Field Seminars recommends that participants for all courses dress in layers and wear comfortable, sturdy hiking boots/shoes. Participants should be prepared for sudden changes in temperature and weather conditions. Teacher Recertification Credit: Most seminars are eligible for teacher recertification credit through the Centennial Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES). The fee is $25.00 per seminar (.5 unit) or $25.00 per series of threaded seminars (1.0 - 3.0 units). A list of threaded seminars can be found online at www.rmna.org. Participants must enroll in all seminars of a threaded series in order to qualify for the $25.00 multi-unit fee. Please be prepared to pay for this credit with a check, made payable to BOCES, on the first day of a seminar or on the final day of a threaded series of seminars.
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