Cumberland Society of Painters
Oil Painting Workshop
September 12-15, 2007

For more information, please contact,
email: CSOPworkshop@comcast.net

Portrait Workshop
Southgate Studio
March 16-18, 2007 FULL
April 27-29, 2007 FULL
July 20-22, 2007 FULL
October 19-21, 2007 FULL
Franklin, Tennessee
Contact: dwhitelawstudio@bellsouth.net

This class is open to students who have taken Neal's workshop before, or other advanced students may apply by sending 3 slides or digital images of their work and past educational experience. Similar to other Michael Shane Neal workshops, but limited to 15 students (5 around each model) to allow more on-on-one instruction. There will be more in-depth lectures, demonstrations, and discussions, including individual critique sessions for each participant. Students will also enjoy an evening visit to Neal's studio. A continental breakfast will be provided each morning. Most lunches will be "working lunches" with powerpoint presentations. Students will receive a nearly 200 page workbook compiled by Neal to compliment the week's studies. Sketches and studies from Neal's demonstrations will be available for purchase. $1200

Contact: Paige Entrekin at (615)297-0516 or
Email: nealstudio@comcast.net

Portrait Workshop
Peninsula School of Art August 13-17, 2007
Fish Creek, Wlsc
(920) 868-3455
Contact: staff@peninsulaartschool.com

Advanced Plein Air Painting Workshop
October 1 - 5, 2007

This class will be taught on ADVANCED PLEIN AIR PAINTING. Prior experience in outdoor painting is required. It is also a good idea to have a moderate amount of experience in oil painting and color mixing. Specialized equipment is required. Class will be held on private properties in the Historic District of Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee.

Jason’s style of hands on teaching will help you understand how to make good, sound painting decisions. There will be an intense five days of hands on painting and multiple instructor demonstrations.
This class in designed for the dedicated and devoted painter. Jason will help you progress your work to a new level and develop a better understanding of plein air challenges. Registration is limited to 15 students.

To register for this class please call or e-mail, Lisa Fox at Leiper’s Creek Gallery. www.Leiperscreekgallery.com (615) 599-5102.

Class cost is $575.00. A deposit is required to reserve your space. Cancellation policy: If your spot can be filled, a full refund will be issued. Requests for refunds should be directed to Lisa Fox.

Plein Air Workshop
Newnan, Georgia
October 18-21, 2007

This is a very intensive workshop designed for the beginning/moderate artist to the professional, with instructional work designed for each experience level. There will be indoor class instruction and exercises, individual teaching, and lots of paint time indoors and out. Class exercises will cover seeing color, value, shape, form and composition. You will learn valuable tools on how to gather information to produce a large studio painting. This will include painting on location, using photos as reference, and drawing. You will hone your memory skills and learn how to make creative decisions and use opportunities in plein-air. There will also be individual and group critiques.

Cost: $350
For more information contact Millie
Email: milandy@charter.net
Phone: (770) 301-0674

This class is open to artists of any experience, with a limit of 24 students. Principles of painting portraits, still lifes, and landscapes will be covered. There will be in-depth lectures, demonstrations, and discussions, including easel-to-easel critiques for each participant. A continental breakfast will be provided each morning. Most lunches will be "working lunches" where students will view powerpoint presentation highlighting important historical artists as well as discussions of techniques, studios, materials and equipment. Students will receive a workbook compiled by Neal to compliment the week's studies. Sketches and studies from Neal's demonstrations will be available for purchase. $395

Contact: Paige Entrekin at (615)297-0516 or
Email: nealstudio@comcast.net

Portrait Workshop
Andreeva Portrait Academy
April 2008
Sante Fe, NM
For Registration Call: 1-505-992-3330
Contact: admissions@theportraitacademy.com

Advanced Oil Portrait Workshop #1
May 18-23, 2008
Location: TBA
Nashville, TN

This class is open to artists who have taken Neal's workshop before, or other advanced students may apply by sending 3 slides or digital images of their work and past educational experience. Similar to other Michael Shane Neal workshops, but limited to 15 students (5 around each model) to allow more on-on-one instruction. There will be more in-depth lectures, demonstrations, and discussions, including individual critique sessions for each participant. Students will also enjoy an evening visit to Neal's studio. A continental breakfast will be provided each morning. Most lunches will be "working lunches" with powerpoint presentations. Students will receive a nearly 200 page workbook compiled by Neal to compliment the week's studies. Sketches and studies from Neal's demonstrations will be available for purchase. $1200

Contact: (615)297-0516 or
Email: nealstudio@comcast.net

Advanced Oil Portrait Workshop #2
July 20-25, 2008
Location: TBA
Nashville, TN

This class is open to students who have taken Neal's workshop before, or other advanced students may apply by sending 3 slides or digital images of their work and past educational experience. Similar to other Michael Shane Neal workshops, but limited to 15 students (5 around each model) to allow more on-on-one instruction. There will be more in-depth lectures, demonstrations, and discussions, including individual critique sessions for each participant. Students will also enjoy an evening visit to Neal's studio. A continental breakfast will be provided each morning. Most lunches will be "working lunches" with powerpoint presentations. Students will receive a nearly 200 page workbook compiled by Neal to compliment the week's studies. Sketches and studies from Neal's demonstrations will be available for purchase. $1200

Contact: (615)297-0516 or
Email: nealstudio@comcast.net

Come Paint the Countryside!
Spring Horse Farm
Newnan, Georgia
June 8-11, 2006

Learn techniques on getting started, massing in, color mixing, painting great trees, and more. This workshop is designed to give each person 3 1/2 days with the instructor. Beginning with foundational techniques, students will gain knowledge for successful outdoor painting with three subjects. Beginner to professional. Outdoor painting equipment required.

Cost: $350
Class size limited to 15 students.
For more information and registration contact:
Millie Gosch at (770) 301-0674 or (770) 650-8606

This class is open to students who have taken Neal's workshop before, or other advanced students may apply by sending 3 slides or digital images of their work and past educational experience. Similar to the other classes, but limited to 15 students (5 around each model), there will be more in-depth lectures, demonstrations, and discussions, including individual critique sessions for each participant. A continental breakfast will be provided each morning as well as several catered "working lunches." $1200

Contact: (615)297-0516 or
Email: nealstudio@comcast.net

More details coming soon. If you are interested in this workshop, please send an email to studio@rogerdalebrown.com and we'll let you know when registration is available.

This class will be taught on fundamentals of plein air painting. Prior experience in outdoor painting is suggested. It is also a good idea to have a reasonable amount of experience in oil painting and color mixing. Specialized equipment is required (i.e. French easel or pochade box). Class will be held on private properties in the Historic District of Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee.

Jason’s style of hands on teaching will help you understand how to make good, sound painting decisions. No matter if you are an amateur painter searching for sound fundamentals or a professional stuck in a rut, Jason will help you progress your work to a new level. Registration is limited to 15 students. Scholarship tuition is available for one University enrolled student per class. Please send requests directly to Jason at Jason@SaundersFineArt.com

To register for this class please call or e-mail, Lisa Fox at Leiper’s Creek Gallery, (615) 599-5102 www.Leiperscreekgallery.com.

Class cost is $300.00. A deposit of ½ is required to hold your space.