{"product_id":"monhegan-island-me-workshop-with-wyatt-june-6-11-2027","title":"Monhegan Island, ME | Workshop with Wyatt | June 6 - 11, 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune 6–11, 2027 | Monhegan Island, Maine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour-Day Destination Workshop | $1,050\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunch included each instruction day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin watercolor artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWyatt Waters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for four days of plein air painting on Monhegan Island, Maine — a rugged, beautiful island with a remarkable artistic history and a landscape that has inspired generations of painters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated approximately 10 miles off the Maine coast, Monhegan feels wonderfully removed from everyday life. There are no cars, few distractions and an extraordinary variety of subjects within walking distance: working boats and weathered docks, village cottages, winding paths, dramatic cliffs, rocky shorelines and sweeping views of the Atlantic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is rustic, intimate and a little like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esummer camp for artists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — a place where the rhythm of the island encourages you to slow down, explore and paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe workshop is designed for watercolor painters of all experience levels. Wyatt will share his approach to seeing and simplifying a scene, establishing strong values, working with color and capturing the atmosphere of a place without becoming overwhelmed by detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach morning, Wyatt will begin with a painting demonstration, sharing his observations, process and decision-making as he works. Participants will then spend the remainder of the day painting, with Wyatt working individually with each person to offer guidance, feedback and instruction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour days on Monhegan allow us to settle into a different kind of painting rhythm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than rushing from one subject to the next, participants will have time to explore the island, return to favorite locations and experience how dramatically a subject can change with the light, weather and time of day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWyatt’s teaching emphasizes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elearning how to see\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — identifying what is most important in a scene, understanding value relationships and making intentional decisions before and during the painting process. Participants will work on composition, drawing, color, light and developing the confidence to respond to what is actually happening in front of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossible painting subjects include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe working harbor and fishing boats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonhegan village and its weathered cottages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsland Inn and surrounding architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighthouse Hill and island landmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRocky shoreline and ocean views\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForest paths and dramatic cliffs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocks, wharves and working waterfront scenes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeople and everyday island life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonhegan is an especially valuable place to experience plein air painting because conditions are always changing. Fog may roll in, boats move through the harbor, the tide changes and sunlight can completely transform a scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearning to respond to those changes — rather than fight them — is part of the experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eArrival \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunday, June 6 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewith departure on\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Friday, June 11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainting Dates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Monday–Thursday, June 7–10, 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Monhegan Island, Maine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop Fee:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $1,050\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe workshop fee includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour full days of watercolor instruction with Wyatt Waters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorning painting demonstrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual guidance throughout each painting session\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroup discussion and critique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunch on each of the four instruction days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants are responsible for their own watercolor supplies, airfare, ground transportation, ferry transportation, lodging, breakfast and dinner. Breakfast is included for participants staying at the Island Inn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this is an island workshop, participants should be comfortable walking with their painting supplies. Monhegan has no paved roads and no cars for visitors, so we encourage everyone to pack thoughtfully and keep painting equipment as portable as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccommodations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have reserved a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblock of rooms at the Island Inn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ideally situated overlooking Monhegan Harbor and within easy walking distance of our painting locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants should contact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJennifer Marr at the Island Inn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e directly to review available room options and make reservations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsland Inn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e207-596-0371\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@islandinnmonhegan.com\"\u003einfo@islandinnmonhegan.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreakfast is included in the nightly room rate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause accommodations on Monhegan are limited, workshop participants should reserve their rooms as early as possible. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoom reservations must be made by March 15, 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to take advantage of our workshop room block.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants are responsible for the cost of their lodging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraveling to Monhegan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGetting to Monhegan is part of the adventure, and we recommend allowing plenty of time for travel rather than trying to reach the island on the first morning of the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Travel Schedule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend flying into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortland, Maine, on Saturday, June 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and spending Saturday night in Portland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn Sunday, June 6, participants can travel from Portland to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Harbor, Maine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where the Hardy Boat ferry departs for Monhegan Island.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUber or another car service can be used for transportation from Portland to New Harbor. Participants may also choose to rent a car, but because cars cannot be taken to Monhegan, arrangements will need to be made for parking in New Harbor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFerry to Monhegan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hardyboat.com\/cruises\/monhegan-island-ferry-service\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy Boat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides ferry service from New Harbor to Monhegan. It is about an hour ferry ride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend taking either the:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9:00 a.m. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2:00 p.m. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon Sunday, June 6.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArriving the day before the workshop gives you time to check into the Island Inn, get oriented, explore the village and settle into island life before painting begins Monday morning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants are responsible for making and paying for their own ferry reservations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause ferry schedules can change seasonally, participants should confirm the 2027 schedule and make reservations in advance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Expect on Arrival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you step off the ferry, you will immediately understand why artists have been drawn to Monhegan for more than a century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe harbor, boats and village are right in front of you, and most destinations on the island are reached on foot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuggage service is typically available from the dock to island accommodations, so you will not need to carry your suitcase through the village. Once checked into the Island Inn, you can explore the immediate area, locate our meeting point and begin getting a sense of the subjects you may want to paint during the week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonhegan is casual and rustic. Comfortable walking shoes, layered clothing and lightweight painting equipment will make the experience much more enjoyable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will provide registered participants with a detailed packing list, painting supply recommendations, arrival information and final workshop itinerary before the trip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainting Monhegan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonhegan has played an important role in American art history because artists have long recognized something special here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt isn't only the dramatic cliffs or the working harbor. It is the combination of landscape, people, weather, light and isolation that makes you pay closer attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat makes Monhegan an ideal place to explore one of the central ideas behind Wyatt’s teaching: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe painting begins with seeing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver four days, we will have the rare opportunity to step away from normal routines, live with our subjects and experience how a place reveals itself gradually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal is not to leave Monhegan with four perfect paintings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is to leave seeing more than you did when you arrived.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome prepared to paint, walk, explore and spend four unforgettable days immersed in watercolor on one of America’s most storied artist islands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wyatt Waters Gallery","offers":[{"title":"June 6-11","offer_id":52837528830183,"sku":null,"price":1075.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/6730\/files\/MananaIsland.jpg?v=1789142466","url":"https:\/\/wyattwaters.com\/products\/monhegan-island-me-workshop-with-wyatt-june-6-11-2027","provider":"Wyatt Waters Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}