{"product_id":"the-grand-hotel-point-clear-al-wyatt-waters-workshop-april-30-may-1-2027","title":"The Grand Hotel | Point Clear AL | Wyatt Waters Workshop April 30 \u0026 May 1, 2027","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril 30–May 1, 2027 | The Grand Hotel Golf Resort \u0026amp; Spa | Point Clear, Alabama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-Day Workshop | [Workshop Fee]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunch included each 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 two days of plein air painting along the beautiful shores of Mobile Bay at The Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its sweeping waterfront views, moss-draped live oaks, historic architecture, gardens, boats and unmistakable coastal atmosphere, Point Clear offers an exceptional setting for painting outdoors. The Grand Hotel and its surrounding landscape provide an abundance of subjects within a setting that is both relaxed and visually inspiring.\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 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\u003eEach day will include a combination of demonstration, instruction and plenty of time to paint.\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 choices before and during the painting process. Participants will also work on composition, drawing, color, light and developing the confidence to respond to what is happening in front of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this is a plein air workshop, painting locations will be selected with both the subject and conditions in mind. Possible subjects include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMobile Bay and the waterfront\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoats, piers and coastal views\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grounds and architecture of The Grand Hotel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoss-draped live oaks and gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReflections and changing light on the water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeople and activity around the resort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the experience is learning to adapt to the conditions that make plein air painting both challenging and rewarding — changing light, weather, movement and the unexpected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Friday \u0026amp; Saturday, April 30–May 1, 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Grand Hotel Golf Resort \u0026amp; Spa, Point Clear, Alabama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop Fee:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $595\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe workshop fee includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo 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 each day\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, lodging, transportation and meals other than the provided lunches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLodging Suggestions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Grand Hotel (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grand1847.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egrand1847.com\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFairhope, AL Hotels - Hampton Inn Fairhope\/Mobile Bay (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/hilton.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehilton.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePet-Friendly Fairhope, AL Hotel | Holiday Inn Express Fairhope-Point Clear (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ihg.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eihg.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJubilee Suites B\u0026amp;B | Luxury Beachfront Suites | Fairhope AL (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jubileesuites.com\"\u003ejubileesuites.com\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific painting locations, meeting information, recommended accommodations and additional workshop details will be provided to registered participants prior to the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainting Point Clear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something particularly suited to watercolor about the landscape around Mobile Bay — broad skies, shifting reflections, old trees, boats and light that can change a scene within minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal of these two days is not simply to record what is in front of you, but to learn how to recognize what makes a scene worth painting and how to translate that experience into watercolor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome prepared to paint, experiment and enjoy two days immersed in watercolor on the shores of Mobile Bay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wyatt Waters Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52803437527271,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/6730\/files\/Screenshot2026-10-11at3.04.19PM.png?v=1791749452","url":"https:\/\/wyattwaters.com\/products\/the-grand-hotel-point-clear-al-wyatt-waters-workshop-april-30-may-1-2027","provider":"Wyatt Waters Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}