Through a series of fun and surprising exercises designed to loosen up your artistic creativity, you will study a variety of different painting topics while focusing on the four primary techniques used in landscape watercolor painting. Together we will discover colors and hues and talk about mixing pigments. We will discuss composition and which rules to break, the important lines in perspective, and how to design large interesting shapes. We’ll keep a journal of our progress and learn how to record a special moment in time for painting later.

Using Gayle’s innovative Watercolor Sketchbook Journaling methods in conjunction with daily lectures, demonstrations, and one-on-one inspirational instruction, you will create at least one beautiful painting every day. Along with having a wonderful painting experience, you will develop a greater appreciation for the art of watercolor and the nature that inspires it. Any level artist from first time to advanced students welcome. Join us! Let your inner artist out!

Sunday night opening meet and greet party
Monday and Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM painting instructions
Wednesday all day field trip
Thursday Painting 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and after dinner evening group critique
Friday flights out after breakfast

Online Registration: www.menucha.org

Menucha Private Charge Non-Participant Spouse (with Private only) Menucha Semi-Private Charge Menucha Commuter Charge Optional Friday Lunch

$850.00 $250.00 $650.00 $350.00 $9.50

Register for retreat online at http://menucha.org/events/ptf/watercolor.html?acc=Register+Online+Now

Immerse yourself in art, while you enjoy the extraordinary experience of Menucha’s world class retreat center, known for its warm hospitality, home-cooked food, historic buildings and breathtaking panoramic views of the Northwest’s National Scenic Columbia River Gorge. Bring your inner artist and learn the secrets to capturing the spirit of the spectacular scenery in glowing transparent wet in wet watercolor washes. Noted instructor Gayle Weisfield will
inspire you with her unique teaching techniques, and help you develop the skills and artistic intuition necessary to translate your emotional inspiration onto the paper.

About Way-Points:

Way-Points is a nonprofit organization comprising 13 different Presbyterian Church Retreat and
Conference Centers around the United States. In a collaborative effort to bring quality programming
with a taste of travel and spiritual pilgrimage, Way- Points was launched in the summer of 2008 at General
Assembly after a year of preparation. Our webpage, way-points.org, will have up-to-date information and a complete listing of all our sites and upcoming program offerings. To learn more about our partner sites, follow links from the webpage to each hosting retreat and conference center.

If a particular program catches your eye and you wish to find out more, contact the representative listed next to each program on our site, and s/he will be more than happy to speak with you about Way- Points, our programs, and our vision to bring quality opportunities to adults on pilgrimage or retreats around the country. Don’t just get away. Add some travel to life’s journey! Visit www.way-points.org Discover opportunities to learn, experience and grow your faith in some of the country’s most inspiring places. You’re bound to return with a new idea of what makes a vacation great.

Register for retreat online at http://menucha.org/events/ptf/watercolor.html?acc=Register+Online+Now

About Gayle Weisfield

Growing up on a ranch which overlooked Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge, Gayle developed a deep love for country life, and the beautiful scenery of our area. Her paintings capture the feel of the northwest with a fresh direct wet in wet technique, strong design and bold value patterns. Gayle considers herself to be a realistic landscape
painter. Although she works primarily in transparent watercolor, Gayle does not necessarily limit herself to only one medium or style, but rather allows her subject matter to inspire and dictate her choice of medium and technique.

Watercolor has always played a big part in Gayle's life. At a very early age she discovered that painting in watercolor came naturally for her, and it has been her passion every since. Gayle attended the University of Washington and
graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. After college she spent the next year touring Europe on a motor scooter. There, she continued to paint while having an opportunity to study the art and architecture of the great masters. Gayle continues her education each year, and she tries to attend just as many workshops as she teaches, learning from some of the top watercolor artists in the country.

Gayle describes herself as a designer, teacher, watercolor artist, and a student of life. Gayle views mastering transparent watercolor technique as a life long quest; she is continuously
growing and evolving as an artist, and claims the transparent watercolor process is always stimulating and exciting. Art has been the base of Gayle’s life, whether she is designing houses, restaurants, theaters, menus, graphics, or marketing the BogaBoard, a watercolor paper stretcher for artists that she designed and patented. No matter what project occupies Gayle’s attention, she always knows that her true love is watercolor.