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A Week-Long Retreat with Randall M. Hassonin beautiful Santa Fe New MexicoAfter mulling over ways to create an opportunity to teach and still maintain the Gallery, we are excited to announce that we have teamed up with the Don Gaspar Inn here in Santa Fe, NM to hold a twice yearly Workshop/Retreat. These workshops will be held in the Spring and Fall of each year. An Opportunity to Study and to RelaxThis retreat will provide a balanced combination of instruction and free time to participate in some of the many activities and attractions that this part of New Mexico has to offer. Our goal is to provide participants with a relaxed atmosphere in which they can not only study, but also have an actual vacation in the destination spot of Santa Fe. People travel from all over the world to partake of the Arts and Culture in this historic small town. Participants will be encouraged to wander through the world class art galleries of the Canyon Road area as well as the Downtown galleries, and sample some of the finest Restaurants this city has to offer, or partake of the local Museums, Spas or Chocolate Houses. This would be a perfect opportunity to bring a non participating spouse, friend or partner. FormatThe format of this retreat will be a half day of formal study with afternoons free. In addition to half day sessions, there will be one or two evening activities as well. After breakfast provided by the Inn, we will meet at the Gallery to begin in a group session with generalized comments and an overview of each students work and progress, Demos, and then participants will break up to work on their respective chosen subjects. Mr. Hasson will work with each individual in personalized sessions specific to the student's goals. SubjectsIn this format and within the same retreat, individual students will be able to choose from subjects that will be a little more personalized: Formal Calligraphy:For a beginning or beginning/intermediate student, the structure and
mechanics of up to 2 formal western
Italic, Textura or Blackletter, Uncial, Lively Roman caps, lower case Roman hand, Bastarda, Foundational, Versals, and drawn letters.Calligraphic abstractions and variations on any of the above hands can also be taught.Levels: beginning or beginning/intermediate. Familiarity with basic calligraphic tools and materials is recommended. Journal Techniques: Text and TextureA fabulous journal to work on, we will use as our ground the 11” X 16”Nujabi Taj Mahal watercolor book
For watercolorists, this journal has large enough pages to paint watercolor vignettes of the beautiful surrounding areas of Santa Fe to create a travel-style journal. The goal of this class will be to begin a journal book that can be the foundation of work in the future… Levels: Intermediate, Advanced; familiarity with at least 2 calligraphic hands is recommended. Canvas Techniques: Text and TextureDiscover the versatility of working on primed canvas! This ground gives the artist the ability to layer lettering, achieve staining effects, experiment with color layering and texture to achieve a depth within the artwork that is difficult to achieve on paper.
We will experiment with a variety of media (including gel mediums, acrylic paint, acrylic ink, and colored pencil) to achieve coloration and textural effects, as well as the “framework” of composition. We will discuss the reasons behind the design decisions, color choices, and textural effects and how they relate to the text(s) or subject. We will also explore a variety of illustration techniques for those who desire to do so. Levels: Intermediate, Advanced; familiarity with at least 2 calligraphic hands is recommended.
Working with Layers; working with the space on the page (Weekend workshop format)
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Santa Fe
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We have teamed up with the Don Gaspar Inn here in Santa Fe, NM. This is a quaint 10 unit B & B within walking distance to the town square. If you have ever wanted to visit historic Santa Fe, this retreat will provide a balanced combination of instruction and free time to participate in some of the many activities and attractions that this part of New Mexico has to offer. Special rates will be afforded to participants for week long workshops.
You will fly in to the Albuquerque airport (ABQ), which is approximately 50 minutes south of Santa Fe. Sandia Shuttle runs between the Airport and Santa Fe on a regular basis for about $25.00
October: Fall Colors in Santa Fe (5 nights)
Sunday Oct. 25th thru Thursday Oct. 29th, 2009 (Departing Friday the 30th)
June: Start off summer in Santa Fe (5 nights)
Note: the dates below are tentative; please call for confirmation.
Sunday May 30th thru Thursday June 3rd, 2010 (Departing Friday the 4th)
Sunday June 20th thru Thursday June 24th, 2010 (Departing Friday the 25th)
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Prices: $1100 double occupancy (students; based on availability)
$1500 Single Occupancy (private suite)
$500 additional fee for non participating guest.
(taxes not Incl.)
5 nights accommodations, full breakfast, afternoon snacks, dinners on your own
5 half days of teaching, afternoon application, an evening lecture
Extended stays offered at a 10% discount off the regular rate
Email to inquire: info@randallmhasson.com
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