- $1,750
Rush Hollow Studio 2026 Rose Painting Workshop
Monday-Friday, July 13-17, 2026, 9:30 am to 5 pm
Take a deep dive into the beautiful but challenging subject of Garden Roses. The varieties I grow are not commercially available as subjects for painting, and they are truly exquisite.
This class will focus on the skills needed to simplify and grasp the essential structure of these complex forms. If you have been intrigued but intimidated by this subject, this workshop is for you!
Open to all painters. The class is capped at eight people, and I tailor my teaching to meet the needs of each student regardless of experience.
Five-Day Immersion
July 13-17, 2026
Despite their delicate appearance, Garden Roses are small miracles of botanical architecture. They have been my muse for many years and continue to inspire the work I do.
During this week-long immersive workshop, students will gain the confidence necessary to tackle them in future studio work. You'll learn how to set up the subject in the proper light, look for the underlying masses, and minimize unnecessary detail. Among the techniques presented will be:
Set up and lighting
Wash-in technique
Essential drawing
Seeing and mixing accurate color
Paint handling techniques
All Supplies Provided
We'll stock the class supplies you need to minimize the hassle and expense of bringing your own. The materials list includes the following:
Indoor easels, tables, lights, vases, flowers, oil paints, mediums, solvents, palettes, and painting surfaces.
We'll also provide a selection of brushes and palette knives, but you may want to bring your own. You may also choose to bring your own outdoor easel and any other favorite materials as well.
We'll provide a light lunch each day and a celebratory farewell dinner prepared by Chef Parker, aka the "Guy Behind the Camera."
Personal exploration in a small, supportive environment
To ensure you receive individual guidance, we limit the class size to ten students. This also provides an intimate and supportive environment for exploration.
Sources of inspiration at Rush Hollow Studio
Rush Hollow Studio is tucked into the rolling countryside of southwestern Vermont near the New York State border. This whole area provides rich inspiration for painting, drawing, and other creative pursuits. A creek with several small waterfalls, farm fields, woods, gardens, and wildlife habitat are all within walking distance of the barn.
Traveling with a cyclist?
The riding around Rush Hollow Studio is superb.
If you are here with someone who likes to ride bikes, Parker can serve up daily rides, short or long, flat or hilly, slow or as fast as he can go. Whether it's riding on the local paved roads, gravel roads, or MTB trails, cycling around southwestern Vermont and upstate New York is fantastic.
Getting to Rush Hollow
The studio is within driving distance of both Boston and New York (but a world away!). Click on this link for information about traveling by car, rail, or air: Traveling to Rush Hollow
Consider Bardwell Farm, walking distance (less than a mile) from our place, has two Airbnb listings, Pond Cottage and Smithy Cottage.
There are many wonderful places to stay in the towns of Dorset (just 15 minutes away) and Manchester (a scenic 30-minute drive). Below are links to nearby accommodations as well as a sampling of restaurants and cafes:
If you have questions about anything, including logistics, please feel free to email us any time.
Cheers,
Kathy & Parker
A Welcoming Community
To ensure everyone gets personal attention, we are capping the class enrollment at eight students. Register as soon as possible to save your spot.
We invite all students to join the dedicated online community reserved for workshop participants. The community forum will make it easy for you to share your work, ask questions, and stay in touch with your fellow students after the class.
We understand that life can get in the way of even the best-laid plans. If your life circumstances change, you may request a full refund up until June 15, 2026.