In this workshop we will work in both the urban and rural areas of Tavira, which is situated in the Algarve region of Portugal. The Villa where we will be staying has over 16 acres to explore, yet it is less than a 10 minute drive to the town center, which will be easily accessible throughout the day (transportation will be provided).

9 days/8 nights 

7 days of intensive painting and/or drawing with instruction 

2 optional “Mini” evening workshops (Portrait Painting with Erin & Inside/Outside with Matt)

Before leaving for the workshop, Erin and Matt will schedule a one on one 30 minute zoom session with each participant to discuss goals and areas to focus on while in Portugal.

Room and Board (light breakfast, lunch, and sit down communal meals each night with one restaurant excursion included)

Transportation from the Tavira Train Station to the Villa provided

An exhibition of artwork made during our week will be held after the workshop

$3650 based on double occupancy*

*2 single rooms available for an additional $400; Non-participating significant others $2850

Mini Evening Workshops

Portrait Painting with Erin

Using no earth tones, yellows or blues, Erin will teach the portrait and share how she achieves a full range of color through optical mixing and how to find nuance and neutrals using potent colors such as phthalo green and dioxazine violet.

Inside/Outside with Matt

Matt will teach the idea of "Inside, Outside." By formulating two primary zones, a painter can achieve a complex painting with a believable sense of light. 

A typical day’s schedule:

8-9am Breakfast

9-9:30am Lecture and/or Demo by Erin

9:30-12:30pm Landscape painting with Erin

12:30- 2pm Lunch at Villa

2pm-2:30pm Lecture and/or Demo by Matt

2:30-5:30pm Landscape painting with Matt 

6:30pm - sit down communal dinner 

8:30pm - “Mini” workshop with Erin (Portrait painting) & Matt (Inside/Outside)