Rangeley Plein Air Watercolor Workshop with Michael E. Vermette
"Horsetail of Upper Smalls Falls” a plein air watercolor 11 x 14 inches by Michael E. Vermette.
Itinerary for Rangeley Watercolor Workshop
July 15th to July 19th, 2024
Monday Night July 15th
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Presentation and demonstration by the Instructor at Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main Street, in Rangeley, Maine. Meet the instructor and monitor for a Free introductory class on watercolor materials and approaches to plein air painting.
Tuesday 16th
8:30 AM-9:00 am- Travel to Bemis Track Causeway (20 minute drive). 9:00 am- 12:30 PM.
9:00 am to 12:30 PM- Paint quick studies at Bemis Track Causeway
12:30 PM to 1:00 Travel to Coos Canyon (10 minute drive), Public bathroom is available.
1:00 PM -1:30 PM -Lunch at picnic tables (bring a lunch or pick one up at Oquossoc general store before the morning session).
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM- Paint a plein air watercolor of Coos Canyon.
4:30 PM -5: 00 PM -Travel back to Rangeley (30 minute drive)
Break for Supper - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM- (Optional paint with the instructor) Sunset Paint-out at Whip Willow Overlook .
Wednesday 17th
8:30 am to 9:00 am- Travel to Small Falls Rest Area (15 minute Drive).
9:00 am to 12:30 PM-Plein air Paint Small Falls.
12:30 noon to 1:00 -Lunch (bring a lunch or pick one up before the morning session).
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM- travel to Perham Stream Birding Trail (22 minute drive).
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM -Paint a plein air painting at Perham Stream Birding Trail..
4:30 PM to 5:07 PM-Travel back to Rangeley (37 minute drive).
5:10 PM to 6:00 PM-Break for Supper.
6:30 PM -8:00 PM (Optional Sunset Plein Air Paint-Out at Shelton Noyes scenic overlook) .
Thursday 18th
8:30 AM to 9:00 AM -Travel to Cascade Streams Gorge (Trailhead Near downtown Rangeley).
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM- Paint Cascade Stream Gorge.
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM- Lunch
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM -Travel to Quill Hill route 16 in Dallas (19 minute drive).
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM- Paint from Quill Hill Summit en plain air.
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM -Travel to Rangeley (19 minute drive).
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM-Break for Supper.
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM- (Optional Sunset Plein Air Paint-out at Height of Land).
Friday 19th
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM- Final group Critique at Lakeside Theater and end of Workshop (End time is subject to change).
