Hello everyone at South Street Gallery

 I attended Bethanne Cople’s Plein air workshop held in April. I procrastinated and registered just in time for the one remaining spot. I was apprehensive because I had never attended a workshop before.

I just wanted to let you know my expectations were far exceeded. The workshop was an exhilarating experience.

The Inn and the grounds were beautiful. Any direction you looked there was a good painting waiting to happen. Everyone in the group was so supportive…even though we had a wide range of experiences and educational backgrounds; everyone had the same focus and drive.  So much creative energy.

 And topping it all off was Bethanne. What a wonderful and sincerely nice teacher (and person). It was such a pleasure to have her guidance and encouragement.  Much was learned.  I saw an improvement in my paintings while I attended and I have continued to experiment and push myself in new directions since I returned home.

 Lastly, to be able to paint for 5 days straight, for as long as I wanted… with no other obligations…  was such a gift.

The experience was pure joy.

Thank you,