Projects and workshops bringing creativity to life in Gauja Valley's natural landscapes
Guided 8-week outdoor painting program where participants worked directly from nature, mastering color mixing and composition across five different Gauja Valley locations. Twelve artists completed their first landscape paintings in oils.
2024 • 12 participants
Intensive three-day workshop focused on capturing plant forms and natural textures. Participants developed rapid sketching skills and created personal visual journals documenting Gauja's flora through graphite and mixed media techniques.
Spring 2024 • 8 artists
Four-week evening series exploring how changing light transforms landscapes. Artists learned to work quickly, capturing fleeting atmospheric conditions and understanding value relationships in natural settings.
2023 • 10 completed studies
Six-week beginner program introducing equipment selection, basic color theory, and comfortable outdoor painting practices. Participants built confidence working on-site and completed their first small studies.
Fall 2024 • 15 new artistsWhether you're picking up a brush for the first time or looking to deepen your practice, we're here to guide you through nature-based artistic development.
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