Upcoming Workshop - Summer 2026

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Outdoor Painters of Minnesota (OPM) is excited to welcome painters, on Saturday July 11th, 2026 to a morning workshop/demo and afternoon paint-out at Mary's beautiful studio and bluff property in Taylors Falls, Minnesota.

We will meet at 9:00am at Mary's studio for a morning painting demo. Painters may paint along or simply watch; bring a lawn chair if you wish. Afterwards we will order pizza for lunch and then enjoy painting around her neighborhood or downhill by the St. Croix River. 

Open to OPM Members and Non-Members

Please visit Outdoor Painters of MN to learn more and register. 

This studio and plein air workshop by ARC Living Master, Mary Pettis, is open to all artists, but especially designed for those who have a basic knowledge of oil painting and are now ready to move towards more personally expressive and masterful landscapes. 

Embracing both classical principles and proven plein air techniques from the greatest contemporary schools of thought, Mary is devoted to helping painters open their hearts and minds to their artistic purpose. Embrace the adventure of plein air painting and discover the joy it brings!

Mary will provide insights into: 

• Composing the landscape forms in a simple and direct way,

• Maintaining a powerful expression from the first 12 minutes on,

• The secret of accurately capturing light and atmosphere,

• When and how to edit the abundance of outdoor information to bolster your artistic intent, 

• How to avoid the pitfalls of making your painting too formulaic, illustrative or tight-looking,

• Tools, tips and a method to perfect the outdoor oil sketch: your “notes to yourself!”, 

• For more advanced painters, a discussion on the artistic anatomy of trees, water, rocks, and skies,

• A means to create your own curriculum to carry you forward!

Come Join Us! 

"Fearless Plein Air Painting" 4-day workshop

2027 Dates:  

Arrive:  Monday, May 31st

Workshop: Tuesday, June 1st - Friday, June 5th 

Depart: Saturday, June 6th

Location: 

Dillman's Art Workshop Retreat 

3305 Sand Lake Lodge Lane
Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538 

Please contact Dillman's Art Workshop Retreat to learn more and register.