Creativity Thrives This Summer at duCret
Plein Air Painting Class
Immerse yourself in the beauty of open-air painting with this six-week Plein Air course held on the picturesque 5-acre campus of the duCret Center of Art
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Class Details: $315.00
Instructor: Billy Seccombe
6 Weeks
Dates: Sundays, June 8th July 13, 2025
Times: 9 am–12 pm
Levels: Open to all levels
Ages: 16 and up
Plein Air Painting on the Grounds of duCret
6-Week Outdoor Painting Course | On the 5-Acre duCret Campus
This class is perfect for artists with basic experience in oil or acrylic who are ready to step outside the studio and into the landscape.
Each week, we’ll explore the campus—historic architecture, shady groves, and sunlit lawns—as you learn how to translate the dynamic outdoor environment onto canvas. You’ll develop skills in composition, color mixing, and handling natural light while embracing the spontaneity and challenge of working outdoors.
What You’ll Learn:
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How to set up and manage a plein air painting session
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Capturing light, shadow, and changing conditions
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Techniques for simplifying complex scenes
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Tips for brushwork, atmospheric perspective, and color harmony
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Constructive critiques and personal guidance each week
Join a community of artists in a supportive and inspiring environment, and discover how the duCret campus itself becomes both studio and subject.
Bring your gear, your creativity, and a willingness to be inspired by the world around you—this is plein air painting at its best.
Explore creativity
duCret Center of Art