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Kenn Backhaus
"Freezing that Moment of Light"
Switzerland - Lauterbrunnen Valley
Optional 3 days in Lucerne
June 14 - 24, 2009
Workshop is limited to only 8 participants.
Kenn Backhaus was born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. He graduated from Layton School of Art in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a commercial designer and illustrator Kenn received many awards at both local and antional levels. Although Kenn took pride in his commercial successes, his heart always belonged to the fine art of outdoor painting. in l984, Kenn decided to devote more time to his passion for painting and the love of the outdoors. He found that capturing true color, value, atmosphere and the mood of a subject was best done on location or through direct observation. he has also discovered the importance of his studio time in union with his outdoor experiences and enjoys the challenges of both. His subject matter includes not only landscape, but also figure, portrait and still life.
Kenn's works have been included in many juried shows and have won numerous awards. he is a Signature Member of both the Oil Painters of America and the Plein-Air Painters of America. You may biew Kenn's work and full biography at www.kennbackhaus.com .
Lauterbrunnen Workshop Description
Spend a week painting, living and relaxing in the beautiful Lauterbrunnen valley of Switzerland. This is the place where "The Sound of Music" SHOULD have been filmed. Picturesque villages, sheep and cows at pasture, a green glacial valley surrounded by three monumental peaks, Jungfrau, Eiger and Monch. This is everything you would imagine Switzerland to be! You can walk down the street from the accommodation and paint Staubbach Falls. Actually, the Lauterbrunnen Valley is often referred to as The Land of 1000 Waterfalls.
Kenn Backhaus will be teaching with a focus on the difficulty of freezing "that moment of light". The workshop will concentrate on developing the ability to get the proper information quickly down on the canvas. Also addressed will be the use of sound fundamentals and principles, which are essential to the development of plein air painting.
The workshop will include three full days of instruction, two mentoring days, and one day free for exploration or painting on your own. On the mentoring days, the participant can observe Kenn as an artist at work. On these days, the participant can paint on location with Kenn, or at another location of their choosing. These special days will include an early evening critique to review the day's work. Painting sights will include charming villages, lush green pastures, and of course...the majesty of the Alps. Taking small trains and gondolas, we will visit beautiful mountain and quaint village locations. There are many hiking trails to explore, either with the group or on your own. There are even great painting sights a short walk away. Ground transportation of artists to group painting sights will be provided as needed.
Accommodations will be in a charming Swiss hotel. Participants will enjoy in-suite private rooms with balcony. Breakfast and dinner will be provided daily.
Included:
-Instruction
-7 nights accommodations
single occupany/private bath
-Breakfasts
-Dinners (exclusive of beverage)
-Ground transportation of artists to
painting sights as needed
-Taxes and tips
Not included:
-Airfare
-Airport transfers*
*Lauterbrunnen is easily accessible from the Zurich airport by train. Upon request, group transportation can be arranged from the Zurich airport for an additional charge of approximately $100 (based on the number of requesting passengers).
Optional 3 Nights in Lucerne
Following the time in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, participants and guests are invited to come to Lucerne for three additional nights. Participants and guests will be transported via private motor coach to spend three nights at Hotel des Alpes, a 3-star hotel on the shores of the River Reuss in historic, downtown Lucerne. Also of note...Lucerne is less than an hour from the Zurich airport. So, this is right on the way home.
Lucerne is a beautiful city with much to see and do. Steeped in history, this area of Lucerne is full of great shopping, sights, museums and restaurants. Only a walk away, one can hop on a ferry and take a short ride to some of the most picturesque towns along the shores of Lake Lucerne.
We will spend two full days here. On one of these days, Kenn will paint the town as a mentoring day. On our last night in Lucerne, the group will enjoy a farewell dinner together in our hotel restautant.
Included:
-Transportation to Lucerne
-3 nights accommodations
single occupancy/private bath
-3 breakfasts
-farewell dinner
-one mentoring day
-taxes and tips
Not included:
-Airport transfer.*
*For departure from Lucerne to the Zurich airport, transportation can be arranged for a small fee (approximately $60-based on the number of requesting passengers).
Fees, Payments and Conditions
Lauterbrunnen Only - 7 nights
Artist $2550/single occupancy
private bath
Guest $1100/inclusive of breakfasts
and dinners
Optional Lucerne Extension - 3 nights
Artist $950**/single occupancy
private bath
Guest $500/includes breakfasts,
dinners, transport
Lauterbrunnen/Lucerne - 10 nights
Artist $3500
Guest $1600
**Riverview rooms available for $100 additional.
A non-refundable deposit of $700 will hold your place in the workshop.* Second payment of $1000 is due by December 1, 2008. Balance of fees is due March 15, 2009. Invoices for payments due will be sent to participant in a timely fashion.
*In the event of withdrawal from the workshop, money will be refunded to the participant ONLY if his or her place can be filled in the workshop. Every effort will be made to fill the vacancy. This refund will be less a $100 administrative fee.
Payments should be made by check payable to:
Susan Truitt Fine Art
Mail payments and registration to:
Open Air Italy/Susan Truitt Fine Art
107 Lansing Island Drive
Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937
Payments may also be made by credit card via email using PayPal.
PayPal payments must include a 2% surcharge at time of payment.
It is strongly advised that the participant purchase travel insurance at www.insuremytrip.com .
In the event of cancellation of the workshop by Open Air Italy, full refunds of workshop fees will be given. Class must have a minimum of 6 participants 90 days prior to class commencement in order to proceed as scheduled.
For more information or registration please contact Susan Truitt at stop@cfl.rr.com or phone, 1-321-777-3964.
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