When: Saturday, September 20
Please arrive at the West Butte trailhead between 9:45AM and 10AM. We will begin our hike promptly at 10AM.
About the class: Discover the joy of combining outdoor adventure with artistic expression on this group hike and painting session at the Butte. Please note participants are responsible for providing their own painting supplies for this course.
Join the Revel crew for a moderately challenging 3-mile hike on the Butte (1.5 miles out, 1.5 miles back). At the summit, Alaska artist Sandy McDermott will discuss how views of the Matanuska Valley, Knik Glacier, and surrounding peaks can inspire your creativity.
During the lesson, Sandy will guide participants through the basics of field sketching and watercolor painting. Using portable art materials, you’ll learn easy, expressive techniques for capturing the unique light, colors, and textures of the landscape.
**This course is weather-dependent. We will make a weather call the evening before our course date based on the anticipated forecast for the Butte area.**
Total workshop time is approximately 3-4 hours. This course is best suited for adult learners and teenagers.
Group size: Maximum 10 learners total
Course fees:
$55 per person
$45 per person for Adventure Club Members
What's included:
Course instruction
What’s not provided:
Painting supplies (recommended list below)
Sit pad (we have a couple loaners available)
Snacks and water
Parking fees ($5 if you don't have a Mat-Su Borough parking pass)
Recommended painting supplies:
Koi Pocket watercolor set or similar
12 half-pans, comes with its own small brush. The brush in the watercolor set is a "water" brush. The handle holds water, making it convenient for field sketching.
Watercolor postcards or similar
Postcard-size paper for small works, inexpensive enough to do some warm-up exercises on a few sheets then work on a mountain sketch, maybe two.
Small container of water
Something firm to paint on (cardboard or a clipboard works great)
Questions about the course or supply list?
Contact the artist at sandy@sandymcdermott.com
Is registration required? Yes. In order to maintain our small group size (max 10 participants) we ask that you register in advance.
