Yellowstone Watercolor Expedition: June Session

$402 | Tuition

Dates:
June 13 - 16

Location:
Gardiner, Montana

Meals Included?:
No

Instructors:
Jill Williams

Age:
18+

Program Type:
Field Seminars

As you embark on your travels, you often find yourself reaching for your phone to capture scenes. But have you ever wanted to chronicle your visual experiences outdoors in a more artistic and meaningful way? In this workshop, we will teach artists of all skill levels a variety of sketching and painting techniques for creating your own watercolor journal, filled with your observations of the Yellowstone landscape. You are invited to continue in the same artistic tradition of recording and preserving your unique Yellowstone experience, just as artist Thomas Moran did during Ferdinand Hayden's 1871 expedition. Each month of summer will provide new and interesting views, and for each, you will learn to paint forests, flora, streams, geysers, and more, along with several tips on rendering wildlife as well. With the completion of this workshop, you will be empowered to paint your outdoor experiences, connect more deeply with nature, and create treasured journals that hold your images with more passion than your phone ever will.

About the instructor

Jill Williams is a long-time educator, professional watercolorist, and seasonal resident of Yellowstone National Park. Her experience as a landscape artist and full-time traveler have taken her across the country drawing and painting the natural beauty of our great nation. Jill’s direct connection with Yellowstone and months spent studying and capturing its wild beauty have become the catalyst behind this exciting and personalized experience. It’s Jill’s hope to inspire and equip others to use watercolor to confidently chronicle the majestic beauty that surrounds them, while also developing a deeper understanding of the natural spaces they observe.

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Yellowstone Watercolor Expedition: June Session Course Letter

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Lodging | Age Restriction Details

SUMMER ACTIVITY LEVEL SCALE

Be prepared to hike up to 1 mile per day, comfortably, through relatively flat terrain on maintained trails.
Be prepared to hike up to 3 miles per day, comfortably, with elevation gains up to 600 feet. Some off-trail hiking possible.
Be prepared to hike up to 5 miles per day, comfortably, with occasional elevation gains up to 1000 feet in undulating terrain.
Be prepared to hike up to 8 miles per day, at a brisk pace, comfortably, with climbs up to 1500 feet on dirt trails. Loose rocks, uneven footing, and off-trail hiking are possible. Good coordination is recommended.
Be prepared for brisk aerobic, destination-oriented hiking up to 12 miles a day. You should be physically conditioned to do these hikes comfortably. Elevation changes up to 2000 feet on dirt trails or off-trail. Loose rock, uneven footing, steep hillside traverses, and stream crossings are possible. Good coordination is required.

WINTER ACTIVITY LEVEL SCALE

Leisurely hikes up to 1 mile per day through relatively flat terrain on maintained or snow-packed trails.
Hikes on snow-packed trails, or snowshoe or ski trips, up to 3 miles per day with climbs up to 250 feet.
Brisk hiking, snowshoeing, or skiing up to 5 miles per day with climbs up to 500 feet, including some trail-breaking in snow.
Brisk aerobic snowshoeing or skiing up to 8 miles per day with climbs up to 1000 feet; or steep, rugged, off-trail skiing or snowshoeing—including breaking trail in variable snow conditions.
Brisk aerobic snowshoeing or skiing up to 12 miles per day with climbs up to 1500 feet; or steep, rugged, off-trail skiing or snowshoeing—including breaking trail in variable snow conditions.