Composition Re-Boot
April 20-27, 2024
Holden Beach, NC

Refresh, rewind, RE-BOOT

While relaxing by the Atlantic Ocean, learn how to build visual impact and excitement in your TWO-D work. Discussions will focus on Elements and Principles of
Design in relation to basic pictorial composition.

Inspired by Coastal North Carolina, participants can work in their medium of choice. Topics will be relevant to creative souls of all disciplines, while Ms. Fogg demonstrates
with tools of drawing and watercolor,

This NEW workshop, Composition Re-Boot is en plein air,  with morning lessons followed by group work time. Afternoons vary, with some additional demonstrations or one-on-one assistance. Some evenings include salon presentations and discussions.
Our base for this this one week experience is a spacious beach house facing the Atlantic Ocean, with views of both sunrise and sunset. Besides shells, dunes, water, sky, plein air sites include oyster flats, live oak trees, boats & more.

There are two ways of participating, plus a twist!
1. Join us in the beach house.
2. Stay in your own housing.
3. Participate in THE TWIST.  (detailed to the right)

 Rates

BEACH HOUSE EXPERIENCE
$2574 per person shared room (2 rooms, 4 spots)
$3026 per person single room (5 spots)
$  750 companion fare (for those enrolling in a single room)
AHOY LOCALS!
Stay in the Beach House the full immersive experience or choose:
Option #1. $1333 pp Stay in your home, no meals included
Option #2. $1403 pp Stay at home, join the group for Welcome & Farewell dinners.

BEACH HOUSE RESIDENCE RATE includes:
Beach-side accommodations, 5 days of instruction, 4 evening Salons, group and one-on-one instruction; 6 breakfasts, 1 brunch, 5 lunches, 4 dinners; ground transportation to/from scheduled demonstrations and painting sites.
double occupancy: share a room with one other, two beds
single occupancy: room to yourself, queen or king bed, a companion is welcome, see Companion Fare.
does not include:
Additional meals, trip insurance, supplies (list will be sent)
Transportation to the island (fly to either Wilmington, NC or Myrtle Beach, SC), Transportation from/to airport available for small fee.

COMPANION RATE includes:
6 breakfasts, 1 brunch, 5 lunches, 4 dinners; shared queen or king bed (with workshop participant) in beach house "single". Days are independent of the group, but for meals.
does not include:
Workshop activities, transportation to sites, additional meals, trip insurance

LOCAL RATE includes:
5 days of instruction, 4 evening Salons, group & one-on-one instruction. Meals as noted with fare.
does not include:
Additional meals, trip insurance, supplies (list will be sent)
Ground Transit to/from scheduled demonstrations & painting sites,

The Twist
March 12, 14, 19, 21
8pm eastern time via zoom

Elements and Principles of Design

We've added an additional component! It is for anyone, no matter whether an artist or an appreciator.

This series of four 1-1 1/2 hour zoom sessions covers the basics of composition. Guest instructor Anita Mills will present Elements and Principles of Design in relation to basic pictorial composition. GREAT information for ANY visual artist.

For others, this philosophical discussion of aesthetics will further your understanding of art.

Open to all, this four-part  series is a great lead-up to Composition Re-Boot (workshop detailed to left) during which we will incorporate these concepts.

REGISTRATION OPEN TO ANYONE, whether a practicing artist or not, whether attending Composition Re-Boot or not.
$130. per person

Holden Beach
Holden Beach is midway between Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC - about 50 minutes from each. The Town is situated on an Atlantic coastal barrier island, facing south onto the Long Bay region of Brunswick County.

With over eight miles of clean, sandy beaches and a year round moderate temperature, the island has a quiet, family oriented atmosphere. Surf fishing and shelling are popular. The island is a sea turtle habitat and during the hatching season (May - October) those who don't mind staying up late can witness one of nature's most interesting pleasures - watching hundreds of small sea turtles "boil" out of the sand and marching to the ocean.

Schedule:Composition Re-Boot

Saturday evening: Welcome Dinner and Salon.
Days (except Wednesday): Breakfast, Class sessions (includes demonstration followed by group work time.), Lunch
Afternoons (Except Wednesday): Optional topical demos and one-on-one assistance. Otherwise, free for exploration, rest, beach, fishing, massage, yoga, photography, bike rental, further creativity.
Evenings: Salon sessions (4 evenings) after dinner.
Wednesday: Brunch mid-morning (instead of breakfast and lunch).  A free afternoon and evening. Explore, rest, or work on your own.
Friday evening: Farewell Dinner.
MUST be able to travel independently or bring a travel assistant.
MUST adhere to all group safety protocols for emergencies that may arise.
CANCELLATION POLICY ON REGISTRATION PAGE