PETERSON FINE ART STUDIO,<br><br>  
Tahlequah, Oklahoma<br><br>
where everything that can be green, IS!<br><br> 
 
Dear Friends and Art-Lovers and Artists:<br><br> 

Many of you have expressed an interest in participating in a painting workshop here in Oklahoma.  It is fun to be able to offer you something new--Painting Workshops in Our Studio here in Tahlequah, OK.  We have given workshops in Mexico for years, but now we will also offer them here.  We live and work in a spacious barn/studio with a large screened in deck.  We have room for 6-8 painters and would like to invite you to sign up!  Since there will be so few painters, your level of expertise is not important.  The teacher can spend plenty of time with you.<br><br>
  
We are planning two 5-day workshops this fall:  Sept. 8-12 and Oct. 13-17.  The first workshop is an Oil Painting Workshop and the second is a Transparent Watercolor Workshop.  We will provide you with a materials list later.  The cost of the five days will be $600.  That includes 6 hours daily of working with Jerald, lunch and dinner, and many of your supplies.  If you travel with a non-painting spouse or friend, they can join us for meals and drinks for only $25 per day.<br><br>
 
As you can see, this is more than a workshop--it is a retreat.  For five days, you will be surrounded by art, conversation about art, books about art, and art videos!  After class, we will sit at the table and share ideas, ambitions, and of course FOOD! Anyone who has eaten around the Peterson table will attest to Molly's culinary skills.  Her artisan bread will tempt you and there will be wine and beer for your enjoyment at the dinner meal.<br><br> 
 
 
We have given these kind of retreat/workshops for years, but in Mexico.  They have resulted in many lasting friendships among the artists and us.  We have shared our knowledge about marketing art with artists who have gone on to participate in Fine Art Festivals and competitions in their area.<br><br>  
 
You will arrange your own lodging.  We have several fine motels here in Tahlequah.  Our favorite is the Holiday Inn Express.  The rate of $70 for double occupancy is quite fair, but since you know the discounted rate of $70, you can use Priceline to try for a further discount!<br><br>  
 
Tahlequah is situated in northeastern Oklahoma, in the foothills of the Ozarks.  It is an historic little place.  It was the end of the trail of tears for the Cherokees.    Lake Tenkiller  is nearby for fishing, pontooning, swimming, etc. and the Illinois River  offers float trips and canoeing.<br><br>  

The objective of the workshop is that you complete one beautiful painting in five days.  If you have time, you can paint a second one.  Subject matter will be decided by you.  If you have a photograph that you have always thought would make a good painting, or just have an idea in your mind, Jerald will help you transfer it to canvas or watercolor paper.  We have many photos of France and Mexico that you can look through, too, to find a scene you like.<br><br>
 
We require a 25% non-refundable deposit to hold your place, with the balance due upon your arrival.  Jerald will want to talk to you about your participation, your level of expertise, art materials, etc.,  so please call him at 918-810-3615 to ask questions and get more information.  We look forward to welcoming  you at one of these art workshops!<br><br>  
 

 
 
 
 