lubec, maine august 25th through august 30, 2013

LUBEC, MAINE
AUGUST 25 THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2013
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JOIN ALBERT FOR THIS 5 DAY
INDOOR/ON-LOCATION WORKSHOP
TO BE HELD IN BEAUTIFUL LUBEC, MAINE
Sunday (5 pm), August 25th through Friday, August 30, 2013
Tuition: $675.00
The Studio is located at the Inn at the Wharf
69 Johnson Street
Lubec, Maine 04652
Office: 207-733-4400
www.innatthewharf.com
Click here for suggested art supplies for both pastel and oils.
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OUR DAILY SCHEDULE:
Our first meeting will be Sunday evening, August 25th, at 5 p.m. at The Inn at the
Wharf for orientation. At this meeting, Mr. Handell will give out location maps and
general Plein Air information. Then at 6:30 p.m. we will eat next door at The Fisherman
Wharf Restaurant and Seafood.
----------------Every Afternoon of the workshop, We will paint on-location from 1:30 – 5 p.m. with help
at the easel, by Mr. Handell followed by a daily critique. (Where the schedule says onlocation, that is if weather permitting.)
Thursday, You will need to bring a bag lunch, beverages and snacks, as we will be onlocation for the entire day. There are many good restaurants in Lubec, but one hour will
not be sufficient for dining out.
THE DEMONSTRATION SERIES:
Monday, 9:30 – 12 (Studio): Pastel demonstration – subject; trees
Typically, we’ll have an hour for lunch from 12-1.
Tuesday, 9:30 – 12 (Studio): Mixed-Media Pastel demonstration starting with a
watercolor under painting, finish with pastel
Wednesday, 9:30 – 12 (Studio) Oil demonstration
Thursday, (On-Location all day): During the day, in the mornings, Albert will paint along
with everyone. In the afternoons he will give help at the easel
Friday, 9:30 – 12 (Studio):In-Depth critique for each participant. If possible bring 6 – 8
Previous Images or originals for this critique. If you have some unframed completely dry
oil paintings that you are having problems with, bring them so that Mr. Handell can
demonstrate two rarely demonstrated painting techniques:
GLAZING AND SCUMBLING
Friday afternoon, 1:30 – 5:00 (On-Location Painting)
Farewell
YES, I WANT TO ENROLL NOW:
PLEASE CONTACT THE ALBERT HANDELL STUDIO/OFFICE BY PHONE:
505-983-8373 OR EMAIL alberthandell@msn.com
A $ 100.00 non-refundable deposit is Required. Credit Card is the preferred method
of Payment. (We take all major credit cards). We do not use Pay-Pal.
The balance of $575.00 is due on or before July 25th, one month before we meet.
MIXED MEDIA PASTEL, 17X18 PAINTED ON LOCATION
“This workshop will be based in Lubec, Maine, and there is so much to
paint in Lubec, however we will also have the opportunity to cross into Canada to
paint on scenic Campobello Island. Campobello Island is home to the RooseveltCampobello International Park, which features not only Franklin Roosevelt’s
summer cottage, but also 3000 acres of natural maritime scenery. To take
advantage of this opportunity, you will need a passport to return to the U.S.A.
Although a passport is not required for the workshop, not having a passport will
mean that the group will not be able to cross over and must happily stay in Lubec to
paint. This is not a problem because Lubec itself has a wealth of beautiful and
varied scenery to paint.”
“If you don’t have a passport yet and would like to have one for the workshop, you
should apply now, as it takes time to get ne. Most U.S. Post Offices now handle
passport applications. You can get either the passport book ($135.00) or the
passport card ($55.00). The passport card is good only for land and sea border
crossings, which certainly will work for Campobello. For details on acquiring these
documents, visit the website: http://travel.state.gov)”
PASTEL 14X18, PAINTED ON LOCATION
WHERE TO STAY:
Mr. Handell and Jeanine will be staying at the Inn at the Wharf in Lubec. The Inn at the
Wharf is a beautifully renovated, historic sardine factory right on the water. It has both
suites and apartments, a restaurant and fish market. If you wish to stay here, you will
want to make reservations as soon as possible, since they book early for the summer. To
make reservations, either visit www.theinnonthewharf.com, or email:
theinnonthewharf@aol.com, or call the office at 207-733-4400. The owners are Judy and
Victor Trafford, cell: 239-571-0208.
There are many other options for lodging in Lubec, from motels to B & B’s, to cottage
rentals. Visit www.visitlubecmaine.com for lodging options.
HOW TO GET TO LUBEC, MAINE
The closest airport is in Bangor, Maine. Bangor is 2 ½ hours by auto to Lubec (Other
options are the Bar Harbor airport in Trenton, also 2 ½ hours away; Portland, ME, about
4 hours away; and those of you in Canada, Saint John, NB, about 2 ½ hours away).
When you head out for Lubec (see “by auto” below), you have two choices for a route.
The quickest and least trafficky is the interior route; Rte 9 to Wesley, then Rte 192 to
Machias and then Rte 189 to Lubec. The coastal route, Rte 1, is scenic, but extremely
busy during high tourist season (July 4 through Labor Day), especially around Ellsworth.
For students coming from mainland New Brunswick, Canada, there are two ferries that
will shorten your drive. From L’Etete, NB (near St. George), a free provincial ferry will
take you to Deer Island, a second ferry (for a fee), will take you to Campobello Island.
From the Campobello ferry landing, Lubec is about 5 minutes away. The U.S. Border
and Customs are on the bridge that connects the island to Lubec. For ferry information,
see www.deerisland.nb.ca/ferries.htm.
Do you need a car?
Yes. Carpooling may be possible, but we are not responsible for connecting people
needing rides with drivers.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The “Quoddy area” is not crowded, quiet, and beautiful. Besides lodging, the area has
restaurants, a pharmacy, a small grocery store and gift shops, gas stations, an IGA
grocery store, hardware stores, etc. (We should mention Bayside Chocolates and
Monica’s Chocolate in Lubec. You’ll want to put these on your “must visit” list). Lubec
also has a medical center.
With several parks nearby – The Roosevelt-Campobello International Park, the Herring
Cove Provincial Park and Maine State Parks such as West Quoddy Head – and also the
Cobscook Bay Trails system, there’s plenty of hiking and biking. There’s also whale
watching tours and deep-sea fishing, art galleries and gift shops. The Summer Keys
program in Lubec sponsors a free weekly concert where you can hear world-class
performers. (See www.summerkeys.com). And don’t forget that we have plenty of fresh
local seafood!
STUDIO LOCATION: IS AT THE INN AT THE WHARF
WHAT TO BRING
August is a great month to be in the Quoddy region. Typically, the month is warm and
pleasant. Still, be prepared for the occasional day of rain and cool weather. Although we
won’t paint in the rain, for your own comfort, bring a raincoat and warm layers to dress
in. We have a mosquito or two, so bring insect repellent if the little critters bother you.
We may paint in both Canada and in Maine, so you may be crossing the border. The
Lubec-Campobello crossing is one of the least busy. You will need a passport to return
to the U.S. For travel information, visit www.getyouhome.gov or www.travel.state.gov
(We will only paint in Canada if everyone brings a passport.
You will want to make sure that you bring all the art supplies you need. There are
no well stocked art supply stores within a day’s drive. However, there is a frame shop
about an hour away that stocks some. They will try to stock some of the items on the
supply list, but do not count on them having everything! If you are planning to buy from
them, call to see what they have. They will also special order for you. For more
information, contact Woodwind Custom Framers and Gallery and tell them you are
taking an art workshop with us and let them know what you need. (They are on US 1, the
road between Bangor and Lubec). To contact them: Woodwind Custom Framers &
Gallery, 62 Dublin St. # H, Machias, ME 04654, (207) 255-3727.
BUTTERMILK FALLS, VT OIL 18x24”
REFUND POLICY: A full refund minus the $100.00 non-refundable tuition deposit is
offered to anyone for any reason until Sunday, August 11th, 2013, two weeks prior to the
first day of the workshop. After that date, no cash or credit card refund can be offered.
However, you will be given a full tuition credit (minus $100.00) for any future Albert
Handell Workshop program of your choice within the next two years.