Register now for this Summer’s Oil Painting Workshop in Peachbelt Studio’s backyard, meadow garden, and hill, facilitated by oil painter Dawn Stafford. Sign up for 12 hours of study / $240. / August 2nd-5th / 10am-1pm each day.. Please submit registration (below) to confirm availability, and submit payment to confirm registration.

Join me in this unusual opportunity to share in the painterly muse of the Peachbelt Studio, formerly the Peachbelt Schoolhouse ca. 1867, a historic little red brick schoolhouse which serves as my private year-round painting studio and seasonal gallery. This intimate workshop, limited to 8 students, will take place outdoors in my beautiful backyard garden and rural hill top. There are mature trees, architecture, still-life vignettes, botanicals, and landscape vistas for inspiration as I guide painters through demonstrations in palette theory, composition, abstraction, and support their own personal interpretation. Painters will choose what they study and work independently. A preselected palette of pure pigment oil paints and environmentally friendly solvent are included in the workshop price. Drawing skills are very helpful. All levels welcome.

For those creatives who wish to access a fresh point of view into the world of color, or those who want to tap into their long dormant inner creative self in an inspiring and supportive environment, this is for you!

To secure your spot please mail a check the ‘old fashioned way’ made out to ‘Peachbelt Studio’ I will confirm by email upon receipt. (I am currently working on updating this page with online payment capability.) Mailing Address: Dawn Stafford/Peachbelt Studio PO Box 882 Saugatuck, MI 49453. *A supply list will be emailed following registration confirmation.

Cancellation is due 10 day advance for a full refund.

I am pleased to announce we have a rain location nearby should we need to use it!

I have 1 portable easels, but I will need students to bring their own easels.

I’m excited to share my love of painting, my studio grounds, and this creative adventure with you. Thank you!