{"product_id":"autumnal-waterfall-friday-30-october","title":"Autumnal Waterfall —  Friday 30 October","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMastering Texture \u0026amp; Atmosphere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to push past the basics? Using this serene waterfall scene as our muse, we will move beyond 'safe' painting and explore the rugged beauty of the Poconos in autumn. I\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ef you’ve taken a few classes with Crystal Beshara — or mastered the basics elsewhere —and are looking to lean into a more expressive, textural style, this workshop is designed for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #fff; background-color: #007883; padding: 0.75em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #fff; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate \u0026amp; time: \u003c\/strong\u003e 10:00 to 16:00, Friday 30 October 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:  \u003c\/strong\u003eCrystal Beshara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass size: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 seats\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.75em;\"\u003e(supplementary explanation in French)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for intermediate and advanced watercolourists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Focus On\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 600; color: #036372; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe Power of Masking Fluid\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eLearn how to use masking fluid strategically to preserve the fine spray and 'white water' of the falls while building deep, rich layers around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 600; color: #036372; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eBroad, Expressive Brushwork\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eWe’ll practice using larger brushes to create movement in the water and the sky, learning when to let the pigment flow and when to exert control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 600; color: #036372; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eMastering Rock \u0026amp; Foliage Texture\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eDiscover techniques for capturing the 'bite' of the stone and the soft, crunching carpet of autumn leaves using dry brush techniques and intentional glazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs this for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an \u003cspan style=\"color: #036372;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eintermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to \u003cspan style=\"color: #036372;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eadvanced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e skills-level workshop. To get the most out of this session, participants should have a solid grasp of water-to-pigment ratios and feel comfortable with basic layering. It is the perfect next step for those who have previously studied with Crystal and are ready to tackle more complex, multi-layered compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll materials and tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are welcome to bring your own if you prefer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step guided demonstrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice sheets for techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference images\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour masterpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefreshments served throughout the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA unique studio environment, in the company of century-old stone, hundreds of creative works and a creative community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Crystal Beshara\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal is an international award-winning contemporary realist painter and sought-after educator. A self-taught realist, she spent her rural childhood observing and drawing the natural world around her. Crystal shifts easily between mediums — watercolour, gouache and oil — focusing on realism juxtaposed with expressive, gestural brushstrokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer popular creative workshops are well structured and geared towards developing participant’s skills. Benefit from Crystal's more than 25 years’ teaching experience in this workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f5f4ec; padding: 0.75em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease arrive a little early, settle in and help yourself to some refreshments. Late arrivals disrupt the rest of the class, and it may not be possible for the instructor to help you catch up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLunch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll take a 30-minute lunch break — bring a packed lunch or support a local eatery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKnow your way around\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmac.art\/pages\/faqs\" title=\"PMAC FAQs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e page to learn more about parking, our facilities, local restaurants and accommodations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"%20https:\/\/pmac.art\/policies\/refund-policy%20Photography%20https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4486\/0919\/files\/Photography_Policy.pdf?v=1742661820\" title=\"Cancellation \u0026amp; Refund Policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCancellation\/Refunds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4486\/0919\/files\/Photography_Policy.pdf?v=1742661820\" title=\"Photography policy\"\u003ePhotography\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Crystal Beshara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50805323858167,"sku":"MPS-CB-261030","price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4486\/0919\/files\/PMAC-Autumnal-Waterfall-in-Watercolour-Website-1080x1080.jpg?v=1779722847","url":"https:\/\/pmac.art\/products\/autumnal-waterfall-friday-30-october","provider":"PMAC — Priest's Mill Arts Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}