May 3-6, 2027
Instructor: Susan Kuznitsky
Painting With Pastels
Join award-winning artist Susan Kuznitsky for this 3-day workshop. No matter the season or the subject, it is the light that draws us in. We strive to ‘capture the light’ in our paintings. But as important as it is to have colorful lights it is just as important to have colorful darks.
The focus in this workshop will be the concept of using different colors in the same values to add excitement to your paintings. Whether you are a landscape painter or figurative painter you will benefit from this highly popular workshop. Instruction will focus on different aspects of color as well as different approaches to the underpainting. This class is appropriate for all levels of skill.
Each day will begin with demo followed by a Power Point Presentation covering the following topics such as:
Color and relativity – how color is influenced by the color around it
Painting ‘white’ – how to create colorful whites in your paintings
Chroma – how to use the power of strong color without over doing it
Dappled light – how to achieve the beauty of light and shadow
Susan’s website: www.susankuznitsky.com
Instagram: @susankuznitsky
Registration will open November 20 at 10:00 am Pacific Time.
Join the email listCost to Attend
Cost to attend is per person and all-inclusive of lodging, meals, and class.
Participants will stay in Wright Hall.
The Bunk Room is upstairs - it has 6 bunk beds. Each person staying in that room will have their own bottom bunk. The shared bathroom is just outside the room.
No roommates (2 spots available) $1098
1 roommate (8 spots available) $896
Bunk Room (6 spots available) $699
Commuter (4 spots available) $718
Lunch-Only Commuter (2 spots available) $686
Registration will open November 20 at 10am Pacific Time.
Cancellation Policy for Menucha Sponsored On-site Programs:
| More than 90 days out | 100% refunded less $50 administration fee |
| 46-90 days out | 65% refunded |
| 30-45 days out | 50% refunded |
| Less than 30 days out* | No refund available* |
There are no refunds once the program has started.
If the event is canceled, the full deposit will be refunded.
For those concerned with cancellations because of covid, you may want to consider the Optional Purchase Protection that is available during registration (but not after).
Please confirm the status of your program before making travel arrangements. Menucha is not responsible for participants’ travel expenses and/or arrangements.
Basic Schedule
Monday
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Check-in at Wright Hall
3:15 PM – Welcome & Orientation, Introductions, Get Started Session
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Intro session
Tuesday and Wednesday
8:00 AM – Breakfast
9:00 AM – Studio Session
12:00 Noon – Lunch
1:00 PM – Studio Sessions
4:00 PM – Studio Session end
Free time/painting time
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Free time to paint, rest, etc.
10:00 PM – Quiet time
Thursday
8:00 AM – Breakfast
9:00 AM – Studio Session
11:00 AM – Departure









