GOLDEN HOUR PLEIN AIR
6/17/2026 TO 8/22/2026
WEDNESDAY WITH INSTRUCTOR JOANNE FUNKHOUSER
5 TO 8 PM
GOLDEN HOUR PLEIN AIR
6/17/2026 TO 8/22/2026
WEDNESDAY WITH INSTRUCTOR JOANNE FUNKHOUSER
5 TO 8 PM
Plein air is a French term coined by the impressionists meaning “open air”. Are you in love with landscape painters like Monet, Corot, or Pissaro? In this class you will learn the structures of plein air painting, a term coined by the French impressionist meaning “open air”. Each class students will learn about the material process of plein air painting, as well as the compositional and design aspects of starting and finishing a piece outdoors. This class welcomes all levels.
LOCATIONS:
Norristown Farm Park (Week 1 + 4)
Evansburg State Park Visitors Center (Bathrooms on site) (Week 2 + 5)
Valley Forge National Historic Site (Bathrooms on site) (Week 3 + 6)
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
French Easel or Pochade box + Tripod
Canvas (8 x 10in, 10 x 12in, or smaller)
Clips
Palette
Portable palette container
Airtight solvent jar
Oil or acrylic
Palette knife
Old rags / paper towels
Rubber gloves (if preferred)
Apron (if preferred)
Umbrella (for shade / if preferred)
