One Day Class: Exploring Plein Air Techniques with Gaylord O'Con, SWS, WFWS, TWS, TXN
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One-Day Class:
Gaylord O'Con
Exploring Plein Air Techniques
Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Time: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
Venue:
Marsh Lane Baptist Church
10716 Marsh Ln
Dallas, TX 75229
Price: $100 for members/$115 for non-members
Learn plein air techniques indoors to prepare for future outdoor paint outs, including composition and choices of supplies. This One Day watercolor landscape class will focus on exploring plein air techniques, shadows, light, and freshness. Topics include:
- Plein air materials and equipment
- Finding the center of interest and a composition in a vast landscape
- How to prepare a sketch for painting (what's important and what's not)
- Watercolor color mixing and application
- Finding the lights and darks
- Wet into wet applications to keep the painting fresh
- Shadow mixing and application
- Adding color bounce
Supply list coming soon.
Some samples of Gaylord's wonderful work:
Gaylord O'Con is a signature member of SWS, WFWS, TWS, and TXN. He is a past president of SWS.
www.gaylordocon.com
https://www.facebook.com/gaylord.ocon.artist
Read the information on the Classes page for cancellation policies and more information about the class.
The class will be held at the Marsh Lane Baptist Church.
Participants can bring their lunch, order food delivery, or take a short lunch break at nearby restaurants. The room has a kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator available for our use.
Registration is open to SWS members or nonmembers at a cost of $100 or $115 respectively. Remember to log in prior to registering in order to receive the member price.
Event Contact(s)
Gail E Chandler
Terri Hennessy
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