Stan Sperlak
2008 Pastel Workshop & Demo Schedule
Please download workshops supply list here (workshopsupplylist.pdf)
 January
17th*
Manahawkin, NJ
Pine Shores Art Association
(PSAA)
94 Stafford Ave contact: Pat Sheppard 609-597-3557
One day intensive workshop in studio of landscapes and
with a model
$75-125 (very reasonable fee!) history/materials/demos/critiques,
plenty of one on one attention.
Emphasis on color, emotion and new techniques. All levels welcome.
 March
29
Gloucester Community College
South Jersey Art Educators
One Day Workshop 9-3 for membership info:
www.gccnj.edu/general_information/directions.cfm
chassier4@comcast.net
856-371-9133
 April
23
Island Heights, NJ
Ocean County Art Guild
Evening demonstration 7-9 PM
(732) 270-3111 www.ocartistsguild.org
info@ocartistsguild.org
 April
24-27*
Cape May, NJ
Hosted by SOMA Gallery, Cape May, NJ
www.stansperlak.com contact
Stan directly at: 609-827-6423
stansperlak@comcast.net $325
This is a very thorough three day workshop starting with
an optional Thursday evening reception/demo and discussion/orientation
at 6 PM followed by a dinner together. Each day from about 8-4, we will
work in various locations throughout the Cape Island, fields, marshes,
dunes, skies, buildings and beaches will be explored. I will give multiple
demos and work hard with each student. If weather is tough we have indoor
facilities available. We will have an evening talk on Friday. Sunday
end in a group critique. You will be exposed to multiple techniques
and materials. Many students commute from South Jersey, but the lodgings
in Cape May are very reasonable at this time of the year.
Class is limited to 12 All levels welcome. Reception
is open to all attendees.
$325 for three days
$125 one day/$225 two days (we may have a model for one day as an option)
Lodging info www.capemaytimes.com
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here for photos!
 May
18-21*
Goshen, NJ (Crow Creek Farm I)
Crow Creek Farm & Studio
Goshen, NJ (do not mail to this address)
www.stansperlak.com contact
Stan directly at: 609-827-6423
A three day spring workshop, from Monday to Wednesday.
The Cape is coming to life in the spring and the weather is usually
at its best this week, lots of spring growth and the marshes changing
color. The beach is quiet and often calm. This is a good opportunity
to work with Stan directly at his farm, and the surrounding landscape
of Avalon, Stone Harbor & Cape May. As always there will be plenty
of demos, and advice. Many good restaurants are open and there are no
waits.
Class is limited to 12. All levels welcome. Reception
is open to all attendees.
One day class $125. (Monday
or Tuesday only)
All three days $325 (8-4
each day) lodging arrangements available.
www.capemaytimes.com
www.avalonbeach.com
www.stoneharborbeach.com
Workshop attendees are encouraged to come in on Sunday
for an afternoon hike with a demo/orientation at the Crow Creek Farm
Cottage. Each day will cover different locales and have demos of differing
methods. Wednesday will end after a late lunch with a group critique.
(we may include a model)
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here to see photos!
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 June
4-5-6-7*
Snow Hill, MD
Assateague & Snow Hill/Berlin, MD
Bishop's Stock Fine Art Gallery
202 W. Green St Snow Hill, contact: Ann Coates 410-632-3555
www.bishopsstock.com or contact
Stan directly at 609-827-6423
One day/two or three day plein air workshops along the
Assateague/Atlantic coast and the landscape surrounding the beautiful
Snow Hill and Berlin area. There are many summer motifs to explore.
While concentrating on the beach/shoreline, farm and marsh motifs, this
class will focus on the quick study, and working on the ability to create
small paintings with accurate color notes and values. We will also be
breaking new ground with pastel techniques and materials. Wednesday
evening demo/orientation/reception. Bishop's Stock Gallery is our host
and really takes care of us.
All levels. $125/225/325
(We have alternate locations for inclement weather)
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here for photos of Snow Hill!
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of Assateague!
Lodging & Town info at www.snowhillmd.com
 July
5
Avalon, NJ
Paint in the Footsteps of Robert Henri
Avery & Powers Gallery
2089 Ocean Drive, Avalon NJ contact: Jason Crafts at 609-967-1100
$25 registration fee
This is a morning (8AM-12PM) "Paint Out" led
by Stan Sperlak to several locations frequented by the great artist
Robert Henri who painted in Avalon in the 1890's. Stan will demonstrate
the impressionist style while painting in the dunes and back waterways
of town. While not a traditional workshop, Stan will still offer advice
to those seeking pointers, and the event is open to all media and levels.
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet many South Jersey artists. At
12 Noon all artists will meet at The Avalon Historical Museum for a
group critique/chat and eat their lunches at 215 39th St.
This event is on the same day that Stan will introduce
a new body of work at his solo show at Avery & Powers/Avery &
Powers Gallery Gallery; all attendees are invited to the catered reception
that evening at 6PM.
Complimentary coffee and snacks will be available
all morning at the gallery & museum. www.avalonmuseum.org Pick up
your maps at either location. (Bring a lunch) There is no charge.
 July
9-12*
Avalon/Stone Harbor, NJ* (1, 2, or 3 days)
Contact Stan directly at 609-827-6423 stansperlak@comcast.net
This is a chance to work with a very small class &
shoreline scenery. I plan on working with all the motifs of the ocean,
beach, boats, marsh & resort.
Class is limited to 10 students. $125
for one day, $225 for two,
$325 for all three days.
This class involves a commitment to rising with the sun, painting the
morning, break for the heat of day, and return for the late afternoon
into evening. We will have a 6 PM Wednesday evening reception/demo/orientation
at the Avery & Powers Gallery Gallery 21st & 3rd Ave Avalon.
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photos
 August
14-15
Annapolis, MD
Annapolis, MD
Contact Stan stansperlak@comcast.net 609-827-6423
This is a one & two day workshop on Friday/Saturday
from 8-4 at a location in Annapolis to be announced (landscape/waterway)
that follows an optional Thursday evening demonstration/reception at
the gallery from 6-9PM with two other artists.
$125/$225
Main Street Gallery
410-280-2787
September
4
Loveladies, NJ
Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts
120 Long Beach Blvd contact: Theresa Boekell 609-494-1241
www.lbifoundation.org
One day intensive workshop in studio ($85/100) focus
on landscape (model option)
history/materials/demos/critiques, plenty of one on one attention.
Emphasis on color, emotion and new techniques. All levels welcome.
 October
12-15*, Goshen, NJ
Crow Creek II Workshop (1-3+ days)
October 19-22*, Goshen, NJ
Goshen, NJ (Crow Creek Farm III)
Crow Creek Farm & Studio
Goshen, NJ (do not mail to this address)
contact Stan directly at: 609-827-6423 stansperlak@comcast.net
A three day fall workshop Mon-Wed. The Cape is slower
in the fall and the weather is always warm in October with late season
crops and the marshes changing color. The beach is deserted but often
calm. This is a good opportunity to work with Stan directly at his farm,
and the surrounding landscape of Avalon, Stone Harbor & Cape May.
As always there will be plenty of demos, and advice. Many good restaurants
remain open and there are no waits. Class is limited to 10.
One day class $125. (Monday
only)
All three days $325 (8-4
each day) lodging arrangements available.
Workshop attendees are encouraged to come in on Sunday
for a late lunch/demo/orientation/hike at the Crow Creek Farm Cottage.
Each day will cover different locales and have demos of differing methods.
Wednesday will end after a late lunch with a group critique. (we may
include a model).
www.capemaytimes.com
www.avalonbeach.com
www.stoneharborbeach.com
Click
here to see photos!
Click
here to see more photos
 October
28-30*
Bucks County, PA
Horsham, PA Penrose-Strawbridge House/ Graeme Park A two day plus workshop
in the footsteps of the Pennsylvania Impressionists. Starts with an
evening get together and demo/lecture on Tuesday the 28th and two full
days of painting outdoors and in studio. We will be working on the grounds
of the above historic site and nearby park, all levels are welcome
$225 contact Stan directly at stansperlak@comcast.net
609-827-6423
The Fine Print
Please download workshops supply list here (workshopsupplylist.pdf)
SEND
ALL PAYMENTS TO: Crow Creek Studio 1028 Rt 9 S. Cape May Court
House, NJ 08210
Payment
and Cancellation Policy
Please contact the individual workshop coordinators
for specifics and registration and policies on all workshops as listed.
I can answer questions, but they will send and register all information
and as independent organizations, are liable for all information.
For multiple day workshops, Annapolis, Snow Hill,
Stone Harbor, Cape May, Bucks County & Goshen See Below,
One day workshops contact the sponsoring institution directly.
To reserve a spot in a workshop your payment
by either check or credit card must be received by Crow Creek Studio
in a timely fashion. All registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served
basis. The classes are well attended, so we recommend you apply early
since many classes are filled early. The registration deadline for each
workshop is one month before the workshops begins. Space may be available
up to the day of the workshop, feel free to call.
Fees
Fees are noted in each workshop description. The
fee includes: workshop instruction and if noted, an orientation get
together. It does not any include workshop supplies, lodging, airfare,
or any other expenses. Models are occasionally available and are included.
Please download workshops supply list here (workshopsupplylist.pdf)
Deposit
Payment in full is required for all one day workshops (30 days prior).
A minimum $150.00 deposit is required to hold your place in any multiple
day workshop, and must be submitted at the time of registration. Registration
is guaranteed when the proper deposits have been made. If a class is
full when your registration is received, you will be contacted immediately
to see if you want to be placed on a waiting list.
Balance
The balance of the tuition is due no later than 30-days before the beginning
of the workshop. Failure to pay your balance on time could result in
you losing part of your deposit and being replaced by someone on the
waiting list. If you paid your deposit with a credit card, we will automatically
debit that card again 30-days before the workshop for the balance unless
you notify us otherwise. We will not contact you about this unless the
charge does not go through.
Cancellation
and Refund Policy
Prior to 30 days before the start of a workshop,
a $25.00 administrative fee will be retained for all cancellations.
There is considerable work involved in registering and accounting and
corresponding with folks to make this charge valid. Often other people
are turned down because the class is full and it is a loss when the
space cannot be filled. For cancellations less than 30 days before the
workshop begins, tuition is non-refundable, unless a waiting list participant
takes your place. No refunds will be given for no-shows or withdrawals
after a workshop has begun regardless of the reason. In the rare case
a workshop is cancelled due to the illness of instructor or due to insufficient
enrollment, students will receive a full refund. We recommend you purchase
refundable airline tickets or purchase travel insurance to cover the
cost in case your workshop is cancelled.
Lunch
In the interest of maximizing the day and logistics,
we recommend that one day workshop attendees bring a well packed cooler
with lunch, juice and snacks, so we don't have to stop and send people
off on trips etc... which is a big distraction during the day. Multiple
day workshops will take advantage of deli's, restaurants and packing
lunches. Consideration will be given to where folks can use a local
restroom in advance when we are away from the Farm.
Supplies
Students are expected to have all of their supplies
ready, with boxes opened, paper ready and full familiarity with their
tools. Crow Creek Studio does not have any products for sale. Please
download supply list workshopsupplylist.pdf
Lodging
Upon registration I will e-mail or send a list of places to stay in
the area. Making reservations is the student's responsibility and I
am not liable for any situations arising from those choices. Not much
time is spent at your lodging and B&B's usually don't make breakfast
as early as you need them to, so the extra fee may be prohibitive. Maybe
you can ask for a non-breakfast option?
Final Notes
These workshops are about learning and experimenting
and visiting new places to challenge yourself. Students should not concern
themselves with coming back with a "great painting" nor should
students feel that I expect them to impress me or other students, we
approach this with open minds and free spirits with a feeling of camaraderie
in the arts and exploration. It is more constructive to do 8-10 small
studies in a day, than labor over one or two that get overworked.
I advise students that it is very important to
be early to the classes so you can walk around, loosen up after a car
ride, familiarize yourself with the location and get your supplies ready.
I start each class with a very brief talk and jump right into a demo.
I keep the demos short and talk right thru them as I want to give you
the most time to work and so I can move from student to student. As
the day goes on, I can best decide what other demo ideas each class
seems to be needing, and feel that a set, stock or pre planned teaching
itinerary can be boring. I will work very hard for you, and I am very
direct with my teaching style.
Copyright Issues/Please Read
Many artists/teachers are now emphasizing proper
respect to copyright issues and intellectual property rights. An original
piece of art is exactly that: wholly original from concept/design/execution
and presentation. Artists in workshops need to respect that paintings
accomplished in workshops are part of a teachers overall design. These
works should not be shown without some sort of credit given to the teacher.
(regardless of the attendees experience or time the teacher discussed
any particular work).They should NEVER be entered into competitions
or galleries or copied and sold as prints. Of course you should frame
and keep or give works that you are happy with. Artists should create
their own versions for sale from those studies, in new sizes and formats,
or work from photos taken at the class on their own time. We should
always work from our own photographs when in the studio, or better yet,
a life study of the same subject we are developing into a painting.
It is very gratifying to see the growth and influence that may come
from attending a workshop, and I encourage students to use techniques
and advice I may give to further expand their working experiences and
fulfill their artistic goals.
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