Plein Air Painting Workshop

5 PM TO 8 PM

Artists have long painted outdoors, but in the mid-1800s working in natural light became particularly important to the Barbizon school and impressionist painters. The popularity of painting en plein air increased with introduction in the 1870s of paints in tubes. The impressionist painters advocated plein air painting, and much of their work was done outdoors.

Throughout the 20th century, and into the 21st, outdoor painting maintained popularity.

We’ll explore locations such as:

The Upper Falls of the Genesee River


Highland Park


Charlotte


Braddock Bay


City neighborhoods


The Great Embankment of the Erie Canal

“I’ve studied in the studio and outside with Carol. She’s fun and works hard to make it an enjoyable experience. I’ve learned so much from her.”

—Catherine Bullinger, student

Class size is strictly limited to ten. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Your check for $225 should be made payable to Apollo Media Messages, 410 Oakdale Drive, Rochester NY 14618. MC/VISA accepted by telephone only.