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Sarah Sedwick 2026
Artists Rising
54 reviews
May 17 - 22, 2026
Sarah Sedwick 2026
P95R+MH, Glastonbury, CT, USA
May 17 - 22, 2026
Artists Rising
54 reviews
$1,596
Deposit: $450
About your trip
Workshop Title:
Loose Realism: Painting the Still Life in Oils
Paint looser and more confidently during this four-day workshop with Oregon artist Sarah Sedwick. Take a step-by-step approach to alla prima oil painting, from black-and-white studies to brilliant color. Build a beautiful composition with life and movement, and get a new perspective on the still life. Instead of struggling with overworking your paintings, practice STOPPING SOONER to keep the freshness you crave in your work!
Working with a split-primary palette of six colors and white, you’ll learn Sarah’s favorite painting exercises to warm up for a studio day, get back into the groove after some time away from the easel, or simply shake things up! Explore how limitations can set you free, creating a painting in 20 brushstrokes, and another in 20 minutes. Learn the fundamentals of good design, and walk step-by-step through Sarah’s alla prima process, creating a dynamic still life from start to finish!
Sarah will demonstrate, and work with each student individually. Instruction is in oils, and acrylics are welcome - particularly Open acrylics, that stay wet longer.
About Sarah Sedwick
Sarah Sedwick is a prolific painter of still lifes in a style she called “Loose Realism.” Expressive brushwork, brilliant color, and dynamic compositions are her goals in both painting and teaching.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Sarah earned a BFA in Illustration from The Maryland Institute, College of Art in 2001.
Based in Oregon, she has been teaching workshops on alla prima still life and portrait around the country since 2013. She is the author of the book Dynamic Still Life for Artists, published in 2022.
Sarah’s teaching philosophy is simple: the more you paint, the more you improve - so removing the blocks that keep us from the canvas is key. Loosen up, let go of perfectionism, and watch the results unfold!
Materials & Supplies
What's included
Workshop Tuition
Guest Rooms
Guest room amenities include Towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, hair dryers, in room coffeemaker, mini fridge, tv, internet, lap desks, yoga mats
Welcome Reception
Light dinner and refreshments
Snacks and Most Meals
Includes 2 nights of dinner (welcome and farewell), lunch and breakfast, daily snack breaks, unlimited coffee, tea & seltzer
Art Supplies
If art supplies are included in the price of the retreat, it will show in the description.
What's not included
Transportation
Taxis and rental cars available at airport. We may be able to pick you up at the airport or train station with prior arrangements.
Optional Excursions
See below for fun and inspiring add-on excursions
Art Supplies
Your instructor will reach out with details on needed materials and supplies. You can have your supplies shipped directly to us if you do not want to travel with them.
Travel Insurance
Although we do not require trip insurance, we VERY HIGHLY recommend it. Here is a link for purchasing Trip Insurance where you can compare rates and coverage. https://www.travelinsurance.com/
Day 1
Arrival
6-8 pm Welcome Reception - meet your fellow students reception with Welcome Dinner.
Room check ins begin at 3pm
Day 2
Artist Workshop 9am to 4pm
All-day workshop starting at 9am and includes lunch
Class plan is set by the instructor
Art Studio available 24/7
Day 3
Artist Workshop 9am to 4pm
All-day workshop starting at 9am and includes lunch
Class plan is set by the instructor
Art Studio available 24/7
Day 4
Artist Workshop 9am to 4pm
All-day workshop starting at 9am and includes lunch
Class plan is set by the instructor
Art Studio available 24/7
Day 5
Artist Workshop 9am to 4pm
All-day workshop starting at 9am and includes lunch and farewell dinner
Class plan is set by the instructor
Art Studio available 24/7
Day 6
Check out Day and Morning round-up
Breakfast in the morning Studio work in the morning, sketching and
Checkout by 1PM
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Artists Rising
54 reviews
I've always loved art I've always liked to create I've always liked the hospitality industry I've always loved the water I've always liked to transform spaces I've always loved gardens and gardening I am a die-hard New Englander So we bought a beautiful historic property in the center of a very historic town, Glastonbury with direct river access... Spent years renovating... Transformed this tired property into a showpiece of Art, design and gardens... Made a home and business reflecting my design style... Have been operatin
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