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2026 Art Workshops at The Landgrove

Explore Your Creative Side with Us

Spend immersive days creating in Vermont’s Green Mountains with nationally recognized artists and instructors. Our small-group workshops pair focused studio time with the full Landgrove experience: comfortable lodging, shared meals, and time to connect with fellow artists. Browse the 2026 season below and choose the workshop that inspires you.

Ann Larsen

Harmony in the Summer Landscape
(Oil Painting Workshop)

Over the course of three days in the Green Mountains, this fun and informative workshop is designed to help clarify how value and color work together to create a harmonious painting. Emphasis will be placed on the use of color temperature as it relates to creating harmony in paintings.

  • Arrival August 16, 2026

  • 3 Studio Days: August 17, 2026 to August 20, 2026​

  • Workshop Tuition: $750

  • All-inclusive accommodation, meals, and tuition: Starting at $2,420 for single occupancy

Keiko Tanabe

Painting Impressions with Watercolors
(SOLD OUT)

The Workshop is fully booked for both local guests and those wishing to stay at the Inn (waitlist only).

  • Arrival August 23, 2026

  • 4 Studio Days: August 24, 2026 to August 27, 2026​

  • Workshop Tuition: $800

  • All-inclusive accommodation, meals, and tuition: Starting at $2,360 for single occupancy

Rick Shiers

Break Out Brushwork

This energetic workshop helps artists create more dynamic paintings and confident brushwork through vibrant landscapes and still lifes. Over the course of three days in the Green Mountains, participants will explore composition, value, drawing, and color through demonstrations, individual instruction, and relaxed critiques. Open to all levels, the workshop welcomes both oil and acrylic painters.

  • Arrival August 30, 2026

  • 3 Studio Days: August 31, 2026 to September 3, 2026​

  • Workshop Tuition: $750

  • All-inclusive accommodation, meals, and tuition: Starting at $2,086 for single occupancy

Kathy Anderson

How to Really See (Oil Painting Workshop)

This four-day workshop combines studio and plein air painting with daily demonstrations by renowned artist Kathy Anderson on composition, value, edges, and simplifying subjects. All levels are welcome with some experience.

  • Arrival September 8, 2026

  • 4 Studio Days: September 9, 2026 to September 12, 2026​

  • Workshop Tuition: $750

  • All-inclusive accommodation, meals, and tuition: Starting at $2,310 for single occupancy

Thomas Schaller

The Architecture of Light (SOLD OUT)

The Workshop is fully booked for both local guests and those wishing to stay at the Inn (waitlist only).

  • Arrival September 13, 2026

  • 3 Studio Days: September 14, 2026 to September 17, 2026​

  • Workshop Tuition: $950

  • All-inclusive accommodation, meals, and tuition: $2,620

Celebrate Life

Join the Celebrate Life community for a weekend AA retreat in Vermont's Green Mountains! The Celebrate Life is a weekend retreat for members of the AA community. It involves meetings, a trip to the Bill Wilson House (founder of AA), and a supportive community. Set in Vermont's green mountains in the cozy and historic Landgrove Inn.

  • Arrival September 18, 2026

  • 2 Full Retreat Days: September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026​

  • Retreat Fee: $50

  • All-inclusive accommodation, meals, and tuition: Starting at $868 for single occupancy

Pam Wenger

Quick Sketch Portraits in Watercolor
(Watercolor Workshop)

In this three day workshop, renowned portrait artist Pam Wenger will help participants focus on loosening up the portrait painting process and working to achieve a more relaxed look that highlights the beauty and freshness of the watercolor medium. 

  • Arrival September 22, 2026

  • 3 Studio Days: September 23, 2026 to September 26, 2026

  • Workshop Tuition: $750

  • All-inclusive accommodation, meals, and tuition: Starting at $2,420 for single occupancy

Paul Jackson

Painting a Masterpiece in Watercolor
(Watercolor Workshop)

In this one-of-a-kind workshop, Paul will take watercolor painting beyond the typical quick workshop study, creating a competition-worthy masterpiece while sharing advanced techniques and insights into the competition process. Explore everything from developing an idea and strong design to bringing a painting to completion, with the option to follow Paul’s demo or work from your own references. Enjoy the studio camaraderie while taking your watercolor skills to the next level!

  • Arrival September 27, 2026

  • 3 Studio Days: September 28, 2026 to October 2, 2026

  • Workshop Tuition: $950

  • All-inclusive accommodation, meals, and tuition: Starting at $2,510 for single occupancy

Lynn D. Pratt

In The Pocket
(Watercolor Workshop)

Using a baseball glove and ball as your subject, you’ll learn techniques for creating rich dark backgrounds, luminous highlights, layered color and value, realistic leather texture, and dynamic shadows. With step-by-step guidance and finishing tips, you’ll discover how to bring your watercolors to life and take your painting skills to the next level!

  • Arrival October 6, 2026

  • 3 Studio Days: October 7, 2026 to October 10, 2026

  • Workshop Tuition: $750

  • All-inclusive accommodation, meals, and tuition: Starting at $2,310 for single occupancy

Jan Guarino

Fearless Watercolor (SOLD OUT)

The Workshop is fully booked for both local guests and those wishing to stay at the Inn (waitlist only).

  • Arrival October 18, 2026

  • 3 workshop Days: October 19, 2026 to October 22, 2026

  • Workshop Tuition: $650

  • All-inclusive accommodation, meals, and tuition: Starting at $2,210 for single occupancy

Ted Nuttall

Painting the Portrait in Watercolor (SOLD OUT)

The Workshop is fully booked for both local guests and those wishing to stay at the Inn (waitlist only).

  • Arrival October 27, 2026

  • 4 workshop Days: October 28, 2026 to October 21, 2026​

  • Workshop Tuition: $800

  • All-inclusive accommodation, meals, and tuition: Starting at $2,360 for single occupancy

Ted Nuttall

Painting the Portrait in Watercolor, Session 2
(Watercolor Workshop)

Although painting a person in watercolor may seem daunting, it is every bit as approachable as creating a still life or landscape. Ted Nuttall demonstrates the techniques, and instills the confidence to enjoy painting people. Ted will discuss the benefits of photographic reference, as well as how to interpret a photo in order to give life and energy to the subject.

  • Arrival November 3, 2026

  • 4 workshop Days: November 4, 2026 to November 7, 2026​

  • Workshop Tuition: $800

  • All-inclusive accommodation, meals, and tuition: Starting at $2,360 for single occupancy

David Smith

Fresh and Exciting Watercolors
(Watercolor Workshop)

Join David for a fun and inspiring watercolor journey focused on essential concepts, techniques, and creative approaches. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced painter, you’ll leave with a finished work of art—and the skills, confidence, and inspiration to take your watercolors to the next level!

  • Arrival November 10, 2026

  • 3 workshop Days: November 11, 2026 to November 14, 2026

  • Workshop Tuition: $800

  • All-inclusive accommodation, meals, and tuition: Starting at $2,360 for single occupancy

Kathy McMahon

Fun and Fabulous Scrapbook Weekend at The Landgrove

This workshop and scrapbook event is for experienced or new scrapbookers. Kathy has been an advisor with CM since 2001 and has completed numerous personal albums as well as albums for family and friends. All levels welcome!

  • Arrival November 19, 2026

  • 2 workshop Days: November 20, 2026 to November 22, 2026

  • Workshop Tuition: $650

  • All-inclusive accommodation, meals, and tuition: Starting at $990 for single occupancy

Erin Gordon

Visual Facilitation Workshop: Expand Your Creative Practice
(Visual Facilitation Workshop)

This immersive, hands-on three-day workshop introduces the art and practice of visual facilitation—a discipline that combines listening, synthesizing, sensemaking, drawing, and human connection. Designed for artists and artists-at-heart, this workshop is tailored for creative thinkers and makers curious about applying their visual talents in new directions and meaningful pathways.

  • Arrival November 30, 2026

  • 3 workshop Days: December 1, 2026 to December 4, 2026​

  • Workshop Tuition: see webpage below

  • All-inclusive accommodation, meals, and tuition: Starting at $2,600 for single occupancy

YogiAnatomy

Better Sleep, Better Outcomes
(Yoga Retreat)

Explore the powerful connection between sleep, pain, healing, and emotional well-being in this practical workshop for rehabilitation professionals. Learn evidence-informed sleep science and yoga-based tools—including mindfulness, pranayama, Yoga Nidra, and iRest—that you can apply in your practice right away. Enjoy this valuable learning experience in a relaxing Southern Vermont retreat setting with great food, comfortable accommodations, and time to recharge.

  • Arrival December 4, 2026

  • 2 workshop Days: December 5, 2026 to December 6, 2026

  • Workshop Tuition: see webpage below

  • All-inclusive accommodation, meals, and tuition: Starting at $560 for single occupancy

Mini-FAQ

Can I check out earlier?

Yes. The package runs through the morning after the final workshop day, but you’re welcome to check out one day earlier—on the final workshop day, and thereby subtract $312 for the last night. Check-out of your room is by 9 AM if doing so, before the morning workshop session. When inputting your dates to book, just change your check-out date to one day earlier.

Can my partner or a friend come along?

Absolutely — companions are welcome and very much part of the experience. The second guest in your room is booked as a companion, with lodging, all meals and gratuity included, for $114/night more than going solo. Many spouses and friends join just for the stay — exploring the forest, nearby towns, the pool, or a book by the tavern fire — while still sharing every meal.

Can my partner or friend also take the workshop?

If your companion also wants to paint, add “Additional Workshop Registration” at checkout, or contact us.

What about dietary needs?

Add any dietary requirements in the Special Requests field at checkout and we’ll prepare accordingly. All meals are shared together as a group.

How do I get there?

All workshops are held in our on-site studio at The Landgrove. Our address is 132 Landgrove Rd, Landgrove VT 05148.  The nearest airports are Albany, Hartford, Boston, and Rutland VT. Train stations are in Albany, NY and Brattleboro VT (recommend Albany if travelling from NYC). For transit from an airport or train station we recommend Mountain Drivers (802.772.5223, mtndrivers.com).

What should I bring?

The supply list is included will be provided ahead of the workshop and covers everything you’ll need to bring. Tables and studio space are provided.

How many students?

Workshops are intentionally small — most are capped at 15 — for real personal attention and a close-knit group.

Can Vermont locals attend without staying at the inn?

Yes! If you're a local and would want to commute to the workshop daily, we will take bookings for up to two workshop participants until 60 days before the workshop (within 60 days we open all available workshop spots for locals). The cost for local attendees is the workshop fee, plus one of the following meal plan options (including gratuity):

  • Workshop Lunches ($27.50/day)

  • Workshop Lunches & 3-Course Dinners ($81.00/day)

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