Ted Nuttall: “Still Life Painting in Watercolor” Fall 2027

“For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a fascinated spectator of human behavior — a quintessential people watcher. I naturally seek the unique character in everyone.”

This spring, Ted Nuttall brings that same searching eye to the still life. Long enchanted by Cezanne, Morandi and Diebenkorn, Ted has set out to give everyday objects the very things he gives his portraits — light, emotion, color and composition — and to share exactly how he does it. Over four immersive days in the Green Mountains, you’ll learn to see past the ordinary and paint with feeling, whatever your level.

What You’ll Explore

Through daily demonstrations, lectures, and one-on-one guidance, Ted teaches not just technique but how an artist thinks as they approach a painting — lessons that carry across any subject or medium. All levels are welcome.

• Seeing light, value and color in still-life subjects

• Composition and the “why” behind a painting’s choices

• Watercolor handling for expression, not just accuracy

• Ted’s daily lectures — a uniquely edifying look at how painters think

Meet Ted Nuttall

Ted Nuttall is a figurative watercolorist whose painting expression was born out of his observation of people — and whose daily lectures on art are, in students’ words, a uniquely edifying experience. “For as long as I can remember,” he says, “I’ve been a fascinated spectator of human behavior, a quintessential people watcher. I naturally seek the unique character in everyone.”

A graduate of the Colorado Institute of Art, Ted is a Signature Member of the American Watercolor Society (AWS), National Watercolor Society (NWS), and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America (TWSA), where he holds Master Signature status. His work has won awards in juried exhibitions nationwide, appeared in numerous national and international publications, and graced the cover of Watercolor Artist magazine.

Visit Ted’s website   ·   Workshop supply list (PDF)   ·   Instagram @tednuttallstudio

Starting Price — All-Inclusive

From $2,385 per person

Single occupancy · all-inclusive · 5 nights · best prepaid rate

•      Includes workshop instruction, lodging at The Landgrove Inn, three meals daily, the welcome reception, and gratuity (taxes additional)

•      5 nights lodging + full board at $312/night (single, prepaid) = $1,560

•      Workshop fee = $825

•      Bringing a companion? Add just $114/night for their lodging, meals and gratuity — see the FAQ. Also taking the workshop? Just add another workshop fee.

Prefer to spend a little less time away? You can check out on the final workshop day (Thursday, October 28) for 4 nights instead of 5 — subtract $312/night (single occupancy). See the FAQ.

Workshop Material List

https://www.tednuttall.com/about-workshops/

What’s Included

A simple “show up and paint” package — full room and board, with everything handled:

•      Four days of instruction and programming with Ted Nuttall

•      Lodging at The Landgrove (Tue–Sun, 5 nights)

•      Three meals per day, including 3-course dinners

•      Welcome reception on the first night

•      Gratuity included (taxes additional)

All meals are shared together as a group — a big part of the Landgrove experience and what makes these retreats feel like a true creative community.

Note: Not everyone attending needs to register for the workshop. Many spouses and friends join for the stay without painting. They often explore the national forest, visit nearby towns, ski local mountains, relax by the pool, or enjoy a book by the fire in the tavern—while still being part of the shared meals and community experience.

The Landgrove Workshop Experience

Workshops at The Landgrove are intentionally small and intimate, with a focus on:

• meaningful learning and personal attention

• relationship building with other artists

• a warm, welcoming creative environment

You’ll stay in a peaceful historic inn surrounded by the Green Mountain National Forest — an inspiring setting that helps you slow down and settle into deep creative work. When you want to explore beyond the studio, you’re close to classic Vermont: Manchester (Southern Vermont Arts Center, Northshire Bookstore), Weston (Weston Theater Company, the Vermont Country Store), plus scenic drives and mountain towns nearby.

Workshop Agenda (Sample Schedule)

Our workshops are designed to be immersive, relaxed, and relationship-rich — with time for focused instruction, practice, and shared meals together as a group.

Arrival — Sun, Oct 24

•      Check-in from 3 PM

•      Welcome reception (wine/beer + hors d’oeuvres) 5–6 PM

•      Introductory 3-course dinner 6–8 PM

Workshop days — Mon–Thu, Oct 25–28

•      Breakfast (communal) 8–9 AM

•      Morning painting session

•      Lunch (communal) 12:30 PM

•      Afternoon painting session

•      3-course dinner (communal) 6–8 PM

Departure — Fri, Oct 29

•      Breakfast 8–9 AM

•      Check-out by 11 AM

Exact timing may shift slightly based on demonstrations, group needs, and the instructor’s teaching style.

How to Book

Please read these notes before booking so your stay and workshop registration are counted correctly.

1) Choose Your Dates

When selecting your workshop the dates will auto-populate for arrival and departure.

• Check-in (arrival) date is fixed.

• Check-out (departure) date defaults to the final full workshop day (ending around 5 PM). Check-out time is 11am if departing on the final workshop day.

• Check-out may be extended an additional night, to include the final 3-course dinner, plus one more overnight and breakfast the next morning. Most participants extend with the additional night.

Note: The workshop fee is prorated across the number of nights you book, so it appears as part of your nightly total.

2) Occupancy (how many people in the room?)

The booking system defaults to single occupancy, which includes:

✅ Lodging + full meal package + gratuity for one person

✅ One workshop registration included

Two guests may share the same room during the workshop. A booking for two guests includes:

✅ Lodging + full meal package + gratuity for two people

✅ One workshop registration included

If the second guest is also taking the workshop, add “Additional Workshop Registration” at checkout.

3) Dietary Needs / Special Requests

During checkout, please add any dietary requirements in the Special Requests field so we can prepare appropriately. You may double-confirm any special requests by emailing us: info@thelandgrove.com 

Local Vermonter Option

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 and a $50 program fee, plus one of the following meal plan options (including 20% gratuity):

• Workshop Lunch ($27.50/day)

• Workshop Lunch & 3-Course Dinner ($81.00/day)

Mini-FAQ

Can I check out earlier?

Yes. The package runs through Friday morning, but you’re welcome to check out one day earlier — on the final workshop day, Thursday, October 28 — for 4 nights instead of 5 (and thereby subtract $312 for the last night). Check-out of your room is by 9 AM, 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?

The nearest airports are Albany, Hartford, and Rutland. For transportation we recommend Mountain Drivers (802.772.5223, mtndrivers.com).

What should I bring?

Ted’s supply list (linked in his bio above) covers everything you’ll need to bring. Easels, tables, and studio space are provided.

How many students?

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

Ready to Book?

Use the widget on screen to book, or book from the following link: Book This Workshop