FREDERICK C. GRAFF AWS, NWS, TWSA
2015 WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPS
403 East Liberty Street - Medina, Ohio 44256 - fredgraff@earthlink.net - (330) 725-7893 - www.fredgraff.com
San Diego Watercolor Society Workshop
San Diego, CA
“Indoor Workshop”
April 13 – 16
Tuition: $450. (SDWS member)
$490. (non-member)
Registration deadline: February 1
Level: Int/Adv
c/o: Denise Tverdoch
898 Hymettus Ave.
Encinitas, CA 92024
workshops@sdws.org
www.sdws.org
Description: Students will enjoy exploring both
innovative and traditional watercolor approaches that
will further develop and enhance their own personal
style of painting. Fred will provide the students with
a series of exercises, lectures and demonstrations that
will enable each individual to fully understand how
to develop a painting that reinforces the elements and
principles of design. Emphasis will also be placed on
expressing yourself in an artistic and uninhibited
manner. The introduced painting approaches and
concepts will enlighten both traditional and
contemporary watercolor artists. Some of the
different topics that will be presented will include:
abstract
underglazes,
negative
painting,
understanding how to maintain natural whites,
exploring different types of painting surfaces
including Yupo, wet-in-wet painting approaches and
most importantly, composition and design.
Description: This 4-day workshop takes place in the
historic town of Medina, Ohio, just one block from
Fred’s home studio/gallery. Students will explore
conceptual and innovative watercolor approaches that
will further develop and enhance their own personal
style of painting. A series of exercises, lectures and
demonstrations will enable each individual to fully
understand how to design and develop a painting.
Emphasis will also be placed on expressing yourself
in an artistic and uninhibited manner. The different
painting approaches and surfaces, including Yupo,
will help broaden the horizons for both the traditional
and contemporary watercolor artists.
Medina Studio Watercolor Workshop
Medina, OH
“Indoor Workshop”
May 4 – 7
Tuition: $385.
Registration deadline: April 15
Level: Int/Adv
c/o: Jan Graff
403 E. Liberty St.
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-7893
fredgraff@earthlink.net
www.fredgraff.com
Close-up image of the original watercolor entitled
Era of Grandeur 2014 OWS Silver Medal
Ohio Watercolor Society Benefit Workshop
Oberlin, OH
“Indoor and On Location”
June 1 – 4
Level: Int/Adv
Tuition: $395.
Registration deadline: May 1
c/o: Jan Graff
403 E. Liberty St.
Medina, OH 44256
fredgraff@earthlink.net
www.fredgraff.com
Description:
The purpose of this watercolor
workshop is to serve as a fundraising event for the
Ohio Watercolor Society. All proceeds will be given
to the Ohio Watercolor Society. This 4-day “studio
and on-location” workshop will take place in the
small historic and picturesque college town of
Oberlin that is located 35 miles southwest of
Cleveland. The painting process will be conducted
indoors at the First Church in Oberlin, which
provides ample working space and excellent lighting.
The workshop is designed to teach students how to
create quick preliminary studies on location and then
use them as a reference for developing a finished
watercolor painting indoors.
However, as a
precautionary backup, students will have the option
of working from photo and/or sketchbook references
in the event of inclement weather. Students will be
encouraged to explore both innovative and traditional
watercolor approaches that will further develop and
enhance their own personal style of painting. Fred
will provide the students with a series of exercises,
lectures and demonstrations that will enable each
Mevagissey Harbour 23” x 32”
individual to fully understand how to develop a
painting that reinforces the elements and principles of
design. Emphasis will also be placed on expressing
yourself in an artistic and uninhibited manner. The
introduced painting approaches and concepts will
enlighten both the traditional and contemporary
watercolor artists. Some of the different topics that
will be introduced include: abstract underglazes,
negative painting, understanding how to maintain
natural whites, exploring different types of painting
surfaces including Yupo, wet-in-wet painting
approaches and most importantly, composition and
design. The workshop will begin on Monday, June 1
and will conclude on Thursday, June 4 (9:30 AM –
4:30 PM). Lectures, demonstrations and instruction
will be offered each day and an evening critique
session will be conducted Wednesday evening
following a casual group dinner (Dutch treat).
Medina Plein Air Watercolor Workshop
Medina, OH
“On Location Workshop”
June 15 – 18
Tuition: $385.
Registration deadline: May 15
Level: Int/Adv
c/o: Jan Graff
403 East Liberty St.
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-7893
fredgraff@earthlink.net
Description: This 4-day workshop is conducted on a
farm located just 3 miles east of the historic square of
downtown Medina. The surrounding environment
and interior barns, filled with antique paraphernalia
provide an abundance of subject matter for the artist.
Each day Fred will provide morning lectures,
demonstrations, individual instruction, and afternoon
critiques.
Emphasis will be placed on the
compositional principles and elements of design that
will further develop each student’s personal style of
painting.
Students will learn how to develop
preliminary studies in preparation for pursuing their
plein air painting assignments. During the workshop,
numerous topics and procedures will be discussed,
some of which will include: underglazes, negative
painting, vignettes, contour and plane development,
tangents, wet-in-wet painting procedures, angle
finding, perspective, abstractions, distortions, etc.
Maine Coast 33rd Annual Watercolor
Workshop
Stonington, ME
“On Location Workshop”
July 26 - 31
Tuition: $535.
Registration deadline: April 1
Level: Int/Adv
c/o: Jan Graff
403 East Liberty St.
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-7893
fredgraff@earthlink.net
Description: Stonington, 47 miles south of Bangor,
is a picturesque old fishing village situated on the
southern most perimeter of Deer Isle, Maine.
The village offers an array of vintage architectural
structures and a quaint yet active harbor. This fiveday workshop will be preceded with a get-acquainted
gathering on Sunday. Instruction is offered during
the day and three evening critique sessions will be
conducted during the week.
European Watercolor Workshops
Puy L’ Eveque, France
“Plein Air and Studio”
Sept. 10 – 19 and Sept. 21 - 30
Tuition: $3,975. includes room, all breakfasts, 6
lunches, 5 dinners, transfers to/from Toulouse
Airport, to/from all painting sites, to/from all
restaurants, internet access and many other amenities.
(registration deadline May 1, 2015)
Level: Intermediate / Advanced
Contact person:
c/o: Jan Graff
403 East Liberty St.
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-7893
fredgraff@earthlink.net
www.fredgraff.com
Description: Both of the 10-day workshops will be
conducted at the beautiful Domaine du Haut Baran
near the small medieval town of Puy L’ Eveque. in
the southwestern part of France. Since every
student’s painting needs will vary, Fred’s
instructional approach will take advantage of the
opportunity at hand. Fred will paint along with you
as well as provide individual instruction,
demonstrations and critiques. Students have the
choice of pursuing other artistic endeavors such as
maintaining a sketchbook journal, individual pen and
ink sketches, etc. Fred encourages students to gather
as much information in their sketchbooks so that they
have the option of using the preliminary studies for
either pursing a painting on location, developing a
Shipyard 23” x 32”
painting back at the Haut Baran studio, and/or
creating a painting upon returning home within the
comforts of their own studio. Painting on-location
will be optional and therefore French easels and
portable stools will be available for any interested
student.
Each morning following breakfast, students will
either be transported via van to the designated
painting sites or pursue their plein aire painting on
the grounds of Haut Baran and/or paint in a new fully
equipped art studio. Spouses and travel companions
are always welcome to attend these painting
excursions or they may elect to stay at the Haut
Baran for a little relaxation. Optional sightseeing
opportunities at these painting sites will be made
available to all participants. Both workshops will be
limited to only 8 students (spouses and friends are
welcome).
Watercolor sketchbook study at Montcabrier, France
Pigeon’s Roost 23” x 32”
consist of demonstrations, lectures, critiques, and
individual assistance. Enrollment is limited to ensure
quality one-on-one instruction.
Western Ohio Watercolor Soc. Workshop
Beavercreek, OH
“Indoor”
October 19 - 22
Tuition: $260. (WOWS member)
$280. (non-member)
Registration deadline: deposit of $100 due Sept. 1
Level: Int/Adv
Contact person:
c/o: Marcie Roe
1726 Washington Mill Rd.
Xenia, OH 45385
(937) 559-8795
marcieroe2@gmail.com
www.westernohiowatercolorsociety.org
Description: Students will enjoy exploring both
innovative and traditional watercolor approaches that
will further develop and enhance their own personal
style of painting. Fred will provide the students with
a series of exercises, lectures and demonstrations that
will enable each individual to fully understand how
to develop a painting that reinforces the elements and
principles of design. Emphasis will also be placed on
expressing yourself in an artistic and uninhibited
manner. The introduced painting approaches and
concepts will enlighten both traditional and
contemporary watercolor artists. Some of the
different topics that will be presented will include:
abstract
underglazes,
negative
painting,
understanding how to maintain natural whites,
exploring different types of painting surfaces
including Yupo, wet-in-wet painting approaches and
most importantly, composition and design.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS
Fred’s diversified approach and professional
knowledge of watercolor painting adds a unique
dimension to his teaching methods. Each workshop
is designed to meet the specific needs of the
participants. Careful consideration will be given to
each group’s area of interest, ability level and general
knowledge of watercolor.
Workshop content varies according to the number of
instructional days, painting locations, and
concentrated areas of study. Teaching methods
Students will be required to supply their own
materials. Following registration, students will be
sent a list of suggested supplies. Tuition for each
workshop varies, and students will be responsible for
securing their own room and board (except for
France workshops).
A list of motels will be
forwarded to interested students upon request.
Down the Street 18” x 26”
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Frederick C. Graff is one of the
foremost watercolor instructors
of today.
His continuous
growth and development in his
pursuit of watercolor has
enabled him to become a
leading artist and educator in
the field of watercolor painting.
“When an artist understands
the basic principles and
elements of design, the subject
matter becomes unlimited. The selection of my
subject matter is determined by my immediate
response to the subject and its surrounding
environment. It is essential that I go beyond the level
of just recording facts. It is my intent to convey a
spontaneous response in an unrestricted yet semicontrolled manner. This approach to watercolor
painting lends itself to a unique and unpredictable
experience. This state of uncertainty compels me to
further explore the world of watercolor.”
Fred is a “Signature Member” of the American
Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society,
and Transparent Watercolor Society of America
(Master Status). He has been conducting watercolor
workshops for over forty-two years and maintains a
studio and gallery in his hometown of Medina, Ohio.
His diverse approach to watercolor painting has
continued to attract individual and corporate
collectors, including: Permanent Collection of the
Governor’s Mansion of Ohio; Bank One; Wausau
Insurance Co.; General Tire; Mobay Chemical;
Dayton Citizen Federal; Cambridge Savings and
Loan; Union Carbide; Guernsey Savings and Loan;
Akron Beacon Journal; Key Bank, The SargentLaessig Museum of Fine Arts, Zanesville Art Center,
and many other corporate and private collections.
He has been accepted into numerous top national,
state, and regional exhibits, some of which include:
ALLIED ARTISTS OF AMERICA EXHIBITION
AMERICAN SIGNATURE WATERCOLOR
EXHIBITION
Cheap Joe’s Award
AMERICAN WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
(10) Annual Exhibition Acceptances
(3) National Traveling Exhibits
Bud and Gretchen Marble Medal
Millard Sheets Memorial Medal
Emily Goldsmith Award
NATIONAL WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
Combined Donors Award II
BUTLER MIDYEAR NATIONAL
TRANSPARENT WATERCOLOR
SOCIETY OF AMERICA
(13) Annual Exhibition Acceptances
Master Status
(2) Maurice Prendergast Awards
(2) Winsor Newton Award
C.R. Williams Award
G. J. Slade Merit Award
Du Page Art League Merit Award
Award of Excellence
Purchase Award
(2) Merit awards
OHIO WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
(30) Annual Exhibition Acceptances
(2) Gold Buckeye Leaf Award
(3) Silver Buckeye Leaf Award
(2) Bronze Buckeye Leaf Award
The Artist’s Magazine Award
Transparent Watercolor Society Award
Award of Distinction
Moon Mask Award
(2) Larry Joyce Memorial Award
Inveresk Paper Award
North Coast Award
Win Dodrill Memorial Award
ADIRONDACKS NAT’L EXHIBITION
OF AMERICAN WATERCOLORS
(7) Annual Exhibition Acceptances
Exhibition Award
Tina L. Wolfe Memorial Award
Realism in Nature Award
(6) Traveling Exhibits
VIEWPOINT NATIONAL EXHIBITION
Ray Loos Watercolor Award
Chairperson’s Award
2015 REGISTRATION FORM
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Registration Procedures
1. Registration is done by U.S. mail only. Print out the application form and complete all information
including workshop selections.
2. Submit your application for the workshop(s) by the registration deadline. Multiple workshops may be
selected. Please make note that registration for all organizational workshops must be secured with the
sponsoring organization.
3. Remit $75. per workshop with your application (no refunds after registration deadline). With the
exception of the OWS Benefit Workshop, please make checks payable to Frederick C. Graff and mail to:
Watercolor Workshops, c/o Jan Graff, 403 E. Liberty Street, Medina, OH 44256
Deposits for the OWS Benefit Watercolor Workshop should be payable to OWS.
4. If you have any questions regarding the workshops, please feel free to contact us at fredgraff@earthlink.net
or call (330) 725-7893
Medina Studio Watercolor Workshop
Medina, OH
“Indoor”
Tuition: $385. (Registration deadline: April 15)
May 4 - 7
Ohio Watercolor Society Benefit Workshop
Oberlin, OH
“Indoor and Plein Air”
Tuition: $395. (Registration deadline: May 1)
$75. deposit check should be made payable to OWS
June 1 - 4
Medina Plein Air Watercolor Workshop
Medina, OH
“On Location Plein Air”
Tuition: $385. (Registration deadline: May 15)
June 15 - 18
Maine Coast Watercolor Workshop
Stonington, ME
“On Location Plein Air”
Tuition: $535. (Registration deadline: April 1)
July 26 - 31
France Workshops
September 10 - 19
Puy L’ Eveque, France
“On Location and Indoor”
September 21 - 30
Applications for both of these workshops can be downloaded from the workshop
page located on Fred’s website at: www.fredgraff.com/html/workshops.html
2015 SPONSORED WORKSHOPS
The following list represents the different sponsored watercolor workshops that Fred will
be instructing. It is necessary that you personally register with the workshop coordinator
listed below.
San Diego Watercolor Society Workshop
April 13 - 16
San Diego, CA
“Indoor Workshop”
Registration deadline: February 1
c/o: Denise Tverdoch
898 Hymettus Ave.
Encinitas, CA 92024
workshops@sdws.org
Western Ohio Watercolor Society Workshop
Beavercreek, OH
“Indoor”
Registration deadline: Deposit of $100 is due by September 1
c/o: Marcie Roe
1726 Washington Mill Rd.
Xenia, OH 45385
(937) 559-8795
marcieroe2@gmail.com
www.westernohiowatercolorsociety.org
October 19 - 22