shorttrip-iris-2012

About the Workshop
This workshop could be called a plein air painter’s paradise for artists who love to
paint flower gardens on location. It’s one of the most colorful places to visit in the late spring
and early summer in the Pacific Northwest. This year’s visit to the gardens where the irises grow
promises to be one of the best! From all reports Mother Nature is smiling on us and it looks like
the dates we have scheduled might be during the peak of this years bloom season. Of course
we all know that weather in the Northwest is very fickle and things are always subject to change
on a day by day basis. Bring your umbrella! You’ll need it for both sun and a possible rain
drop or two. There is usually plenty of shelter for us to get under in case of a passing shower
but we may be sharing it with other artists and garden visitors.

Painting 'gardenscapes' at Schreiner’s and Cooley’s Iris Display gardens has got to be a bit of heaven on earth. Both
of these growers fill their beds with many annuals of complementary colors and textures that showcase their prize winning
irises. Just when you think you have found the perfect iris in the perfect setting you peak around another corner and find
another and another. During your visit, you’ll find a wealth of subjects to paint. As the light moves across the landscape it
gives the painter an endless stream of possibilities for discovery. The locale was selected for our workshop because of it’s
variety in the landscape and beautiful garden settings.

This workshop will be as much about painting on location in the
garden as it is about painting the anatomy of the iris. I will work
with each of you individually at your skill level and help you
reach your painting goals. Each day we will have a group critique
to share our painting experience and benefit from each other.

I hope you’ll consider joining me for this wonderful workshop!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email
or call me. I am looking forward to working with you as we paint
the irises en plein air!

Keep those brushes wet!


                                                                                                           The painting on the easel was painted on location!

2013 Iris Garden
Workshop

When painting en plein air bring the materials you are familiar with using. Painting outside will present enough challenges
without trying to paint on new paper, brushes, etc. Some of you may want to test and try travel brushes…that’s ok.
But bring a couple of your favorite brushes too.

SUPPLY CHECK LIST:

Painting Supplies:

Brushes (Bring what you normally use to
paint with) 2-3 round brushes, a flat for larger
washes, a rigger, Susie’s Cutter brush
Paint Palette (Click here for Susie’s Travel
Palette) Unless you absolutely insist on painting
with fresh paint, I suggest you prepare your
travel palette in advance and allow it to air dry at
least a week before the workshop. Use your
favorite colors. Keep it simple – include the
basics.
Paper Arches 140# CP sheets or blocks are
recommended. Unless you always work on full
sheets; ¼ sheets or 1/8 sheets are best for the
time we have allowed.
Drawing & Sketchbook Notebook or sketch
book (preferably made with watercolor paper)for
taking notes and doing quick sketches.
Pencils & Pens –Eraser
Paper Towels
Misc painting stuff: 2 plastic containers for
water, bulldog clips, sponge or towel or toilet
paper wrapped with paper towels. Masking or art
tape. Plenty of paper towels.
Drawing board - fomecore – lap table – etc -
used to clip paper to while painting. Where and
how you plan to paint will determine what will
work best for you. (i.e. If you plan to paint in your
lap you might choose a different support than
you would if you plan to use an easel. )
Easel (optional)
Misc painting stuff: 2 plastic containers for
water, bulldog clips, sponge or towel or toilet
paper wrapped with paper towels. Masking or art
tape. Plenty of paper towels.

NOTE: You may want to bring containers to take home
cut flowers. Five gallon buckets will hold 1-2 dozen
irises. They are cheap and usually last for a week or
more. Oh, they usually have some buckets for sale too!

Plein Air Gear:

Sturdy, lightweight easel or pochade box or
TV tray
Easel umbrella if desired
Wheeled cart w/ bungee cords; or rolling
carry-on
Waste bags (grocery store bags are great for
used paper towels and misc paper waste.)
3-4 large plastic leaf bags to put over easel
and painting gear in case of raindrops.
Portable folding chair or light weight lawn
chair. You may want to bring an old rug to sit
your chair on in the muddy garden. I have
seen artists use empty tuna cans to place
under the legs of chairs to keep them from
sinking in the wet ground.
Personal umbrella to clip to chair – beach
umbrella to stick in the ground beside your
chair.

Personal Gear:

Drinking water
Hand wipes or hand cleaner
Rain coat or jacket (just in case)
Rain Umbrella
Good walking shoes (chances are they will
get muddy)
Sunscreen
Sun hat – Rain hat
Sun glasses
Jacket for cool mornings (Dress in layers,
afternoons may be warm)
Snacks
Thermal Lunch bag or box
Small Personal Ice Cooler

Camera Gear

Plenty of film or flash cards
Tripod(s)
Extra Batteries/ charger

HOW TO GET THERE and WHERE TO STAY:

Just 32 miles south of Portland and 5 miles north of downtown Salem,
Schreiner's Iris Gardens is located at 3625 Quinaby Road NE in Salem,
Oregon.

From Seattle take I-5 South to Portland, Oregon. Just 32 miles south of
Portland and 5 miles north of downtown Salem, Schreiner's Iris Garden is
located at 3625 Quinaby Rd NE Salem, Oregon.

From Salem, and points South, take I-5 north to the Chemawa exit 260. Go
west on Chemawa Road, turn right just west of I-5 following signs to Volcano
Stadium. Continue heading north past stadium and turn right on Quinaby
Road.

From Portland, take I-5 south to the Brooks exit 263. Go west on Brooklake
Road, turn left on River Road for 1 mile, then turn left on Quinaby Road

http://www.schreinersgardens.com

Brooks Gardens is at 6219 Topaz St NE, Brooks, OR 97305-9768, approximately 36.2 miles south of Portland
and 11.5 miles north of Salem, OR
The Brooks Garden farm is home to a 3 acre conifer arboretum/display garden filled with over 1,000 varieties of
historic bearded iris and a multitude of ornamentals/conifers. The peony fields and conifer arboretum/iris
collection are open to customers each bloom season in May & June.

Directions/Map Contact info brooksgardens@gmail.com or telephone 503-393-7999.

There are several motels in the Salem area close to
these gardens. Here are a few to consider.

Pacific Inn (Best Western) 4646 Portland Road NE
Salem, Oregon, 97305-1657,   Exit 258 off I-5
Phone: 503/390-3200.
Exit 258 off I-5
This where I will be staying. It is conveniently located
with easy access and one of the closest motels to
Schreiner's Gardens. They allow pets  and have
high speed Internet and free continental breakfast. I
will ask for a group rate, but I can’t guarantee that I’ll
get it.

Rodeway Inn 3340 Astoria Way NE, Salem, OR
(503) 393-6000 and is just across the road from the
Pacific Inn so it is also close to the gardens

A little further down the road off I-5 Exit 256
Motel 6 1401 Hawthorne Ave NE, Salem, OR
(503) 371-8024
off of I-5 at Market Street NE.
Days Inn - 3340 Astoria Way NE Salem, OR 97303
(503) 393-6000
Super 8 1288 Hawthorne Ave NE, Salem, OR
(503) 370-8888

Workshop Dates:

Friday,

ay 3

1, 201

Saturday,

une

, 201

Sunday,

une

, 201

Click Here to print the
Mail in Registration Form

Workshop Fees:

Fri - Sat - Sun 3 days $1

/paid in advance

Single Days $65 each

on location or $55 paid in advance

Deposits due by May 1, 201

Balance due by May

0, 201

2013 IRIS SHORT TRIP - PLEIN AIR

Pay Per Day Fee ($55 in advance - save $5/day)

DEPOSIT / Balance due May 20, 2013

Susie will send an invoice for the
balance due on May 20, 2013

Here is a Google Map of the area

Adelman Peony Gardens is located just North of Salem, Oregon. Interstate 5 exit 263. Turn East (toward
Brooks). Go straight 1 1/2 miles. Driveway on the right. http://peonyparadise.com