OCTOBER - Santa Fe Pastel Plein Air Workshop
Dates & Price
10/7/2026 - 10/10/2026
$950.00
Location
Handell Studio/Home
1109 Don Gaspar Ave
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505-2660
South Capitol District, 10 min. from plaza
United States
Contact Info
Albert Handell
[email protected]
505-603-1524
More Details
AUTUMN SANTA FE, 4-DAY, PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP,
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
Held at the Handell Studio/Home, located at :
1109 Don Gaspar Ave.
(in the South Capitol District, 10 min. from plaza)
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Each workshop is limited.
WORKSHOPS are NEVER CANCELLED,
TUITION 4 DAYS- $950
"At the Greenbelt" by Albert Handell, 12"x16" Plein air Pastel
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YES, I WANT TO ENROLL!
TUITION $ 950
A $200 non-refundable tuition deposit is needed to reserve your enrollment.
(a receipt will be sent to you).
The balance of $725 is due SEPTEMBER 7 …..one month prior to the first day of the workshop. Unless notified differently the Handell office will use the credit card on file and send you a PAID in FULL receipt at that time.
Space is very limited! Please contact Albert with your info.
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Day I - demonstration in pastel
- The studio opens daily at 9AM for your convenience.
- 9:30am Workshop starts with a get together in the studio
- Followed by a pastel demonstration by Albert
- 12/1 - 2pm - Lunch (Whole Foods and the New Baking Co. are near by) The studio has a refrigerator and microwave if you would like to bring your lunch.
- 2:00-5:00pm Painting on location with help at the easel
Day II
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm painting on location. During this session Albert will paint with you in pastel (9:00-10am) then give help at the easel.
- Noon-1:30 pm Lunch
- 2:00 to 5 pm Painting on location with help at the easel.
- 7:30 pm Optional group dinner with Albert at a wonderful local restaurant, with additional conversations regarding art.
We will spent a full day painting at the Aspen Vista Campground (third day)
DAY III - We will spent a full day painting at the Aspen Vista Campground (third day)
- Full day painting and pot luck in the mountains, at the Campground on the ski basin road.
- Subject: Aspens galore, wonderful views, etc
DAY IV – final day
- 9:00am to 12:00pm PAINTING ON LOCATION. Albert will help at the easel.
- Lunch
- 1:30 to 5:00pm Meet at Albert’s Studio for finishing up, CAREER BUILDING and a farewell critique.
- For the critique, please bring 6 or 8 photos or computer images of previous work painted before the workshop for Albert to view and guide you for your painting after the workshop.
- FAREWELL!
ACCOMMODATIONS
Santa Fe has a wide range of wonderful accommodations, which vary in price. There are several B&Bs in the area.
A lovely yet reasonably priced option is The Sage Inn. This hotel is located next door to a large Whole Foods store and the Railyard Arts District. Reservations can be made via their website (www.santafesageinn.com) or by phone at 505-982-5952.
For a complete listing of accommodations, please visit the Chamber of Commerce website: www.santafechamber.com.
"My Window, My Home, Santa Fe", by Albert Handell, Pastel 12"x 9"
What Art Supplies Should The Pastel Artist Bring?
If you are painting in pastel, bring all the pastels that you have and the pastel papers that you like to paint on – plus a few lightweight drawing boards i.e., made of foam core or gator board or any lightweight material. Albert likes to pastel on the U-Art sanded paper, both 500 and 600 grits.
He prefers the sizes no smaller than 9×12” and as large as 16×20 or definitely no larger than 18×24” The U-Art sanded papers and other very fine pastel surfaces can be purchased directly from Dakota Art Supplies (they only sell pastel supplies) 888.345.0067.
If you wish to work on other pastel papers, be sure to bring them to the workshop.
What Pastels should I bring?
- Bring what you have.
- All pastel brands are good, since plein air painting is a one session experience. Mr. Handell paints with a combination of Unison, Schmenke, Nu-Pastels, Rembrandt, Sennelier, to name a few. Bring what you already have.
Other Pastel Materials:
- A few sticks of soft vine charcoal
- Masking tape
- Light weight drawing board (foam core)
- Spray fixative if you use it (any brand)
- Kneaded eraser
- Folding TV tray (optional
I hope this helps you and I’ll see you soon,
Albert
