Rangeley Friends for the Arts is sponsoring two plein air artist workshops this summer, led by artist Michael Vermette.

Each workshop is two and a half days of instruction over a four-day period, open to adult artists of all ability levels, utilizing sites on The Artists Trail and around the Rangeley area.

A free introductory class is offered, on the approaches and materials used in plein air painting, prior to the start of each workshop, according to a news release from Diane Bellngton with RFA.

Artist Michael Vermette painting plein air at Smalls Falls. The RFA is sponsoring two plein air artist workshops with instructor Michael Vermette this summer. Submitted photo

Workshop dates:
Monday, July 10, 6-8 p.m.: Free Introductory class — Approaches to Plein Air Watercolor Painting
Tuesday-Friday, July 11-14: Plein Air Watercolor Workshop

Monday, Aug. 7, 6-8 p.m.: Introductory class — Approaches to Plein Air Oil Landscape Painting
Tuesday-Friday, Aug. 8-11: Plein Air Oil Landscape Workshop

Waterfalls, scenic vistas of lakes and mountain ranges, and wildflower fields, as well as lush northern forests and winding country roads will be the varied subjects available to participants. Locations take advantage of the Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway and the Artists Trail.

The Artists Trail is a joint project of the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust and the Rangeley Friends of the Arts, which designates 15 sites to introduce the Rangeley Lakes Region of the western mountains of Maine to artists of all genres. The trail is also supported by a grant from the Maine Community Foundation.

For more information about the workshops and to register, visit rangeleyarts.org and click on Visual Arts, or call the RFA at 207-864-5000.

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