2020 Workshop and Demos

Let me show you how to ignite your passion for watercolor tm
This year I am proud to announce I have been invited to several summer Midwest art workshops and artist retreats. Please watch my short video on the right. See listings below. 
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Thinking of an art vacation workshop this year? In my watercolor workshops and classes, the student will experience my unique step-by-step instruction in transparent watercolor. Exploring the beauty of nature, and gain a deeper, richer understanding of the techniques, properties, and tools of this unique medium. My classes are small so that I can dedicate more one-on-one time with the student. 

Students will learn how to block in the painting, interpret color values and temperatures. Use different processes of watercolor: working wet-into-wet as well as wet-on-to-dry. Understand the importance of a focal point and how to place it. I will also share my secrets to bring your painting to a new level.

My objective is to share my knowledge, 42+ years of professional art instruction. Whether you are looking for watercolor painting lessons for beginners or the intermediate artist wanting to sharpen their drawing and painting skills. I want you to walk away with a great experience and a higher, more in-depth understanding of transparent watercolor. Also, my watercolor workshops and classes are for the student to gain confidence in this beautiful medium.

I will supply my materials list and personal landscape photo references for all watercolor workshops and classes. 

Hope to see you this soon.
RESCHEDULED - Info to come
I will be giving a free demonstration
March 28, 2020
McCord Gallery & Cultural Center
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

9602 W. Creek Road
Palos Park, IL 60464
708.671.0648
office@mccordgallery.org
www.mccordgallery.org
"Over my painting journey, I’ve attended several workshops.  Dale Popovich is an award - winning artist, who creates unforgettably beautiful watercolor paintings.  Many of my workshop instructors have also been excellent at their craft.  But none compare with this instructor’s generosity, individual help, caring, and overall teaching ability.

Dale provided frequent but short demonstrations, supplemented with explanation as he painted. Immediately following each demo, students painted that portion of the scene while it was fresh in their mind.  As students painted, he constantly circulated, offering help whenever needed.

​Dale Popovich created a positive class atmosphere in which students were free to ask questions (some with light-hearted bantering while they learned}.  Each student came away with demonstrable accomplishments and, most important, a feeling of inspiration."
 
​– Marion Wiley
2019 Watercolor Workshop at Dillman’s Bay Resort
RESCHEDULED to
May 30, 31 & June 1, 2020
THREE-DAY WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$400.00
20 E. Main Street  
Lake Zurich, IL 60047 
847-550-0016 
"I just wanted to say again how much I enjoyed your watercolor workshop this weekend in Fish Creek, WI. I learned a lot and appreciated your personable and easy-going style. I also was impressed with the way your critiqued our work, constructive and encouraging. It really helped me to think of ways I can improve my landscape painting."
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– Dee M. 
Peninsula School of Art

RESCHEDULED to
August 14 & 15, 2020
​Please note the gallery has not updated info yet.
​TWO-DAY WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
BROWN COUNTY ART GALLERY:
​Painting Nature in Watercolor
Historic Brown County Art Gallery
1 Artist Dr, Nashville, IN 47448
CANCELED BECAUSE OF COVID-19
May 27, 2020
​FULL-DAY WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
Information to come
 Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin 54538     
"I attended one of Dale Popovich's one-day watercolor workshop sponsored by the Bloomington Watercolor Society. I learned how to really loosen up – fantastic experience. The class really push me to try some new things in new ways. I learned a lot about reflections during this workshop. You are a patient and engaging teacher. I wish we had another day. Thank you so very much, Dale!"
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​– Robin E., Bloomington Watercolor Society ​
​Dillman's Open House
Sunday, June 21, 2020
FREE
1pm-4pm
 Lac du Flambeau, WI
Dillman’s Art Workshop Retreat is proud to partner with local art associations around the country to bring free and fun festivals featuring artist demonstrations, hourly door prizes, silent auctions, art sales of internationally known artists and information on resources for artists. Enjoy the company and camaraderie of like minded artists for the afternoon.

For more information call 
phone 715-588-3143
or email   ​​ 
3277 Dillman's Way
(For GPS use: 3305 Sand Lake Lodge Lane. For postal mail use: Post Office Box 98)
Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin 54538   ​​
September 27, 2020
​September 28-October 1, 2020 (Four Teaching Days)
​FOUR-DAY WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
Watercolor Impressions of the Great Northwoods
 3277 Dillman's Way
(For GPS use: 3305 Sand Lake Lodge Lane. For postal mail use: Post Office Box 98)
Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin 54538
phone 715-588-3143     ​​
October 23,24 and 25, 2020
​3-FULL DAY WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
McCord Gallery & Cultural Center
10:00 Am - 4:00 pm

Information to come

9602 W. Creek Road
Palos Park, IL 60464
708.671.0648
office@mccordgallery.org
www.mccordgallery.org
​"Art is beautiful...training the mind and soul in watercolor...with teacher Dale Popovich...Watercolor Jedi..."
​– Philippe G., Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Art

Events You Have Missed in 2020

Westminster Presbyterian Church
Please join Dale for their
​Ash Wednesday service
Wednesday, February 26 @ 7:00pm
Feb 22, 2020
February 15, 2020
Demo Days and Faculty Show
PALETTE & CHISEL Academy of Fine Arts
MAP
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1012 N. Dearborn  •  Chicago IL 60610
P (312)642-4400  •    F (312)642-4317
E fineart1012@sbcglobal.net
Office Hours  Monday-Thursday  •  10:30 am-6:30pm  •  Friday 10:30 am-5:00 pm
www.paletteandchisel.org

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