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CAPITOL REEF FIELD STATIONCAPITOL REEF: WATERCOLOR WEEKEND
Fee: $299.00
Item Number: 23FCAACDL003
Dates: 10/26/2023 - 10/28/2023
Times: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Days: Th F Sa
Sessions: 3
Building: Capitol Reef Field Station
Room: Commons
Instructor: Thomas Howard
Seats Available: -2
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Have fun while you watercolor in the sun at Capitol Reef National Park! Discover what to look for before you start a painting, how to set up a painting using composition and balance, and how to work with the water to improve your painting style. A mandatory pre-trip planning meeting will be held one week prior to the trip. Food and lodging will be provided. Transportation is not provided.
Please bring the following supplies:
- Watercolor Paper: Bring and use your favorite brand of watercolor paper. Pre cut it into the sizes needed for plein air painting. I would trim it no larger than 12”X 16”. You will most likely use up 6 sheets, maybe as many as 8 sheets of paper.
- Watercolor Paint: You may use any brand of paint that you prefer. I like to use a primary and secondary layout of color in my palette. That would include the colors Red, Yellow, and Blue, Orange, Green, and Violet. Have them pre laid out in a palette of your choosing.
- Plastic Palette, kind of your choosing.
- Brushes: Bring with you a variety of brushes, of different sizes, both round and flat ferruled. Please be sure that they are true watercolor brushes.
- Water Containers: Bring 2 plastic water containers to hold your water for painting.
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Tape
- Board to mount your sheet of watercolor paper on
- Portable or Folding Chair, as you will be outside working, and might want to sit down for your work.
- Portable Table to set your palette, water containers, and brushes on
- Note Book for taking notes
- Camera
- Proper clothing that will protect you against the elements, including a good hat
- The means to be able to carry these things to a remote location, away from your car.
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Ages: 18+
This occurs at the UVU CAPITOL REEF FIELD STATION

CAPITOL REEF FIELD STATIONCAPITOL REEF: WRITER'S WORKSHOP
Fee: $395.00
Item Number: 23FCDELDL001
Dates: 11/2/2023 - 11/4/2023
Times: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Days: Th F Sa
Sessions: 3
Building: Capitol Reef Field Station
Room: Commons
Instructor: Lisa Mangum
Seats Available: -3

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Elevate your writing with this one-of-a-kind writing workshop focused on training that includes one-on-one editorial critiques. This will cover classes on character development, plot structure, and query letters, all while enjoying uninterrupted writing time in the beautiful Capitol Reef National Park at UVU's Field Station. Taking part in the program will give you an opportunity to join a network of writers, where you can develop, and strengthening writing skills. A mandatory pre-trip planning meeting will be held one week prior to the trip. Food and lodging will be provided. Transportation is not provided. See website for more information

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Ages: 18+
This course occurs at the UVU CAPITOL REEF FIELD STATION

CAPITOL REEF FIELD STATIONCAPITOL REEF: MINDFULLNESS & MEDITATION RETREAT
Fee: $299.00
Item Number: 23FCHLTDL002
Dates: 9/24/2023 - 9/26/2023
Times: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Days: Su M Tu
Sessions: 3
Building: Capitol Reef Field Station
Room: Commons
Instructor: Jarom Stubbs
Seats Available: 8

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Surrounded by red rock and clear skies, step into the stillness of Capitol Reef National Park. Learn how to incorporate mindfulness into everyday life. Rejuvenate with sunrise yoga, calm the mind and body with guided meditations and mindful walking. A mandatory pre-trip planning meeting will be held one week prior to the trip. Participants stay at the UVU Field Station and food will be provided. There will be a mandatory pre-trip meeting the week before. Transportation is not provided.

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Ages: 18+
This course occurs at the CAPITOL REEF FIELD STATION

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