Workshops

Cecile teaches many workshops in France and the United States. Her primary specialty lies in protraiture. She has over 200 students in both countries who faithfully follow her instruction.

An instructional DVD, soon on the market, will provide valuable information on her techniques in pastel.

Would you like to have us do a workshop in your area? Let us know!

Upcoming Workshops

  • A Master of light Plein Air Landscape Pastel Workshop

    06/08/12

    DAVID GARRISON, PSA

    A Master of light-Plein Air Landscape Pastel Workshop in Isere, France with the assistance of Cecile Houel

    Week of June 8 to 15, 2012
    at l’Arche de St Antoine in the village of St Antoine l’Abbaye, classified one of the most beautiful villages of France

    The total cost for a single bedroom : $ 1580    Roommate : $ 895
    For a shared bedroom : $ 1400    Roommate: $ 690

    Includes:
    • 7 nights, Room and Board
    • 5 days of Plein Air painting in pastel of Landscapes and Cityscapes of Provence with demonstrations and personal guidance
    • 1 free day of orientation and demonstration by David Garrison
    • Main transportation provided for the week

    Travel round trip to France at the expense of the student

    For more information please contact :

    David Garrison
    tel: 319 753 0809 
    email : garrisonart23@aol.com
    website : www.david-garrison.com

    Cecile Houel
    tel : 319 601 6420
    email : houelc@wanadoo.fr

  • Art et CULTURE en PARTAGE

    05/26/12

    Please See French Workshops Page for details.

     

Past

  • David Garrison & Cecile Houel Soft Pastel Workshop

    10/22/11

    October 22 & 23, 2011 (weekend)
    Time: 9:30-4:30pm
    Fee: $210 – October 1, deadline
    $110 deposit required with registration

    From Paris, France to charming Alburtis, Pennsylvania! This is a rare opportunity to study with two international pastel artists with strong and unique individual styles. David, who works primarily in pastel but also paints magnificent murals, is known for his dramatic sense of color and light. He imparts a masterful sense of time, space and atmosphere in his paintings. Cecile is a portrait artist of intense sensitivity and strength. Her multicultural portraits explore the depth of the human soul.

    “I had a wonderful experience this summer studying with David and Cecile in Provence, France. It was a trip of a lifetime. The workshop consisted of painting in Saint Remy de Provence town square, St. Paul monastary and asylum and many other wonderful adventures.”
    If you missed the April Workshop, be sure to sign up for this October Workshop!
    To secure a place in the Workshop, please send a deposit of $110.

    Make checks payable to:
    Peg McCormack
    121 South Main St.
    Alburtis, PA
    18011

    Or please contact Peg by phone at 610-965-1432.

    There are 8 spaces available to study plein air painting with David, and 8 spaces available to study portrait painting with Cecile. All levels are welcome.


     

  • Blick Art Material Pastel Workshop

    09/17/11

    Landscape and Portrait Pastel Workshop with world-renowned pastel artists David Garrison and Cecile Houel.

    September, 17th, 2011

    10am to 5pm

    $55 per student, 15 student limit

    Please visit store to register.

    Supply lists and supply kits available at store.

    Blick Art Materials
    Galesburg, IL.
    695 U.S. Highway 150 E.
    309-343-1411