Friday, July 8, from 8:30-12:30pm. This class is devoted to the experience of painting on location. Any medium is welcome. Betsy’s medium of choice is pastels but information shared will apply to other drawing & painting mediums as well. Artists other than pastel should have a good working knowledge of their medium. Painting outdoors is an exhilarating experience, and this workshop is ideal for artists who want to take the challenge of stepping outdoors to paint! Whether you are a novice or an experienced painter, the opportunity to paint outdoors is rewarding. “I notice that my time plein air painting makes a difference in how I approach pastel painting when I am in my studio, thoughtful choices paired with spontaneity. This workshop will begin at the Cultural Center, where I will introduce you to some basics for plein air painting. We will paint near the Center so it will be easy to return for a break and lunch. I will provide a demonstration that will include pointers for setting up on location, narrowing the field of vision, importance of thumbnail sketches and using compositional structures. When on location, you will have time to sketch and paint with individual feedback at your easel.  If the weather is not cooperative, we will paint at the Cultural Center and I will share strategies for using photo references and sketches to achieve a spontaneous approach when painting.” $85 per person. Register on line at www.cultural-center.org or by calling 508-394-7100. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth.