October 12, 2010

Kenn Backhaus taught a wonderful workshop just a couple of weeks ago. This was his Study to Studio class.

The week was prime for Fall color — if only the weather would cooperate! And it did finally on Wednesday. It was a glorious, sunny Fall day and Kenn immediately took the group to Olana, the historic home of Frederick Church.

They started out down by the pond and barn buildings, then at lunch time Kenn moved them up to the site of the house.

The views were magnificent!

Here are some student comments about Kenn and the workshop:

Kenn is an outstanding, dedicated teacher. He teaches concept and thought process, as well as many technical things. He have many hours of this time beyond the 9 to 4.

The combination of the Victorian Inn, the wonderful instruction, the meals, and comradery, and the time to work at painting was a little bit of heaven for me.

—– Marla S.

The class surpassed my expectations. Kenn is a patient, understanding teacher who imparts his knowledge freely to the class.

— Sandra K.