Laguna Beach three day workshop + ticket to Pageant of the Masters!

WORKSHOP DATES: Friday Aug. 17th to Sunday Aug. 19th COST: $525

I will be leading a three day painting workshop in Laguna Beach. You get art talk and lecture, demonstration, and one on one learning on location with renowned painter, teacher and plein air sherpa Alex Schaefer AND ----->>> A FREE TICKET to the Pagent of the Masters show Sunday evening! Win Win Win! :) Get your learn on in beautiful Laguna Beach Click here to learn more about Pageant of the Masters

Contact me at PAINTWITHALEX@GMAIL.COM to sign up and reserve your spot!

Participants are responsible for their own food, lodging and transportation while at the workshop. Once a date is filled I will put additional persons on a "stand by" list on a first-come-first-served basis. To reserve your spot, send the full amount of the workshop
REFUNDS:
A full refund is given up to 7 days prior to the date of the workshop. A $100.00 fee will be held after that up to the date of the workshop. If I fill your spot all your money will be refunded. Once workshop has begun you forfeit all money and there is no refund. For more detailed information regarding this workshop, please contact me directly at paintwithalex@gmail.com

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