Turman Larison Artful Life Workshops & Tours

Turman Larison Contemporary, aka Doug Truman and Mary Lee Larison, are artists who conduct painting and culinary workshops in Helena Montana and Italy.

Turman Larison contemporary was a fine art gallery for over 16 years. Studio Artist Doug Turman and his wife Mary Lee Larison are evolving the business to include The Artful Life; painting and culinary workshops in Montana and Italy.

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01/28/2020

Hello Creative Spirits!

As January wanes and the days get mercifully longer we are doing our best to encourage the light....We are hosting a series of winter watercolor workshops at Doug's studio. There is workshop scheduled for February 7 - 9 and it still has a few spaces available. Doug suggested the other day that he could focus on helping you create "love notes" for a special someone just in time for Valentine's Day.

There is also March watercolor workshop scheduled for the 13 - 15, with available spaces.

And we are also open to scheduling 1 or 2 day workshops if there are 3 or more people who would like to propose dates. Let's get those creative juices flowing!

01/08/2019

04/12/2017

The Artful Life Helena workshop April 28 - 30, 2017.

A Watercolor Workshop & Sunday Lunch with Doug Turman & Mary Lee Larison

Day 1 – Friday April 28th, 6:30 – 8 pm
Introduction to the workshop, with libations and appetizers.
Watercolor painting is basically very simple - paint, water & paper. Easy to start, difficult to master. The challenge is part of the enjoyment. You will do fine, especially if you are a total beginner. All abilities are welcome and encouraged to attend.
For more advanced painters, your issues are almost 80% psychological in my experience.
“I want to loosen up” is a common goal. This usually requires looking at some work habits that may over time have become more limiting than productive. The length of the workshop will allow enough time to give these issues the personal attention they require.

Day 2 – Saturday April 29th
10 – 12:30 Getting started with Doug. Painting, painting, painting
12:30 lunch break. Please feel free to bring a lunch, we are happy to provide plates, flatware and glasses for refreshments. There are also several restaurant options in the area.
1:30 – 4:30 Painting, painting, painting

Day 3 – Sunday April 30th
11 – 1:30 Painting, painting, painting
1:30 Lunch prepared by Mary Lee, includes adult refreshments.
2:30 – 5 and to conclude, more painting, painting & painting

Bring your usual watercolor supplies if you have them. We can provide basic paint and paper for an additional $5. You will need your own brushes. Part of the workshop will be advice about materials and where to acquire them. Whatever you have in the meantime is fine.

cost per person $275
Loft location: 740 Front Street (4th floor), Helena MT

please contact Doug Turman or Mary Lee Larison with questions at [email protected] or 406-431-5866