Ron thrives in the environment of a teaching studio. With a group of enthusiastic students around him, he gets his painting message across with authority, but with great informality.

His English sense of humor very soon puts everyone at ease. Throughout the five day course laughter abounds, and all the while his class is absorbing masses of practical painting knowledge.

He teaches the use of his famous hake brush, which enables his students to greatly simplify their watercolor paintings, making them more fresh and direct. He also stresses very strongly the principals of design. Ron's energy and enthusiasm permeate the workshop. When he is not demonstrating in front of the class, he's working closely with each and every student. No one is ever neglected and not a minute is lost.

When at last Friday comes along, students leave reluctantly, but with vastly more confidence in their painting ability, and with an armful of finished paintings they never believed they could have achieved.

Below are the upcoming Ron Ranson workshops around the USA and Canada, together with their locations and contact information for booking.

Workshops in 2010
(other than those in the home studio)

May 12-14, May 16-17, May 19-20, June 5-6
The Meeting Place, Wintergreen Virginia
http://vcithemeetingplace.blogspot.com/2007/10/ron-ranson-watercolor-workshop.html
Contact: Ron Ranson
Email: ron@ronranson.com
Tel: 434-361-2380 or 503-320-2617

June 14th-June 18th, 2010
Cloudcroft, New Mexico
www.cloudcroftart.com
Contact: Jan Rasch
Email: janrasch@tularosa.net
Tel: 575-682-2889 

July 9-11th & July 13-15th, 2010
Brookings, Oregon
Manley Art Center and Gallery
Website: www.wildriverscoastart.com/
Contact: Lorelei Hanna
Tel: 541-469-1807
Email: loreleinoel@charter.net

August 27-29, 2010
Daniel Smith Workshop, Seattle, Washington
4150 1st Ave South, Seattle WA
Website: www.danielsmith.com/
Contact: Robert Schuppert
Tel: 206-812-5877
Email: event.coordinator@danielsmith.com

September 13-17th, 2010
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Valdes Art School
Website: www.valdesartworkshops.com/
Contact: Lisa Van Sickle
Tel: 505-982-0017
Email: valdesartschool@qwestoffice.net

October 3-8th, 2010
Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin
Dillman's Bay Resort
Website: www.dillmans.com
Contact: Stephanie Skotterud
Tel: 715-588-3143
Email: stephanie@dillmans.com

October 23-24, 2010
Gig Harbor, Washington
Peninsula Art League
Website: www.peninsulaartleague.com/
Contact: Charli Meacham
Tel: 253-265-6700
Email: charlimeacham@centurytel.net

November 15-19, 2010
National Watercolor Society
SanPedro, California
Website: www.nationalwatercolorsociety.org/
Contact: Maureen Wheeler
Tel: 909-624-0917
Email: maureenwheeler@live.com

Note to Workshops Organizers - Ron is available to teach workshops for you. Contact us at ron@ronranson.com for more information.