I developed the technique of painting with clay on canvas during the 16 years I lived in the rainforest of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. 

Experimenting with the different clays of the area I discovered that I could use them to paint on canvas. I recognized that I had  tapped into the origins of paint itself, the same way that cavemen discovered they could use clay to paint on the walls of their caves. 

Through years of collecting clay I've discovered that many of the colors are native to specific areas of Costa Rica.  I go on clay hunting excursions all over the country looking for my treasures. I also use different types of sand for texture and color, most of them come from  Costa Rica's beautiful beaches,  and thanks to friends and family that bring me sand from their travels, I now have added to my collection sand from all over the globe. 

 

 

A 3 or 5 day immersion in the experience and the process of painting with clay on canvas: Collecting the clay and learning the technique, sketching in Nature and creating a work of art.

This is an individual course (max. 2 participants) 

We will work the schedule according to your preferences. 

Upon arrival plans will be made for the days ahead. I will show you the studio, give you a short introduction to the technique and the materials to be used.

First day: All or half day trip hunting for clay in nature. We can also do some sketching and talk about the theme of your painting. If there is time, we will select the canvas size, set it up  and start painting.

Second day: Selecting the size of your canvas. Instruction of the basic technique (4 -8 hours depending on your preference). 

Third day: Deepening the knowledge of the technique and finishing  the clay painting.

price: $500 (materials included)

The same as the 3 day workshop (see above) plus: 

incorporates the use of the sand (you are welcome to bring sand of your own) 

Fourth day: half day hunting for clay and sketching on the mountains of Escazu 

4 hours of painting and instruction. 

Fifth day: 4 to 8 hours of painting and instruction 

price: $700 (materials included) 
 -Please bring a small sketch book and a pencil.

Tierra Magica B&B and Art Studio.

  

Testimonials

Sharon Kurlychek - Florida, USA  / July 2018
!FANTASTICO! Barbara and Otto welcomed me and my husband to Tierra Magicá in June 2018 with smiles and hugs! This was the happy start of our first trip to Costa Rica, planned around my finding an art class to add ...  » read more