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Master Artist & Teacher

Paul Ingbretson


presents


A New England Fall Boston School Intensive for oil and pastel painters focusing on the painting of interiors and en plein air landscapes.


Running from September 21 through October 18th, our 2026 intensive will coincide with peak fall color. Lodging is available at the hosting venue, a historic inn once renowned for welcoming movie stars and royalty in its heyday.

Guest rooms vary in size and amenities, and with a bit of luck, there will be a perfect option for everyone.

Registration is open!

Jump to: Details & Focus - Required Materials - What's Provided? - Pricing & Lodging - Registration - Travel Details & Local Logistics





Details & Focus

The purpose of the workshop is to introduce the Boston School color and light methods to oil or pastel painters who ideally already have some level of competence and confidence in drawing.

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Major focus will be on color and light, visual order of effects, painterly drawing, direct painting without mediums, working from the outside in, the arabesque, and the anchoring of all aspects of the visual world. Emphasis will be on the 'good' start, the lay-in, of the picture since it contains the keys to the entire painting process.

Structure will include Boston School presentations and analysis of the underlying thinking, demonstration(s), and hands-on critiques of assigned work from landscape to interiors. Two museum day-trips will also occur during the workshop.

Paul's personal instruction and critiques will be, minimally, 3 days per week for the first 2 weeks of the workshop and daily for the last two weeks when there will be greater focus on painting with a model.

Location: The workshop will be hosted in Franconia, New Hampshire, at the Horse and Hound Inn - a classic White Mountains inn with a long-standing tavern tradition and an easygoing, outdoors-first spirit. Franconia sits at the heart of one of New England's most photographed regions, where mountain views, winding rivers, and historic trails are part of daily life. From the inn, you'll find no shortage of landscape opportunities - many just steps away, others reachable by a short, scenic drive through the White Mountains.

Required Materials

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Materials needed for oil painters:
  • Oil paints
    • Titanium White
    • Ivory Black
    • Ultramarine Blue
    • Viridian
    • Cad Yellow Lemon
    • Cad Scarlet
    • Alizarin Crimson and/or Quinacridone
    • Serves Blue
    • Permanent Green Light
  • Palette
  • Palette knife
  • French easels
  • Round brushes including 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8
  • Canvases or canvas boards sizes 5x7, 8x10, 9x12, 11x14 and 12x16 (minimum 3 of each)
  • Rags/paper towels
Materials needed for pastel painters:
  • Set of at least 180 soft pastels (suggest Rembrandt or Grumbacher)
  • Set of 76 (or more) hard pastels (Faber/Castell or other)
  • Sanded pastel boards
  • Old brush or two for removing pastel
  • Handy wipes
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Provided Materials

  • Models
  • Indoor easels
  • Taboret stools
  • Refined linseed oil
  • Turps
  • Soap for cleanup

Breakfast and lunch will be provided 5-6 days a week.

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Pricing & Lodging

Workshop tuition includes lodging at the Horse & Hound Inn, with room options available for both private and shared accommodations. Room pricing varies by size and configuration, and all listed rates below include the full cost of the workshop. The venue has on-site laundry and a spacious industrial kitchen for you to prepare meals and store your food. For participants who live locally or do not require lodging, the workshop-only rate is $3,800.00.

    Private Rooms

    • Room 1: Booked A cozy corner room with large windows and private bath. Simply furnished with a queen-size bed, and writing desk.
      $8,000.00
    • Room 2: A large corner bedroom furnished with a queen-size bed, sitting area and writing desk. Can be upgraded to a suite.
      Single: $8,900.00 / Suite: $11,000.00
    • Room 3: A large corner room with private bath. South and west exposures with serene views of the expansive back lawn and kitchen garden. Furnished with a queen-size bed, sitting area and writing desk.
      $9,200.00
    • Room 6: A cozy corner room with private bath. South and west exposures with large windows and serene views of the expansive back lawn, kitchen garden and woods. A favorite that includes a full-size bed and a writing desk.
      $8,400.00
    • Room 7: Booked The smallest room with private bath and large windows facing the serene back lawn, kitchen garden and woods. South exposure, simply furnished with a full-size bed and a writing desk.
      $7,700.00
    • Room 9: A restful room with private bath and large windows facing the serene back lawn, kitchen garden and woods. South exposure, simply furnished with a queen-size bed and a writing desk.
      $8,700.00
    • Room 11: Booked A cozy room with a view into the backyard, a twin bed, desk and small closet. It is the only bedroom that does not have an attached bathroom. There is a bathroom available for use in the downstairs hallway.
      $6,200.00

    Shared, Budget-Friendly Rooms

    • Shared Room: There are 3 of 6 beds remaining in shared rooms for students on a tighter budget. We will determine the exact room assignment based on enrollment.
      $5,700.00

SCHEDULE [being developed]

Please Note: The following schedule is subject to some change to best accommodate the needs of participants as well as museum schedules but mostly because of the weather.

Week 1:

Monday
September 21st
8:00am-12:30pm Arrival and orientation
12:30pm-2:00pm Lunch
2:00pm-5:00pm Workshop
Tuesday
September 22nd

8:00am-12:00pm Workshop
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-5:00pm Workshop
Wednesday
September 23rd

8:00am-12:00pm Workshop
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-5:00pm Workshop
Thursday
September 24th

8:00am-12:00pm Workshop
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-5:00pm Workshop
Friday
September 25th

8:00am-12:00pm Workshop
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-5:00pm Workshop
Saturday
September 26th

8:00am-12:00pm Workshop
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-5:00pm Workshop

Week 2:

Monday
September 28th

8:00am-12:00pm Workshop
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-5:00pm Workshop
Tuesday
September 29th

8:00am-12:00pm Workshop
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-5:00pm Workshop
Wednesday
September 30th

9:00am-5:00pm Museum Visit
Thursday
October 1st

8:00am-12:00pm Workshop
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-5:00pm Workshop
Friday
October 2nd

8:00am-12:00pm Workshop
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-5:00pm Workshop
Saturday
October 3rd
8:00am-12:00pm Workshop
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-5:00pm Workshop

Week 3:

Monday
October 5th

8:00am-12:00pm Workshop
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-5:00pm Workshop
Tuesday
October 6th

8:00am-12:00pm Workshop
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-5:00pm Workshop
Wednesday
October 7th

9:00am-5:00pm Museum Visit
Thursday
October 8th

8:00am-12:00pm Workshop
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-5:00pm Workshop
Friday
October 9th

8:00am-12:00pm Workshop
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-5:00pm Workshop
Saturday
October 10th
8:00am-12:00pm Workshop
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-5:00pm Workshop

Week 4:

Monday
October 12th

8:00am-12:00pm Workshop
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-5:00pm Workshop
Tuesday
October 13th

8:00am-12:00pm Workshop
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-5:00pm Workshop
Wednesday
October 14th

8:00am-12:00pm Workshop
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-5:00pm Workshop
Thursday
October 15th

8:00am-12:00pm Workshop
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-5:00pm Workshop
Friday
October 16th

8:00am-12:00pm Workshop
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-5:00pm Workshop
Saturday
October 17th
8:00am-12:00pm Workshop
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm-5:00pm Workshop
Sunday, October 18th will be held for pack-up and departure.
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Travel Details & Local Logistics

  • USA Visa Information (if needed)
  • Medical Services
    • The closest location for medical services is in Littleton, NH, about a 15 minute drive from Franconia.
      • Hospital/Emergency Department: Littleton Regional Healthcare
      • Urgent Care: ConvenientMD, Littleton Urgent Care
      • Pharmacy: Walgreens
  • Transportation
    • Franconia and the surrounding area is very rural. Uber, Lyft, taxis, DoorDash, and most delivery services are generally not available.
    • The best option is to plan to have access to a vehicle for groceries, errands, and exploring the area.
    • The closest major airports are Manchester (NH; 1.5 hours away) and Boston (MA; almost 2.5 hours away). The closest smaller airport is Lebanon Municipal Airport, about 1.5 hours away.
    • Dartmouth Coach - A good option for getting to Lebanon, NH from Boston, MA. From Lebanon, transportation to the venue can be arranged.
    • If you are without a vehicle, there will be regular trips to the grocery store and we will plan a scheduled shuttle to a few key painting locations.
    • Transportation on museum days will be taken care of if you don't prefer to drive your own vehicle.
  • Groceries, Shopping & Dining
    • Franconia has a few services (~6 minute drive away) available. In-town you will find:
      • Grocery stores: Franconia Market & Deli
      • Outdoor supply stores: Franconia Basecamp
      • Coffee shops: Franconia Coffee House
      • Restaurants: Iron Furnace Brewing, Polly's Pancake Parlor, Hungry Bear Cafe
    • Most services are located in Littleton (15 minute drive away). There you will find:
      • Grocery stores: Shaws, Littleton Food Co-op
      • Outdoor supply stores: Lahout's Summit Shop
      • Coffee shops: Inkwell Coffee House, Crumb Bum Bakery
      • Restaurants: Schilling Beer Co., Taste of Thai, Baltic Kitchen
      • A scenic main street with local boutiques (google search "Littleton Main Street")
  • Museums Days
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