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Workshops at a Glance
Since 1997, the Blair School of Art has trained hundreds of artists of all ages, from beginner to professional,
many traveling from locations all over the world to attend. We also have trained most of the world's best airbrush instructors.
The four-day workshops are designed and optimized for the students in a casual non-intimidating environment that has been created to ensure that all students
receive the maximum educational benefit.
Our workshops typically begin Thursday morning at 9 am and end Sunday around noon. The studio is generally open
until midnight depending on the stamina of the students. Late hours are not compulsory and most students find
themselves so engaged that they are reluctant to stop working.
The biggest challenge that our students face is absorbing the tremendous amount of information presented.
For that reason, we provide supplemental printed materials to aid in the understanding and retention of the
course content. Everything is presented in a clear and concise manner, and while concepts are easily
grasped, the amount of information actually retained is only about one-third of the material presented. For
that reason, we encourage students to take copious notes during lectures and demonstrations.
What Our All-Inclusive Workshops Offer
•The most comprehensive photorealism instruction available
•Classes taught by Dru Blair
•Dedicated one-on-one training with Dru Blair and staff
•Use of our equipment and supplies
•Custom-built airbrush workstations
•Quality ventilation
•Full-spectrum, color-corrected lighting
•State-of-the-art audio-visual systems
•A spacious studio with large work areas
•Newly restructured lectures with even more content
•On-site private lodging with private baths
•Home-cooked meals served family-style
Pricing for Tuition
Tuition for our 4-day workshop is $499, and includes the use of all materials,
paint, and studio time. The price for the Automotive workshops is $599.
Pricing for Lodging and Meals
Our on-site lodging - which features cozy private bedrooms, each with a full private bathroom - is available for $70 per night.
Plus we have meals available for $30 per day (includes three meals per day). We offer lodging and meals together as a package
for $100 per day. For our four-day workshops, the lodging and meal package is $400 (private lodging for four nights and 12
meals - add an additional $100 for lodging and meals if you plan to take the Foundations class). Please note: The nearest
hotels and restaurants are 25 miles away, so we strongly recommend our lodging and meal package.
Special Pricing Packages
If you are not sure of your schedule for 2010, you can purchase a voucher and apply it to the workshop of your choice at a later date.
The all-inclusive package price for a four-day workshop is $899 per person. The all-inclusive package price for the automotive four-day workshop is $999 per person.
A four-day workshop package fee from Wednesday evening through Sunday afternoon consists of:
* Four breakfasts, four lunches, and four dinners (includes dinner Wednesday evening when you arrive)
* Four nights in a cozy private bedroom with a full private bathroom
* All fees including tuition, equipment, supplies, and model fees if applicable
* Excellent 15 hour per day state-of-the-art studio time
* Use of the 100-acre Blair campus
| $499 |
tuition for four-day workshop |
| $280 |
private room (4 nights@ $70 per night) |
| $120 |
meals (@ $30 per day) |
| $899 |
total |
There will also be an optional Foundations class ($100 - tuition; $100 - lodging and meals)
that will be held on the Wednesday before each workshop for those wanting to brush up on their airbrush control.
We also offer Columbia or Charlotte airport shuttle service for a fee as well as
extended workshop packages at a reduced rate for our students.
Location and Shuttle Service
Blair, SC is located about 40 miles NW of Columbia SC, and 70 miles SW of Charlotte NC. It is situated
about midway, approximately 24 miles, between the towns of Newberry and Winnsboro, SC. Students flying in
can arrive at Charlotte's Douglas airport. We will have drivers scheduled for two or more pickups at each airport per day to
save you money by eliminating the need to rent a car. So that you may plan your flight accordingly, our workshops
begin Thursday morning and end Sunday around noon. Please speak to one of the staff members by phone
for more details regarding our shuttle service.
803-635-8060
•Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT),
North Carolina $40 each way
Those students choosing to drive will be provided detailed instructions
so that they may easily navigate to our location.
Directions are also available
through Google Maps.
Extended Studio Time to Enhance Your Experience
For the week following each workshop, the studio will be available for those students who would like extra
studio time to continue the class projects, work on their own projects, or practice with a selection of prepared
projects. For less than $130 per day, you can enjoy extended studio time, use of our equipment, additional materials if needed, three meals, and lodging.
Although the extended studio time does not include instruction, Dru and his staff will be available to help you
overcome any difficulties that you may encounter as well as provide ongoing guidance. This self-study class
will help students become more self sufficient while reinforcing the concepts taught in the workshops. Contact us for details.
What to Bring
All airbrushes, paint, board, reference photographs, and other art materials will be supplied in our new facility.
You may want to bring photographs of your art projects to get some pointers.
 Class Schedule 2010
January 14-17 Blair Portrait 1
January 28-31 Blair Realism
February 18-21 Blair Portrait 1
February 25-28 Fraser Automotive
March 25-28 Advanced Portrait 2
April 15-18 Blair Automotive
April 29-May2 BlairRealism
June 3-6 Blair Furry Pets
July 29-Aug 1 Blair Portrait 1
August 4th - 8 Advanced Portrait 2
Sept 2- 5 Ferguson Caricature
Sept 15-18 Blair Automotive
Oct 5-8 Simon Murray Automotive
Oct 14-17 Blair Portrait 1
October 28-31 Blair Wildlife
Nov 11-14 Fraser Automotive
Sign Up
View the class schedule and enroll by phone, call 803-635-8060 .
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