2025 Program Leaders

Karen Dickinson

With over 15 years of painting experience and more than two years of teaching watercolor, Karen Abel Dickinson is passionate about helping others discover the beauty and flow of watercolor. Completely self-taught through YouTube, Karen has learned how watercolor- pigment, water and paper interact to create stunning, vibrant works of art.As an instructor, Karen focuses on teaching step-by-step techniques that empower students to explore their own creativity. She loves showing how the simplicity of watercolor can produce truly captivating results.Karen’s goal is to inspire confidence in every artist, whether they’re just starting out or refining their skills, by demonstrating that anyone can create beautiful watercolor art with a little patience and practice. 

Her business: Rayton Creative Design 

Events with Karen Dickinson

Contemplative Art in Nature
August 14 - 19, 2024

Contemplative Art in Nature Find a new side of you through Mindfulness-inspired art Join us for a program of presence in nature and expression in art. Through guided mindfulness walks we will get inspiration to connect to our sense of playfulness and wonder. We’ll discover the forest and shoreline by observing with our senses and explore our creativity through print and watercolor. Much or no previous knowledge in these techniques are welcome.  Blueprints of Nature:  The Art of Cyanotypes (Kimberlee Hummel)  This section will guide participants through the creation of cyanotype prints, an ancient photographic technique that is over 200…

Contemplative Art in Nature
August 14 - 19, 2025

August 14 Dinner through Breakfast August 19 Find a New Side of You Through Mindfulness Inspired Art Join us for a program of presence in nature and expression in art. Through guided mindfulness walks we will get inspiration to connect to our sense of playfulness and wonder. We’ll discover the forest and shoreline by observing with our senses and explore our creativity through print and watercolor. Much or no previous knowledge in these techniques are welcome.  Blueprints of Nature:  The Art of Cyanotypes (Kimberlee Hummel)  This workshop will guide participants through the creation of cyanotype prints, an ancient photographic technique…