Welcome to the Eagle Plein Air Festival!
Join us for free painting demonstrations where you can witness the magic of artists capturing the essence of landscapes. Interact with artists, ask questions, and learn more about plein air painting.
Bring your lawn chair and notebook for this series of free art lessons. Lessons run daily October 5-9 from 11am – 1pm on the patio at Finer Frames. Classes are on rain or shine.
Finer Frames is located at 132 E State Street, Eagle, ID 83616
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
Join popular oil painter Laurie Asahara for a lesson on creating dramatic paintings with a palette knife. Bring a chair and join us for this free demonstration at Finer Frame. Bring your lawn chair and notebook.
Join our 2025 Best of Show winning artist Marcella Gillenwater at Finer Frames for a demonstration in oil painting. Bring your chair and notebook. Free to the public.
Watercolor artist Hugh Mossman, a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, is celebrated for his loose, expressive style. A former attorney turned full-time artist, he now captures the beauty of Idaho’s landscapes. Bring a chair and notebook to enjoy the demo.
Join popular landscape artist Niles Nordquist for a lesson on creating vibrant plein air paintings in oil. Learn important techniques for layering colors and designing stronger compositions. Bring a chair and join us at Finer Frames for this free demonstration.
Friday, October 9th
Join renowned pastel painter and 2026 Festival juror Kim Lordier for a plein air painting lesson that is filled with practical tips like planning your composition and what to pack for field painting to color mixing and creating value studies for improving your paintings.
