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Join Me to Paint the Beauty of Jalisco

Explore the World of Oil Painting

October 20 - 27, 2026

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

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Join Artist and Instructor, Tamara Poff, for an immersive painting workshop centered on painting the beauty and light of Ajijic, Mexico.

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From tiled courtyards and shaded patios to flowering walls and lake-cooled greens, this region offers endless variation - color, structure, rhythm, and light - all within a human scale that invites careful looking. 

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Held in Ajijic, along Lake Chapala, this workshop blends focused painting with the restorative pleasure of travel.

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The Setting

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Ajijic is noted as one of the top expat sites in Mexico due to it safe environment, welcoming people and:

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  • lush enclosed gardens and courtyards

  • vibrant colors and textures

  • a long tradition of artists and craftspeople

  • a pace that encourages observation rather than urgency

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Your Instructor - Tamara Poff

I’m Tamara Poff, a dedicated artist and seasoned instructor committed to guiding artists in cultivating clarity, confidence, and a distinctive personal visual style. My teaching mission is straightforward: to uncover the creative vision that resides within every painter.

 

Based in Tucson, Arizona, since 2018, I am a contemporary narrative painter with a B.A. in Art Education. My work is showcased in collections nationwide, from Massachusetts to California. I collaborate with both novice and seasoned painters eager to enhance their artistic goals and trust their unique visual instincts.

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I'm a representational painter most days, but find that cold wax medium keeps me from getting too tight in my work. Cold wax and oil paint gives painters at any level a crack at a successful result and enhanced skills.

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Expand Your Painting Possibilities with Cold Wax

Cold wax medium transforms traditional oil paint into a more expressive, tactile surface. Whether applied boldly with painting knives or delicately in transparent veils, cold wax encourages exploration while helping artists create paintings with depth, character, and a uniquely contemporary feel.

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