Stan Kurth-The Intuitive Painting Mindset

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm UTC-04:00

Franciscan Life Process Center | Lowell

Franciscan Life Process Center  Kathleen Bechtel, Art Director
Publisher/HostFranciscan Life Process Center Kathleen Bechtel, Art Director
Stan Kurth-The Intuitive Painting Mindset
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It is possible to understand and incorporate traditional representational painting with abstraction. Find out how in this workshop.
About this Event

https://stankurth.com/

In this workshop, you'll become acquainted with the intuitive painting mindset. In her book Mindset, Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck proposes that human qualities are not fixed—they can be cultivated. People can grow and improve in any area, including sports, art, music, business, parenting, or relationships. This growth also applies to intellectual skills.

With this in mind, you'll begin to shift from a fixed mindset that separates traditional representational painting from abstraction. It is entirely possible to understand and incorporate both approaches in your work.

Using various mark-making tools, watercolor, and gouache, lessons will begin without reference or preconceived ideas. You’ll create paintings from arbitrary design elements and bring them to completion using principles of design. The goal is to develop a painting that aligns with your personal aesthetic—whether representational or nonobjective. The only criteria: no reference, and a willingness to let the process guide the outcome.



Franciscan Life Process Center
Art Workshop Registration and Cancellation Policy

A $150 deposit or payment in full is required for enrollment in any workshop. Full payment of the workshop is required 45 days before the start date of the workshop.

Registrations made after 45 days require full payment and are non-refundable.

Cancellations must be received in writing and submitted 45 days before the start date of the workshop for a full refund, less deposit and processing fees.

The FLPC does not provide make-up workshops or issue refunds for workshops missed due to illness, emergencies, or other events beyond their control. If the workshop is cancelled by the FLPC payment will be fully refunded including deposit.

Purchasing a workshop ticket is a binding agreement to the above terms and conditions.

This policy is effective January 1, 2025.



Art Workshop Overnight Room Rental Agreement

Thank you for making a reservation at the Franciscan Life Process Center (FLPC). Please understand that confirming a reservation of our rooms is a binding agreement for the terms and conditions below.

Please review the following carefully:

  1. Check-in is between 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Check-out is no later than 9:00 AM on the day of your departure unless other arrangements have been made. Bed linens and towels are included.
  2. Animals are not allowed in the building. Documented and identified service animals may accompany a guest in FLPC buildings.
  3. Guests are responsible for any damage to the rooms or FLPC building.
  4. Guests are most welcome to use the trails for walking or running. Please use only the marked paths around the FLPC (a map can be found in the room). The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist residences are private property. The farm and gardens may not be accessed without permission. Animal interaction must be accompanied by a staff member or Sister.
  5. Any accidents or injuries occurring on the FLPC property should be reported to the FLPC Director as soon as possible.
  6. FLPC does not allow smoking on the grounds or in any of its buildings.
  7. Alcohol is not permitted when any person under 21 is present. The possession or use of any controlled substance is prohibited on FLPC grounds. Visibly intoxicated persons may be removed from the FLPC grounds at the discretion of FLPC management.
  8. Firearms and weapons are not allowed in buildings or on the grounds of FLPC.

Cancellation Policy

A deposit of the first overnight fee is required for a room reservation.

Cancellations must be received in writing and submitted 2 weeks prior to the arrival date for a full refund, less deposit. Cancellations after 2 weeks are non-refundable.

If the reservation is cancelled by the FLPC, because of unforeseen events and/or an emergency closure, the deposit will be fully refunded.

This policy is effective January 1, 2025.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Franciscan Life Process Center, 11650 Downes St., Lowell, United States

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USD 26.68 to USD 556.59

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