Scottsdale Artists’ School offers weekly classes and workshops for everyone from the absolute beginner to the professional artist. The School’s programs are taught by working, professional artists who are also experienced instructors.
We are constantly working to update our programs daily. We invite you to check back frequently so that you don’t miss out on any of our exciting new workshops and classes.
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Gesture Open Studios
Feb 4 - Jun 3, 2026 Students have the opportunity to work on their own with a model in Open Studio sessions which are offered several times a week. Gesture Open Studio consists of a nude... Read more -
Drawing Studio
Youth I Ages 8-11 Feb 4 - Mar 4, 2026 Program Description Explore and celebrate the New Year in this drawing studio class that focuses on drawing practices, mediums, themes, and techniques. We will be using colorful drawing mediums as... Read more -
Drawing & Painting
Youth I Ages 10-16 Feb 4 - Mar 4, 2026 Program Description A fun and expressive class where students will practice and explore sketching, drawing and painting projects. Special Notes Ages 10-16 Required Supplies All Supplies Included. REGISTER NOW Read more -
Supersize Art
Youth I Ages 12-18 Feb 5 - Mar 5, 2026 Program Description A fun and expressive class where students experiment with their artistic talent in a large way! Students will practice drawing and painting techniques and how to take their... Read more
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Art Adventures
Youth Camp I Ages 6-10 Feb 5 - Mar 5, 2026 Program Description Jump on in to this adventurous try-it art class! Maybe you've tried it before, maybe it's new! Either way ...we'll crush it, shape it and colorize it! Try... Read more -
Oil Painting 102
Mike Garcia I Local I Oil Feb 5 - 26, 2026 Have you ever wanted to take a class that featured a variety of subject matter to help you decide what you want to focus on? Have you dabbled with oil... Read more -
Costume Open Studios
Feb 6 - Jun 26, 2026 Students have the opportunity to work on their own with a model in Open Studio sessions, which are offered several times a week. Costume Open Studio consists of a model... Read more -
The Pop Art Still Life
John Schieffer I Local I Oil Feb 6 - 7, 2026 In this class you will be shown the design techniques and approach to photography to create a new and contemporary still life. You will learn what makes a good still... Read more
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Nude Long Pose Open Studios
Feb 7 - Jun 27, 2026 Students have the opportunity to work on their own with a model in Open Studio sessions, which are offered several times a week. February 7 | Register February 14 |... Read more -
Portrait Open Studios
Feb 7 - Jun 28, 2026 Students have the opportunity to work on their own with a model in Open Studio sessions, which are offered several times a week. February 7 | Register February 14 |... Read more -
Plein Air Painting In The Courtyard
Young Adult Feb 7, 2026 Program Description During this one day workshop, Millie will guide students on how to set up and prepare for painting outdoors, and how to approach working with the natural light.... Read more -
Beginning Oil Pastel
Scott Turner I Local I Oil Pastel Feb 7, 2026 Oil pastels are probably the most misunderstood and underappreciated medium. Many artists, when asked about oil pastels, think of a mixture of oil paint and soft pastels. The average person... Read more
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Gouache: Take Me Anywhere
Vanya Allison | Local | Gouache Feb 9, 2026 We will learn how to use this most versatile and portable water medium to paint anywhere with minimal setup. Ideal for travel, plein air and studio. Become familiar with Gouache’s... Read more -
Oil Painting Essentials
Gregg Kreutz I Workshop I Oil Feb 9 - 13, 2026 Drawing on lessons from his book Oil Painting Essentials , Gregg Kreutz will teach and demonstrate the key factors in getting paintings to come to life. Factors such as how... Read more -
Painting the Landscape in Watercolor or Gouache
Spike Ress I Workshop I Watercolor Feb 9 - 12, 2026 This workshop will explore and develop students’ understanding of drawing, color, value and design, all important fundamentals needed to analyze the subject at hand and complete a successful painting. Spike... Read more -
Painting Pollinators
Devon Meyer I Local I Watercolor Feb 9 - 23, 2026 The Sonoran Southwest is full of gorgeous flowers that need pollinators. This class will discuss and observe bees and hummingbirds. Using simple techniques students will first learn to break the... Read more
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Timeless Beauty of Flowers
Young Adult Feb 10 - Mar 3, 2026 Celebrate the timeless beauty of flowers through the luminous medium of oil paint. In this relaxed, inspiring class, you’ll learn how to capture the elegance, vibrancy, and delicate details of... Read more -
Principles of Painting
Robert Moore I Workshop I Oil or Acrylic Feb 10 - 13, 2026 This workshop is an intense four days of inspiration, hard work, and productive learning. The main principles Moore covers are design, color, composition, and edges. Beginning with slide lectures in... Read more -
Drawing Mans' Best Friend
Jean Hildebrant | Local | Pastel or Oil Feb 11 - Mar 4, 2026 In this class, the student will learn simple techniques for drawing dogs. Students are welcome to use their own high-quality photo reference or choose from instructor-provided reference material. Emphasis will... Read more -
The Figure: Arriving at Full Color
Rose Frantzen I Workshop I Oil Feb 12 - 16, 2026 This advanced workshop will explore alla prima painting in a progressive study from bold, accurate, monochromatic structure, reinterpreting this into color temperature, followed by directly relating these practices to a... Read more
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The Beauty of Still Life
Nancy Chaboun I Local I Oil Feb 13 - 14, 2026 The critical elements of a well-designed painting will be practiced and discussed as they relate to the still life. The lessons of composition, form, value, edges, paint quality, subtlety and... Read more -
Setting Up the Still Life, Elements and Set Up
Michael Little | Local | Acrylic, Drawing, Oil Feb 13, 2026 This class covers everything from managing effective drapery that works to selecting individual elements that work with both color balance and accepted composition factors. After a series of demonstrations, students... Read more -
Mosaics for Beginners
Youth Adult Feb 14 - 28, 2026 Program Description Learn to create your own treasured mosaic artwork in this hands-on studio class. Students will experiment with mosaic making from start to finish including prep, how to use... Read more -
Tonal Landscapes
Richie Carter | Workshop | Oil Feb 16 - 19, 2026 This four-day oil painting workshop with Richie Carter will focus on painting low light tonal landscapes. Students will be working from photo references to complete at least one small preliminary... Read more
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Composing a Garden Painting
Kathy Anderson I Workshop I Oil Feb 16 - 19, 2026 While setting up a still life with fresh flowers every day, Kathy will talk about composing a garden painting from start to finish. She will bring in photo references to... Read more -
A Creative Approach to Floral Compositions
Daniel J. Keys I Workshop I Oil Feb 16 - 19, 2026 Each day, Daniel will do a demonstration while discussing the skills necessary for creating beautiful floral paintings using the alla prima method. Following each morning’s demo, students will set up... Read more -
Portrait Painting FAQ
Rose Frantzen I Workshop I Oil Feb 19 - 21, 2026 This advanced workshop will explore “Alla Prima” portrait painting. What questions can artists ask themselves to better see the colors, values, edges, and proportions of the model? How can these... Read more -
Mastering the Portrait in Oil
Adrian Gottlieb I Online I Oil Feb 20 - Mar 6, 2026 Online on Zoom | Feb. 20, 27, and March 6, 2026 | 3 Fridays | 10am-1pm Arizona Time (*always on MST) | recording of the class will be available for... Read more
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Landscape Painting
Kyle Ma | Workshop | Oil Feb 20 - 23, 2026 In this four-day workshop, Kyle will show his entire process of creating a finished landscape painting. To create a successful painting, it is important to not only have a strong... Read more -
Art Camp Saturdays
Youth I Ages 7-11 Feb 21 - 28, 2026 Program Description Paint your way to art adventures in this fun and creative art camp on Saturdays. Each camp day will have a painting lesson and a clay project. Special... Read more -
Realistic Art
Youth I Ages 11-16 Feb 21 - 28, 2026 Program Description Enhance your studio practices such as proportion, technique, and color theory in this skill-building class. Instructor will guide students through the stages of creating realistic art: concept sketching,... Read more -
Dynamic Animal: An Intensive Sculpture Workshop
Adam Matano | Workshop | Oil-Based Clay Feb 23 - 27, 2026 Participate in an immersive five-day workshop dedicated to animal sculpture, guided by instructor Adam Matano. Engage in a comprehensive exploration of sculptural techniques, focusing on dynamic animal poses and/or multi-figure... Read more
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Rocks and Roses
Matt Ryder I Workshop I Oil Feb 23 - 27, 2026 This exciting five-day oil painting workshop will explore two subjects that many artists struggle to paint confidently, Rocks and Roses. The main emphasis of this multi day workshop will be... Read more -
Painting the Dog as Fine Art
Johanne Mangi I Workshop I Oil Feb 23 - 26, 2026 This continues to be a popular workshop as Johanne brings innovative ways to learn each time. No two workshops are ever the same. She keeps the material fresh all the... Read more -
Photo to Painting: Create Memorable Art
Charlie Hunter I Workshop I Oil Feb 24 - 26, 2026 “Color gets the credit, but value does the work!” What does it mean? During this intensive workshop, students will dive into the world of values with master-of-the-limited-palette, Charlie Hunter. Using... Read more -
The Joy of Painting: Abstract Realism
Laurel Bushman | Local | Acrylic Feb 27 - Mar 1, 2026 Come experience joy, humor, and beauty while learning new ways to paint with acrylics in this class with Laurel! Learning and reviewing classic techniques for composition, value, and color choices... Read more
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Drawing from Life
Juliette Aristides I Workshop I Drawing Feb 27 - Mar 1, 2026 The nude is the most enduring subject in art. When we draw the human form, we reflect on ourselves. In this workshop students will learn how beautiful figure drawings are... Read more -
The Figure in Oil: In Studio and Plein Air
Peggi Kroll Roberts | Workshop | Oil Mar 2 - 4, 2026 In this workshop, the figure will be the subject matter; however, the focus will be on improving drawing skills and seeing values and colors correctly, along with understanding their relationships... Read more -
Organizing a Dynamic Composition
Shanna Kunz I Workshop I Oil Mar 2 - 5, 2026 What do you get when you take a workshop with Shanna? In our workshop, we are going to explore compositional design and color decisions in studio painting. Students will need... Read more -
Equine Painting
Chauncey Homer | Workshop | Oil Mar 2 - 6, 2026 This five-day workshop is designed to improve painting skills and help the student develop a personal style. Mr. Homer will demonstrate how to go beyond merely copying a photo by... Read more
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Oil Painting 103
Mike Garcia I Local I Oil Mar 5 - 26, 2026 Have you dabbled with oil painting, but feel you need to expand your knowledge and techniques? This class is designed not only for those who have gone through Oil Painting... Read more -
Painting Flowers Alla Prima
Ashwini Bharathula I Local I Oil Mar 5 - 7, 2026 The goal of this workshop is to bring clarity and ease to painting flowers. A big part of floral painting is to slow down and pay close attention to the... Read more -
Still Life Painting with a Limited Palette
Dominique Medici I Workshop I Oil Mar 6 - 8, 2026 Portrait and figure painting is manageable if we learn how to break the process up into steps. Learning to see things simply is key to our development as painters. We... Read more -
Monet For A Day
Ellen Wagener I Local I Pastel Mar 6, 2026 This class will focus on painting water, reflections, clouds and trees in the color saturated IMPRESSIONISTIC style of CLAUDE MONET. I will provide small sheets of sanded pastel paper for... Read more
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Still Life Drawing
Young Adult Mar 7, 2026 Learn one of the most fundamental techniques of drawing from life with this introductory workshop. Develop studio drawing skills while improving balance, proportion, composition and methods. Instructor will give demos,... Read more -
Realistic Wild Birds
Young Adult Mar 7, 2026 Program Description Celebrate the wildlife birds of the Sonoran Desert as we practice observation and realistic sketching techniques. Students will learn how to add drama and definition by using shapes,... Read more -
Create and Cast Your Own Bronze Sculpture
Jerry Cox I Local I Sculpture Mar 7 - 28, 2026 Jerry will be teaching an exciting sculpture class in which students will create their own small sculpture in wax and watch it cast in bronze at a foundry. In the... Read more -
Watercolor Line & Wash Class: Integrate Lettering in Your Sketches
Stevie Denny I Local I Watercolor Mar 7, 2026 Line and Wash is a popular technique for beginner watercolor artists, as well as seasoned painters, to capture the essence of memorable scenes, create a memento of a special time... Read more
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Dramatic Wildlife Painting
Dustin Van Wechel I Workshop I Oil Mar 9 - 13, 2026 Join this intensive, five-day workshop and discover approaches and techniques for creating dynamic wildlife paintings. Beginning with an abbreviated lecture on the principles of design and composition and the fundamentals... Read more -
Abstract Moves: Secrets of Image Structure
David Michael Slonim I Workshop I Oil, Acrylic or Watercolor Mar 9 - 13, 2026 At an emotional level , it is the abstract image structure that moves a viewer--the skillful arrangement of space, value, color, and texture. This is true whether you paint landscapes,... Read more -
Paint with an Understanding of the Masters
Robert Johnson I Workshop I Oil Mar 9 - 13, 2026 Robert Johnson is an OPA Master. His workshop in oils will focus on developing an understanding of the essential elements of painting that have been passed on through the centuries... Read more -
Painting the Old West: Tucson, Arizona
Phil Starke I Off-Site I Workshop I Oil Mar 9 - 13, 2026 Phil Starke’s focus will be on helping students simplify the landscape and mix colors that suggest light, not detail. Two of the most important aspects of painting are a strong... Read more
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Visualizing Your Painting – Design and Composition through Value Studies
Ray Roberts I Workshop I Oil Mar 9 - 12, 2026 This workshop includes a half-day Zoom orientation and discussion prior to class, preparing students for more painting time for this studio workshop. Understanding Form - Ray will explain how form... Read more -
Landscape Painting in Gouache
Edward Sprafkin I Local I Gouache Mar 14, 2026 Enjoy an immersive one-day workshop exploring the fundamentals and practices of gouache through landscape painting. This hands-on session will cover color-mixing, layering, and blending techniques. The class will start with... Read more -
Art Adventure Camp
Youth Camp I Ages 8-13 Mar 16 - 20, 2026 Program Description Welcome to the adventure zone of making art! Join in as we observe the wonders of spring ...people, animals, places, and things! We will work with a variety... Read more -
Fundamentals of Studio Landscape Painting
John Poon I Workshop I Acrylic or Oil Mar 16 - 20, 2026 This time-tested curriculum is designed for the serious student wishing to develop fundamentals in landscape painting, including a greater understanding of values, color mixing, atmosphere, and composition including organization and... Read more
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Alla Prima: Painting the Portrait and Figure from Life
Romel de la Torre I Workshop I Oil or Pastel Mar 16, 2026 Romel will demonstrate every morning using Alla Prima (a style of painting where, instead of building colors up with layers or glazing over an underpainting, the painting is completed while... Read more -
From Brush to Clay
Simon Kogan I Workshop I Water Based Clay Mar 16 - 20, 2026 For thousands of years, the Chinese developed three interdependent components: ink, brush, and paper. This class is not about Chinese painting or calligraphy. Simon will share the principles and his... Read more -
Radiant Acrylic Landscapes
Jed Dorsey | Workshop | Acrylic Mar 16 - 19, 2026 Through this workshop, you will discover how to use color and light effectively to create dynamic, well-designed paintings. Filled with practical exercises, presentations, and demonstrations, you'll be given tools to... Read more -
Painting Favorite Animals in Oil
Young Adult Mar 17 - Apr 7, 2026 Bring your favorite animals to life on canvas in this inspiring, hands-on oil painting class. Whether it’s the soulful gaze of a dog, the elegance of a horse, or the... Read more
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Paint in Motion
Daniel Bilmes | Workshop | Oil Mar 20 - 22, 2026 In this three-day workshop, students will explore painting techniques with emphasis placed on personal style development, designing a process to be more in tune with who you are – your... Read more -
Abstract Inspirations
Suzie Black I Local I Mixed Media Mar 21, 2026 Zoom in to artistic creativity. In an experimental, easy and fun way elements of abstract painting will be your playthings. Students will learn composition structures, how to make texture, mark-making... Read more -
Paint Loose Spring Florals
Krista Eaton I Local I Water-Mixable Oil Mar 21, 2026 Krista will guide you step by step through painting a beautiful spring-themed bouquet. You’ll learn practical techniques for capturing the rich vibrancy of spring while also exploring tools and methods... Read more -
Acrylic Live! Acrylic Painting!
Edward Sprafkin I Local I Acrylic Mar 22, 2026 Join Acrylic Live 2026 featured artist, Edward Sprafkin, for a one-day workshop designed to deepen your understanding of acrylic painting through the lens of landscape art. This hands-on session will... Read more
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Logic of Painting
Regina Lyubovnaya | Workshop| Oil Mar 23 - 26, 2026 In this four -day workshop , students will approach still-life and portrait painting not from the perspective of technique or dogma, but from a multiplicity of choices. Our focus will... Read more -
Sculpting the Human Form
John Coleman | Workshop | Oil-Based Clay Mar 23 - 26, 2026 The focus of this workshop will be the human figure and portrait head with the emphasis on gesture, design and surface texture. Moving beyond the basics to explore what makes... Read more -
Power of Expressive Brushstrokes and Mark Making!
Hsin-Yao Tseng I Workshop I Oil Mar 23 - 27, 2026 This five-day workshop is particularly designed for anyone who wants to learn how to paint expressive yet energetic paintings. We will be focusing on exploring different mark making, textures, and... Read more -
Creating Emotional Connection:Harnessing the Power of Expression
Louis Carr I Workshop I Oil Mar 23 - 26, 2026 Capturing a likeness of a person reveals how we see them, but capturing the humanity of a person is how their soul speaks back. This is the heart of this... Read more
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Extended Studies: Studio Painting & Drawing
Michael Little | Local | Drawing, Oil, Acrylic, Charcoal Mar 23 - Jun 1, 2026 This is an observationally based course designed to reinforce and develop skills beyond basic drawing and painting. Students will work with a variety of subjects: still-life, portrait and figure. In... Read more -
Drawing & Painting
Youth I Ages 11-16 Mar 25 - May 6, 2026 Program Description A fun and expressive class where students will practice drawing and painting techniques with sketching, drawing and painting projects. Required Supplies All Supplies Included. REGISTER NOW Read more -
Drawing Studio
Youth I Ages 8-11 Mar 25 - May 6, 2026 Program Description Celebrate the spring in this drawing studio class that focuses on drawing practices, mediums, themes, and techniques. We will be using colorful drawing mediums as well as black... Read more -
Extended Studies: Drawing
Michael Little | Local | Drawing Mar 27 - May 29, 2026 This is an introductory drawing course simplified to help students further their representational artistic endeavors. Students will develop basic drawing skills, enhancing their ability to translate visual relationships, helping them... Read more
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Contemporary Still Life: Interpreting Photos to Create Abstract Impressionist Paintings
Vanya Allison I Local I Oil Mar 27 - 28, 2026 Create beautiful and contemporary still life using realism combined with various tools: using different mark making tools, deconstructing, stencils, collage, etc. The overall focus will be edges, composition, color harmony,... Read more -
Sparkling Water Scenes in Watercolor
Linda Pullinsi I Local I Watercolor Mar 28, 2026 In this one-day workshop, you will learn to paint the vibrant water reflections found in lakes and streams. Capture the transparency of the water while staying true to your chosen... Read more -
Finding Ourselves in the Landscape
Jivan Lee | Workshop | Oil Mar 30 - Apr 2, 2026 How do we paint more than a formula ? Where do we find our voice ? And more, why paint –?at all? The landscape is a powerful teacher that can... Read more -
Painting the Portrait in Charcoal using Both Dry and Wet Alla Prima Techniques
Michelle Dunaway | Workshop | Charcoal Mar 30 - Apr 2, 2026 Michelle will guide students with demonstrations and one on one personalized instruction on painting the portrait in Charcoal using brushes, powdered charcoal, condensed charcoal, and a variety of tools and... Read more
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Think Like a Painter
Aimee Erickson | Workshop | Oil Mar 30 - Apr 3, 2026 In nature, light reveals color. In painting, color reveals light. Learning to understand various lighting phenomena gives us more freedom in choosing how we paint what we see, rather than... Read more -
The Language of Sketching
Duane Blossom | Local | Watercolor Mar 30 - 31, 2026 The class focuses on sketching techniques with emphasis line work, composition, light & shadow and editing; and enhancing sketches with color. Duane, is a Fellow of the American Society of... Read more -
Fill Your Paintings with the Wonder of Light -Bootcamp for the Painter
Susan Diehl I Workshop I Oil Mar 30 - Apr 3, 2026 This workshop will use still life as a means to study light, the artist’s greatest gift. Using the Russian Impressionist tradition of comparing and contrasting , students will paint indoors... Read more -
Art & Clay
Youth Camp | Ages 6-10 Mar 31 - May 5, 2026 Program Description Jump on in to this adventurous try-it art class! Maybe you've tried it before, maybe it's new! Either way ...we'll crush it, shape it and colorize it! Try... Read more
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Wire Art & Jewelry
Youth I Ages 13-18 Mar 31 - May 5, 2026 Program Description A fun and expressive class where students experiment with wire to create one-of-a-kind works of art. This class will offer a variety of projects to learn essential tools... Read more -
Color Mixing in Oil
Adrian Gottlieb | Workshop | Oil Apr 6 - 9, 2026 Adrian will instruct this four-day workshop in color mixing, with emphasis on flesh tones. On the first day, Adrian will give a lecture on the color theory necessary to understanding... Read more -
Portrait and Figure: Drawing and Alla Prima
Robert Liberace I Workshop I Drawing & Oil Apr 6 - 10, 2026 This class will explore both the organized and elegant manner of classical drawing, and the dynamic, fresh approach of contemporary Alla Prima painting. Though each style has a distinctive character,... Read more -
Figurative Painting
Milt Kobayashi | Workshop | Oil Apr 6 - 10, 2026 Milt Kobayashi will take students through the arc of an oil painting, dealing with the problems that will arise, embracing alternative solutions, and exploring tangential ideas as they present themselves.... Read more
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Creating Paintings that Speak: The Art of Design, Light and Story
Steve Puttrich | Workshop | Oil Apr 6 - 10, 2026 This five-day oil painting workshop is for artists ready to create paintings that speak— paintings with strong design, emotional clarity, and confident brushwork. Through daily demos, guided painting, and critique,... Read more -
Figurative Painting 2 Weeks
Milt Kobayashi | Workshop | Oil Apr 6 - 17, 2026 Milt Kobayashi will take students through the arc of an oil painting, dealing with the problems that will arise, embracing alternative solutions, and exploring tangential ideas as they present themselves.... Read more -
Desert Caballeros: Fundamentals of Landscape Painting
Paul Steele I Local Destination I Oil Apr 9 - 10, 2026 In the world of making paintings there are a lot of terms such as modeling the form, cast shadow vs. form shadow, value, temperature! it goes on and on. One... Read more -
Abstracting the Representational Subject
Laura Lanford I Local I Oil Apr 9 - 23, 2026 Do you find yourself copying photos instead of creating artwork? Do you lack energy, mystery or boldness in your paintings? In this class, you will learn how to break down... Read more
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Painting Hands
Shana Levenson I Workshop I Oil Apr 10 - 12, 2026 Hands describe so much emotion in a painting. Color, structure, values... so many aspects to painting a hand that can be captured to make convincing, realistic hands. Come learn how... Read more -
Painting the Landscape, Everything you Need to Know
Amery Bohling | Local | Oil Apr 10 - 12, 2026 Join Amery for an informative landscape painting workshop. Learn what subjects will make good paintings. Drawing techniques for accuracy. Mix values to prevent flat paintings and finishing details that make... Read more -
The Traveler's Creative Sketchbook
Jane Barton I Local I Drawing, Water-media Apr 11, 2026 Ready to travel again? Make it the best ever by using art to enhance the experience! Creating a travel sketchbook will open up exploration and connection. Travelers will return home... Read more -
Landscape with Mark Boedges
Mark Boedges | Workshop | Oil Apr 13 - 17, 2026 This workshop will focus primarily on giving students the tools to render authentic light by carefully using correct values and rigorously maintaining color temperature relationships between light and shadow. We... Read more
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Painting the Still Life with a Strong Light
Elizabeth Robbins I Workshop I Oil Apr 13 - 16, 2026 In this workshop, Elizabeth will discuss the concept of painting strong light and shadows, along with painting with emotion and not just copying what is seen. Elizabeth will do daily... Read more -
Investigating the Modern Portrait
David Jon Kassan I Workshop I Oil Apr 13 - 17, 2026 The focus of this workshop will be investigating the underlying rhythm, expression, and emotion of the modern portrait. Students will work to develop clarity of vision essential for accurate observation;... Read more -
Figurative Painting I Second Week
Milt Kobayashi I Workshop I 5 Days Apr 13 - 17, 2026 Milt Kobayashi will take students through the arc of an oil painting, dealing with the problems that will arise, embracing alternative solutions, and exploring tangential ideas as they present themselves.... Read more -
Lessons in Abstractions
Suzie Black I Local I Acrylic or Oil Apr 17 - 18, 2026 This two-day workshop will create an atmosphere where students will loosen up and have fun while they’re learning! Gain confidence in abstract painting by using strong composition structures and learn... Read more
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Capturing the Personality of Your Pet
Linda Pullinsi I Local I Oil Apr 18, 2026 This one day will lead you through painting a likeness of your pet with a focus on their personality. Step by step demo and plenty of individual help. Working from... Read more -
Mini Mosaic Magnet
Young Adult Apr 18, 2026 Program Description In this workshop we will make beautiful tiny mosaics. We will offer a few different types of bases to mosaic upon with an assortment of mosaic tiles, shells,... Read more -
Dramatic Light in Pastel
Corey Pitkin I Online I Pastel Apr 18 - May 2, 2026 Program Description Online on Zoom | 3 Saturdays Apr 18, 25 and May 2 2026 | 10am-1pm Arizona Time (*always on Mountain Standard Time) | recording will be available for... Read more -
Introduction to Figure Drawing
Edward Sprafkin I Local I Drawing Apr 18, 2026 Discover the fundamentals of figure drawing in a one-day workshop designed for beginners and for those with some experience with gesture drawing. Students will learn essential techniques for capturing the... Read more
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Luminous Portraits: Impastos and Glazes
Gustavo Ramos | Workshop | Oil Apr 20 - 22, 2026 What is it that gives a masterful oil painting its jewel-like quality, mysterious luster, and lasting freshness? The extensive properties of oil paint have enabled the creation of iconic portraits... Read more -
The Figure in its Environment
Margaret Dyer | Workshop | Pastel or Oil Apr 20 - 23, 2026 Margaret's step-by-step method will help the student simplify the complicated. Students will explore drawing, composition, anatomy, proportion, value, color and medium application. Emphasis will be on the model's relationship to... Read more -
Flesh Tones
Tina Garrett I Workshop I Oil Apr 20 - 24, 2026 Program Description ARC Living Master, Tina Garrett shares with her students the practical methods she uses in her award-winning portraiture to help artists make the best paintings they’ve ever made.... Read more -
Exploring Metals, Glass and Pattern in Painting
Nancy Chaboun I Workshop I Oil Apr 20 - 22, 2026 Discover ways to understand how to capture the reflective qualities of metal the translucency of glass and using pattern effectively in your painting. Perfect for all skill levels, this class... Read more
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Painting Wildlife in Oils
Dustin Van Wechel | Online | Oil Apr 23 - May 7, 2026 ONLINE on Zoom | 10am-1pm Arizona Time (*always on Mountain Standard Time) | April 23rd, 30th and May 7th, 2026 -- 3 Thursdays | recording will be available for 2... Read more -
Painting with Acrylic with Mike Hernandez
Mike Hernandez | Workshop | Acrylic Apr 23 - 25, 2026 A strong understanding of natural color and lighting is an important asset to any painter. Among the challenges of outdoor painting, desert scenes tend to be some of the most... Read more -
Loose Realism: Painting the Still Life
Sarah Sedwick I Workshop I Oil or Acrylic Apr 23 - 25, 2026 Paint more loosely and confidently during this workshop with Oregon artist Sarah Sedwick! Take a step-by-step approach to alla prima oil painting, from black-and-white studies to brilliant color. Build a... Read more -
Abstraction/Representation Maturity of Painting
Brighton Demerest-Smith I Local I Oil Apr 25 - May 16, 2026 Demerest-Smith (MFA) has a wealth of experience including 10 solo shows of his large-scale nature-based paintings. This class will bridge the gap between representation, design, and abstraction in a hands-on... Read more
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Bringing Life to Painting from Photographs
Timothy Rees | Workshop | Oil Apr 27 - 30, 2026 Overcome the flat, stiff, colorless look associated with painting from a photograph. Join award winning artist Timothy Rees as he presents the concepts and a process to overcome the negative... Read more -
Basics of Mixed Media
Andrew Denman I Workshop I Mixed Media Apr 27 - 30, 2026 During the pandemic, artist Andrew Denman paid the bills by selling quick, mixed media studies of birds and animals on social media. These intimate and improvisational pieces proved wildly popular,... Read more -
Painting the Landscape: From Sketch to Finish
John MacDonald I Workshop I Oil Apr 27 - 30, 2026 This studio workshop will focus on two aspects of painting: the painting process and the five basic components which comprise every painting. The process will begin with choosing reference (sketches... Read more -
What Watercolors Can Do
Cindy Baron I Workshop | Watercolor Apr 28 - May 1, 2026 This four-day workshop is loaded with enthusiasm and energy. The workshop In this course Cindy will introduce students to the world of watercolors and the beautiful paintings artists can create.... Read more
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Intermediate Oil Pastel
Scott Turner | Local | Oil Pastel May 1 - 2, 2026 When you ask the average person what an oil pastel is, the typical response is “a mixture of oil paint and soft pastels.” When you say “oil pastels” to most... Read more -
The Foundation of Portrait Sculpture
Alex Manzanares I Local I Water-Based-Clay May 4 - 7, 2026 Sculptor Alex Manzanares offers instruction in classical portrait sculpture, drawing from his extensive studies in Florence and Rome. Over the course of four days, students will create a three-quarter life-size... Read more -
Beyond the Likeness: A Layered Approach to Portrait Painting
John Darley | Workshop | Oil & Tempera May 4 - 7, 2026 In this workshop, students will learn a layered approach to portrait painting using both tempera and oil to achieve depth, luminosity, and expression. Through live demonstrations, helpful lectures, and personalized... Read more -
Big Cat Intensive
Guy Combes | Workshop | Oil May 4 - 8, 2026 Endangered big cats of the world have always held a particular fascination for Guy Combes, and in this workshop, he returns to share his interest in painting them. Having grown... Read more
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Harmony and the Landscape
Cindy Baron I Workshop I Oil May 4 - 7, 2026 This workshop is designed to show how to take a tonal painting and build layers of color and harmonize in an unusual approach to creating successful paintings. There will be... Read more -
Birds in Sculpture
Sandy Scott | Workshop | Oil Based Clay May 11 - 15, 2026 The class begins with a discussion of bird anatomy, comparative anatomy, the principles of aerodynamics, the importance of drawing and assembling shapes, and how to achieve the illusion of movement... Read more -
Landscape Painting: Principles & Practice
Robbie Moore I Workshop I Oil May 11 - 14, 2026 Through morning lectures, hands-on critiques, and practical demonstrations, Robbie will share the foundational principles and practical tips that have sustained his career as a full-time artist. The focus will be... Read more -
Painting the Figure from Photographs
Ted Nuttall | Workshop | Watercolor May 11 - 15, 2026 Although painting a person in watercolor may seem daunting, it is every bit as approachable as creating a still life or landscape. Ted Nuttall will demonstrate the techniques and instill... Read more
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Plein Air Painters of America
Kathleen Dunphy | Eric Jacobsen | Chris Morel | Michael Obermeyer I Off-site Workshop I Oil May 18 - 22, 2026 Join the Plein Air Painters of America (PAPA) for a rare opportunity to paint in “Dixon Country” alongside four of PAPA’s Signature Members. This biannual destination workshop, offered through Scottsdale... Read more -
The Contemporary Pop Art Still Life
John Schieffer I Local I Oil May 18 - 21, 2026 In this class you will be shown the design techniques and approach to photography to create a new and contemporary still life. You will learn what makes a good still... Read more -
The Intuitive Mindset
Stan Kurth I Local I Watercolor, Gouache, Ink May 18 - 20, 2026 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... Read more -
Watercolor Portraits from Life
Annette Smith | Workshop | Watercolor May 19 - 21, 2026 In this three-day class Annette will share with students her method of painting expressive watercolor portraits from a live model. Each morning will begin with a demo starting with the... Read more
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Abstracting the Landscape: Traditional and Contemporary
Chris Groves I Workshop I Oil May 19 - 22, 2026 This class will merge the knowledge of the fundamentals of classical landscape painting as a foundation, combined with the understanding of the basic principles and elements of abstraction in order... Read more -
Integrating Fundamentals with Experimentation
Anton Nowels I Local I Oil May 26 - 29, 2026 Discover how artist Anton Nowels integrates color and design with chance to create more engaging work. Expressive painting begins with a solid foundation. Students will design individual palettes and apply... Read more -
An Approach to Figure Painting
Joseph Todorovitch | Workshop | Oil May 26 - 29, 2026 In this workshop, students will paint a figure from life over the course of four days, and discuss choices for choosing the pose, composition, color harmony, lighting, pacing, and bringing... Read more -
Plein Air Painting in Boulder, Colorado
Mark Boedges I Off-Site I Workshop I Oil Jun 22 - 26, 2026 Join Mark for a five-day intensive plein air workshop in the beautiful Rocky Mountains outside of Boulder, Colorado. Mark will take his students high into the mountains, just west of... Read more
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Plein Air Painting in Beartooth Pass, Montana
Mitch Baird | Off-Site I Workshop | Oil Jul 27 - 31, 2026 Beartooth Pass is known as the Alps of Montana because of its luscious flowering meadows, rugged rock, weathered pine, and 950+ alpine lakes!! The high alpine views make for great... Read more -
Forest & Sea - Plein Air Along the Oregon Coast
Judd Mercer | Off-site Workshop | All Mediums Jul 27 - 31, 2026 Do you want to learn how to capture the spirit of every place you visit? Here’s your chance. Spend four days near the idyllic town of Astoria, Oregon (2 hours... Read more
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Fundamentals of Landscape Painting
Paul Steele I Local I Oil or Acrylic Jan 24 - 25, 2026 In the world of making paintings there are a lot of terms such as modeling the form, cast shadow vs. form shadow, value, temperature! it goes on and on. One... Read more -
Pushing Abstraction in the Landscape
Linda Pullinsi I Local I Oil Jan 17, 2026 We all want to create exciting paintings that capture the viewer’s eye, that flirt with abstraction enough to tantalize the senses. Completely realistic paintings often feel boring. Discover techniques to... Read more
