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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Pals & Pets
Youth Camp I Ages 6-8 Aug 3 - 7, 2026 Program Description Cool and breezy, summer's easy! Find fun and playful art as we explore favorites of friends, animals, hobbies, foodies and more! Each session incorporates 2D Art mediums such... Read more -
Friendships
Youth Camp I Ages 9-14 Aug 3 - 7, 2026 Program Description Find fun and creativity as we explore how friendships inspire art that transcends barriers. Each session incorporates 2D Art mediums such as drawing, painting, watercolor, mixed media, as... Read more -
The Contemporary Pop Art Still Life
John Schieffer I Local I Oil Aug 5 - 7, 2026 Program Description 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... Read more
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Costume Open Studios
Aug 7 - Oct 30, 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 -
Luminous Portraits: Impastos and Glazes
Gustavo Ramos | Local I Oil Aug 10 - 12, 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 -
Fundamentals of Landscape Painting
Paul Steele I Local I Oil Aug 10 - 31, 2026 Beginners and experienced painters will have fun and learn a lot in this ‘Fundamentals of Landscape Painting’ workshop. It’s all about seeing like a painter, through direct observation we see... Read more -
Extended Studies: Studio Painting & Drawing
Mike Little | Local | Painting & Drawing Aug 31 - Sep 28, 2026 Read more
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Studio Practice: Approach Oils with Confidence
Mike Garcia I Local I Oil Sep 3 - 24, 2026 This class is designed for those who may be comfortable in their foundation training in oil painting but feel they need help to pinpoint growth opportunities. In the first week,... Read more -
Nude Long Pose Open Studios
Sep 12 - Oct 31, 2026 Students have the opportunity to work on their own with a model in Open Studio sessions, which are offered several times a week. Sept 12 | Register Sept 19 |... Read more -
Portrait Open Studios
Sep 12 - Oct 31, 2026 Students have the opportunity to work on their own with a model in Open Studio sessions, which are offered several times a week. Sept 12 | Register Sept 19 |... Read more -
Intermediate Oil Pastel
Scott Turner | Local | Oil Pastel Sep 12, 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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Extended Studies with Jerry Salinas
Jerry Salinas | Local | Oil Sep 15 - Dec 8, 2026 Read more -
Mini Mosaic Magnet
Young Adult Sep 26, 2026 Read more -
The Language of Sketching
Duane Blossom | Local | Watercolor Sep 28 - 29, 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 -
Intuitive Acrylic and Collage
Stan Kurth | Local | Acrylic Sep 28 - 30, 2026 Participants in this workshop will create acrylic and collage paintings on canvas, board, or paper starting with no preconceived notions or outcome. Process will dictate direction as students use a... Read more
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Figurative Painting
Milt Kobayashi I Workshop I Oil Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2026 Read more -
Autumn Workshop in the Grand Tetons
John Hughes I Off-Site I Workshop I Oil Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2026 THIS IS A DESTINATION WORKSHOP: Come paint with me in the beautiful surroundings of Grand Teton National Park! This workshop will start out on Monday morning in the National Museum... Read more -
Gesture Open Studios
Oct 7 - Nov 1, 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 -
Modern Renaissance Portrait
Nanci France-Vaz | Workshop | Oil Oct 12 - 15, 2026 Do backgrounds that have a modern twist seem daunting? Learn how to fuse classical with contemporary realism seamlessly into portrait or figurative paintings. Working from a model using the classical... Read more
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The Beauty of the Skyscape
Linda Glover Gooch | Workshop | Oil Oct 12 - 15, 2026 Read more -
Painting the Portrait in Oil
Adrian Gottlieb | Workshop | Oil Oct 12 - 15, 2026 Read more -
Atelier Intensive
Timothy Rees | Workshop | Drawing Oct 16 - 18, 2026 Read more -
Intro to Painting the Anatomy of the Facial Features
Nicole Troup I Online I Oil Oct 17 - 31, 2026 Online on Zoom | October 17th, 24th and 31st 2026 from 10am-1pm Arizona Time (*always on MST) | recording will be available for 2 months This painting workshop focuses on... Read more
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Landscape Painting in the Studio
Calvin Liang | Workshop | Oil Oct 19 - 22, 2026 Read more -
Making the Leap: The Fine Art of the Art Business!
Vanessa Rothe I Workshop I Art Marketing Oct 19 - 23, 2026 Do you want to 'MAKE THE LEAP' towards becoming a professional artist and to start selling your work? Are you already a professional artist who simply needs to improve your... Read more -
Seeing and Using Design to Capture Your Subject
Mitch Baird I Workshop I Oil or Acrylic Nov 2 - 6, 2026 Read more -
Bringing the Outdoors In: Painting Expressive Landscapes
Eric Jacobsen | Workshop | Oil or Acrylic Nov 2 - 6, 2026 Read more
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Expressive Portrait Drawing
Oliver Sin | Workshop | Charcoal and Pastel Pencil Nov 9 - 13, 2026 This workshop will help students to make competent portrait drawings. Step-by- step demonstrations will help students to understand the structure of the face in terms of shapes, plane changes, and... Read more -
Watercolor Unleashed! Paint a Mountain Stream
Julie Gilbert Pollard | Online | Watercolor Nov 10 - Dec 15, 2026 Online on Zoom | 6 Tuesdays| Nov 10, 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15 2026 | 1pm-4pm Arizona Time (*always on Mountain Standard Time) | Real time class | Recording... Read more -
Expressive Mark Making
Tara Will | Workshop | Pastel Nov 16 - 19, 2026 Read more -
Negative Painting with Watercolor
Brenda Swenson I Workshop I Watercolor Jan 4 - 7, 2027 Read more
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Things of God, Things of Man: The Low-Chroma Landscape
Charlie Hunter I Workshop I Oil and Pencil Feb 23 - 25, 2027 Charlie Hunter’s landscape paintings capture the quiet, melancholic beauty of 'rural deindustrialization' using a near-monochromatic, modified tonalist style that feels both timeless and deeply personal. His work is acclaimed for... Read more -
The Shape of Water: Painting the Illusion of Water Reflections
Kami Mendlik I Workshop I Oil Apr 5 - 8, 2027 This four-day studio workshop will focus on painting realistic water with deep reflections. Learn Kami’s approach to creating beautiful water and the role light plays in the scene, as she... Read more
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Storytellers
Youth Camp I : Ages 9-14 Jul 27 - 31, 2026 Program Description Enhance imagination, creativity and artistic technical skills through the craft of storytelling. From ancient and simple cave painting, scribes, bards, to the more modern graphic art, animation, film... Read more -
Storybook Land
Youth Camp I Ages 6-8 Jul 27 - 31, 2026 Program Description Jump into pages of fun, silliness, make-believe and laughter as we create art and tell tall tales! Each session incorporates 2D Art mediums such as drawing, painting, watercolor,... Read more -
Storytellers & Art
High School Workshop Jul 27 - 31, 2026 Program Description Enhance your creativity and artistic technical skills through the craft of storytelling. From ancient and simple cave painting, scribes, bards, to the more modern graphic art, animation, film... Read more -
Realistic Art
Young Camp I Ages 9-14 Jul 20 - 24, 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
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Circus Fun
Youth Camp I Ages 6-8 Jul 20 - 24, 2026 Program Description All is fun and colorful at the circus! Food, fans, rides and animals will fill the days with art projects to ride and roll with. Each session incorporates... Read more -
Realistic Style
High School Workshop Jul 20 - 24, 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 -
Manga: People & Animals
High School Workshop Jul 13 - 17, 2026 Program Description Learn the basics of capturing anatomy and movement of people, animals, and creatures to enhance realistic mixed with manga style in your art. Each session incorporates 2D Art... Read more -
World of Horses
Youth Camp I Ages 6-8 Camp Jul 13 - 17, 2026 Program Description Board the stagecoach to fun as we giddyup to the world of the ranch. Farms and pies, riding and roping, animals, people and ponies will star in art... Read more
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Anime Style Horses & People
Youth Camp I Ages 9-14 Jul 13 - 17, 2026 Program Description Learn the basics of capturing anatomy and movement of people, horses and other animals to enhance realistic mixed with anime style in your art. Each session incorporates 2D... Read more -
Riverside
Youth Camp I Ages 9-14 Jul 6 - 10, 2026 Program Description Explore the folklore, wildlife, pastimes and people as we create art about riverside life and wildlife. Each session incorporates 2D Art mediums such as drawing, painting, watercolor, mixed... Read more -
Creekside
Youth Camp | Ages 6-8 Camp Jul 6 - 10, 2026 Program Description Explore the animals and plants of creekside life and let the dragonflies, racoons, rocks and trees dabble in creating babbling brooks of art. Each session incorporates 2D Art... Read more
