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.
Upcoming
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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 -
Monet For A Day
Ellen Wagener I Local I Pastel Apr 24, 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 -
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 -
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
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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 -
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
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Extended Studies: Studio Painting & Drawing
Michael Little | Local | Painting & Drawing Jun 8 - Aug 17, 2026 Program Description 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... Read more -
Extended Studies with Jerry Salinas
Jerry Salinas | Local | Oil Jun 9 - Aug 4, 2026 Program Description Students will be introduced to a full palette of colors which they will use to paint portraits, figures and still life. Students will experiment with their palette to... Read more -
The Pop Art Still Life
John Schieffer I Local I Oil Jun 22 - 23, 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 -
Beginning Oil Pastel
Scott Turner I Local I Oil Pastel Jun 26, 2026 Program Description 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... Read more
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Studio Practice: Approach Oils with Confidence
Mike Garcia | Local | Oil Jul 9 - 30, 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 opportunities for growth. In the first... Read more -
Landscape Painting Fundamentals
Paul Steele I Local I Oil or Acrylic Jul 15 - 17, 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 -
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 -
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
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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 -
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
