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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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 -
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 -
The Art & Poetry of Noticing - Civic Center Park
Devon Meyer & Lynne Hartke I Local I Watercolor Sketching Mar 21, 2026 Program Description Improve your observation skills of local flora and fauna while practicing visual and written art. This joint class, combining haiku poetry and journal drawing, invites participants to explore... 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
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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 -
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 -
Extended Studies: Painting with Robert Lemler I Wednesdays
Robert Lemler I Local I Oil Mar 25 - May 27, 2026 This class is an opportunity to study the art of painting with an accomplished painter of every genre, including still life, landscape, portrait and figurative subjects. Students with little or... Read more -
Extended Studies: Painting with Nancy Chaboun
Nancy Chaboun I Local I Oil Mar 26 - May 28, 2026 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 see the... Read more
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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 -
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 -
The Art & Poetry of Noticing - Papago Park
Devon Meyer & Lynne Hartke I Local I Watercolor Sketching Mar 28, 2026 Program Description Improve your observation skills of local flora and fauna while practicing visual and written art. This joint class, combining haiku poetry and journal drawing, invites participants to explore... 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
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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 -
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 -
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
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
