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 Fundamentals
Paul Steele I Local I Oil or Acrylic Jun 18 - 20, 2025 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 -
Loose Florals, Bold Tools: A Playful & Productive Acrylic Workshop
Krista Eaton I Local I Acrylic Jun 21, 2025 Join local artist Krista Eaton for a vibrant, hands-on, and inspiring one-day acrylic painting workshop! Designed to invigorate your creative spirit, this course is perfect for artists looking to break... Read more -
The Pop Art Still Life
John Schieffer I Local I Oil Jun 23 - 24, 2025 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 -
Beginning Oil Pastel
Scott Turner I Local I Oil Pastel Jun 28, 2025 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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Studio Practice: Approach Oils with Confidence
Mike Garcia I Local I Oil Jul 10 - 31, 2025 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 -
In Studio Landscape
Michael Little | Local | Oil Jul 11 - 25, 2025 This is a three-week intensive class where students will focus on the creation of a longer-term studio landscape or still life. Frequent demonstrations and 1 on 1 mentoring and assistance... Read more -
Line, Layout and Lettering: Watercolor Line and Wash for Sketchbooks
Stevie Denny I Local I Watercolor Jul 12, 2025 Line and Wash is a popular technique for beginner watercolor artists as well as seasoned painters to capture the essence of a memorable scene, create a memento of a special... Read more -
Paint Florals Loose & Expressive in Water-Mixable Oil
Krista Eaton I Local I Water-Mixable Oil Jul 19, 2025 Escape the summer heat and join Krista for a fun day where we’ll dive into the joy of painting florals from life using water-mixable oil paints. This workshop is all... Read more
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Luminous Portraits: Impastos and Glazes
Gustavo Ramos I Local I Oil Jul 28 - 30, 2025 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 -
NOTAN; The Balance of Light and Dark
Vanya Allison | Local | Acrylic Jul 28 - 29, 2025 Notan is the framework for the structure of VALUES. Notan will help us find and arrange shapes and patterns in creating dynamic and harmonious compositions. Let’s play, explore and balance... Read more -
Fundamentals of Landscape Painting
Paul Steele | Local | Oil Aug 4 - 25, 2025 In the world of making paintings, there are a lot of terms such as modeling the form, cast shadow vs. form shadow, value, and temperature! it goes on and on.... Read more -
The Intuitive Painting Mindset
Stan Kurth I Local I Watercolor, Gouache, Ink Aug 11 - 13, 2025 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
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Beginning Oil Pastel
Scott Turner I Local I Oil Pastel Aug 16, 2025 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 -
Water Mixable Oils: Solvent Free Painting
Vanya Allison | Local | Oil Aug 18 - 19, 2025 Water Soluble Oils are oils without toxicity. Learn how to successfully use them and their mediums with any subject whether in studio, plein air, travel, etc…Water can be used to... Read more -
Extended Studies: Studio Painting & Drawing
Michael Little | Local | Painting & Drawing Aug 19 - Sep 18, 2025 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
