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 just wanted to remind you that we are constantly working to update our programs on a daily basis. We invite you to check back frequently so that you don't miss out on any of our exciting new workshops and catalog announcements.
Upcoming
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Luminous Portraits: Impastos and Glazes
Gustavo Ramos I Local I Oil Apr 21 - 23, 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 -
In-Studio Landscape
Michael Little | Local | Oil May 2 - 23, 2025 This is a four-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 -
Abstraction/Representation Maturity of Painting
Brighton Demerest-Smith I Local I Oil May 3 - 24, 2025 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 -
Painting Flowers Alla Prima
Ashwini Bharathula I Local I Oil May 8 - 10, 2025 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
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Fundamentals of a Portrait
Remelle Tanhueco I Local I Oil May 9 - 10, 2025 This class will go over the fundamentals of painting with emphasis on portrait. Students will learn how to paint form and capture the essence of the sitter. The focus will... Read more -
Watercolor Portraits from Life
Annette Smith I Local I Watercolor May 21 - 23, 2025 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 -
Contemporary Landscape
Anton Nowels | Local | Oil May 27 - 30, 2025 Move between representation and abstraction with award-winning artist Anton Nowels. Artists will discover that using memory in the painting process allows for more inventive painting. The workshop will include discussions... Read more
Past
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Painting the Landscape, Everything you Need to Know
Amery Bohling I Local I Oil Apr 10 - 12, 2025 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 -
Desert Caballeros: Fundamentals of Landscape Painting
Paul Steele I Local Destination I Oil or Acrylic Apr 9 - 10, 2025 Join Paul at the Desert Caballeros Museum as he teaches a two day workshop in the Museum's learning center. In the world of making paintings there are a lot of... Read more -
The Traveler's Creative Sketchbook
Jane Barton I Local I Drawing, Water-media Apr 5, 2025 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 Painting in Gouache
Edward Sprafkin I Local I Gouache Apr 5, 2025 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
