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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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
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Figure Drawing
Robert Lemler I Local Jun 10 - Jul 15, 2026 Want to paint better ? Drawing can do that ! “I love figure drawing, from gesture to longer studies and everything in between… always a challenge, always interesting and always... Read more -
Breaking Down the Visual Language
Laura Lanford I Local I Oil Jun 18, 2026 This one-day class will teach you to have a better understanding of painting using the concepts of light and shadow. Learn to look at any scene and break it down... 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 -
Integrating Fundamentals with Experimentation
Anton Nowels | Local | Oil Jul 9 - 10, 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 -
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 -
Landscape Painting in Gouache
Edward Sprafkin I Local I Gouache Jul 18, 2026 Enjoy an immersive one-day workshop exploring the fundamentals and practices of gouache through landscape painting. This hands-on session will cover colormixing, layering, and blending techniques. The class will start with... Read more
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Extended Studies: Painting with Robert Lemler
Robert Lemler I Local I Oil Jul 29 - Aug 26, 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 -
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 -
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
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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 -
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 -
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
