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
Mike Little | Local | Painting & Drawing Aug 31 - Sep 28, 2026 Read more -
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 -
Extended Studies with Jerry Salinas
Jerry Salinas | Local | Oil Sep 15 - Dec 8, 2026 Read more
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The Language of Sketching
Duane Blossom | Local | Watercolor, Pen & Ink 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 -
Extended Studies: Painting with Robert Lemler
Robert Lemler I Local I Oil Sep 30 - Dec 9, 2026 Read more -
Extended Studies: Painting with Nancy Chaboun
Nancy Chaboun I Local I Oil Oct 1 - Dec 10, 2026 Read more
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Extended Studies: Studio Painting & Drawing
Michael Little | Local | Drawing, Oil, Acrylic Oct 5 - Dec 14, 2026 Read more -
The Art of Observation
John Schieffer | Local | Oil Oct 5 - 8, 2026 Read more -
Extended Studies: Drawing & Painting
Michael Little & John Schieffer | Local Oct 9 - Dec 18, 2026 Read more -
Desert Blossoms in Watercolor
Devon Meyer | Local | Watercolor Oct 15 - 29, 2026 Read more
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Crash Course in Oil Painting
Brighton Demerest-Smith | Local | Oil Oct 17 - 24, 2026 Read more -
50 Shades of Pastel Greys
Ellen Wagener I local I Pastel Oct 21, 2026 Read more -
Water Mixable Oils: Solvent Free Painting
Vanya Allison | Local | Water Based Oils Oct 23, 2026 Read more -
The Traveler's Creative Sketchbook
Jane Barton I Local I Drawing, Watercolor Oct 24, 2026 Read more
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The Nude in Charcoal and Chalk
Mike Garcia I Local I Charcoal Oct 29 - Nov 12, 2026 Read more -
Pastel Joy
Ellen Wagener I Local I Pastel Nov 11, 2026 Read more -
The Language of Sketching
Duane Blossom | Local | Watercolor, Pen & Ink Nov 13 - 14, 2026 Read more -
Fundamentals of Landscape Painting
Paul Steele | Local | Oil, Acrylic Nov 13 - 14, 2026 Read more
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Painting Better Alla Prima Paintings from Photos
Craig Pursley I Local I Oil Nov 14 - 21, 2026 Read more -
Luminous Portraits: Impastos and Glazes
Gustavo Ramos | Local | Oil Dec 3 - 5, 2026 Read more -
The Art & Poetry of Noticing
Devon Meyer & Lynne Hartke | Local | Drawing & Poetry Dec 9, 2026 Read more -
Making a Studio Landscape Look Like Plein Air
Craig Pursley I Local I Oil Dec 11 - 12, 2026 Read more
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Beginning Oil Pastel
Scott Turner I Local I Oil Pastel Dec 12, 2026 Read more -
Extended Studies: Painting with Jerry Salinas
Jerry Salinas I Local I Oil Jan 1 - Mar 9, 2027 Read more -
Extended Studies: Studio Painting & Drawing
Michael Little | Local | Drawing, Oil, Acrylic, Charcoal Jan 4 - Mar 8, 2027 Read more -
Extended Studies: Painting with Robert Lemler
Robert Lemler I Local I Oil Jan 6 - Mar 10, 2027 Read more
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Oil Painting 101
Mike Garcia I Local I Oil Jan 7 - 28, 2027 Read more -
Extended Studies: Painting with Nancy Chaboun
Nancy Chaboun I Local I Oil Jan 7 - Mar 11, 2027 Read more -
Extended Studies: Drawing & Painting
Michael Little & John Schieffer | Local Jan 8 - Mar 12, 2027 Read more -
The Intuitive Painting Mindset
Stan Kurth | Local | Gouache, Ink, Watercolor Jan 8 - 10, 2027 Read more
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Color Mixing
Jessica Garrett Lawrence | Local | Oil Jan 8 - 10, 2027 Read more -
Beginning Portrait Drawing & Painting
Remelle Tanhueco | Local | Oil, Charcoal Jan 9 - 10, 2027 Read more -
Mosaic Art
Jennifer White | Local | Mosaic Jan 16 - 30, 2027 Read more -
Pushing Abstraction in the Landscape
Linda Pullinsi I Local I Oil Jan 16, 2027 - Jan 17, 2026 Read more
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Watercolor: Bold and Loose!
Grace Haverty I Local I Watercolor Jan 16, 2027 Read more -
Fundamentals of Landscape Painting
Paul Steele | Local | Oil, Acrylic Jan 23 - 24, 2027 Read more -
Breaking Down the Visual Language
Laura Lanford | Local | Oil Jan 25, 2027 Read more -
The Art & Poetry of Noticing
Devon Meyer & Lynne Hartke | Local | Drawing & Poetry Jan 27, 2027 Read more
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Painting Man's Best Friend
Jean Hildebrant | Local | Pastel or Oil Feb 3 - 24, 2027 Read more -
Oil Painting 102
Mike Garcia I Local I Oil Feb 4 - 25, 2027 Read more -
Abstracting the Figure from the Model with Interior Setting
Suzie Black Feb 5 - 19, 2027 Read more -
The Art of Observation
John Schieffer | Local | Oil Feb 5 - 6, 2027 Read more
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Beginning Oil Pastel
Scott Turner I Local I Oil Pastel Feb 6, 2027 Read more -
Gouache: Take Me Anywhere
Vanya Allison | Local | Gouache Feb 8, 2027 Read more -
Painting Pollinators
Devon Meyer I Local I Watercolor Feb 15 - Mar 1, 2027 Read more -
Create and Cast Your Own Bronze Sculpture
Jerry Cox | Local | Sculpture Feb 27 - Mar 20, 2027 Read more
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Oil Painting 103
Mike Garcia I Local I Oil Mar 4 - 25, 2027 Read more -
Painting Flowers Alla Prima
Ashwini Bharathula | Local | Oil Mar 5 - 7, 2027 Read more -
Abstract Basics
Suzie Black | Local | Mixed Media Mar 7, 2027 Read more -
Landscape Painting in Gouache
Edward Sprafkin I Local I Gouache Mar 13, 2027 Read more
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Abstract Inspiration
Suzie Black | Local | Mixed Media Mar 19, 2027 Read more -
Sparkling Water Scenes in Watercolor
Linda Pullinsi I Local I Watercolor Mar 20, 2027 Read more -
Digital Painting for Fine Artists
Edward Sprafkin I Local I Digital Mar 20, 2027 Read more -
Extended Studies: Studio Painting & Drawing
Michael Little | Local | Painting & Drawing Mar 22 - May 24, 2027 Read more
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Extended Studies: Painting with Jerry Salinas
Jerry Salinas | Local | Oil Mar 23 - May 26, 2027 Read more -
Extended Studies: Painting with Robert Lemler
Robert Lemler I Local I Oil Mar 24 - May 26, 2027 Read more -
Extended Studies: Painting with Nancy Chaboun
Nancy Chaboun I Local I Oil Mar 25 - May 27, 2027 Read more -
Extended Studies: Drawing & Painting
Michael Little & John Schieffer | Local Mar 26 - May 28, 2027 Read more
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The Art & Poetry of Noticing
Devon Meyer & Lynne Hartke | Local | Drawing & Poetry Mar 31, 2027 Read more -
Abstracted Realism
Vanya Allison | Local | Oil or Acrylic Apr 2 - 3, 2027 Read more -
The Language of Sketching
Duane Blossom | Local | Watercolor, Pen & Ink Apr 2 - 3, 2027 Read more -
Loose Watercolor Painting Floral Techniques — Small Format
Stevie Denny | Local | Watercolor Apr 2 - 3, 2027 Read more
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Abstracting the Representational Subject
Laura Lanford | Local | Oil Apr 5 - 19, 2027 Read more -
Painting the Landscape, Everything you Need to Know
Amery Bohling | Local | Oil Apr 9 - 11, 2027 Read more -
The Traveler's Creative Sketchbook
Jane Barton I Local I Drawing, Watercolor Apr 10, 2027 Read more -
Lessons in Abstractions
Suzie Black | Local | Mixed Media Apr 16 - 17, 2027 Read more
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Introduction to Figure Drawing
Edward Sprafkin I Local I Drawing Apr 17, 2027 Read more -
Abstraction & Realism
Brighton Demerest-Smith | Local | Oil or Acrylic Apr 17 - May 1, 2027 Read more -
Go Van Gogh! Pastel Painting
Ellen Wagener I Local I Pastel Apr 21, 2027 Read more -
Watercolor, Gouache and the Creative Process
Kim Johnson Nechtman | Local | Watercolor, Gouache Apr 22 - 23, 2027 Read more
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Watercolor Portraits from Life
Annette Smith | Local | Watercolor Apr 22 - 24, 2027 Read more -
Painting the Posthumous Portrait - Bringing the Past to Life
Linda Tracey Brandon | Local | Oil Apr 23 - 24, 2027 Read more -
Fundamentals of Landscape Painting
Paul Steele | Local | Oil or Acrylic Apr 26 - May 17, 2027 Read more -
Luminous Portraits: Impastos and Glazes
Gustavo Ramos | Local | Oil Apr 28 - 30, 2027 Read more
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Intermediate Oil Pastel
Scott Turner | Local | Oil Pastel Apr 30 - May 1, 2027 Read more -
The Foundation of Portrait Sculpture
Alex Manzanares | Local | Water-Based Clay May 3 - 6, 2027 Read more -
Art of Mosaic
Jennifer White | Local | Mosaic May 7 - 21, 2027 Read more -
The Magic of Hyper-Realism Using Pastels
Ellen Wagener I Local I Pastel May 12, 2027 Read more
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The Nude in Charcoal and Chalk
Mike Garcia | Local | Charcoal May 13 - 27, 2027 Read more -
Color Pencil - Hummingbird
Devon Meyer | Local | Color Pencil May 14, 2027 Read more -
The Intuitive Painting Mindset
Stan Kurth | Local | Gouache, Ink, Watercolor May 17 - 19, 2027 Read more -
The Art of Observation
John Schieffer | Local | Oil May 17 - 20, 2027 Read more
