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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Plein Air Drawing & Painting
Young Adult Nov 1, 2025 Program Description This class will offer experience and tips on how to setup, prepare and enjoy sketching and painting the great outdoors. We will start off the class in studio... Read more -
Realistic Drawing Flowers of the Desert
Young Adult Nov 1, 2025 Program Description Celebrate the blooms of the Sonoran Desert as we practice observation and realistic sketching techniques. Students will learn how to add drama and definition by using shapes, composition,... Read more -
Jewelry Wire Art
Young Adult Dec 2 - 9, 2025 Program Description This special blend of creative art & artistic skill will intrigue you and enhance your levels of expertise and skill for 3D art and foundations of jewelry making.... Read more -
Illustration for Children's Books, Cards, or Comics
Young Adult Jan 10, 2026 Program Description Have fun practicing simple drawing techniques to tell your stories visually. This class will share drawing, sketching and cartooning techniques along with line art and color theory. www.devonmeyerartist.com... Read more
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Portrait Studies in Charcoal
Young Adult Jan 12 - 26, 2026 Program Description In this workshop we will be drawing the portrait from a photo reference. We will start with a medium toned paper and will be using vine charcoal, pan... Read more -
Painting Dynamic Compositions in Oil
Young Adult Jan 13 - Feb 3, 2026 Great paintings begin with great design. In this inspiring class, you'll learn how to create strong, eye-catching compositions that guide the viewer's eye and bring power to your artwork. From... Read more -
Plein Air Painting In The Courtyard
Young Adult Feb 7, 2026 Program Description During this one day workshop, Millie will guide students on how to set up and prepare for painting outdoors, and how to approach working with the natural light.... Read more -
Timeless Beauty of Flowers
Young Adult Feb 10 - Mar 3, 2026 Celebrate the timeless beauty of flowers through the luminous medium of oil paint. In this relaxed, inspiring class, you’ll learn how to capture the elegance, vibrancy, and delicate details of... Read more
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Mosaics for Beginners
Youth Adult Feb 14 - 28, 2026 Program Description Learn to create your own treasured mosaic artwork in this hands-on studio class. Students will experiment with mosaic making from start to finish including prep, how to use... Read more -
Still Life Drawing
Young Adult Mar 7, 2026 Learn one of the most fundamental techniques of drawing from life with this introductory workshop. Develop studio drawing skills while improving balance, proportion, composition and methods. Instructor will give demos,... Read more -
Realistic Wild Birds
Young Adult Mar 7, 2026 Program Description Celebrate the wildlife birds of the Sonoran Desert as we practice observation and realistic sketching techniques. Students will learn how to add drama and definition by using shapes,... Read more -
Painting Favorite Animals in Oil
Young Adult Mar 17 - Apr 7, 2026 Bring your favorite animals to life on canvas in this inspiring, hands-on oil painting class. Whether it’s the soulful gaze of a dog, the elegance of a horse, or the... Read more
