Upcoming Events

September 10 - 13, 9 AM - 4 PM Study in one workshop with Patrick Lee, Scott Conary and Jon Redmond, three contemporary painters who all embrace a chaotic and unpredictable approach to oil painting. Experience three unique viewpoints which embrace deconstruction and rethink the use of pigment, color, surface and drawing. Sign up by [...]

September 24-26, 2025 Join us for a transformative 3-day contemplative painting & drawing retreat, to explore color & line, natural & human form perspectives & relations through a fresh, reflective EYE to theCreative process that engages LIGHT, color & form withIN & withOUT The cost of this workshop is $500. To find a complete listing [...]

September 25 & 26, 2025 In this workshop, students will learn techniques in adding collage and writing to their abstract acrylic florals. Each student will create their own unique pieces, using their favorite flowers. The importance of understanding the difference between transparent and opaque acrylics will be demonstrated. The cost of this workshop is $275. [...]

October 2 & 3, 9 AM - 4 PM Besides visual interest, texture can create contrast, establish depth and dimension and impart a sense of realism. Although watercolor is a wet medium, there are a number of ways to simulate tree bark, rocks, grass, sand and other landscape elements. The cost of this workshop is [...]

October 2 & 3, 9 AM - 4 PM Few things are more enticing to paint than still-water lakes or winding country streams. Yet, no other feature in nature changes shape, color, or moods quite like water.  In this two day workshop will share his approach to painting convincing water. The cost of this workshop [...]

October 6, 13, 20 and 27, 1PM - 5PM In this workshop I will cover 4 important elements of improving and elevating your work. There will be in-depth review of color (value/temperature/opacity/neutrality), discussion on pros and cons of working from life versus from photographs and more. The cost of this workshop is $275. To find a complete listing [...]

Doreen St. John-“The Power of the Underpainting” October 7-9, 2025, 9 AM - 4 PM This three-day workshop is for artists at all levels painting in oil and/or pastel (acrylic is OK, too). We will explore various types of underpainting techniques and how the underpainting can provide inspiration and also guide/support the overall concept when [...]

October 7 - 9, 9 AM - 4 PM 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 variety of acrylic and collage techniques to implement elements and principles of design. The cost of [...]

Christopher Groves-“ Painting Water and Water Reflections” October 14-16 Focus will be on the surface of still water, and the process of building the illusion of reflections. We will also explore how to create a sense of depth, translucency and light, along with movement and motion in various water conditions. The cost of this workshop [...]

Ken Hobson-Taking the fear out of Watercolor October 14-16, 2025 This workshop is for Intermediate Watercolor Painters Join us for three fun and relaxed days of content rich watercolor painting with Ken Hobson. Ken is known for his beautiful and color rich landscape paintings.Learning to keep your watercolor fresh and not overworked. Also, concentrating on [...]

October 30 & 31, 9 AM - 4 PM I will share my block-in drawing technique and transfer method. You’ll discover how to prepare materials, transfer compositions with precision, and sculpt shadow shapes accurately. Then together, we’ll dive into the transformative process of shading, from deep shadows to radiant highlights, infusing your botanical drawings with [...]