Events for December 19, 2024 - December 19, 2024

William A. Schneider-Mastering the Poetic Figure or Portrait June 24-26, 2025 In this workshop we will focus on how to think like a poet…or a master film maker! You will learn techniques to imbue your images with greater emotional resonance! The cost of this workshop is $550. To find a complete listing of this workshop [...]

July 9 - 11, 9 AM - 4 PM Learn to paint exuberant, lively water so that the viewer can feel the light and hear the sounds! Featuring water as the primary subject matter for this workshop, Barbara will present and demonstrate the approach she uses for painting almost any landscape. The cost of this [...]

July 14-18, 9 AM - 5 PM Participants will learn about and complete an icon of the holy “Prophet Elijah” in acrylic paint on a prepared wood panel. Diane will gently lead students through a step-by-step process using demonstration and instruction. All supplies will be provided and are included in the cost of the workshop. [...]

July 15-18, 2025 This workshop will begin by focusing on how to gather information through plein air sketches, and how to use those studies to create a more refined studio landscape. We will discuss how to simplify the landscape, how to create a focus, and how to work in layers. The cost of this workshop [...]

July 29 - August 1, 9 AM - 4 PM This class will take you beyond worn-out or predictable painting methods. We will experiment with innovative techniques and a mindset of relaxed awareness, which have been designed to cultivate curiosity and self-confidence. The cost of this workshop is $775. To find a complete listing of [...]

Michael Ome UnTiedt-THE COLORS OF NIGHT, Painting Nocturnes August 12-15, 2025, 9 AM - 4 PM I first developed interest in nocturnes after viewing a touring exhibit of Frederick Remington’s nocturne paintings titled “Color of Night”.  I eventually developed an understanding of how best to convey my visions of nocturne paintings. I strive to teach a [...]

August 27 - 29, 9 AM - 4 PM Emphasis will be on accurate drawing, value structure, color relationships, and paint application as we work a single oil painting from start to finish. Deliberate color mixing and brush economy will also be prioritized as we organize our observations onto canvas to create the illusions of [...]

August 28 & 29, 9 AM - 4 PM In this two-day workshop we will explore how to make good choices in selecting the best palette for your subjects. How to get the most out of a limited palette of 5 colors (or less) plus white and black. The cost of this workshop is $275. [...]

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 [...]

Eric Michaels-Creating Textures in Watercolor October 2 & 3, 2025 In any painting, textures can play a vital role in the overall impact of the artwork. Using the appropriate amount of texture can help engage the viewer and make the artwork more compelling.   The cost of the workshop is $275.   To find a [...]

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 [...]