Philip Frey and Schoodic Institute are pleased to offer a plein air painting retreat designed specifically for dedicated landscape painters. Held in the picturesque landscapes of Acadia National Park,...
Award-winning watercolorist Marc Folly leads an immersive 9-day workshop in the scenic Languedoc region of Southwestern France. With his masterful control of light, color, and unconventional subjects—from...
Composition is the structural foundation of the creative process. Learn to build stronger paintings by incorporating the essential principles of design into your work. Develop the ability to recognize...
Immerse yourself in a weeklong journey of creativity, growth, and connection in beautiful Italy. Guided by Jenny Grant, you’ll explore her mixed media process with collage, acrylic painting, and expressive...
Take your skills to the next level in this intermediate-to-advanced class focused on watercolor, acrylic, or gouache. Work from your own photo references or still life setups while exploring personal direction,...
Acrylic pouring is achieved by layering various methods and using different techniques and tools. Pouring is a great way to create interesting texture, patterns, and marbleized effects. I will take you...
Take your skills to the next level in this intermediate-to-advanced class focused on watercolor, acrylic, or gouache. Work from your own photo references or still life setups while exploring personal direction,...
Take an energetic painting journey with Susan Sullivan in this live Zoom Sunday class! Learn the basics of direct oil painting including composition, color mixing and paint handling. Create paintings...
This is a feel-good, soul-nourishing creative retreat designed to remind you how fun making art can be. It’s about experimenting, getting a little messy, trying new things, and letting joy lead the way....
Escape to the mountains with nationally acclaimed artist and instructor Addison Palmer in this immersive one-day acrylic painting workshop that celebrates the grandeur of summer alpine landscapes. Whether...
Unleash your creativity in a fun, relaxed studio setting where you can paint your way! Choose your favorite medium—oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, charcoal, or colored pencil—and dive into new projects...
This class is for those who would like to work in art but do not know where to start and/or with what mediums! We will start with pencils, charcoal and work our way through watercolor, acrylic, pastels...
Discover the power of painting as a form of emotional expression in this half-day workshop with instructor Mary Ann Browning Ford. Designed for artists of all experience levels, this session invites participants...
Take your skills to the next level in this intermediate-to-advanced class focused on watercolor, acrylic, or gouache. Work from your own photo references or still life setups while exploring personal direction,...
Join our group of expressive artists for this full day of creativity in beautiful wine-country Niagara-on-the-Lake. This workshop will focus on some basic fundamentals, exploring composition, colour with...
Take your skills to the next level in this intermediate-to-advanced class focused on watercolor, acrylic, or gouache. Work from your own photo references or still life setups while exploring personal direction,...
Join nationally acclaimed artist and instructor Addison Palmer as he guides you through painting your own stunning sea turtle masterpiece in acrylics! This dynamic, hands-on workshop is designed for artists...
Before a painting deserves a large canvas, it must survive the study. In this intensive one-day workshop, professional artist Vlad Duchev guides serious painters through the disciplined process that separates...
Join Lowcountry Artist and Art League of Hilton Head Instructor, Kristen Augustine, for this exciting 90-minute session perfect for those who want as little or as much creative guidance as they prefer....
Take your skills to the next level in this intermediate-to-advanced class focused on watercolor, acrylic, or gouache. Work from your own photo references or still life setups while exploring personal direction,...
This course will give you the confidence and techniques required to create expressive paintings inspired by the natural beauty of the Italian landscape. Discover the joy of painting on location in this...
Unleash your creativity in a fun, relaxed studio setting where you can paint your way! Choose your favorite medium—oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, charcoal, or colored pencil—and dive into new projects...
Improve your drawing and painting skills of the figure and portrait through exploration of figure anatomy and structure. Weekly Zoom presentations by the instructor will include Q&A concerning students...
$20.00 supply fee paid to instructor. Acrylic pouring is a method for creating beautiful abstract images. The painting process is achieved by layering various methods and using different techniques and...
Many artists can feel frustrated in front of a blank canvas, unsure of how to start and what to paint. Paint with confidence by learning techniques to tap into your intuitive process and find inspiration...
The Light of the Netherlands – Zwolle & Overijssel Art Retreat
July 2026 | All-Inclusive
Discover the magic of Dutch light that has inspired painters for centuries. This retreat takes place in...
Join nationally acclaimed artist and instructor Addison Palmer for an inspiring one-day acrylic painting workshop focused on capturing the movement and beauty of summer waves. Perfect for painters at any...
Too much of the same green? Discover the importance of using a range of greens to make your landscapes more impactful. Begin with creating a variety of color swatches of your chosen landscape, pushing...
Bring your adult beverages and some snacks and get ready for a fun evening paint night! This is a beginner's class that will provide step by step instructions using colorful acrylic paints. Techniques...
In this interactive class, students will be guided through the development of the color and styles of contemporary landscape painting from its beginnings in the 16th century to the modern era, with a focus...
This six-week on-campus studio-rental program is designed for experienced visual artists who desire constructive feedback on their artwork, as well as the support and interaction of an artistic community....
Award-winning figurative artist Ruth Fitton leads an inspiring workshop on Scotland’s rugged east coast. Immerse yourself in an all-inclusive (minus airfare) painting retreat designed to deepen your representational...
Discover Ireland Through Art with Hugh O’Neill. Join us for an unforgettable creative journey in Ireland, where painting, culture, and breathtaking scenery come together. This small-group art tour offers:...
Join Nina Weiss & European Landscape Workshops 2026: Now in our 26th year!
Cruise through the idyllic painter's paradise of French countryside on our private hotel barge the Luciole, combined...
This course is designed to create paintings that we will build from a loose, underpainting and refine as we go along. This class is ideal for those painters who want to break out of the habit of focusing...
In this course, we will be painting small, loose paintings of varied subject matter comprised from images that students will submit. Learn how to break down an image to its most important aspects and not...
Each class session will be a unique set of experimenting in paint application using alternate ways to apply paint and make marks on and into the painted surface. We will be exploring in depth each student’s...
Uncovering the connection between your identity and your artwork can be both liberating and inspiring. In this class, we will explore methods designed to help you discover and develop your unique aesthetic...
Discover the joy of painting with the natural world as inspiration. In this gentle exploratory class, students of all levels are invited to slow down, observe, and draw inspiration from the colors, textures,...
Using your own inspiration e.g., photos, tablets, still life objects etc., you will learn different techniques to give your paintings life and energy. Composition, value, color mixing and technique will...
A unique 11-night art workshop/art tour open to artists of all levels and media (oils, acrylics, watercolors, etc.). 7 days of plein-air painting, art history/theory lectures, and gastronomy in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence...
Join us for an engaging painting workshop led by Mary Ann Browning Ford. Whether you're continuing a work in progress or starting fresh on a new piece, this session welcomes your unique artistic vision...
A unique 11-night art workshop/art tour open to artists of all levels and media (oils, acrylics, watercolors, etc.). 7 days of plein-air painting, art history/theory lectures, and gastronomy in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence...
Take your skills to the next level in this intermediate-to-advanced class focused on watercolor, acrylic, or gouache. Work from your own photo references or still life setups while exploring personal direction,...
In this guided acrylic class, students will all paint the same image using a photo reference while following a step-by-step demonstration by the instructor. Throughout the session, students will explore...
In this course, we will be painting small, loose paintings of varied subject matter comprised from images that students will submit. Learn how to break down an image to its most important aspects and not...
Whether it is portrait, still life, landscape or abstracts, the presence of light against shadow gives the subject form and dimension. Bring your own inspiration to class and with this principle in mind,...
Whatever experience you have had before with figures, landscapes or abstraction, this class is designed to help you go a step farther. This is a one-on-one approach in order to cultivate the richness of...
Whatever experience you have had before with figures, landscapes or abstraction, this class is designed to help you go a step farther. This is a one-on-one approach in order to cultivate the richness of...
Jane Hunt returns for another epic landscape workshop hosted by Workshops in France, this time in the heart of Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park. Over nine days, you'll paint majestic lochs, charming...
Push your color and simplify forms in this one-day expressive workshop. Working from sunny landscape photography of your own, you will explore ways to use an arbitrary approach to color and create compositions...
Each class session will be a unique set of experimenting in paint application using alternate ways to apply paint and make marks on and into the painted surface. We will be exploring in depth each student’s...
Learn the basics of painting outdoors as you work on location at beautiful and historic Laurel Hill Cemetery featuring terraced grounds, sculpture, and amazing views of the Schuylkill River. Instruction...
Take your skills to the next level in this intermediate-to-advanced class focused on watercolor, acrylic, or gouache. Work from your own photo references or still life setups while exploring personal direction,...
Each class session will be a unique set of experimenting in paint application using alternate ways to apply paint and make marks on and into the painted surface. We will be exploring in depth each student’s...
Each class session will be a unique set of experimenting in paint application using alternate ways to apply paint and make marks on and into the painted surface. We will be exploring in depth each student’s...
Take your skills to the next level in this intermediate-to-advanced class focused on watercolor, acrylic, or gouache. Work from your own photo references or still life setups while exploring personal direction,...
Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring grandeur of the French Alps on this unforgettable 8-day travel painting vacation taught by renowned artist Kirah Van Sickle. Capture the golden glow of alpine meadows,...
Don't miss this opportunity to work with renowned painter Bill Scott to explore the sensuous yet thoughtful abstract construction of space in this two-day, intensive studio workshop. Color will be...
Enjoy open-air painting in beautiful Valley Forge National Historic Park on the National Historic Register. The church site of George Washington’s Continental Army in 1777-1778 and now home to lush scenery...
A thought-provoking and inspirational art workshop open to artists of all levels and media (oils, acrylics, watercolors, etc.). Nine full days of plein air painting, art history/theory lectures, touring,...
Instructor Nancy Mitchell will help students loosen up, paint larger, and achieve amazing texture using a wide range of techniques. This workshop for oil and acrylic painters of all levels encourages artists...
Join professional painters John Ball and Mark Baral for Color and Light in the Landscape, an Artist’s Connection Event at the Brush and Sketch Studio in Pensacola, FL. Through demonstrations, discussion,...
Acrylic pouring is a method for creating beautiful abstract images. The painting process is achieved by layering various methods and using different techniques and tools. Pouring is a great way to create...
Geometry has been a source of interest, beauty and creative inspiration for the artist through the ages. Geometric forms, lines and shapes are all around us and can be seen in everything from architecture...
Workshop cost: $2,300. The class will take place provided at least six participants register. The maximum enrolment is ten. Level of experience: The workshop is interned for all levels, although some...
Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring grandeur of the French Alps on this unforgettable 8-day painting holiday taught by renowned artist Maggie Hellmann. Capture the golden glow of alpine meadows, the...
This class is for those who would like to work in art but do not know where to start and/or with what mediums! We will start with pencils, charcoal and work our way through watercolor, acrylic, pastels...
Exploring abstracts on a larger scale in the medium of your choosing, this 5-day class will push you into new territory where growth lives… only upsized, because bigger risks equal bigger rewards. You...
All levels, although some experience is desirable if you are beginning. Please contact Andrew Wykes with any questions on the class directly on email, awykes@hamline.edu. A unique opportunity to work at...
Working from a limited palette, this one-day workshop focuses on ways to create expressive florals on a larger canvas exploring energetic brushstrokes to create a harmonious and vibrant garden scene of...
Discover the secrets to creating luminous, transparent effects in your oil and acrylic paintings! In this 90-minute live demonstration, instructor Alex Sharma will show you how to achieve that coveted...
Nature Artist, Randall Scott leads you through an intriguing journey of the many facets of art. We will be exploring sketching, drawing, composing, and layout of an image of your choice, which you have...
If you’re a beginner or looking to strengthen your fundamentals, this all-inclusive (minus airfare) bootcamp-style retreat in Provence is for you. Learn traditional techniques, build confidence, and discover...
Nature Artist, Randall Scott leads you through an intriguing journey of the many facets of art. We will be exploring sketching, drawing, composing, and layout of an image of your choice, which you have...
Learn to explore new possibilities and paint more intuitively under the guidance of artist/critic/mentor Kassem Amoudi. Work from personal subject matter (objects, images, emotions, or ideas) to find your...
In this 4-day immersive online training you will learn how to become an in-demand artist whose work gets recommended, represented, and sold.
If you've always wondered how to approach galleries, designers,...
Explore the creative and expressive possibilities that can enhance your artwork. Each week the class will begin with a traditional subject: still lifes, landscapes, portraits, interiors and figures and...
Explore the methods of some of the greatest painters in recent art history. Notable women artists including Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keeffe, Cecilia Beaux, Gwenn John, Jane Freilicher, Elaine de Kooning,...
Do you often wonder how to make your paintings stand out? This workshop will explore ways to make more compelling and powerful visual statements, focusing on the landscape for inspiration and subject matter....
Join Joan with some friends for a fun evening of painting! Bring your adult beverages and some snacks. This is a beginner's class that will provide step by step instructions using acrylic paints. Students...
Join four leading artists—Juliette Aristides, J Louis, Nicolas Martin, and Vanessa Rothe—for a unique, all-inclusive (minus airfare) workshop and retreat in France. Hosted by Workshops in France, this...
This painting-essentials course presents an in-depth and practical examination of the role of color in oil and acrylic painting. Instruction will explore mixing strategies and the effects of color choices...
Following Van Gogh & Cézanne in Provence | Plein Air Retreat. Join us on an unforgettable journey through Provence, painting in the very landscapes that inspired Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cézanne....
Nature Artist, Randall Scott leads you through an intriguing journey of the many facets of art. We will be exploring sketching, drawing, composing, and layout of an image of your choice, which you have...
Acrylic pouring is a method for creating beautiful abstract images. The painting process is achieved by layering various methods and using different techniques and tools. Pouring is a great way to create...
Join Kat O’Connor for an immersive week of painting in both oil and water-based mediums. Let yourself be guided by your inner emotions and your surroundings in this beautiful area of South West France....
Take an energetic painting journey with Susan Sullivan in this live Zoom Sunday class! Learn the basics of direct oil painting including composition, color mixing and paint handling. Create paintings...
Capture the luminous beauty of native seagrapes in this vibrant acrylic painting workshop. Inspired by sunlit coastal foliage, this class focuses on bold color, glowing highlights, and organic forms.
With...
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop exploring color, texture, layering, and monoprinting techniques using gel plates. You’ll create a collection of unique painted papers that can be used in collage, added...
Nature Artist, Randall Scott leads you through an intriguing journey of the many facets of art. We will be exploring sketching, drawing, composing, and layout of an image of your choice, which you have...
Having a well-chosen limited palette is not only incredibly useful but also highly practical for plein air painting and all other studio work. That said, many artists find that a limited palette sometimes...
Discover the beauty, mystery, and expressive potential of one of nature’s most fascinating creations—the bird’s nest! In this one-day workshop, artist Pat McGreevey will guide you through an inspiring...
Join nationally acclaimed artist and instructor Addison Palmer for a fun and inspiring acrylic painting class that brings the beauty of the golf course to life on canvas. Designed for artists of all levels...
Paint on location at Philadelphia's historic Fairmount Park mansions! Built in the 18th century, these houses feature amazing architecture, beautiful gardens, and scenic views. Each week will feature...
Working from still life set-ups, learn the various techniques of aqueous media used for creating light, structure, texture, transparency and opacity. While the focus of the class is water-based acrylics,...
This 5-week course is designed for beginners who want to explore drawing and painting, as well as for more experienced students looking to enhance their college portfolio. Gain confidence experimenting...
Join veteran plein air artist Joe Sweeney for a unique opportunity to paint inside one of the oldest rowing clubs in Philadelphia: the Bachelors Barge Club on Boathouse Row. Work from picturesque views...
If you’re inspired by Impressionism and the romantic beauty of the French countryside, join award-winning artist Aimee Erickson for a plein air workshop in the heart of Normandy. North of Paris, our château...
This is an immersive painting experience working closely with acclaimed artist, Jeremy Herndl and the group to create a memorable experience of art making and living well. We will have be a brief talk...
