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...
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:...
This workshop will introduce students to the fundamental principles of design and composition. Using simple materials and guided exercises, students will learn how to organize visual elements to create...
Paint from a life model in a multi-week-pose format to develop and refine your figure painting compositions. Extended poses will allow students to adjust and resolve issues of surface, color, and composition....
The portrait can extend beyond the head and shoulders as a depiction of the likeness, mood, or character of the individual subject. Learn to capture the fascinating possibilities of the half-length portrait,...
The simple pencil is an economical medium readily accessible to students at all levels, including beginners. It can produce drawings that range from poetic delicacy to energetic and bold expressiveness....
Develop your ability to render the human form through the time-honored combination of anatomical study and life drawing. Learn the methods and technical skills of traditional figure drawing, such as measuring,...
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...
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....
We’ve chartered the entire ship! So, excluding the friendly crew and staff, just about every passenger will be a fellow sketcher! Your three master workshop instructors are: Brenda Swenson, Shari Blaukopf...
We’ve chartered the entire ship! So, excluding the friendly crew and staff, just about every passenger will be a fellow sketcher! Your three master workshop instructors are: Brenda Swenson, Shari Blaukopf...
We’ve chartered the entire ship! So, excluding the friendly crew and staff, just about every passenger will be a fellow sketcher! Your three master workshop instructors are: Brenda Swenson, Shari Blaukopf...
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 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...
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...
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...
If you want to draw things that look “real”— join us for this class! Creating accurate drawings is a skill set that can be learned, step by step, like any other skill. For absolute beginners, we’ll begin...
Designed for artists ready to challenge themselves and take their work to the next level, this class is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the artist's own creative process and sensibility. A variety...
Meditative drawing is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Learn to express yourself while creating your own designs and improve your drawing...
If you want to draw things that look “real”— join us for this class! Creating accurate drawings is a skill set that can be learned, step by step, like any other skill. For absolute beginners, we’ll begin...
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...
Explore flowers and other natural forms, beginning with line and value drawing and progressing to full-color rendering in watercolor and mixed media. Topics will include sighting techniques, line quality,...
Join artist and tutor Chloe Briggs with life model Ioi Choi, alongside like-minded passionate makers for a week of creative experimentation in mixed-media. Overlooking the Pyrénées mountains, this incredible...
Join our luxurious painting and cultural tour onboard Celebrity Equinox, sailing from Barcelona to the enchanting coasts of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Experience the perfect blend of art, culture, and...
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...
Work independently in the drawing medium of your choice! This monitored studio is designed to give students the opportunity to work from live nude models without instruction, allowing you time to explore...
Join our luxurious painting and cultural tour onboard Celebrity Equinox, sailing from Barcelona to the enchanting coasts of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Experience the perfect blend of art, culture, and...
Discover the fascinating world of Botanical Art, starting with a walk around the magnificent Clos Mirabel property to choose your subject. A variety of plants will be in bloom including Roses, Hydrangeas,...
Supply Fee: $10.00 paid directly to the instructor. Join the Art League and Barb to learn the art of Zentangle! Barb will walk you through the step-by-step process of creating beautiful designs of Zentangle....
Join our luxurious painting and cultural tour onboard Celebrity Equinox, sailing from Barcelona to the enchanting coasts of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Experience the perfect blend of art, culture, and...
This class focuses on drawing inspiration directly from our environment, celebrating the stunning Lowcountry as your muse. Using botanicals and treasures from the beach, participants will create nature...
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,...
Don't know how to draw? No problem! This hands-on course will introduce you to the fundamentals of drawing using clear, step-by-step instructions. Participants will learn essential skills—from how to hold...
Learn how to create a fun, realistic and character descriptive portrait of your beloved pet in this workshop. The instructor will guide through a step-by-step drawing process that includes how to create...
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...
Capture the active life of the city and its rich architecture. This is an excellent workshop for anyone who wants to learn to sketch on the bus or train, in cafés and public parks, or while traveling abroad....
Are you confused by Composition? Perplexed by perspective and proportion? Would you like to create looser and more vibrant paintings? Spend a week in glorious Italy with Francine and Susi in a fabulous...
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...
This extended course explores landscape drawing and painting in the studio using reference photos and sketches. Students will learn how to create effective reference materials through photography, sketching,...
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...
Join me and explore drawing portraits with alcohol markers! These portraits will lean toward realism vs anime, but we’ll use the same layering techniques. These markers are great for sketching prior...
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,...
Whether you are a fine artist, illustrator, comic book creator, or simply enjoy drawing people, this fascinating course will prompt you to expand how you envision the human head and face. Learn methods...
Join Giacomina Ferrillo for a week-long botanical art workshop in the French Pyrenees of South West France. Enjoy wonderful surroundings, delightful accommodation and delicious meals. This workshop is...
Develop a solid background in drawing the human head and features. Learn first the structure of the head – planar structure, axial relationships, proportions and foreshortening – and progress to anatomy...
Three Days of Coastal Light, Rhythm, and Atmosphere. This intimate plein air atelier in Santa Barbara is designed for a small group of painters seeking a refined, focused, and elevated experience. Set...
Practice a variety of fundamental figure drawing approaches while working from photographic references. Media and techniques include graphite on white paper, charcoal on white paper, charcoal and chalk...
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...
Draw what you see competently and with confidence. Drawing is not only the basis for other creative endeavors like painting and sculpting, but also a powerful means of describing the world around you and...
Drawing and painting “en plein air” has become increasingly popular in recent years. Understanding how to compose a drawing outdoors with correct perspective (aerial and linear) can be challenging. Katie...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Work independently in the drawing medium of your choice! This monitored studio is designed to give students the opportunity to work from live nude models without instruction, allowing you time to explore...
In this course, children discover new mediums and ideas in art. They begin to identify differences in art such as distinguishing between bright and light, as well as dull and dark colors, find basic shapes...
Come and learn how to draw and paint realistic animals as well as your favorite characters from Pixar, Disney and Dreamworks movies. Explore drawing and painting using many different mediums and techniques....
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...
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 class is for high school students looking to deepen their skills in 2D composition and life drawing. Working from various still life arrangements, students will create detailed realistic and expressive...
Learn to draw funny faces and silly scenes incorporating the tips and tricks of cartooning, including the use of exaggeration to make characters come to life and tell a story. Campers work from well-known...
This 5-week course is for beginners who want to explore drawing, and for more experienced artists who want to improve their artistic skills. Using still-life compositions, students will learn about form,...
Come have fun while learning a variety of drawing and painting techniques. Learn how to draw realistic and imaginary faces and animals and how to use perspective in creating landscapes and cityscapes....
In this hands-on class, students will dive into the exciting world of graphic novels and character design. Over the course of the program, teens will learn how to develop original characters, build engaging...
Ann Swan is well known for her fine detail, vibrant colours and striking compositions of the plant world. In this workshop we will focus on how to make your colours leap off the page; Ann Swan will demonstrate...
In this 6-week course, children discover new mediums and ideas in art. They begin to identify differences in art such as distinguishing between bright and light, as well as dull and dark colors, find basic...
Students will learn to draw funny faces and silly scenes by incorporating the tips and tricks of cartooning. They will learn to include the use of exaggeration to make characters come to life and tell...
We will begin by drawing the figure on toned paper. Our drawing tools will be charcoal and white chalk. We will explore physical viewpoint, effective composition and effective rendering of light and shadow...
Students study composition, perspective and shading as they gain exposure to a variety of mediums including graduated pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolor and acrylic paints. Drawing from still life...
Want to draw things that look “real”? Creating accurate drawings is a skill set that can be learned, step by step, like any other skill. In this class, we’ll begin at the beginning. We’ll get familiar...
Using a live model throughout the workshop, participants will explore multiple facets of artistic anatomy. The class will start with the major masses of the body and how they relate to essential figure...
This 6-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...
If you have a passion for fashion, come learn to communicate your vision through drawing! Students will master the basics of fashion design using illustration techniques, experimenting with various artistic...
Come and learn how to draw and paint realistic animals as well as your favorite characters from Pixar, Disney and Dreamworks movies. Explore drawing and painting using many different mediums and techniques....
Designed for artists ready to challenge themselves and take their work to the next level, this class is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the artist's own creative process and sensibility. A variety...
Want to draw things that look “real”? Creating accurate drawings is a skill set that can be learned, step by step, like any other skill. In this class, we’ll begin at the beginning. We’ll get familiar...
Led by master artist Michael Doyle, students consider the composition of a figure within an interior setting. Students may elect to draw or paint, using a variety of materials.
Learn how to draw almost anything by learning how to really look! Using simple shapes and lines, young artists can learn how to create amazing drawings step-by-step. We will have fun using pencils, markers,...
Working from cast studies and life models, this class emphasizes the rhythm, form and structure of the human figure, with attention placed on introductory anatomy. Students encouraged to explore a variety...
This retreat is a return to beauty. To slow mornings, sun-warmed afternoons, and the quiet joy of making something with your hands. We’ll paint, move, eat well, and linger over long dinners in the Sicilian...
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...
The convincing depiction of form in three-dimensional space is one of the great conceptual breakthroughs in Western art initiated during the Renaissance. This class will begin by drawing still life items...
Experience the joy of watercolor painting in combination with gouache and ink to create a range of effects! Learn techniques for layering ink and watercolor to develop a deep, rich surface as well as direct,...
This 12-week course is for beginners who want to explore drawing and oil painting, and for more experienced artists who want to improve their artistic skills. Using still-life compositions, students will...
Join printmaking and drawing specialist Sam Marshall in South West France for a week of experimentation with linocut and drypoint, creating beautiful artworks inspired by your surroundings. During this...
This workshop is ideal for artists of all levels looking to strengthen their portraits through anatomical insight, technical understanding, and guided practice. In this workshop, artist and anatomy educator...
This intensive workshop is designed for those looking to push their portrait drawing abilities toward the professional level. Demonstrations and in-class exercises will open up how you see, think, and...
We all know when a sketched object or structure just doesn’t look right—or when placement on the paper seems unbalanced, or objects do not appear to recede in the distance. Composition—how we arrange...
Capture the small-town beauty Manayunk's hilly streets, rowhomes, and storefronts. Learn to create a convincing sense of space, light and time of day while depicting streetscapes, trees, water and sky....
Drawing with Alcohol Markers… Fun, quick, & great for journals or planning new work. If you haven’t used them before, you are in for a treat! Join me and draw or trace small (5 x 7 or smaller) portraits...
The specific technique you will learn is a layering of pencil applied with light pressure, creating color intensity and a means to add minute detail. With intense color on a dark background the image (of...
Age: 10-14 years. Rebecca will teach students drawing concepts that will build their tool bag of skills. She will teach all illustrative skills at an appropriate level and content for school-aged students....
Capture the beauty of the shoreline in this inspiring outdoor painting experience! Open to all skill levels. The beach provides an ideal setting for a first-time plein air experience, offering open vistas,...
