2023 ARTISTS’ GUIDE TO WORKSHOPS, SCHOOLS, AND ATELIERS
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april 17-21 Urban Sketching retreat
May 1-5 - Plein Air Painting
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TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Artthose interested in this course of study, less formal courses and workshops likewise provide access to prominent contemporary painters willing to pass on their knowledge
instruction extends far beyond formal educational institutions. Today, we have a variety of options for beginning or extending our art education — from years devoted to atelier study to a four-week course or weekend workshop. Which opportunity we choose depends on our personality, what we want to achieve, and how much time and money we can devote to it.
Historically, art was taught in Europe via “ateliers” — French for “workshops.” In this system, burgeoning artists worked alongside masters in their studios for several years. At the core of their study was a mastery of drawing, followed by a concentration on painting or sculpture, using traditional methods and skills associated with realism. Although ateliers fell out of favor in the mid-20th century, an appreciation for the qualities they promoted was rekindled in the 1970s, and this means of study enjoyed a resurgence. Modern ateliers follow many of the same teaching principles, with an emphasis on learning to draw well. But while their predecessors focused on still life or human anatomy, many now also address the landscape and its recurring forms. For
Workshops generally last anywhere from two to 14 days, and may o er the opportunity to travel within the United States or abroad. Typical routines include painting demonstrations by the instructor, one-on-one assistance, and critiques of student work. Not part of the organized curriculum, but no less important, are the camaraderie and support of fellow participants.
United in a passion for painting and love of art, many students form lifelong friendships. Often, these newfound friends are a great resource for information about other workshop opportunities, travel advice, and helpful painting tips. If nothing else, it’s comforting to know that everyone shares the same doubts and fears — and to have someone to celebrate the successes with as well.
The following pages are chock-full of opportunities for you to take the next (or first) step on your painting journey. Whichever one you choose, commit yourself fully to the experience. Be receptive to ideas that challenge you — not all will make their way into your process, but all will help you further define your own style and approach to painting.
Bene ts All InGoing
Workshops are an important opportunity to continue your growth as an artist. Hours or days away from everyday responsibilities and routines gives you the chance to spend concentrated creative time with like-minded peers and to focus your attention fully on your artwork.
With no laundry to be done, no meals to prepare, no bills to be paid, it’s a time for you to nourish and replenish your creative spirit. Whether you’re looking to grow your skills or explore new avenues in your work, art classes and painting workshops are an investment in your fine art future. Here’s how to get the most from the experience — both during and after the event.
PREPARE TO SUCCEED
Select the right instructor. Is it better to study with an artist whose painting style is similar to your own, or is an opposites-attract approach more helpful when selecting an instructor? Actually, both options can be beneficial: the former for reinforcement and fine-tuning, and the latter for breaking out of a rut.
Browse exhibition catalogs, juried shows, books, and videos for instructors whose paintings you like. It could be work similar to your own, or something di erent that makes you think and challenges you in a way you find appealing. If a class or workshop focuses on a
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technique that you definitely don’t like, then don’t sign up, but in general, choose art classes that will open you up and make you grow. Research the instructor’s credentials. Visit their website to find published articles about their process; blogs and books written by the artist can also provide insight into their artistic philosophy and help you determine if their class would be a good fit for you. Above all, seek out recommendations from artist friends or from art organizations you belong to. Word of mouth is often the best indicator of a class’s value.
Once you’ve selected an instructor, check out their schedule. Class calendars are typically made two to three years in advance, with registration opening six months to one year prior, so looking at least one year out will give you a good start. Local art colleges or associations tend to have foundational or fundamental classes every season or semester, depending on their scheduling.
Identify your skill level. As a potential student, you need to make an honest assessment of your painting level (beginner, intermediate, advanced). If you’ve never taken a class before or have taken several but still don’t feel you’re where you need to be, you are a beginner. If you’ve mastered basic skills and have some level of proficiency, you are intermediate. Even if you consider yourself a professional artist, you can hone your craft and meet other professionals by continuing your studies.
Pack appropriately. To start, order the recommended supplies on your materials list at least three or four weeks before the class begins to allow time for delivery and for familiarizing yourself with their properties. Don’t be afraid to contact instructors if you can’t find an item or if you’re confused by something on the course list; in many cases, they’ll have items available for purchase.
And don’t skimp on supplies, either. If you’re going to invest in an art class, it’s a good idea to have as many of the suggested highgrade materials as possible. The right kind of paper, paint, and brushes make all the di erence when it comes to enjoying a successful experience. In addition, you might want to bring along some old or unfinished paintings to experiment on or simply to paint over, along with a notebook or sketchbook and your own photo references. For plein air art classes, also bring a portable easel for painting on location, and a backpack for transporting your materials.
To an instructor, the right mindset is the most essential thing an attendee can bring. Be positive, be open to learning things that challenge what you may have been taught before, and recognize that a workshop or class is not the place for competition or making a masterpiece.
Behave yourself. Common sense and rules of etiquette apply. Arrive on time (10 to 20 minutes early, if possible). Turn o your cell
How to make the most of your next workshop experience.
phone. Don’t talk over the instructor and don’t hog the instructor’s time. Be ready to work, challenge yourself, and handle constructive criticism.
During a demonstration, soak in as much as possible. Take notes and ask questions pertinent to the techniques the artist is illustrating. In a class or workshop setting, it’s unrealistic and rude to expect the instructor to hold your hand through the class at the expense of the other students.
Know when to call it quits. Instructors typically recommend taking it easy in the evenings. At most, you may want to look at your day ’s work in a new setting and get ideas of what you’d like to work on the next day, or simply prepare your materials for the morning. To be at your best and most receptive, you need to be well rested.
Don’t fear the critiques. Critiques are a significant part of the art workshop experience — both hearing comments about your work and also voicing your thoughts on that of others. It’s all part of the learning experience. Don’t take it personally; it’s meant to help, to give you honest feedback to help you take your work to the next level.
NEXT STEPS
When the art class or workshop is over, the real work begins. It takes time to assimilate all the information you’ve been given, but you
need to dive in right away and put what you learned to use rather than waiting for weeks or months. The important thing is to manage your expectations. You may actually see a drop in quality in your paintings for a while as you sort out all the new ideas you’ve been exposed to. Keep pushing through; the paintings will work themselves out.
Continue to study other artists’ work; go to galleries, museums, and art centers. Put past paintings up and compare them to what you’re doing now. Have they changed, and do you like what you see?
Carve out windows of work time. If it can’t be every day, be firm in setting aside at least three hours of uninterrupted painting time a week. The more time you have to practice, the more quickly you’ll experience a meaningful breakthrough, and the better painter you’ll be.
Equally important is giving yourself time between sessions. Most students like to take one big workshop or intensive art class each year, or to wait at least six months before taking the next one. You need space between sessions to apply what you’ve learned. If you see yourself repeating the same mistakes or are in a rut, this may tell you it’s time to take another class. The key to your growth — and ultimate success — as an artist is to keep creating and stay excited about learning.
Decide what kind of art you want to create. Is there a particular medium you want to learn more about, or one in which you want to further develop your skills? Is there a particular style or approach you’re drawn to most — impressionism, realism, abstraction?
Re search workshops both near and far. Start by checking out local college, university, or community education courses. If you have art clubs or art societies in your area, they may offer classes as well. Nearby artists may hold regular classes or have opportunities for one-on-one education. You might also consider taking a workshop from an artist you admire even if it means traveling to another city or region.
Re ad the class descriptions carefully. How much time will you spend actually painting versus watching the instructor demonstrate? Is the class studio- or plein-air based, or a mix of both? How large will the class be? Does the instructor provide hands-on instruction? How many new materials will you need to purchase for the class?
As k to speak with the instructor. If you’re still unsure if a class is right for you, reach out to the instructor directly. Talk to them about your skill level and past experience, what you hope to get out of the workshop, and the way you learn best to see if their class will be a good fit.
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Tallapoosa School of Art Women of the Arts a er Laguna Beach Plein Air Tallapoosa, Alabama Ft. Worth, Texas Laguna Beach, California
April 24 - 27
June 20 - 23
October 18-20
during Plein Air New Bern AhHaa School of Art Rockport Center for the Arts New Bern, North Carolina a er Plein Air Telluride Rockport, Texas May 15 - 17 Telluride, Colorado March 6-9, 2024
July 5 - July 7
Hilda Neily, Syd Hale Instructors
March 13 - 17 2023
9:00-12:00pm
Landscape Basics
Old St Petersburg Florida
Glenna Hartwell Instructor
March 27-31 2023
9:00-12:00pm
Portraits in the Cape School
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John Clayton Instructor
May 22-26 2023
9:00-12:00
Drawing for Painters
Chris Smeraldi Instructor
June 5-9 2023
9:00-12:00pm
Intro To Impressionism
Hilda Neily Instructor
June 12-16 2023
9:00-12:00 pm
Landscape Basics
e Cape School of Art
In Provincetown, Massachusetts
e Principles of Light and Color as taught by Hawthorne and Hensche, beginning in 1899, continue today.
Classes: March to October 2023
Landscape, Portrait, Figure and Still Life Taught in Natural Light
www.CapeSchoolofArt.org Registrar: 617-717-9568
Mary Giammarino Instructor
June 19-23 2023
9:00-12:00pm
No Fear Painting
Dennis Lucas Instructor
June 26-30 2023
9:00-12:00pm
Traditional Cape School Color
Arthur Egeli Instructor
June 12-July 26 2023
Mudhead Mondays
9:30-12:00pm
John Clayton Instructor
July 17-21 2023
9:00-12:00pm
Landscape Painting
Judith Fulmer Instructor
July 24-28 2023
9:00-12:00pm
Watercolor in the Impressionist Tradition
Margaret McWethy Instructor
July 31-August 2 2023
9:00-4:00pm
Still Life in the Impressionist Tradition
Mary Giammarino Instructor
August 14-18 2023
9:00-12:00pm No Fear Painting
John Clayton Instructor
August 21-25 2023
9:00-12:00pm
Landscape Painting
Glenna Hartwell Instructor
August 21-25 2023
2:00-5:00
Mudheads and Portraits in the Cape School Tradition
Hilda Neily Instructor
August 28 - September 1 2023
9:00-12:00
Landscape Basics
Syd Hale Instructor
September 11-15 2023
9:00-12:00pm
Landscape in the Impressionist Tradition
John Clayton Instructor
September 18-22 2023
9:00-12:00pm
Landscape Painting
Mary Giammarino Instructor
September 25-29 2023
9:00-12:00pm
No Fear Painting
John Clayton Instructor
October 2,3,4 2023
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October 7,8,9 2023
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Farley Lewis, farleylewis@gmail.com
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Aaron Schuerr, aaronschuerr@gmail.com
406.539.8393
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404.273.8787
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2023 Workshops
U.S. & Mexico
Randall Sexton, rcsextonstudio@gmail.com
415.307.9796
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2023 Workshops
Various Locations
Nancy Tankersley, tankersleyart@gmail.com
410.253.3641
Visit: www.nancytankersley.com/workshops
Feb. 9-11 St. Simons Island, GA; March 20-23 Rockport, TX; Sept. 16-18 Norfolk, VA; 2024 May 1-11 La Romita School of Art, Terni, Italy. Online: Zoom private mentoring, threemonth sessions — Mastrius Peer Groups
2023 Ireland 15 days with Artist Painting Vacations! Ireland
Kim Caldwell, caldwellkim52@gmail.com 206.369.4206
15 days in Ireland! This vacation is with artist and travel expert Kim Caldwell.
Visit www.kimacaldwell.com or call 206.369.4206.
Visit: www.kimacaldwell.com/workshop/32075/2023ireland-15-days-with-artist-painting-vacations
2023 Plein Air Color Workshops
In-Person & Online
Camille Przewodek, fineart@sonic.net 707.762.4125
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1-Day Plein Air in Pastel with Carol Iglesias/Creating Dynamic Pastels with Aline Ordman
106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 Kristen McIntosh, admin@artleaguehhi.org 843.681.5060
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Beginner or professional, our Academy has a place for you. Curriculum changes monthly and is taught by professional art educators.
Alan Larkin Drawing Bootcamp
Crooked Tree Art Center, Traverse City, MI
May 18-21, 2023
Brown County Art Gallery, Nashville, IN
June 29-July 2, 2023
Visit: alanlarkin.net
Beginners to well-seasoned artists, hone basic drawing skills to draw anything you see faster and more accurately.
Amanda Houston
U.S.A.
Amanda Houston, amandahouston@me.com
971.217.5816
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2023 WORKSHOPS
Annie Strack International
Annie Strack, info@anniestrackart.com
985.710.2325
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ArtFrames.com
Online
Stephen Crisafulli, mail@artframes.com
888.432.7510
ArtFrames.com is pleased to offer beautiful wood frames for artists who are just starting their artistic journey or seasoned pros.
ART WORKSHOPS ALONG THE MONTEREY PENINSULA California
Rich Brimer, richbrimer@gmail.com
831.620.2955
Visit: carmelvisualarts.com
Art Workshop Vacations
Mexico, MA, Europe
Robert Masla, bob@maslafineart.com
413.335.4295
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Unique all-inclusive workshops run by artist Robert Masla with world-class guest artist facilitators at unique inspirational locations.
Award Winning Artist Workshops
Charlotte, NC
Shirley Harris, 4shirleyart@gmail.com
704.607.6046
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Top professional artist instructors. Studio and plein air, 3-day and 4-day workshops. Discount lodging for all artists attending workshops.
Bluebird Studios, LLC
8 Joy Lane, Santa Fe, NM
Elizabeth Cooper, info@bluebirdstudiosantafe.com
720.933.4022
Offering an inviting studio on a small ranch in Santa Fe for workshops in traditional fine arts and plein air.
Cape Cod Creative Arts Center
154 Crowell Road, Chatham, MA
Angela Mault, director@capecodcreativearts.org
508.945.3583
Visit: www.capecodcreativearts.org
June: Pam Wenger, Watercolor; Don Demers, Oil; Carol Maguire, Oil; Dan Graziano; Sept: Karen Blackwood; Daniel Keys, Pastel; Michelle Dunaway
Capturing the Moment with Color, Light & Emotion
St. Simons Island, GA
Mary Anderson, mand@andersonfineartgallery.com
912.634.8414
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February 16-18, 2023
Bluebird Studios, LLC
Beyond
2023 Workshops
Cynthia Rosen Workshops
Southern Vermont School: February 20-23
Wayne: March 25-26
Leadership Center: September 15-20
Hudson River Valley Art: December 2-6 cynthiarosenart@gmail.com
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Gateway Academy of Classical Art 4814 Washington Blvd, Ste. 322, St. Louis, MO 63108
Ingrid Oertli, ingrid.oertli@gmail.com 314.650.3565
Visit: www.gacastudio.org
Impressionist Painting, Oil Painting Basics, Simplified Landscape, and more
Jessie Rasche, Online over Zoom, art@jessierasche.com 605.695.5815
Visit: jessierasche.com/workshops
Variety of online workshops for beginning to advanced artists. Personal instruction and live demos. More information and free mini-workshop.
In-Person & Online Workshops
Balboa Island, CA
Lisa Skelly, huseskellygallery@gmail.com 310.418.7989
www.huseskellygallery.com
In-Person & Online Workshops
Scottsdale, AZ
Gabriele Rewis, grewis@scottsdaleartschool.org 480.990.1422
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In-Person & Online
Sedona, AZ
Kelli Klymencho, marketing@sedonaartscenter.org 928.514.9515
Judy Mudd Online
Judy Mudd, judymudd@bellsouth.net 502.550.1827
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Watercolor Online
Kanuga Watermedia Workshops
Montreat, North Carolina
Meghann Miller Williams, watermediaworkshops@protonmail.com
828.964.3968
Visit: www.kanugawatermediaworkshops.com
Kanuga is known for its eclectic workshops taught by A-list artists. Students have a choice of instructed or independent study.
La Romita, Workshops in Italy
Umbria region, Italy
U.S. (toll free) — 1.855.4ROMITA
Intimate, unique, workshops in plein air, urban sketching, printmaking, pastel, oil, acrylic, watercolor, in the heart and soul of La Bella Italia.
Visit: www.laromita.org
Landscape, Portrait, Figure and Still Life taught in Natural Light
The Cape School of Art capeschoolprovincetown@gmail.com
617.717.9568
Classes: March to October 2023
Leslie Lambert
Leslie Lambert, leslielambertart@gmail.com
208.650.0854
Visit: www.leslielambertart.com
Watercolor Workshops and Online Instruction
Luminous Landscapes
Online; Sarasota, FL; and Midland, TX
Linda Richichi, info@richichiart.com
845.527.1146
Visit: www.richichiart.com
Learn to use color to create an inner glow using a simple stepby-step process. Pastel, oil, or acrylic.
Madeline Island School of the Arts
La Pointe, WI
Charles E Meech, misa@madelineschool.com
715-747-2054
Visit: www.madelineschool.com
Madeline Island School of the Arts (MISA) is ranked among the top five art and craft workshop schools in the country.
Maine Coast Art Workshops
Rockland, Maine
Lyn Donovan, cmartworkshops@gmail.com
207.594.4813
Visit: www.cmaworkshops.com
Top instructors, waterfront studio, Maine coast’s famous harbors, rural villages, rocky pine-rimmed beaches, lavish personal attention.
You’ll love painting here!
Masterful Painting Online Courses
Linda Glover Gooch, goochstudio@gmail.com
480.390.7054
visit: www.masterfulpainting.com/courses
Masterful Painting Online School. Courses for all levels of painters.
Detailed instructions, including critiques and feedback from Linda Glover Gooch.
Mick McAndrews Watercolor Workshop
Paul Smiths College VIC
Martha Spear, admin@saranaclakeartworks.org
518.946.7851
Visit: saranaclakeartworks.org/workshop/
There will be a 2- or possibly a 4-day plein air workshop with watercolor master Mick McAndrews.
Painting the Landscape from Life
Milwaukee, WI
Marc Anderson, marc@mandersongallery.com
920.765.1332
Visit: www.mandersongallery.com
Come paint the beautiful Wisconsin landscape with Marc Anderson for 3 days. Workshop runs August 23-25, 2023.
Painting Powerful Skies
Coppini Academy of Fine Art
115 Melrose Place, San Antonio, TX 78212
Barbara Brunner, barb.brunner@gmail.com
210.710.0222
Visit: www.thecoppini.org
In this studio workshop, we will discuss and practice the unique attributes of clouds, using value sketches and color studies.
Art in Italy
Small Group Luxury Painting Holidays in uniquely inspiring Le Marche, Italy
Indulge your passion, explore truly authentic Italy and take in the breathtaking surroundings on a thoughtfully crafted holiday with renowned tutors
• Staying in the historic centre of a picturesque, medieval hill-top
• Paint in stunning locations as well as our air-conditioned studio
• Luxury en-suite, air-conditioned rooms, serviced daily
• Airport transfers and local transportation
• Gourmet meals and delicious local wine all included
• Easels, boards and portable stools and chairs provided
• Non-painting partners welcome
Annie Strack
ANN LARSEN
Pastels in the Painted Desert with Juliana Crownover Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, NM
Workshop Manager Robin Keck, robink@ghostranch.org 505.685.1000
Visit: www.ghostranch.org/events/pastels-in-the-painteddesert-juliana-crownover/
Paint the glorious landscapes of Ghost Ranch, the rich colors of mesas, sunsets, and red hills featured in O’Keeffe’s works.
Patrick Saunders — Plein Air
Galveston, TX
Tina Bohlman, outdoorpainterssociety@gmail.com
972.741.6154
Visit: www.outdoorpainterssociety.com/event-5009864
Paint, Travel, Inspire!
June 17 – 23, Le Marche, Italy
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2023 WORKSHOPS
GEORGIA
Capturing the Moment, Color/Light & Emotion
February 16 to 18
Anderson Fine Art St. Simons Island, GA 912-634-8414
mand@AndersonFineArtGallery.com workshopsonstsimonsisland.com
MICHIGAN Intuitive Composition
May 25 to 27
Franciscan Life Process Center
Lowell, MI 616-897-7842 lifeprocesscenter.org
MAINE
Simplifying the Maine Landscape
July 17 to 21 Coastal Maine Art Workshops Rockland, ME
Lyn Donovan: 207-594-4813 cmaworkshops.com
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Capturing the Moment in Light & Color
August 26 to 27
Jackson Art Studio & Gallery, Jackson, NH Melanie Levitt: 603-387-3463 melanie@jacksonartnh.com jacksonartnh.com
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Plein Air with Patrick Saunders. Explore the essential techniques for painting from direct observation with awardwinning artist Patrick Saunders.
PEGGY IMMEL 2023 WORKSHOPS
Peggy Immel, peggy@peggyimmel.com
617.875.0691
Visit: www.peggimmel.com/workshops
Plein Air Adventure Class
Pinellas County, FL; Plein Air at Olana, Hudson, NY; Color Theory Naples, FL
Shawn Dell Joyce, shawndelljoyce@gmail.com 845.728.4001
Visit: www.shawndelljoyce.com
Plein Air Adventure Class represented by Woodfield Fine Art St. Petersburg FL, October-May.
Plein Air, Online & Studio
Cindy Briggs, cindybriggsart@gmail.com
541.420.9463
visit: www.cindybriggs.com
Plein Air en Provence with Robin Cheers
St Remy de Provence, France
Phil Levine, philip@1worldarttravel.com
Visit: www.robincheers.com
Paint in St. Remy, Gordes, and Aix. Enjoy a cooking class and more!
1WorldArtTravel: Providing Personally Led Tours Since 1993.
Pocket Sketching Workshops
Online & Tucson, AZ
Kath Macaulay, kath@pocketsketching.com
Visit: www.pocketsketching.com
Pocket Sketching® brings a whole new light to the joy of travel and the pleasure of any day, anywhere.
Pure Plein Air: How to Improve Your Observational Skills –March 20-23
Rockport Center for the Arts, info@rockportartcenter.com
361.729.5519
Visit: rockportartcenter.com/masterclass
A 4-day workshop in coastal Rockport that will focus on methods and materials used in painting plein air.
Richard Sneary Watercolor Workshops
Laramie County Community College, Cheyenne, WY aholen@lccc.wy.edu
307.460.0722
2024 Clay Watercolor Workshop
Visit: www.lccc.wy.edu/culturalseries
For more workshop information, go to richardsneary. fineartstudioonline.com.
Shenandoah Art Destination
Lexington, VA
Nancy Boer, nancy@shenandoahartdestination.com
612.221.1140
Visit: shenandoahartdestination.com
Maine and Morocco
Spring 2023
Arizona
Christine Debrosky, christine@christinedebrosky.com
928.679.0357
Visit: www.christinedebrosky.com
Capture the Light in Pastel
Strock Wasson Studio
Zoom and in person
Carol Wasson, carol@strockwasson.com
937.459.6492
visit: carolstrockwasson.com
Scheduling 2023 workshops in-person and Zoom
Online Zoom and in-person workshops are available; see the website for more information.
Studio & Plein Air Pastel
Across the U.S.
Nancie King Mertz, nancie@nanciekingmertz.com
773.458.3205
Visit: nanciekingmertz.com
Perspective Simplified in workshops across the U.S. Workshops in our new Learning Center throughout the year. Schedule on my website.
Summer/Fall 2023 Workshops
Peninsula School of Art
Elysia Michaelsen, workshop@peninsulaschoolofart.org
920.868.3455
Visit: www.peninsulaschoolofart.org
Over 100 fine art workshops. Plein air, studio, oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic. Beginner to advanced. Located in Door County, WI.
Suffolk Plein Air Festival 2023
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
D’Arcy Weiss, darcy.weiss@suffolkcenter.org
757.572.5309
Visit: suffolkpleinair.org
Tallapoosa School of Art 2023-24
Workshops
Lake Martin, AL
Dorothy Littleton, dorothylittleton@gmail.com
334.332.8457
Visit: www.tallapoosaworkshops.com
Top art instructors at our all-inclusive workshop venue on Alabama’s beautiful Lake Martin. COME. STAY. PAINT. See website for info.
Workshops & Retreats
Pennsylvania
Susan Nicholas Gephart, snicholasart@gmail.com
814.360.2116
Visit: www.snicholasart.com/classes-and-workshops
Workshops Retreats Mentoring Oil Paintings
Manon Sander, manondesigns@comcast.net
415.606.7685
Visit: www.manonsander.com
Drawing bootcamp
with
Alan Larkin
Hone the basic skills needed to draw anything you see, strategies to unify these skills, and techniques to become accuracy.
The class is an eye-opening experience for complete beginners as well as seasoned artists.
Crooked Tree Arts Center Traverse City, Michigan May 18 - 21, 2023
Brown County Art Gallery Nashville, Indiana June 29 - July 2, 2023
For more info, scan the QR code. - or visitalanlarkin.net
IT'S SAID THEY NEVER FORGET NEITHER WILL YOU
Luxury Africa painting tours
The memorable workshop experience you created for my students and me will always be a highlight of my life.
LORI MCNEE - 2022
It was a trip of a lifetime, and every moment filled my heart with joy. I am grateful to Workshops in SA for bringing me to experience this beautiful country. It is a 5-star workshop all the way.
Naples, FL, January 9-11; Plein Air South, FL, March 12-16; Tallapoosa School of Art, AL, May 23-25; Sonoma, CA, June 19-21
Workshops in France
France, Scotland, Italy
Julie Snyder, valerie@workshopsinfrance.com
818.533.2363
Visit: workshopsinfrance.com/
Premiere immersive art retreats and workshops with leading instructors. Chateau-based in France, Italy, and Scotland. Call 818.533.2363 or visit workshopsinfrance.com.
Workshops in SA
South Africa
Taléta Willer, taleta@workshopsinsa.com
630.445.9182
Visit: www.workshopsinsa.com
Luxury tailor-made 10-day workshops.
Painting and experiencing Africa through the eyes of a master artist.
Workshops on St. Simons Island
St. Simons Island, GA
Mary Anderson, mand@andersonfineartgallery.com
912.399.8729
Workshops on St. Simons Island, sponsored by Anderson
Fine Art Gallery. Has been offering workshops for the past 16 years.
ART RETREATS
FRANCE: June 4 - 12
SCOTLAND: June 18 - 25
ITALY: May 22 - 30
September 13 - 21
2023 INSTRUCTORS
Aldo Balding
Teresa Oaxaca
Joseph Zbukvic
Lisa Wang
Daniel Gerhartz
Georgia Mansur
Award Winning Artist Workshops.com Charlotte, NC
4shirleyart@gmail.com
April 14-16: New Braunfels, TX Sept 27-Oct 4: Provence, France
Stream video tutorials and weekly demos and join my mentoring program online.
For more info or to schedule a workshop in your area, visit www.robincheers.com
HILTON HEAD ISLAND
SOUTH CAROLINA
Kim Casebeer
2023 Workshops
CAROL IGLESIAS
April 28, 2023
1-Day Plein Air in Pastel: At Veterans Memorial Park
All Skill Levels; Pastel $120 ($108 for members)
3/24 - 3/26/2023
Painting Powerful Skies, Studio San Antonio, Texas thecoppini.org
7/18 - 7/20/2023
Taking Work from Ok to Wow!, Studio WAOW National Show Newton, Kansas kimcasebeer.com
8/11 - 8/13/2023
Confident Color in the Landscape, Studio Baton Rouge, Louisiana artguildlouisiana.org
9/23/2023
Atmosphere is Everything, Plein Air
9/22 - Juror Demo Plein Air Grand Marais Grand Marais, Minnesota outdoorpaintersofminnesota.org
11/8 - 11/11/2023
Studio Pieces That Have Punch!, Studio Brandon, Mississippi msartistsguild.org
Learn from an award-winning artist, 22 years teaching experience. AWA Master Signature , and OPA and PSA Signature Member. kimcasebeer.com/workshops phone: 785.409.8949
ALINE ORDMAN
May 16, 17 & 18, 2023
Creating Dynamic Pastels
All Skill Levels; Pastel $400 ($360 for members)
Stunning, inspirational vistas to capture your imagination and invigorate your art. Come for the workshops at Art League Academy and stay for America’s favorite island*
*Travel+LeisureWorld’s Best Awards 2016-2019
Visit artleaguehhi.org or call 843.842.5738
2023 Workshops: Feb. 9-11 St. Simons Island, GA March 20-23 Rockport, TX
Sept. 16-18 Norfolk, VA
2024 Workshop: May 1-11 La Romita School of Art, Terni, Italy
Mastrius Peer Groups
Door County, Wisconsin
ALLA PRIMA PLEIN AIR STUDIES
Bethann
Moran-Handzlik
July 11 - 14, 2022
PAINTINGS FROM PLEIN AIR SKETCHES
Kate Borcherding
July 24 - 27, 2022
EXPRESSIVE WATERCOLOR
Dan Mondloch
Aug 15 - 18, 2023
PERSPECTIVE MADE EASY
Mat Barber Kennedy
Aug 22 - 25, 2023
PLEIN AIR FROM THE GROUND UP
Hector Acuna
Aug 26 - 27, 2023
LANDSCAPE ABSTRACTION IN WATERCOLOR
Susan Maakestad
Sep 19 - 22, 2023
CREATING LIGHT: VALUE, COLOR & LUMINOSITY
Michael Banning
Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2023
COMPOSING WITH COLOR
Kyle McKenzie
Oct 17 - 20, 2023
Calvin Liang
John Cosby
Dave Santillanes
Keith Wicks
Aaron Schuerr
Debra Huse
Randy Sexton
Kathleen Hudson
Karl Dempwolf
Huihan Liu
Celebrate PleinAir and Our
10th
LORE 10TH BIRTHDAY BASH
MAY 21-25, 2023
A Week of Painting with Your Tribe (with no Stress) DON’TWAIT! SPACESGOINGFAST
No workshop, no juried entry, no competition, no pressure. Come paint and play with PleinAir magazine Publisher Eric Rhoads.
Directory of Advertising
La Romita School of Art ........................................31
Lambert, Leslie .........................................................30
Larkin, Alan J. ...........................................................21
Larsen, Ann ...............................................................20
Lewis, Farley ...............................................................29
Macaulay, Kath .........................................................29
Madeline Island School of the Arts .........................2
Mertz, Nancie King .................................................25
Mudd, Judy ................................................................31
Outdoor Painters Society/Plein Air Southwest 32
Peninsula School of Art ...........................................29
Rasche, Jessie .............................................................32
Richichi, L. ................................................................31
Rockport Center For e Arts ..............................22
Rosen, Cynthia .........................................................26
Sander, Manon ..........................................................31
Schuerr, Aaron .............................................................9
Scottsdale Artists’ School ........................................13
Sedona Arts Center/Sedona Plein Air Festival ....3
Sexton, Randall ........................................................28
Shenandoah Art Destination ................................28
Sneary, Richard .........................................................23
Strack, Annie .............................................................20
Su olk Center for Cultural Arts ..........................22
Suzie Greer Baker Fine Artist .................................11
Tallapoosa School of Art ........................................17
Tankersley, Nancy ....................................................28
Huse Skelly Fine Art Gallery ....................................5
Immel, Peggy .............................................................23
Jaenicke, Barbara ......................................................16
Joyce, Shawn Dell .....................................................32
Kanuga Watermedia Workshops ...........................25
TM Property Management SRI ...........................19
Wasson, Carol Strock ..............................................25
Workshops in France ...............................................23
Workshops in South Africa ....................................21