Join Cath Connolly Hudson’s Saturday Sojourn workshop as we explore unique approaches to
capturing the essence of a portrait in one session. The three hour class is designed for beginners. We’ll build on ideas from abstract and symbolic portraiture from Picasso, de Kooning and Kahlo and complete a portrait together.

Join award-winning painter and teacher John Guernsey for a workshop focused on refining observation skills, prioritizing key elements in a scene, and creating expressive, skillful paintings. Through demonstrations, discussions, and hands-on painting, participants will gain valuable insights and one-on-one guidance. Open to all skill levels and suitable for both oil and acrylic painters, this workshop promises a fun and inspiring learning experience.

Master painting fundamentals like composition, value, and paint application through still-life projects using personal objects. Includes morning demonstrations and personalized instruction in a casual, supportive environment. Bring 2–3 simple objects.

Unlock the magic of Gorgeous Grays with Bill’s engaging and non-judgmental approach to mastering design, values, shapes, and color harmony. Learn how grays enhance your ability to see and create compelling compositions with harmonious color and scintillating temperature shifts. Bill combines his artistic expertise with neuroscience insights to simplify complex concepts and make learning faster, easier, and more enjoyable. Build confidence and elevate your skills with this transformative workshop experience!

Strengthen your perceptual and painting skills with focused exercises in color, composition, and paint application. This class, designed for experienced painters, combines direct observation, still-life setups, and group critiques to refine your unique style. Suitable for acrylic and oil painters.

Combine classical landscape painting techniques with principles of abstraction to push beyond the basics. This workshop explores mark-making, color theory, and composition while experimenting with mediums like Cold Wax and Galkyd for texture and layering. Includes demos, discussions, and one-on-one guidance.

Learn practical techniques to achieve a more painterly, expressive style. Through demonstrations, exercises, and a "paint along," explore methods to loosen up your approach. Apply these skills to create a fresh interpretation of one of your own past paintings. Suitable for oils or acrylics.

Join Karen Weihs in From Realism to Abstraction, a workshop exploring palette knife and brush techniques with Cobra water mixable oils or your preferred medium. Focused on transforming landscapes into dynamic compositions, this workshop includes demonstrations, value color studies, and personalized instruction to guide participants in creating unique works that bridge realism and abstraction.

Ignite your creativity with encaustics! Explore the art of layering melted colors to create vibrant, dynamic works. Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop encourages experimentation and finishes with at least three completed paintings each day. Returning and new artists are warmly welcomed!