"Lush and Lively Colored Pencil" (Newport, OR)
July 10-13, 2018

The majestic Oregon coast is calling! Kristy Kutch invites you for four fascinating days, exploring the remarkable range of colored pencil techniques. Waxy/oily and water soluble colored pencils, plus watercolor crayons, will be featured. Classes are held (ocean-view classroom) at Newport Visual Arts Center. Kristy is the author Drawing and Painting with Colored Pencil and The New Colored Pencil, as well as 4 instructional DVDs.

Studio / Plein Air Painting in Florence, Italy
May 21-28, 2018

With an abundance of subject matter to choose from- the Arno River, Bardini Gardens or even a close-up of a flower filled window sill, there is something to enchant and inspire every artist! This workshop will be painting-centric but we'll have plenty of time to relax, with afternoons to wander and evenings to gather and discuss the day's work over a glass of Italian wine.

The Painted Prism Art Retreat in Estes Park, Colorado
July 12-16, 2018

Join us for 3 days and 4 nights in beautiful Estes Park - to paint and create, to rest and rejuvenate, to learn and share. Your tuition for this retreat includes all your art supplies, daily Watercolor Workshops with Pat Howard, breakfasts and gourmet lunches, with wine in the evenings; morning yoga sessions, and unlimited mountain air, laughter, and friendship.

"Drawing and Painting with Colored Pencil" (Grand Marais, MN)
June 11-14, 2018

This workshop focuses on "painting from a point", using a variety of pencils and surfaces to create dynamic paintings. Products include: waxy/oily colored pencils, watercolor pencils, and wax pastels. Surfaces include papers, boards, even sanded papers. Featuring an abundance of colored pencils and materials, this workshop is full to the brim, with demonstrations and techniques that are sure to increase your repertoire.

Plein-Air Urban Watercolour Workshops in Barcelona
Year-round (see website for details)

This is an opportunity to enjoy a 5 day plein-air intensive watercolor workshop in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. Professional artist Paul Raymonde and his wife Angela run an urban painting course in one of Europe's most beautiful cities. Classes are carefully structured to explain and practice the intricacies of traditional watercolor technique.