Come join us and explore the fascinating qualities of watercolor! At the beginning of the class, I’ll begin with a demonstration that showcases the various techniques used in watercolor painting. Don't worry if you're new to this, as I’ll provide personalized lessons on different tips and techniques to enhance your painting skills. Not only will you learn and improve your artistic abilities, but you'll also have the chance to meet new people and create lasting memories. So come and join us for a delightful and enriching experience in the world of watercolor! All levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies or rent a Lender's Kit from the instructor for $15.00.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Gerilyn Gaskill
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Explore new techniques and further develop your personal style along with fellow artists and friends in Wayne Art Center's bright and spacious art studios. This professional-style open studio offers a self-directed environment where artists of all levels can hone their skills and explore their creativity. Designed for those seeking a dedicated time and place to create without the constraints of formal instruction, the space fosters independence and artistic growth. These sessions are open to everyone—from absolute beginners to advanced artists—providing a supportive community for anyone looking to focus on their craft.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

In this demonstration focused, multi-week class, students will learn the foundations of enameling on metal to create lightweight, wearable jewelry. Utilizing traditional metal fabrication and cold connections, students will learn silver soldering, earwire fitting, filing, sanding, and sawing, and light forming. They will then take their prepared metal and apply multiple layers of vitreous glass enamel, which will add color and even potential imagery to their new wearable pieces. Finally, students will learn about finishing and care to make their pieces sustain everyday wear and comfort. Techniques demonstrated: Silver soldering, riveting, wire manipulation, metal tumbling, filing, sanding, sawing & piercing, finishing, enamel layering, wet-packing, surface decoration including: decal application, overglazing, etching, graphite, sugar firing.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Emily Pellini
Cost: $300
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Learn the basics of creating a fused glass piece. Peter will introduce you to new techniques for making beautiful glass jewelry even more exciting. You will make 3 pendants and 2 earrings or 2 pendants, 1 earring, 1 bracelet, choosing from a wide range of glasses. The piece will be fired after the workshop and available for pick up 2-3 weeks later. For an additional fee, shipping is available (Please ask instructor for shipping fee amount, which needs to be paid before items will be shipped)! No experience necessary. All levels, and children with registered adult are welcome.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $90 ($80 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

A sketchbook is one of an artist's most valuable tools for developing observation, creativity, and confidence. This workshop introduces enjoyable, approachable drawing exercises that encourage regular practice without the pressure of creating finished artwork. Students will explore quick sketches, studies from nature, composition ideas, and visual journaling while discovering how a consistent sketchbook habit can strengthen skills in every artistic medium. This course is designed for students of all levels.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Allison Luce
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Learn the basics of creating fused Glass Ornaments. These are a wonderful decorative piece and a perfect gift. You can make designs of your choice, but we will have some samples for inspiration. The pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pick-up 1-2 weeks later. No experience necessary!
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $78 ($65 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

All levels welcome! In this 6-week session we will use the coil method to construct forms starting with coil pots. These forms can be based off of ancient or modern pottery. As students progress, they will learn various handbuilding techniques to use with the coil method. Projects will continue based on student interest and ideas. Sam will continue to demonstrate any methods needed to support project ideas. First bag of clay, firing and glazing fees for work completed in class are provided.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sam Diamond
Cost: $305
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of pastel as you bring breathtaking landscapes, dynamic seascapes, and dramatic cloudscapes to life in this energizing 3-week course! Whether you’re a beginner eager to explore or an experienced artist ready to elevate your skills, instructor Robert Wortmann will inspire you through engaging demonstrations and hands-on, personalized guidance. Discover how to capture light, atmosphere, and movement while working from your own reference photos to create expressive, one-of-a-kind works of art. Experience a fun, supportive studio environment that sparks creativity, confidence, and a deeper connection to the beauty of nature.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Robert Wortmann
Cost: $150
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Watercolor is a wonderful painting medium due to its vibrant and translucent nature, quick drying time, and easy set-up and clean-up. Explore this versatile medium a supportive and immersive environment! Focus will be color theory and brush work demonstrations as we explore the basics of color mixing, layering washes and a sense of touch. Painting from natural subject matter including still life, botanical studies and landscape. Drawing experience is helpful but not required.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Michelle Oosterbaan
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

In this 3-day workshop, Karen leads her students through the process of creating dynamic loose paintings that breathe life and reality. Using a photo reference, she will demonstrate the various stages of a painting from initial design to the final strokes. Along with foundational principles, Karen emphasizes the use of large brushes, intuitive measuring and the back-and-forth search of positive and negative shapes to achieve spontaneity and visual interest. This workshop was designed for all levels of oil & acrylic painters.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Karen Wilharm
Cost: $500
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Bring your young artists to join us in the ceramics studio as we learn various hand-building methods for creating and decorating ceramic masterpieces. Each week's project will include a method of constructing clay by hand (pinch, coil, slab, etc.) and plenty of opportunities for self-expression and experimentation. After students construct a clay piece and paint it with colorful glazes, projects will be fired in electric kilns. Students should bring their imagination and be prepared to get messy as we dive into the world of functional and sculptural ceramics. This is a 5-week, 1.5-hour, after school class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Carolyn Coyle
Cost: $145
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

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 compositions from life using pencils and chalk pastels. Students will benefit from highly individualized instruction in a small class setting. As many college art programs and art schools require observational work in portfolio submissions, this class will also provide the opportunity to create a strong and essential portfolio piece. New students and repeat students welcome - each session explores different topics and still set-ups. This is a 5-week, 2-hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Annie Gardner
Cost: $190
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Nothing is more satisfying than telling someone, “I made that ring”. You can learn how to make that piece of jewelry in one day at the Wayne Art Center. You will learn how to saw, file and solder metals and add semiprecious stones. These basic skills will be applied to base metals to produce wonderful wearable jewelry. All studio tools, saw blades and base metals are provided. Tuition includes materials fee. This is a 1 day, 6-hour workshop. Please bring a lunch, a nut-free snack, and a water bottle.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Chris Darway
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

The workshop will run for two full days. Our interest is whether two distinct pictorial genres, the portrait and the nude figure, can challenge each other and make each more interesting. The expressive overlap in portraiture and figure painting has been a central concern in my work for over forty years. The class will be open to any painting medium, oil, acrylic, pastel, opaque watercolor, but the emphasis of each experience will be in pushing the participants’ efforts through changes and revision which may include the model’s change of state from nude to clothed or vice versa. My interest is in “likeness” which is as much involved with gesture, proportion, and spatial context as the disposition of features, complexion, and light.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Scott Noel
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Join artist and long-time PAFA professor Patricia Traub for frank and helpful feedback on your artwork. A group critique is an excellent means of both dispelling feelings of artistic isolation or uncertainty and ?nding inspiration in the ideas and artwork of others in a supportive environment.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Patricia Traub
Cost: $95
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

Learn methods to propel you to the next level. My goal is to show you that with one approach you can paint any subject. Oil paints are preferred, but water-soluble oils, acrylic, or pastel are acceptable. It is helpful to have a basic working knowledge of your chosen medium. Intermediate to advanced.
 
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Chris Kling
Cost: $350
Sponsor: The New Studio For The Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712

Paint loose and intuitive in a workshop where color, shape and line come together to make impactful designs inspired by your color palette and your style of brushwork. Students will work on various small color studies (4 x 6 or 6 x 8) at first to determine color palette and choose a favorite composition to paint larger the second half of the day (11x 14 or 16 x 20). This is a day for those who move away from painting objects or landscapes to emphasize feeling and movement.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Abby Ober
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

During this 2-day workshop, participants will explore approaches to developing and emphasizing abstract relationships in a painting based on direct observation. The instructor will work with students to set up their own still life, and cover topics such as color mixing, value relationships and framing the scene/composing. We will search for formal abstract relationships such as alignments, pathways through the space, as well as color and value design. There will be a focus on creating a simple, but sophisticated still-life arrangement. The emphasis will be on the emergence of the abstract structure of the painting rather than on traditional techniques or skills. A broad range of painting styles and skill levels are welcome. Some basic familiarity with oil paint is recommended.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ed Praybe
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Learn the techniques and tools of figure sculpture through demonstration and hands-on sculpting from the model. Explore anatomy, proportion, gesture, and design through the versatility of clay. Personal expression will be emphasized though representational and abstract approaches. Open to all levels and perfect for beginners. Tuition includes a $35 models fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Colleen O'Donnell
Cost: $230
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Deadline to register: November 1, 2026. Level: Beginner. This class will cover an introductory overview to the process of relief printmaking, its history, various methods, and producing multiples through printing. Students will complete one print (image) to entirety over their time in this course. You will have the option to create one block to print from using either linoleum or birch plywood. You will produce 6-8 quality prints of this image and experiment with printing by hand and on a small press. We will examine material choices, image/composition decision making, drawing techniques, transfer techniques, carving, printing, tool care, print studio practices, and DIY methods. Students will have the option to explore their own style and creative interests within their imagery.
 
Location: Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
Instructor: Derek Hibbs
Cost: $125
Sponsor: River Arts, Inc.
Website, email, 608-643-5215

Learn the basics of creating a fused glass piece. You will make a glass tree or a Menorah, choosing from a wide range of glasses. The pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pick up 2-3 weeks later. Shipping is available! No experience necessary. Adults and children 10 and up are welcome. Materials included.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $114 ($95 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Learn the relaxing and creative art of crochet. We will review tension, single crochet and turning your work. We will learn the Half-Double Crochet and Double Crochet and apply to a swatch. Students should have some knowledge of how to hold a crochet hook and complete a foundation chain. A crochet hook and yarn will be provided for participants to learn. Participants are welcome to bring their own crochet hook and yarn. Please no black yarn.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Mary Anne Cooper
Cost: $25 ($20 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Students with all levels of experience are welcome to join this pottery class. Beginners will learn the basics and continuing students can advance their skills through guided exploration of process and form. Throwing and handbuilding will be available in this class. Create your own project or find inspiration in the studio. At the end of the lesson, choose your 3 favorite pieces and select 1 glaze color for each. The teacher will finish the pottery in the selected glaze and it will be ready in 2-4 weeks. If you cannot pick up your work within 1-6 months of the class please choose to have it shipped. Small boxes are $15 each.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Robbie Johnson
Cost: $78 ($65 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Create your own personal Charcuterie Board! Students will create a fluid design over a wood board (dimensions vary). In using epoxy and mica pigmented powders, the participants can achieve a contemporary piece that will last years to come. Students should bring a mask to class. Tiny novelties such as shells, or stones can be brought to class for embellishments over the designed board. Students will need to purchase supplies on the day of the workshop - $15 paid directly to the instructor.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Joan Guerriero
Cost: $45 ($38 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

This class will focus on personalized instruction and critique; encouraging creative experimentation and furthering one’s personal painting goals.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jon Redmond
Cost: $300
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Through demos, lectures and personal instruction you will paint from life using your own personal still life set ups. Common problems such as composition, subject matter, lighting, color mixing and material choices will be covered.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jon Redmond
Cost: $300
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Come join us and explore the fascinating qualities of watercolor! At the beginning of the class, I’ll begin with a demonstration that showcases the various techniques used in watercolor painting. Don't worry if you're new to this, as I’ll provide personalized lessons on different tips and techniques to enhance your painting skills. You'll have the opportunity to explore and paint to your heart's content. Not only will you learn and improve your artistic abilities, but you'll also have the chance to meet new people and create lasting memories. So come and join us for a delightful and enriching experience in the world of watercolor!
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Gerilyn Gaskill
Cost: $125 ($100 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

All supplies included. Kids can choose from hand building projects: working wet soft clay to make things with clay slabs like dishes and sculptures. Or experience throwing on the wheel: making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Please wear clothes than can get dirty. Leave jewelry at home if possible, keep hands and wrists free. Tie back long hair. Kids are expected to clean up their own mess as part of the pottery process. Keep your best 2 pieces at the end of class, and choose a color that the teacher will later glaze the work in, or come back to several classes and learn the glaze process. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

New students will learn the basics of throwing: centering, raising the walls and shaping. Returning students will practice the steps creating muscle memory and making new goals for themselves each class. We will be making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home. Keep long hair tied back! Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from the glaze samples provided. The teacher will glaze the work, or you can come back to several classes and learn the glaze process later. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Join Sarah for a 1-hour hand building class. We will work with clay to make dishes and sculptures. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home to keep hands and wrists free. Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from our glaze samples. The teacher can glaze your work or you can come back for several classes and learn the glaze process. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish. If you cannot return, you can have your work shipped to you for an additional fee.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

This class will explore the process of working in the studio from photographs looking at both historic and contemporary examples, as well as class demonstrations and individual instruction. We will sort through the inherent strengths and weaknesses of using the photograph as the basis for a painting. Jon will also discuss ways to manipulate your photos with the iPhone and how to choose the best photos from which to work.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jon Redmond
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Through demos, discussions and class work I will help you understand how your material choices and aesthetic decisions can greatly affect the direction and outcome of your work.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jon Redmond
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Guided by artist and educator Birgit Raders-Eichinger, students will explore a wide range of materials, techniques, tools and compositional strategies to create richly layered abstract mixed media art. Each weekly class will include a clear teaching element, live demonstrations, and thoughtfully prepared handouts to reinforce concepts and spark ideas. Students will receive practical advice, creative prompts, and individualized guidance. Students will explore essential topics such as mark-making, texture, layering, contrast, intuitive composition, adding and subtracting, similar but different, balance, and focal points. The course encourages experimentation with tools like brushes, palette knives, color shapers, and unconventional materials. Whether you're a beginner or already exploring abstract art, this class provides a supportive and inspiring atmosphere where creativity thrives.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Birgit Raders-Eichinger
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Members of the Art League of Ocean City are invited to utilize a shared space to collaborate on individual artworks. All mediums are welcome with the exception of pottery. Participants should be prepared with all materials. Registration is required.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Cost: Free to members
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

In this fast paced and fun workshop we discuss the importance of composition and design in our work and then apply what we’ve learned to a variety of subjects to create works of sophisticated simplicity.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mick McAndrews
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This fun workshop gives you the chance to play with glass! You will create your own 8" x 8" plate using glass as your canvas. No painting experience is necessary! This is a fun workshop so bring a friend and create something new! Once you’ve finished your creations, Kathy will take them to her studio, fire them in the kiln and then return the finished plates to the Academy for you to pick up a week later. In addition to the registration cost, students should bring $20 cash to pay the instructor for materials, which she will provide for you.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Kathy Oda
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

This fun workshop gives you the chance to play with glass! You will create your own mini glass dishes using glass as your canvas. No painting experience is necessary! This is a fun workshop so bring a friend and create something new! Once you’ve finished your creations, Kathy will take them to her studio, fire them in the kiln and then return the finished dishes to the Academy for you to pick up a week later. Students will complete 4 to 5 dishes depending on time. In addition to the registration cost, students should bring $20 cash to pay the instructor for materials, which she will provide for you.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Kathy Oda
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Bring your most cherished memories to life with nationally acclaimed artist and instructor Addison Palmer in this heartfelt one-day acrylic painting workshop where you'll transform your favorite place into a personal work of art. Whether you're a first-time painter or have years of experience, this inspiring class will guide you through essential techniques for capturing the essence of meaningful locations—from beloved vacation destinations and childhood hideaways to treasured hometown views—using expert instruction in composition, color harmony, creating depth and distance, working with natural light, and applying expressive brushwork that conveys both detail and emotion. Addison's thoughtful, one-on-one teaching style ensures that every participant receives customized support tailored to their individual skill level and artistic vision.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Addison Palmer
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Create your own pop-up cards for birthdays, holidays and more! Learn the basics of folding and paper manipulation, the building blocks for the creation of more advanced three-dimensional constructions. Create fantastic pieces that can be later transformed into amazing books, exhibited as single sculptures, or gifted as one-of- a-kind card creations - perfect for the holidays!
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Alicia Mino Gonzalez
Cost: $115
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

Beginner Gouache: From Still Life to Plein Air introduces students to the versatility of gouache in a supportive, hands-on two-day workshop with artist Monica Meerwarth Fernsell. Students will explore paint consistency, color mixing, value, layering, opacity, and brushwork before applying these skills to a guided still life painting. On Day Two, the workshop moves outdoors, weather permitting, for a plein air demonstration and guided painting session focused on observing, simplifying, and painting from life. Individual guidance and feedback are provided throughout. No previous experience with gouache or plein air painting is required. Students should bring their own supplies; a materials list will be provided.
 
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Monica Meerwarth Fernsell
Cost: $350
Sponsor: The New Studio For The Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712

Students will hear a brief history of mosaics and see examples of ancient and contemporary mosaics. The instructor will provide guidance on planning an 8 x 8 inch mosaic and instruction on the use of mosaic tools. The students will practice using tools to cut several different kinds of materials and practice placement of the mosaic pieces. All materials will be provided to create a mosaic piece using a variety of materials. The instructor will demonstrate grouting, so the students may do their own grouting at home.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Carol Rydel
Cost: $180 ($150 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Create thoughtful handmade holiday gifts at The New Studio for the Visual Arts in Jupiter, Florida. Join Victoria Grigaliunas and Peggy Kirkwood to paint a festive wine glass and make watercolor gift tags using Micron pen, ribbon, and twine. Guided instruction leaves room for your own colors, designs, and seasonal inspiration. No experience is needed, and all supplies are included. Come with a friend or enjoy a creative morning on your own, leaving with personalized pieces to give or keep.
 
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Victoria Grigaliunas and Peggy Kirkwood
Cost: $65 per person; all supplies included
Sponsor: The New Studio for the Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712

In this class you will learn the basic techniques for creating jewelry from UV resin. The class will include a discussion of materials such as resin, molds, tools, adding decorations and colors, curing with a UV lamp and adding hardware. Students will create their own pendant and time permitting, stud or dangle earrings. The jewelry will be completed during class so students will take them home the same day. All materials will be provided including sand and shells. This class has a limited enrollment, so sign up early!
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Greg Cwalina
Cost: $60 ($50 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

In this 3-hour class, students will dive into the art of glasswork as they create stained glass peace doves, perfect for a window ornament or keepsake. Using a colorful assortment of glass, you’ll select your favorite shades and learn the essential stained glass process step by step, including cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing with patina. Ideal for beginners and experienced students. Students will complete at least one stained glass piece in this class, and returning students with prior experience may be able to complete multiple pieces. The process is calming, engaging, and deeply satisfying as your peace doves take shape throughout the workshop. All materials, tools, and safety equipment are provided.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Cynthia Buckley
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

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, alla prima methods while you work from your own photographs. Add gouache and drawing media for contrast and definition. All tools and techniques will be explained and demonstrated including preparatory drawing, brushes, types of paper, use of color and painting methods. Designed to be instructional and fun for students of all levels of experience from beginner to advanced.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Michael Kowbuz
Cost: $195
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

Bring a little nature indoors! In this class, students will create and design a garden scene inside an 8-inch square box. Using a variety of textiles, the participants will feel one with nature as we channel our inner child in this very therapeutic medium. This is perfect for nature lovers, home decor enthusiasts and anyone looking for a relaxing and creative experience. Leave with a one-of-a-kind moss creation to display in your home. Supplies are included.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Joan Guerriero
Cost: $58 ($48 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Students with all levels of experience are welcome to join this pottery class. Beginners will learn the basics and continuing students can advance their skills through guided exploration of process and form. Throwing and handbuilding will be available in this class. Create your own project or find inspiration in the studio. At the end of the lesson, choose your 3 favorite pieces and select 1 glaze color for each. The teacher will finish the pottery in the selected glaze and it will be ready in 2-4 weeks. If you cannot pick up your work within 1-6 months of the class please choose to have it shipped. Small boxes are $15 each.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Robbie Johnson
Cost: $78 ($65 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

All supplies included. Kids can choose from hand building projects: working wet soft clay to make things with clay slabs like dishes and sculptures. Or experience throwing on the wheel: making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Please wear clothes than can get dirty. Leave jewelry at home if possible, keep hands and wrists free. Tie back long hair. Kids are expected to clean up their own mess as part of the pottery process. Keep your best 2 pieces at the end of class, and choose a color that the teacher will later glaze the work in, or come back to several classes and learn the glaze process. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

New students will learn the basics of throwing: centering, raising the walls and shaping. Returning students will practice the steps creating muscle memory and making new goals for themselves each class. We will be making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home. Keep long hair tied back! Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from the glaze samples provided. The teacher will glaze the work, or you can come back to several classes and learn the glaze process later. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Join Sarah for a 1-hour hand building class. We will work with clay to make dishes and sculptures. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home to keep hands and wrists free. Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from our glaze samples. The teacher can glaze your work or you can come back for several classes and learn the glaze process. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish. If you cannot return, you can have your work shipped to you for an additional fee.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Learn everything you need to know about the medium of pastels. Apply basic and advanced techniques in rendering the still-life, portraits and cityscape views. Topics include the use of light and color, types of pastel available, use of different papers, fixing and transporting finished drawings, and safety issues.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Joseph Sweeney
Cost: $195
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

Join Essence and Mary Anne for Little Arty's Art and Storytime at the Art League of Ocean City. This is a preschool art and story time for children and their caregivers! During this session, Mary Anne will read Artina's First Adventure by Lori Cerone and Essence will teach an art lesson to support the book. This activity is designed for preschool aged children and their caregiver. This free class is meant to bring children's literature and art together for learning experience. Space is limited and registration is required! Caregivers should register each child that is attending.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Mary Anne Cooper and Essence Zekoll
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

In the 1950s a group of young American artists burst onto the international art scene with a bold, fresh, and improvisational visual form quickly labeled Abstract Expressionism. At the forefront of this group was Jackson Pollock whose “drip” paintings came to personify the movement. Join us for a close look at Abstract Expressionism and the central role that Pollock played in its development. We’ll look at Pollock’s early work, his breakthrough drip paintings, and the work of his last years. We’ll also consider Pollock in relationship to the work of his contemporaries such as Mark Rothko, Barnett Newman, and Robert Motherwell.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: William Perthes
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Come join us and explore the fascinating qualities of watercolor! At the beginning of the class, I’ll begin with a demonstration that showcases the various techniques used in watercolor painting. Don't worry if you're new to this, as I’ll provide personalized lessons on different tips and techniques to enhance your painting skills. Not only will you learn and improve your artistic abilities, but you'll also have the chance to meet new people and create lasting memories. So come and join us for a delightful and enriching experience in the world of watercolor! All levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies or rent a Lender's Kit from the instructor for $15.00.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Gerilyn Gaskill
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Every mark you make has the power to describe form, texture, and atmosphere. In this workshop, students will experiment with a variety of graphite drawing techniques to create convincing textures such as bark, stone, foliage, water, fabric, and more. Along the way, you'll discover how thoughtful mark making adds richness, depth, and expression to your artwork while expanding your visual vocabulary for drawing, painting, and mixed media. This course is designed for students of all levels.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Allison Luce
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Come and create an Expressive Art Piece: Index Card Affirmations. No previous art experience needed. Barbara will walk you through every step of the process. A suggested donation of $10 would be greatly appreciated so we may continue to offer free classes in the future. The theme of this class is "transformation" and it is geared towards those dealing with stress, trauma or grief with projects designed to focus on centering and healing.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Barbara Buford
Cost: FREE (suggested donation of $10)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Learn the basics of creating fused Glass Ornaments. These are a wonderful decorative piece and a perfect gift. You can make designs of your choice, but we will have some samples for inspiration. The pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pick-up 1-2 weeks later. No experience necessary!
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $78 ($65 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Come and create beautiful art pieces together with the whole family at the Art League of Ocean City. Join Mrs. Barbara for a creative morning of family art! This is a free event. Please consider making a donation to support this event. This project will take about 45 minutes to complete. Please plan your arrival time so that families have ample time to complete the project.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Barbara Buford
Cost: FREE (donations appreciated)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

There's always room for pie! Join your child for a fun afternoon of clay as you create an adorable ceramic holiday pie pot in your favorite "flavor," complete with a charming lid that's almost sweet enough to eat. Learn the basics of working with kiln-fired clay and colorful glazes while you make one project together with your child. If you each want to create your own project, please register yourself and each child separately. Ages 6 and up with an adult. All works created will be fired and ready for pick up approximately two weeks from the date of the workshop.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Learn the basics of creating a fused glass piece. You will make a glass tree or a Menorah, choosing from a wide range of glasses. The pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pick up 2-3 weeks later. Shipping is available! No experience necessary. Adults and children 10 and up are welcome. Materials included.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $114 ($95 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Capture scenes with lively ink lines and watercolor pencil washes in this two-day workshop with Fernando Porras at The New Studio for the Visual Arts in Jupiter, Florida. Explore quick sighting shortcuts, gesture-driven marks, and loose sketching techniques for travel journals, urban studies, and everyday observations. Practice simplifying what you see and moving beyond rigid outlines and perfectionism. The focus is on faster, expressive sketching rather than detailed rendering. Students bring their own supplies; paper towels are provided. Review the supply list before attending.
 
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Fernando Porras
Cost: $375 for both days
Sponsor: The New Studio for the Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712

Join Beth Deeley in creating a Needle Felted Jelly Fish! This class is perfect for all levels and is a great introduction to the art of Needle Felting. Beth will walk you through all the steps of needle felting and participants will leave with a completed Jelly Fish. All materials and instruction are provided for the class. Please note that a $10.00 supply fee is required on the day of the class paid to the instructor - cash or Venmo.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Beth Deeley
Cost: $50 ($42 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Unleash your creativity in this inspiring 2-hour Polymer Clay Jewelry Workshop with Philadelphia native Denise Palmer, owner of Calilou Clay Modern Jewelry. Whether you're coming with friends, a mother-daughter duo, or simply looking to try something new, this class offers a warm and welcoming space where imagination and craftsmanship come together. Guided by Denise’s expert instruction, you'll master essential polymer clay techniques—including conditioning, color blending, shaping, texturing, and professional finishing methods. You'll create your own stunning, lightweight jewelry pieces that are uniquely yours. Perfect for beginners and seasoned creatives alike, this workshop is a relaxing opportunity to connect, express yourself, and walk away with beautiful, wearable art that reflects your personal style. Students should bring $20 cash for materials.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Denise Palmer
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

This is a free opportunity for Art League Members! Come in with your family and enjoy our MakerSpace Lab. Materials will be available for families to be imaginative, get creative and enjoy time as a family. Please register to ensure we have enough materials available.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Students with all levels of experience are welcome to join this pottery class. Beginners will learn the basics and continuing students can advance their skills through guided exploration of process and form. Throwing and handbuilding will be available in this class. Create your own project or find inspiration in the studio. At the end of the lesson, choose your 3 favorite pieces and select 1 glaze color for each. The teacher will finish the pottery in the selected glaze and it will be ready in 2-4 weeks. If you cannot pick up your work within 1-6 months of the class please choose to have it shipped. Small boxes are $15 each.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Robbie Johnson
Cost: $78 ($65 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Students with all levels of experience are welcome to join this pottery class. Beginners will learn the basics and continuing students can advance their skills through guided exploration of process and form. Throwing and handbuilding will be available in this class. Create your own project or find inspiration in the studio. At the end of the lesson, choose your 3 favorite pieces and select 1 glaze color for each. The teacher will finish the pottery in the selected glaze and it will be ready in 2-4 weeks. If you cannot pick up your work within 1-6 months of the class please choose to have it shipped. Small boxes are $15 each.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Robbie Johnson
Cost: $78 ($65 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Come join us and explore the fascinating qualities of watercolor! At the beginning of the class, I’ll begin with a demonstration that showcases the various techniques used in watercolor painting. Don't worry if you're new to this, as I’ll provide personalized lessons on different tips and techniques to enhance your painting skills. You'll have the opportunity to explore and paint to your heart's content. Not only will you learn and improve your artistic abilities, but you'll also have the chance to meet new people and create lasting memories. So come and join us for a delightful and enriching experience in the world of watercolor!
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Gerilyn Gaskill
Cost: $125 ($100 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Dive into the vibrant world beneath the waves and discover the magic of watercolor like never before! Join acclaimed Minnesota-based artist Julie Schroeder for an immersive three-session workshop that will transform the way you approach watercolor painting. Working on half sheets of Arches 140lb cold press paper, you'll explore exciting mixed media techniques to create a stunning undersea coral reef scene bursting with life and color. This isn't your traditional watercolor class—prepare to splash, fling, drip, and splatter paint in gloriously loose, wet-into-wet applications that capture the fluid beauty of ocean life. Through step-by-step demonstrations and personalized instruction, Julie will guide you in developing a more spontaneous and confident painting style.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Julie Schroeder
Cost: $180 + $30 supply fee
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Discover the captivating world of alcohol inks in this dynamic workshop, where vibrant pigments and fluid movement combine to create stunning works of art. This accessible medium offers an engaging, hands-on experience perfect for artists of all skill levels—from curious beginners to seasoned creatives. Under the expert guidance of talented instructor Julie Schroeder, you'll master a range of alcohol ink techniques, including the art of blowing delicate florals, painting atmospheric landscapes, and exploring additional creative applications that showcase the remarkable versatility of this luminous medium. Working on professional Yupo paper and tiles, you'll experiment with color blending, organic textures, and spontaneous movement to develop your own collection of vivid, one-of-a-kind pieces. Students should bring $20 cash for materials.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Julie Schroeder
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

All supplies included. Kids can choose from hand building projects: working wet soft clay to make things with clay slabs like dishes and sculptures. Or experience throwing on the wheel: making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Please wear clothes than can get dirty. Leave jewelry at home if possible, keep hands and wrists free. Tie back long hair. Kids are expected to clean up their own mess as part of the pottery process. Keep your best 2 pieces at the end of class, and choose a color that the teacher will later glaze the work in, or come back to several classes and learn the glaze process. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

New students will learn the basics of throwing: centering, raising the walls and shaping. Returning students will practice the steps creating muscle memory and making new goals for themselves each class. We will be making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home. Keep long hair tied back! Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from the glaze samples provided. The teacher will glaze the work, or you can come back to several classes and learn the glaze process later. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Join Sarah for a 1-hour hand building class. We will work with clay to make dishes and sculptures. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home to keep hands and wrists free. Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from our glaze samples. The teacher can glaze your work or you can come back for several classes and learn the glaze process. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish. If you cannot return, you can have your work shipped to you for an additional fee.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Learn the basics of creating a fused glass piece. Peter will introduce you to new techniques for making beautiful glass jewelry even more exciting. You will make 3 pendants and 2 earrings or 2 pendants, 1 earring, 1 bracelet, choosing from a wide range of glasses. The piece will be fired after the workshop and available for pick up 2-3 weeks later. For an additional fee, shipping is available (Please ask instructor for shipping fee amount, which needs to be paid before items will be shipped)! No experience necessary. All levels, and children with registered adult are welcome.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $90 ($80 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Get into the holiday spirit while creating beautiful, handmade mixed media cards perfect for the season! In this festive workshop, you'll explore charming winter and Christmas landscapes using a delightful combination of traditional watercolors, watercolor pencils, glitter, stamps, and stencils. Through live demonstrations and hands-on practice, you'll learn techniques for painting enchanting seasonal scenes—from snowy landscapes to cozy holiday imagery. Whether you choose to work with classic watercolors alone or embrace the full mixed media experience with watercolor pencils, sparkle, and decorative stamps, you'll have the creative freedom to follow your inspiration. Students should bring $20 cash to pay instructor for materials, which will all be provided for you to use during the workshop.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Julie Schroeder
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Join Beth Deeley in creating a Needle Felted Jelly Fish! This class is perfect for all levels and is a great introduction to the art of Needle Felting. Beth will walk you through all the steps of needle felting and participants will leave with a completed Jelly Fish. All materials and instruction are provided for the class. Please note that a $10.00 supply fee is required on the day of the class paid to the instructor - cash or Venmo.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Beth Deeley
Cost: $41 ($34 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Uncork your creativity and discover the mesmerizing art of acrylic paint pouring! Whether you're planning the perfect girls' night out or an unforgettable date night, this relaxing workshop offers the ideal blend of artistic exploration and social fun. Under the guidance of instructor Julie Schroeder, you'll dive into the captivating world of fluid acrylics, experimenting with a variety of pouring techniques—from traditional methods to unique, innovative approaches that create stunning visual effects. Watch in amazement as colors blend, swirl, and bloom into beautiful florals and abstract designs that seem to come alive on the canvas. No experience necessary—just bring your sense of adventure and let the paint (and wine) flow! All participants must be age 21+.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Julie Schroeder
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Come & have an amazing time creating a beautiful sunflower painting using a palette knife. You'll see just how easy it is to blend colors using a palette knife. We'll be using some really rich and creamy paints to have a lot of textures, interesting effects, (some almost like acrylic pouring), and 3-D effects. You’ll learn how to layer your paint and achieve a 3-dimensional look using a palette knife. We'll be using a variety of palette knife techniques on canvas to create a beautiful floral piece, no experience necessary! Students should bring $20 cash to pay the instructor who will provide all materials needed.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Julie Schroeder
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Join Cerulean Arts Collective artist Leslie Fenton and learn to create a work of art with cut paper and paint! Develop marks and paper matrices in response to the wildly abundant natural world with a simple toolset of paper, paint, ink, X-acto knife, and adhesive. Short demonstrations will be followed by hands-on practice of ideas and techniques which you can extend beyond the workshop.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Leslie Fenton
Cost: $115
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

Looks like an elf left their pants behind! Join your child to create a whimsical clay elf pants planter that's full of holiday charm and sure to make everyone smile. Learn the basics of working with kiln-fired clay and colorful glazes while you make one project together with your child. If you each want to create your own project, please register yourself and each child separately. Ages 6 and up with an adult. All works created will be fired and ready for pick up approximately two weeks from the date of the workshop.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Celebrate the magic of the season with a special afternoon of family creativity and holiday cheer! Families with children ages 4 and up are invited to enjoy a variety of festive, hands-on craft stations featuring holiday-inspired art projects, creative activities, and a sweet treat to decorate. Projects will be announced soon and may vary, but each activity is designed to take approximately 20–25 minutes, allowing families to explore at their own pace. Craft stations will run continuously throughout the event, so arrive anytime during the scheduled workshop and enjoy a joyful afternoon of creating, celebrating, and making lasting holiday memories together!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Join instructor Joan Moreau McKeever for an engaging introductory jewelry-making class focused on creating beautiful dangling earrings. Participants will learn essential techniques including bead selection and earring assembly. With hands-on guidance, students will design and craft their own unique pairs of earrings to take home. No prior experience is required—just creativity and a love for handmade artistry. In addition to the workshop fee, students should bring $30 in cash to pay the instructor for materials and use of tools, all of which will be provided. This materials fee covers supplies for each student to complete two sets of earrings. This workshop is perfect for beginners, but those with experience are welcome too!
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Joan Moreau McKeever
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

On a small canvas, you’ll create beautiful Burch trees using a plethora of mixed media! We’ll explore a variety of fun materials including torn papers, napkins, stencils, glue, paint, glitter, and more. Through layering, painting, and stenciling, you’ll bring depth and texture to your piece, resulting in a 3-dimensional stunning work of art. Unleash your creativity and enjoy the process of making this vibrant mixed-media artwork! No experience necessary! Students should bring $20 cash to pay instructor for materials.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Julie Schroeder
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Students with all levels of experience are welcome to join this pottery class. Beginners will learn the basics and continuing students can advance their skills through guided exploration of process and form. Throwing and handbuilding will be available in this class. Create your own project or find inspiration in the studio. At the end of the lesson, choose your 3 favorite pieces and select 1 glaze color for each. The teacher will finish the pottery in the selected glaze and it will be ready in 2-4 weeks. If you cannot pick up your work within 1-6 months of the class please choose to have it shipped. Small boxes are $15 each.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Robbie Johnson
Cost: $78 ($65 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Create your own personal Charcuterie Board! Students will create a fluid design over a wood board (dimensions vary). In using epoxy and mica pigmented powders, the participants can achieve a contemporary piece that will last years to come. Students should bring a mask to class. Tiny novelties such as shells, or stones can be brought to class for embellishments over the designed board. Students will need to purchase supplies on the day of the workshop - $15 paid directly to the instructor.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Joan Guerriero
Cost: $45 ($38 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

All supplies included. Kids can choose from hand building projects: working wet soft clay to make things with clay slabs like dishes and sculptures. Or experience throwing on the wheel: making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Please wear clothes than can get dirty. Leave jewelry at home if possible, keep hands and wrists free. Tie back long hair. Kids are expected to clean up their own mess as part of the pottery process. Keep your best 2 pieces at the end of class, and choose a color that the teacher will later glaze the work in, or come back to several classes and learn the glaze process. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Join Sarah for a 1-hour hand building class. We will work with clay to make dishes and sculptures. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home to keep hands and wrists free. Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from our glaze samples. The teacher can glaze your work or you can come back for several classes and learn the glaze process. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish. If you cannot return, you can have your work shipped to you for an additional fee.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Night at the Gallery returns for a third year. Multiple activities are planned to keep kids engaged in a fun Winter Wonderland Event! Our evening will begin with pizza for dinner! Activities: 1. Create a Winter Wonderland scene including an igloo, evergreen trees, snowmen - all from yummy treats. 2. Create a Winter Owl with pine cones and cotton. 3. Give back to nature and create a birdfeeder for hungry birds. 4. Create a "snowball" catapult and participate in "snowball" olympics! Parents are welcome to drop off children or stay! Drop off is at 5:00 pm and pick-up is at 8:00 pm. *Parents - Sip and Paint for adults with Joan Guerriero is being offered in the upstairs classroom!
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Mary Anne Cooper
Cost: $36 ($30 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Students will paint along with the instructor step-by-step. This is a beginner's class that will provide instructions using colorful acrylic paints. Techniques will be taught using paint brush strokes, lines and shading. Students may partake in a BYOB beverage of choice to enjoy while painting. * Have children? Sign them up to enjoy Night at the Gallery downstairs!
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Joan Guerriero
Cost: $36 ($30 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

This fun workshop gives you the chance to play with glass! You will create your own mini glass dishes using glass as your canvas. No painting experience is necessary! This is a fun workshop so bring a friend and create something new! Once you’ve finished your creations, Kathy will take them to her studio, fire them in the kiln and then return the finished dishes to the Academy for you to pick up a week later. Students will complete 4 to 5 dishes depending on time. In addition to the registration cost, students should bring $20 cash to pay the instructor for materials, which she will provide for you.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Kathy Oda
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

This fun workshop gives you the chance to play with glass! You will create your own 8" x 8" plate using glass as your canvas. No painting experience is necessary! This is a fun workshop so bring a friend and create something new! Once you’ve finished your creations, Kathy will take them to her studio, fire them in the kiln and then return the finished plates to the Academy for you to pick up a week later. In addition to the registration cost, students should bring $20 cash to pay the instructor for materials, which she will provide for you.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Kathy Oda
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Get the most out of your studio time or plein air work by keeping things simple, to-the-point, and powerful. Focus on design; the overall abstract relationships in your painting are what matter, and what have the most impact. Your ability to analyze visual data, break it down to its basic components, and record it, is the key to your development as a visual artist. This ability, combined with a lexical/visual language that can help you analyze and convey these ideas, is an essential step in discovering your own personal aesthetic. I'll do a demo of a painting for the ?rst half of each day, with the students painting the second half of the day. Attendees may use oils or acrylics.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Patrick Lee
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Discover the captivating world of avian art with nationally acclaimed artist and instructor Addison Palmer in this enchanting one-day acrylic painting workshop dedicated to capturing the elegance and vitality of birds on canvas. Designed for painters of all levels—from beginners to experienced artists—this immersive class will teach you how to render the stunning beauty of feathered subjects through expert techniques in observing form and anatomy, mixing vibrant plumage colors, creating realistic textures, understanding light on curved surfaces, and composing dynamic poses that convey movement and personality. You'll master the art of painting intricate feather details, expressive eyes, graceful wings, and natural perches—all while learning to capture the spirit and character that make each bird species so distinctive and mesmerizing.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Addison Palmer
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Come and create beautiful art pieces together with the whole family at the Art League of Ocean City. Join Mrs. Barbara for a creative morning of family art! This is a free event. Please consider making a donation to support this event. This project will take about 45 minutes to complete. Please plan your arrival time so that families have ample time to complete the project.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Barbara Buford
Cost: FREE (donations appreciated)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Explore the art of stained glass in this festive holiday workshop as you create beautiful Christmas star suncatchers! In this 3-hour class, students will dive into the stained glass process while making multiple Christmas stars, perfect for seasonal decorating or gift-giving. Using a colorful assortment of glass, you’ll choose your favorite shades and learn the essential steps of stained glass work, including cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing with patina. For beginners and experienced students alike. The process is both calming and rewarding as your holiday stars take shape. All materials, tools, and safety equipment are provided. Whether you’re brand new to stained glass or looking for a cheerful seasonal project, this class offers a creative and satisfying holiday experience.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Cynthia Buckley
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Gum drops, sprinkles and frosting--oh my! Join us for a classic holiday workshop: Decorating Gingerbread Houses. Each parent-child team will receive their own cookie cottage, pre-assembled and ready to decorate! Royal icing and lots of extra candies will be provided to create a one-of-a-kind edible, holiday treasure. The fun will include games, history, trivia and award certificates for "most creative," "most patient," "most innovative" and more. Space is limited and all materials are provided. But feel free to bring additional decorations from home to make your Gingerbread House uniquely yours.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Birgit Raders-Eichinger
Cost: $70
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

During this class, participants will review tension, single, half-double and double crochet along with a turning chain. We will learn how to crochet in Back Loops only, Front Loops only and the effect it creates. We will learn the puff stitch and the bobble stitch and the effect it creates. We will apply these stitches to create a swatch that will help us to create larger projects. A crochet hook and yarn will be provided for participants to learn. Participants are encouraged to bring a crochet hook with appropriate yarn matching the crochet hook. Do not bring black yarn.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Mary Anne Cooper
Cost: $25 ($20 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Unleash your creativity in this inspiring 2-hour Polymer Clay Jewelry Workshop with Philadelphia native Denise Palmer, owner of Calilou Clay Modern Jewelry. Whether you're coming with friends, a mother-daughter duo, or simply looking to try something new, this class offers a warm and welcoming space where imagination and craftsmanship come together. Guided by Denise’s expert instruction, you'll master essential polymer clay techniques—including conditioning, color blending, shaping, texturing, and professional finishing methods. You'll create your own stunning, lightweight jewelry pieces that are uniquely yours. Perfect for beginners and seasoned creatives alike, this workshop is a relaxing opportunity to connect, express yourself, and walk away with beautiful, wearable art that reflects your personal style. Students should bring $20 cash for materials.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Denise Palmer
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Students with all levels of experience are welcome to join this pottery class. Beginners will learn the basics and continuing students can advance their skills through guided exploration of process and form. Throwing and handbuilding will be available in this class. Create your own project or find inspiration in the studio. At the end of the lesson, choose your 3 favorite pieces and select 1 glaze color for each. The teacher will finish the pottery in the selected glaze and it will be ready in 2-4 weeks. If you cannot pick up your work within 1-6 months of the class please choose to have it shipped. Small boxes are $15 each.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Robbie Johnson
Cost: $78 ($65 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Discover the beauty of Tonalism in a dynamic 1-day workshop with instructor Robert Wortmann! Explore this evocative American art style, known for its atmospheric landscapes and poetic use of color. Dive into inspiring examples from masters like Whistler and Innes, enjoy a live demonstration, and create your own artwork with personalized guidance. All mediums are welcome, and the day wraps up with a supportive group critique. This course is open to all levels of students.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Robert Wortmann
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Learn a simplified technique to make a fabulous aurora borealis (Northern Lights) painting. The painting process is achieved by beginning with black and white and layering colors over to create an ethereal painting. You will customize your painting along the way by choosing your color palette. Each step you will be given options for how to proceed to make the painting your own and how you prefer. All levels welcome. No prior experience necessary. Please wear clothing that can get stained. (We will provide aprons). Might be best to tie back hair and leave jewelry at home. Students will need to purchase supplies on the day of the workshop for a $20 fee paid directly to the instructor.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Cindy Strouse
Cost: $36 ($30 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Get your home into the holiday spirit! JOY is the theme of this class! Students will create a painted wood board with acrylic paints that will add a touch of holiday spark. In addition to painting, students will be able to add greenery and ribbon to accent the painted design. This painted sign will be ready to hang and decorate your home or give as a one-of-a-kind gift.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Joan Guerriero
Cost: $46 ($38 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

New students will learn the basics of throwing: centering, raising the walls and shaping. Returning students will practice the steps creating muscle memory and making new goals for themselves each class. We will be making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home. Keep long hair tied back! Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from the glaze samples provided. The teacher will glaze the work, or you can come back to several classes and learn the glaze process later. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Join Sarah for a 1-hour hand building class. We will work with clay to make dishes and sculptures. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home to keep hands and wrists free. Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from our glaze samples. The teacher can glaze your work or you can come back for several classes and learn the glaze process. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish. If you cannot return, you can have your work shipped to you for an additional fee.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Come and create an Expressive Art Piece: Memory Box. No previous art experience needed. Barbara will walk you through every step of the process. A suggested donation of $10 would be greatly appreciated so we may continue to offer free classes in the future. The theme of this class is "transformation" and it is geared towards those dealing with stress, trauma or grief with projects designed to focus on centering and healing.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Barbara Buford
Cost: FREE (suggested donation of $10)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Members of the Art League of Ocean City are invited to utilize a shared space to collaborate on individual artworks. All mediums are welcome with the exception of pottery. Participants should be prepared with all materials. Registration is required.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Cost: Free to members
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Learn the basics of creating fused Glass Ornaments. These are a wonderful decorative piece and a perfect gift. You can make designs of your choice, but we will have some samples for inspiration. The pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pick-up 1-2 weeks later. No experience necessary!
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $78 ($65 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Learn the basics of creating a fused glass piece. You will make a glass tree or a Menorah, choosing from a wide range of glasses. The pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pick up 2-3 weeks later. Shipping is available! No experience necessary. Adults and children 10 and up are welcome. Materials included.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $114 ($95 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

This is a free opportunity for Art League Members! Come in with your family and enjoy our MakerSpace Lab. Materials will be available for families to be imaginative, get creative and enjoy time as a family. Please register to ensure we have enough materials available.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Students with all levels of experience are welcome to join this pottery class. Beginners will learn the basics and continuing students can advance their skills through guided exploration of process and form. Throwing and handbuilding will be available in this class. Create your own project or find inspiration in the studio. At the end of the lesson, choose your 3 favorite pieces and select 1 glaze color for each. The teacher will finish the pottery in the selected glaze and it will be ready in 2-4 weeks. If you cannot pick up your work within 1-6 months of the class please choose to have it shipped. Small boxes are $15 each.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Robbie Johnson
Cost: $78 ($65 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

All supplies included. Kids can choose from hand building projects: working wet soft clay to make things with clay slabs like dishes and sculptures. Or experience throwing on the wheel: making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Please wear clothes than can get dirty. Leave jewelry at home if possible, keep hands and wrists free. Tie back long hair. Kids are expected to clean up their own mess as part of the pottery process. Keep your best 2 pieces at the end of class, and choose a color that the teacher will later glaze the work in, or come back to several classes and learn the glaze process. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

New students will learn the basics of throwing: centering, raising the walls and shaping. Returning students will practice the steps creating muscle memory and making new goals for themselves each class. We will be making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home. Keep long hair tied back! Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from the glaze samples provided. The teacher will glaze the work, or you can come back to several classes and learn the glaze process later. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Join Sarah for a 1-hour hand building class. We will work with clay to make dishes and sculptures. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home to keep hands and wrists free. Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from our glaze samples. The teacher can glaze your work or you can come back for several classes and learn the glaze process. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish. If you cannot return, you can have your work shipped to you for an additional fee.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Students with all levels of experience are welcome to join this pottery class. Beginners will learn the basics and continuing students can advance their skills through guided exploration of process and form. Throwing and handbuilding will be available in this class. Create your own project or find inspiration in the studio. At the end of the lesson, choose your 3 favorite pieces and select 1 glaze color for each. The teacher will finish the pottery in the selected glaze and it will be ready in 2-4 weeks. If you cannot pick up your work within 1-6 months of the class please choose to have it shipped. Small boxes are $15 each.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Robbie Johnson
Cost: $78 ($65 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled morning of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend 3 fun hours in the morning exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $65
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled day of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend a full day exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages. A supervised 1/2-hour Lunch Bunch break is included. Campers must bring their own lunch. Please note: Wayne Art Center is a nut-free facility.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $130
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled afternoon of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend 3 fun hours in the afternoon exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $65
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled morning of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend 3 fun hours in the morning exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $65
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled day of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend a full day exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages. A supervised 1/2-hour Lunch Bunch break is included. Campers must bring their own lunch. Please note: Wayne Art Center is a nut-free facility.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $130
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled afternoon of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend 3 fun hours in the afternoon exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $65
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled morning of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend 3 fun hours in the morning exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $65
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled day of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend a full day exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages. A supervised 1/2-hour Lunch Bunch break is included. Campers must bring their own lunch. Please note: Wayne Art Center is a nut-free facility.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $130
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled afternoon of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend 3 fun hours in the afternoon exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $65
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

All supplies included. Kids can choose from hand building projects: working wet soft clay to make things with clay slabs like dishes and sculptures. Or experience throwing on the wheel: making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Please wear clothes than can get dirty. Leave jewelry at home if possible, keep hands and wrists free. Tie back long hair. Kids are expected to clean up their own mess as part of the pottery process. Keep your best 2 pieces at the end of class, and choose a color that the teacher will later glaze the work in, or come back to several classes and learn the glaze process. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

New students will learn the basics of throwing: centering, raising the walls and shaping. Returning students will practice the steps creating muscle memory and making new goals for themselves each class. We will be making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home. Keep long hair tied back! Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from the glaze samples provided. The teacher will glaze the work, or you can come back to several classes and learn the glaze process later. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Join Sarah for a 1-hour hand building class. We will work with clay to make dishes and sculptures. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home to keep hands and wrists free. Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from our glaze samples. The teacher can glaze your work or you can come back for several classes and learn the glaze process. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish. If you cannot return, you can have your work shipped to you for an additional fee.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Discover how to create vibrant, expressive landscape paintings using the principles of impressionism in either pastel or oil. In this three-day workshop, award-winning artist Greg Barnes will share the design concepts and colorful painting techniques that have become the hallmark of his work. Through daily demonstrations, discussions, and plenty of individual instruction, students will learn how to simplify the landscape into strong value patterns, compose compelling paintings, develop harmonious color relationships, and apply confident, expressive brushstrokes or pastel marks. Rather than copying nature literally, students will learn how to interpret the landscape with greater impact by emphasizing light, atmosphere, and mood. Whether working from reference photos or personal sketches, each participant will receive personalized guidance while completing several paintings.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Greg Barnes
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Come and create beautiful art pieces together with the whole family at the Art League of Ocean City. Join Mrs. Barbara for a creative morning of family art! This is a free event. Please consider making a donation to support this event. This project will take about 45 minutes to complete. Please plan your arrival time so that families have ample time to complete the project.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Barbara Buford
Cost: FREE (donations appreciated)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Explore the craft of stained glass while creating a charming love letter or Valentine! In this hands-on class with instructor Cynthia Buckley, students will learn the stained-glass process step by step while creating a colorful, heartfelt design. You’ll learn essential techniques including cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing with patina as you bring your unique stained-glass Valentine to life. Your finished piece will make a beautiful keepsake or a one-of-a-kind gift for someone special. All materials, tools, and safety equipment are provided. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a fun and creative project!
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Cynthia Buckley
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Unlock the Power of Color! Ever mix the perfect color in your head, only to end up with something dull or muddy on your palette? Understanding how colors interact can transform the way you paint—and give you much more confidence when mixing and choosing color. While many of the principles explored in this class apply across a variety of artistic mediums, this particular class will use watercolor as we explore the fascinating world of color. In this hands-on two-week class, you’ll discover the incredible range of colors that can be created from the primary colors, learn how to mix cleaner, more vibrant hues while avoiding unwanted grays and mud, and discover how to intentionally create beautiful neutrals.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Joanna Chalson
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

This is a free opportunity for Art League Members! Come in with your family and enjoy our MakerSpace Lab. Materials will be available for families to be imaginative, get creative and enjoy time as a family. Please register to ensure we have enough materials available.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Life Drawing, or Figure Drawing, is a foundational practice for artists to study the human figure through observation. During Art League Life Drawing sessions, a model poses for a variety of lengths, from quick 2-minute gesture poses to longer 20–30-minute poses. Short poses help loosen up and build confidence, while longer poses allow for more attention to anatomy, proportion, and detail. All skill levels are welcome! Bring your preferred medium—charcoal, graphite, pen and ink, pastels, acrylics, oils, or whatever you enjoy—and use the session as an opportunity to practice, experiment, and grow.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Cost: $50 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Discover the colorful and captivating art of stained glass with Paul Murphy in this hands-on workshop! Designed for beginners and intermediate students, this class offers a fun introduction to the fundamentals of stained glass while guiding you through the process of creating your own beautiful sun catchers. Learn essential techniques for planning your design, cutting and shaping glass, and assembling your finished pieces. With Paul’s guidance, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to bring your creative ideas to life while exploring the unique beauty of colored glass. You’ll leave the workshop with handcrafted sun catchers to display and enjoy, along with new skills to continue exploring this timeless art form. Students should bring $30 cash to pay the instructor for materials.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Paul Murphy
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Are you ready to take your paintings to the next level? Join artist and instructor Laurie Snow Hein for a two-day workshop designed for painters with some experience in oils or acrylics who want to strengthen their skills, develop their personal style, and approach their work with greater confidence. This workshop is centered around your paintings and your goals. Students are encouraged to bring a painting they would like to improve, a new painting they would like to begin, and/or a painting that needs refining and finishing. You choose your subject matter and canvas size while Laurie provides personalized instruction and constructive coaching.
 
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Laurie Snow Hein
Cost: $400
Sponsor: The New Studio For The Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712

Come and create an Expressive Art Piece. No previous art experience needed. Barbara will walk you through every step of the process. A suggested donation of $10 would be greatly appreciated so we may continue to offer free classes in the future. The theme of this class is "transformation" and it is geared towards those dealing with stress, trauma or grief with projects designed to focus on centering and healing.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Barbara Buford
Cost: FREE (suggested donation of $10)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

After many years of painting with oil paints, I now use acrylics for about 90% of my work. In this workshop we will cover acrylic paint, mediums and supplies for both studio and plein air work, the ‘whys’ and ‘why maybe nots’ of technique and methods for working with fast drying acrylics, and how to adapt to that if you are used to paint taking forever to dry! Each morning will begin with a Q&A, followed by an instructional demo period, and then a student work period in the afternoon. Students will work from their own photos and/or field studies. It would be most beneficial if you have some painting experience in either oil or acrylic.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Marc Hanson
Cost: $550
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Skill Level: All Artists to Beginners to Professional. If you’re painting still lacks the color impact you desire, consider this workshop. Far more than a “regular” color workshop, this rigorous course will heighten your awareness and ability to see color in all its attributes and deceptions. Susan and Doug will teach the Russian Impressionist method they employ to SEE and identify the color you wish to depict, create a concept for that color, followed by a methodology for mixing pigment. Also covered is the coveted skill of creating depth in your paintings by honing your color space skills. the artist will come away with pages of useful color swatches and a practical color mixing strategy. For more information, visit diehlfineart.com.
 
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Instructor: Susan and Doug Diehl
Cost: $425 Museum members/ $450 non-members
Sponsor: Huntsville Museum of Art
Website, email, 256-535-6372

Join us for a vibrant and inspiring workshop, and explore the endless creative possibilities of washi tape collage art! Discover how this beautifully patterned or solid-colored rice paper tape can be transformed into stunning landscapes, vivid florals, expressive portraits, and imaginative abstracts. Under Joan’s expert guidance, you’ll learn techniques to turn this simple crafting material into captivating works of art—whether your style leans toward realism or abstraction. No prior experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and creativity! This workshop is perfect for both beginners and seasoned artists eager to experiment with a fresh, colorful medium. Students should bring $30 cash to pay the instructor for materials, all of which will be provided for you.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Joan Moreau McKeever
Cost: $150
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Discover the colorful and captivating art of stained glass with Paul Murphy in this hands-on workshop! Designed for beginners and intermediate students, this class offers a fun introduction to the fundamentals of stained glass while guiding you through the process of creating your own beautiful sun catchers. Learn essential techniques for planning your design, cutting and shaping glass, and assembling your finished pieces. With Paul’s guidance, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to bring your creative ideas to life while exploring the unique beauty of colored glass. You’ll leave the workshop with handcrafted sun catchers to display and enjoy, along with new skills to continue exploring this timeless art form. Students should bring $30 cash to pay the instructor for materials.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Paul Murphy
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Come and create beautiful art pieces together with the whole family at the Art League of Ocean City. Join Mrs. Barbara for a creative morning of family art! This is a free event. Please consider making a donation to support this event. This project will take about 45 minutes to complete. Please plan your arrival time so that families have ample time to complete the project.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Barbara Buford
Cost: FREE (donations appreciated)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Discover the colorful and captivating art of stained glass with Paul Murphy in this hands-on workshop! Designed for beginners and intermediate students, this class offers a fun introduction to the fundamentals of stained glass while guiding you through the process of creating your own beautiful sun catchers. Learn essential techniques for planning your design, cutting and shaping glass, and assembling your finished pieces. With Paul’s guidance, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to bring your creative ideas to life while exploring the unique beauty of colored glass. You’ll leave the workshop with handcrafted sun catchers to display and enjoy, along with new skills to continue exploring this timeless art form. Students should bring $30 cash to pay the instructor for materials.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Paul Murphy
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

This is a free opportunity for Art League Members! Come in with your family and enjoy our MakerSpace Lab. Materials will be available for families to be imaginative, get creative and enjoy time as a family. Please register to ensure we have enough materials available.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Life Drawing, or Figure Drawing, is a foundational practice for artists to study the human figure through observation. During Art League Life Drawing sessions, a model poses for a variety of lengths, from quick 2-minute gesture poses to longer 20–30-minute poses. Short poses help loosen up and build confidence, while longer poses allow for more attention to anatomy, proportion, and detail. All skill levels are welcome! Bring your preferred medium—charcoal, graphite, pen and ink, pastels, acrylics, oils, or whatever you enjoy—and use the session as an opportunity to practice, experiment, and grow.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Cost: $50 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Join Sue Archer, NWS, AWS, TWSA, for Textures for Watercolor and Watermedia Painters, a technique-focused workshop exploring creative ways to achieve texture. Through demonstrations, lectures, projects, and critiques, participants will explore pigment qualities, masking, lifting, stamping, underpainting, imprinting, painted patterns, alternative surfaces, and more. Part 1: February 27–28, 2027 | 9:30 AM–4:00 PM | $375. Part 2: March 6–7, 2027 | 9:30 AM–4:00 PM | $375. Lessons are progressive, and Part 1 is required to participate in Part 2. One year of watercolor experience is recommended. Finished paintings are not the objective; the focus is on learning techniques and processes that artists can incorporate into their own work.
 
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Sue Archer
Cost: $375 for first 2 days - $750 for all 4 days
Sponsor: The New Studio For The Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712

This intensive session provides basic technical CWM/Oil skills plus advanced conceptual expression tools. The focus centers on how the psychological perception of color, form, and texture anchors a composition and guides the viewer's eye. Two-Day Curriculum Structure. Day 1: Foundations & Technical Mechanics, Layering, Masking & paint solvent reductions. Day 2: Application & Conceptual Expression. The second day applies these mechanics directly to visual mechanics and narrative design. Visual Weight Distribution. Rhythm & Repetition: Focal Points & Contrast: Utilizing sharp tonal or Studio Practice & Critiques: Ample dedicated painting time paired with direct, personalized Q&A feedback sessions to refine individual narratives.
 
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instructor: Jorge Luis Bernal
Cost: $545.00 Tax & materials included
Sponsor: Jorge Luis Bernal Studio and Workshops
Website, email, 301-821-3999

Discover the colorful and captivating art of stained glass with Paul Murphy in this hands-on workshop! Designed for beginners and intermediate students, this class offers a fun introduction to the fundamentals of stained glass while guiding you through the process of creating your own beautiful sun catchers. Learn essential techniques for planning your design, cutting and shaping glass, and assembling your finished pieces. With Paul’s guidance, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to bring your creative ideas to life while exploring the unique beauty of colored glass. You’ll leave the workshop with handcrafted sun catchers to display and enjoy, along with new skills to continue exploring this timeless art form. Students should bring $30 cash to pay the instructor for materials.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Paul Murphy
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Learn methods to propel you to the next level. My goal is to show you that with one approach you can paint any subject. Oil paints are preferred, but water-soluble oils, acrylic, or pastel are acceptable. It is helpful to have a basic working knowledge of your chosen medium. Intermediate to advanced.
 
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Chris Kling
Cost: $350
Sponsor: The New Studio For The Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712

Come and create beautiful art pieces together with the whole family at the Art League of Ocean City. Join Mrs. Barbara for a creative morning of family art! This is a free event. Please consider making a donation to support this event. This project will take about 45 minutes to complete. Please plan your arrival time so that families have ample time to complete the project.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Barbara Buford
Cost: FREE (donations appreciated)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Artists can all benefit from ideas to help us create more expressive paintings. Karen is always striving to interpret her subject by including her own personal touch rather than a copying the reference and painting exactly what she sees. She will share her tips and techniques for the effective use of photos to inspire paintings. She will give you the tools you need to move away from copying the reference and to help you create stronger paintings. She considers herself a contemporary landscape painter. She is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America and a Masters Circle recipient of the International Association of Pastel Societies. For more information, visit karenmargulis.com.
 
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Instructor: Karen Margulis
Cost: $485 Museum members/ $535 non-members
Sponsor: Huntsville Museum of Art
Website, email, 256-535-6372

Discover the colorful and captivating art of stained glass with Paul Murphy in this hands-on workshop! Designed for beginners and intermediate students, this class offers a fun introduction to the fundamentals of stained glass while guiding you through the process of creating your own beautiful sun catchers. Learn essential techniques for planning your design, cutting and shaping glass, and assembling your finished pieces. With Paul’s guidance, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to bring your creative ideas to life while exploring the unique beauty of colored glass. You’ll leave the workshop with handcrafted sun catchers to display and enjoy, along with new skills to continue exploring this timeless art form. Students should bring $30 cash to pay the instructor for materials.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Paul Murphy
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Life Drawing, or Figure Drawing, is a foundational practice for artists to study the human figure through observation. During Art League Life Drawing sessions, a model poses for a variety of lengths, from quick 2-minute gesture poses to longer 20–30-minute poses. Short poses help loosen up and build confidence, while longer poses allow for more attention to anatomy, proportion, and detail. All skill levels are welcome! Bring your preferred medium—charcoal, graphite, pen and ink, pastels, acrylics, oils, or whatever you enjoy—and use the session as an opportunity to practice, experiment, and grow.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Cost: $50 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

This is a free opportunity for Art League Members! Come in with your family and enjoy our MakerSpace Lab. Materials will be available for families to be imaginative, get creative and enjoy time as a family. Please register to ensure we have enough materials available.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

A successful painting relies on the harmonious interplay of essential elements: color, value, technique, and a clear focal point. In this workshop, Aline explores these fundamental principles through an innovative approach—viewing subjects as abstract shapes to create compelling illustrative works. Students will work from their own photographic references, transforming them into expressive pastel paintings. Through daily painting demonstrations, Aline will guide participants in understanding color through the lens of temperature, intensity, and value, while demonstrating how to translate these concepts using pastel techniques. A key focus will be the practice of building shapes and strategically carving back into them to achieve a dynamic, painterly finish. This class is a great choice for intermediate and advanced-level pastel painters.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Aline Ordman
Cost: $550
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Abstract art transforms complex visual ideas into minimalist compositions by stripping away detail to focus purely on: Line, form, color, and texture. Monotype painting (using wax color sticks on a heated plate) is a fast, dynamic, and highly rewarding process. The method is easy and highly engaging for artists of all skill levels. Day-1 Structure: Covers equipment setup, monotype safety, color stick application, masking techniques, and paper selection. Day-2 Structure: Dives into minimalist expression, translating natural forms or imagined spaces into line, form, color & texture, mood-driven surfaces with ample painting time and personalized feedback.
 
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instructor: Jorge Luis Bernal
Cost: $545.00 Tax & materials included
Sponsor: Jorge Luis Bernal Studio & Workshops
Website, email, 301-821-3999

Create your own beautiful stained-glass floral bouquet in this beginner-friendly workshop! Learn the basics of cutting, foiling, and soldering as you create colorful stained-glass flowers and leaves, each attached to a stem and arranged together in a glass vase. Choose from a variety of simple floral designs and let your creativity bloom as you build a one-of-a-kind bouquet to enjoy at home. The number of flowers you create will depend on your pace and the designs you choose, making each finished bouquet uniquely your own. All materials, tools, and safety equipment are provided. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a fun and creative project!
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Cynthia Buckley
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Join Joe and Sharon DiGiulio for their signature workshop where acrylic painting and collage come together in fresh, exciting ways on both paper and canvas. With two instructors guiding you each day, you'll explore design, color, dynamic composition, collage layering, acrylic abstraction, and a variety of creative techniques using paints and papers. Whether you're ready to expand your skills or reignite your creative spark, this hands-on workshop will encourage you to experiment, trust your instincts, loosen up, and create with greater confidence and joy. Walk away with several paintings started, finished and ready to frame! Treat yourself to an unforgettable creative experience. Space fills quickly, so reserve your spot and get ready to play, explore, and elevate your art!
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sharon DiGiulio and Joe DiGiulio
Cost: $600 ($500 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Come and create beautiful art pieces together with the whole family at the Art League of Ocean City. Join Mrs. Barbara for a creative morning of family art! This is a free event. Please consider making a donation to support this event. This project will take about 45 minutes to complete. Please plan your arrival time so that families have ample time to complete the project.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Barbara Buford
Cost: FREE (donations appreciated)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Life Drawing, or Figure Drawing, is a foundational practice for artists to study the human figure through observation. During Art League Life Drawing sessions, a model poses for a variety of lengths, from quick 2-minute gesture poses to longer 20–30-minute poses. Short poses help loosen up and build confidence, while longer poses allow for more attention to anatomy, proportion, and detail. All skill levels are welcome! Bring your preferred medium—charcoal, graphite, pen and ink, pastels, acrylics, oils, or whatever you enjoy—and use the session as an opportunity to practice, experiment, and grow.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Cost: $50 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

National award-winning artist, Bryan Jernigan, paints impressionistic pastel landscapes and still lifes. Each day in this workshop, he will demonstrate landscapes – from bucolic scenes to sandy beaches – and still life arrangements while he shares with you the secrets of the pastel medium. From choosing the right papers to create your best work to learning the basics of value, composition and color that apply to all disciplines, a new world of artistic possibilities will open up for you. You’ll learn what tools to use, get practical guidance on developing skies, water, trees, flowers and more, explore framing options, and discover application tips and tricks to take your art to the next level as well as techniques to produce loosely expressive, impressionistic works.
 
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Bryan Jernigan
Cost: $2,500
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

This is a free opportunity for Art League Members! Come in with your family and enjoy our MakerSpace Lab. Materials will be available for families to be imaginative, get creative and enjoy time as a family. Please register to ensure we have enough materials available.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

In this workshop designed for intermediate level watercolor students, you’ll begin to see the world through a new lens—learning how to transform everyday reality into expressive, impressionistic paintings that evoke mood and atmosphere. The focus is not on replicating every detail, but on capturing the essence of your subject. Keiko will guide you from that first spark of inspiration through a process of simplification, leading to a compelling painting rich in composition and meaning. Key topics covered in this class include: • Creating a strong preliminary drawing and composition • Exploring a range of watercolor techniques and brush handling • Understanding what makes a strong design • Mastering the relationship between light and dark values • Balancing planning with intuition • Learning how to simplify and edit complex visual information
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Keiko Tanabe
Cost: $650
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Join renowned watercolor artist Jeannie Vodden in the magical art world of Santa Fe. Students will enjoy an in-studio experience each day painting a portrait of their choice, or following along as Jeannie demonstrates… and then will explore a wonderful area of Santa Fe each afternoon. Jeannie’s watercolors are marked by the use of a limited palette of staining transparent primary colors. She works from large gentle washes of color to more specific detail (large to small/general to specific, a technique known as indirect painting). Her use of glazing layer over layer gives a translucent lifelike feeling to her paintings, while her interest in luminescence guides her choice of subject matter and the quality of light in her work.
 
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instructor: Jeannie Vodden
Cost: $1,690
Sponsor: French Escapade
Website, email, 510-584-6919

Join us in Santa Fe for this plein-air workshop designed to help artists break through hesitation and discover the power of bold painting! Rehann Vazid will be our painting instructor. He is a Melbourne-based (AUS) watercolour artist & educator known for his colorful, light-filled landscape paintings. Through gestural brushwork, strong composition and unapologetic color, participants will learn to trust their instincts and find their visual voice in watercolor. Open to artists at all levels who want to level-up their technique and confidence. Beginners will discover essential watercolor basics; advanced painters will push into greater boldness and expression.
 
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instructor: Rehann Vazid
Cost: $1,690
Sponsor: French Escapade
Website, email, 510-584-6919

This is a free opportunity for Art League Members! Come in with your family and enjoy our MakerSpace Lab. Materials will be available for families to be imaginative, get creative and enjoy time as a family. Please register to ensure we have enough materials available.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Join professional painter and instructor Patrick Reid O’Brien for an immersive workshop exploring vibrant color, expressive brushwork, and coastal impressionism. With more than 20 years of experience, Patrick will guide students through his process of building a strong painting from the initial rough-in to the final expressive marks. Inspired by master painters, Patrick combines sophisticated color relationships with bold, energetic brushwork. Students will learn to establish strong shapes, proportions, and values before moving into detail, creating paintings that feel cohesive. Patrick will demonstrate how to use complementary colors, warm and cool shifts, broken color, and varied shapes to create energy, depth, and visual interest. Students will also explore expressive brushwork by varying the angle, direction, and pressure of the brush.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Patrick Reid O'Brien
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Come and create beautiful art pieces together with the whole family at the Art League of Ocean City. Join Mrs. Barbara for a creative morning of family art! This is a free event. Please consider making a donation to support this event. This project will take about 45 minutes to complete. Please plan your arrival time so that families have ample time to complete the project.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Barbara Buford
Cost: FREE (donations appreciated)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

This 2-day workshop explores the artistic principles of visual organization and the opportunity to experiment with collage, cold wax medium and oil paints. Day 1: Foundations & Techniques. All the Basics: Substrate preparation, color mixing, tools, use of paint shapers, mark-making techniques, masking, stencils, brayer techniques, texture applications, paint solvent reductions etc. Day 2: Expression & Application: Focusing on visual organization and the expressive use collage and color to build richly layered surfaces and develop a narrative. Enjoy ample painting time with personalized feedback through direct Q&A sessions with Jorge throughout the weekend.
 
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instructor: Jorge Luis Bernal
Cost: $545.00 Tax & materials included
Website, email, 301-821-3999

Discover the beauty of painting landscapes that breathe with light, mood, and emotion. In this watercolor workshop, Keiko Tanabe guides artists on a journey from the foundation of structure to the expressive freedom of impression. Through clear instruction and intuitive insight, Keiko will demonstrate how to simplify complex scenes, design with purpose, and infuse your paintings with atmosphere and feeling. During her live demonstrations, she provides a running commentary, offering an inside look at her thought process – how she interprets the subject, makes compositional decisions, and chooses colors and brushstrokes to express mood and intention. For more information, visit ktanabefineart.com. Students will learn to balance control and spontaneity, creating paintings that are fresh, luminous, and deeply personal.
 
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Instructor: Keiko Tanabe
Cost: $630 Museum members/ $680 non-members
Sponsor: Huntsville Museum of Art
Website, email, 256-535-6372

"Abstract Art: A Sense of Place" Encaustic Monotype Workshop by instructor Jorge Luis Bernal is a 2-day studio intensive that explores emotional and conceptual connections to physical environments through heated wax printmaking. This educational class focuses away from traditional replication to give artists the tools to distill complex ideas of "home" and "nation" into layered, expressive abstractions. Day 1: Foundations & Techniques. Day 2: Expression & Application: Dive into conceptual expression using photos or imagined spaces for inspiration. Painting goes beyond merely recording a physical location. Enjoy ample painting time and personalized feedback through direct Q&A sessions with Jorge throughout the workshop.
 
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instructor: Jorge Luis Bernal
Cost: $545.00 Tax & materials included
Sponsor: Jorge Luis Bernal Studio & Workshops
Website, email, 301-821-3999

Nature will be our starting point, but rather than copying what we see, we will look for the underlying structure, rhythm, color relationships, and emotional character of our subject. Guided exercises and demonstrations will help participants simplify complex natural forms, take creative risks, and move beyond predictable solutions. We will explore how colored grounds and expressive underpainting can establish mood; how Notan and value patterns can strengthen impact; and how cropping, repetition, and variation can generate compelling new compositions. The emphasis is on exploration, discovery, and building a process that can continue long after the retreat. Students gain a clearer understanding of how to move from observation into abstraction; and practical strategies for beginning, revising, evaluating, and extending their work into a cohesive series.
 
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Debora Stewart
Cost: $2,500
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

Join award-winning painter Teresa Oaxaca for a two-day exploration of koi as a subject for oil painting. Through demonstrations, lectures, and individualized instruction, students will learn to create luminous water effects, convincing reflections, transparency, movement, and strong compositions inspired by these graceful fish. Beginning with the fundamentals of drawing and design, Teresa will demonstrate how to simplify complex water patterns into clear visual statements while building believable depth beneath the surface. Students will explore value, color harmony, edge control, and brushwork to create the illusion of light moving through water. Each student will complete a small- to medium-sized painting while developing techniques that can be applied to future paintings of water, flowers, wildlife, and other natural subjects.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Teresa Oaxaca
Cost: $480 ($400 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Who is this workshop for? If you are a beginner, you’ll be given the opportunity to learn composition, color mixing, mark making and more, all in a welcoming environment. If you are an advanced artist, Jodie will help you create your most honest work through understanding the personal energy you bring to your art, embracing your personal mark making and how you choose color combinations in a more intuitive way. Either way, this workshop will help you and your art advance to a new level in a judgement-free, joy-filled zone.
 
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Jodie King
Cost: $3,500
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

Join fiber artist Amy Brand for an immersive five-day exploration into the art of needle felting. Designed for all skill levels, this retreat combines traditional sculpting techniques with imagination, storytelling, and an appreciation for the beauty of the natural world. Students will learn core felting techniques, working with different fibers, creating smooth forms and organic textures, and incorporating natural materials. They will learn how to build a strong wire armature, sculpt expressive features, and bring personality to their work through thoughtful design. By the end of the retreat, students will leave with three finished projects—a woodland mushroom, a storybook mouse, and a blackbird—along with the knowledge and confidence to continue creating their own whimsical fiber sculptures.
 
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Amy Brand
Cost: $2,500
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

This workshop will take you beyond worn-out or predictable painting methods. We will experiment with innovative acrylic techniques while cultivating a mindset of curiosity and self-confidence. Inspiring demos, time to paint, and group critiques will reinforce your unique vision. Art discussions use non-judgmental, descriptive language, helping you discover and appreciate new, more expressive compositions. or abstracted representational subjects. Discussions will address confidence, procrastination, vulnerability, curiosity, courage, inspiration, intuition, metaphor, symbolic elements, competition, belief systems, and more! For more information, visit joanfullerton.com.
 
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Instructor: Joan Fullerton
Cost: $625 Museum members/ $675 non-members
Sponsor: Huntsville
Website, email, 256-535-6372

Take your portraits to the next level with acclaimed artist Tony Armendariz in this engaging three-day workshop focused on creating depth, mood, and drama through light and shadow. While the instructor will be working in watercolor, students may work in other mediums as well! This workshop combines daily demonstrations and instruction with plenty of hands-on painting and individualized guidance. Learn how to simplify and interpret reference photos, establish strong values, and use light and shadow to create more compelling, expressive portraits. Students may work from photos provided by Tony or bring their own. Reference photos and preparation instructions will be provided in advance, allowing students to arrive with their drawings ready and maximize their painting time in class.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Tony Armendariz
Cost: $500
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Join Carol for five wonderful days painting in Sonoma, where you’ll discover the beauty of California wine country, surrounded by rolling vineyards, charming historic streets, and picturesque landscapes. Enjoy a creative getaway that combines artistic inspiration with gourmet food, local wines, and the pleasure of sharing the experience with fellow artists. Carol will share her unique watercolor technique, painting from background to foreground, using dynamic and inventive color. Visits include the main plaza featuring the historic Bear Flag Monument, Mission San Francisco Solano, the Sonoma barracks, and a Sonoma winery.
 
Location: Sonoma, California
Instructor: Carol Carter
Cost: $1,690
Sponsor: French Escapade
Website, email, 510-584-6919

Discover the joy of painting expressive, atmospheric skies in this dynamic workshop designed for artists of all levels. Join award-winning artist and renowned instructor Eric Jacobsen for an inspiring experience tailored to both oil and acrylic painters. Key topics include composition, value, design, choosing a motif, identifying and mixing accurate warm and cool colors, establishing a focal point, and valuable tips and do’s and don’ts for the landscape painter. Special emphasis will be placed on mark making, helping you bring energy and expression to your brushwork. The workshop will feature a combination of informal lectures, instructor demonstrations, and plenty of hands-on painting time, ensuring a well-rounded and engaging learning experience.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Eric Jacobsen
Cost: $550
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

An immersive, play-filled workshop experience creating texture-rich, colorful papers, beautiful hand-dyed fabrics, and intuitive stitched elements, all coming together in a layered art journal. This mixed media, textiles, and art journaling experience will be full of creative demonstrations, with an emphasis on learning to let go of perfectionism, loosen up, and play. Feel the cycle of inspiration that comes from working closely with fellow artists and a hands-on instructor.
 
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: BB Henry
Cost: $2,500
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

Join Fabio Cembranelli for an intensive watercolor workshop focused on cultivating a loose, spontaneous, and deeply personal painting style. This course is designed to empower artists through intuitive techniques across various subjects. Learn to paint with wet-on-wet techniques (no preliminary sketch needed), make strong compositional choices, utilize the white of the paper, create attractive focal points, and suggest details with loose brush strokes. Explore negative painting and various background options. Learn how to depict the shapes of light, shadow and colors reflected on different surfaces. Apply principles of perspective and focal point. Discover how to capture the colors of the seasons, mix a wide array of shades of greens, and depict water reflections. Join us for an awesome watercolor retreat!
 
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Fabio Cembranelli
Cost: $2,500
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

Join us for inspiring demonstrations, lectures, encouragement, and practice. You’ll learn how to coax hints of reality from an abstract background, how to control values and colors for emotional emphasis, and how to suggest rather than delineate. We will work intuitively, responding to what emerges, with less censorship and greater freedom. There will be daily demonstrations of various techniques for layering acrylic paint and paper. Students will produce two paintings per day, and we’ll discuss them using descriptive language to expand our individual creative voice. By adopting an attitude of “play”, this workshop will promote greater innovation and receptivity to the small voice of intuition and imagination. With a body of several paintings, we’ll pursue editing solutions for a final product.
 
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Joan Fullerton
Cost: $2,500
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

This workshop will focus on painting “alla prima” (all at once) and developing greater skills of observation, simplification and painting “wet on wet” to create strong “painterly” paintings. The goal is to create an artistic painting that accurately relates the important forms of a composition rather than simply copying everything in a photograph. The workshop begins with painting basics, fundamentals of color, value, edges, perspective and other “practical” elements. Participants will work on a series of timed painting exercises while developing their skills of observation, simplification, bold brushwork and painting in a “decisive” and “intentional” manner. Dan will demo and provide plenty of one-on-one individual instruction each day. This workshop is for intermediate to advanced painters (oil and acrylic).
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Dan Graziano
Cost: $550
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

This workshop takes a deep dive into the nuts and bolts of a strong landscape composition. The emphasis is on shapes and editing. And the goal is to create the illusion of details in your landscape painting without unnecessary rendering, resulting in a more expressive and eloquent capture of your subject. We’ll work through a painting process that maintains the initial shapes and editing, while learning to make selective decisions for the finishing stages. Values and edges will also be addressed. Students will start off using instructor-provided reference photos but will have the option to use their own photos, too. This workshop is open to all levels but geared primarily toward artists with at least some basic painting experience.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Barbara Jaenicke
Cost: $550
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

There seems to be a never-ending quest to loosen up in watercolor and it’s probably the most common goal of students. My workshop will focus on using value studies from the outset to identify the large shapes in a scene. These large shapes provide the artist with opportunities for lost edges when painting in watercolor, which is essential if we are to take full advantage of the medium. Too often the 'found edges', or details, take over the painter's thinking process, and the result is a tight watercolor. We will move on toward color paintings using value studies as our guide, and complete color painting lessons together. Demonstration paintings will be done by Andy to reinforce the lessons.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Andy Evansen
Cost: $650
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738