Monochrome painting is art composed in a single color. It utilizes various shades or tints, so the images become incredibly evocative and most importantly what you lose in not using color you’ll gain in quality of composition and contrast. Color is no longer a distraction. The focus is on the overall composition. Also mark-making is improved by enabling the discovery of different forms and shapes with subtle tones. Painting with a single color can improve your art because it makes you concentrate on elements such as line, value, lighting and form.
 
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instructor: Jorge Luis Bernal
Cost: $695.00 Tax & Materials included
Website, email, 301-821-3999

Join us for our fourth annual Kids Paint OC event, part of the Art League of Ocean City's annual Artists Paint OC Plein Air competition this August. Open to ages 6-17. All levels are welcome! There is no fee to participate. Use your own materials or pick up a free art kit today (while supplies last).
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Discover the joy of stained glass in this lively workshop with artist and instructor Cynthia Buckley! Students will explore every step of the process—from cutting and grinding glass to foiling, soldering, and applying an optional patina for a polished, professional finish. Perfect for beginners and equally enjoyable for those with prior stained-glass experience, this class offers a hands-on opportunity to create your own whimsical stained glass scrappy bird. Cynthia will share her expert tips, techniques, and creative insights to help you craft a unique, one-of-a-kind piece that’s as delightful to make as it is to display—or gift to someone special! Students should bring $40 cash to pay instructor for materials, all of which will be provided for you.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Cynthia Buckley
Cost: $130
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Escape to the mountains with nationally acclaimed artist and instructor Addison Palmer in this immersive one-day acrylic painting workshop that celebrates the grandeur of summer alpine landscapes. Whether you're new to painting or a seasoned painter, you'll discover how to translate the drama of towering peaks and the serenity of flowing streams onto canvas through expert instruction in composition, color theory, atmospheric perspective, light and shadow, and textural layering techniques. You'll learn to capture the unique quality of mountain light that makes summer landscapes so captivating. Addison's personalized approach means each participant receives tailored guidance that meets them exactly where they are in their artistic journey. His warm, encouraging teaching style creates a supportive studio atmosphere where creativity flourishes and confidence grows.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Addison Palmer
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

This is a feel-good, soul-nourishing creative retreat designed to remind you how fun making art can be. It’s about experimenting, getting a little messy, trying new things, and letting joy lead the way. Whether you’re a lifelong artist or someone who just needs a creative reset, you’ll be welcomed exactly as you are — no pressure, no perfection, just encouragement and good vibes. You’ll make your own sketchbooks and fill them with drawings using pencils, pens, markers, and Posca paint pens. We’ll paint with watercolor and acrylics, layering color, and texture, and learning how to let pieces evolve naturally instead of overthinking them. We’ll also get hands-on with sculptural projects —to create tactile, one-of-a-kind pieces that feel earthy, expressive, and totally you.
 
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Allison Luci
Cost: $1,596
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

Discover the art of stained glass! In this half-day workshop with instructor Cynthia Buckley, you’ll step into the beautiful world of glass art as you design and create one charming agave, ready to be “planted” in an adorable pot. Working with a vibrant selection of glass, you’ll get to choose your own colors and learn essential stained glass techniques step by step, including cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing. Cynthia will guide you through each stage with clear demonstrations and hands-on support, making this the perfect introduction for complete beginners while still offering plenty of creative choices for those with experience. The process is meditative, rewarding, and wonderfully satisfying. 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

Supply Fee: $15.00 paid directly to instructor, cash or venmo. Be on trend by creating a one of a kind Wine Bottle Stopper. This would make a lovely addition to any wine lovers barware decor. Students will decorate a shell, then attach it to a stainless steel and silicone wine stopper using resin.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Lisa Guerriero
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

Students will learn about the connection of colors and their emotions and art using the color wheel including primary, secondary and intermediate colors. This mini-camp will focus on creating an open, safe and honest atmosphere to freely express themselves while learning a healthy way to create art from those same expressions. This process teaches children mindfulness through art. Each day, students will partake in a group activity that may include a meditation to prepare them for the start of the day. Students will view specific videos, complete group and independent activities, participate in group discussions and create works of art based on their learning. Students will use a variety of mediums to get creative including sketching, painting, and mixed media.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Jazer Manuel
Cost: $150 ($125 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

Take your skills to the next level in this intermediate-to-advanced class focused on watercolor, acrylic, or gouache. Work from your own photo references or still life setups while exploring personal direction, design fundamentals, and new techniques. Ideal for students who have beginner watercolor knowledge or those with experience. Join us and continue building confidence, creativity, and polish in your artwork.
 
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Sue Archer
Cost: $55 per class
Sponsor: The New Studio For The Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712

Immerse yourself in the luminous world of soft pastels and discover how to paint with brilliant color, texture, and energy! In this exciting workshop, Carol Iglesias will guide you step-by-step through the impressionist approach—helping you loosen up, see color in new ways, and bring your paintings to life. Each morning begins with a dynamic demonstration as Carol reveals her process for blocking in bold, simple shapes and layering vibrant hues to create depth and light. You’ll explore how to capture reflections that shimmer, build strong compositions, define values, and use expressive mark making to convey emotion and movement. Spaces are limited—don’t miss this chance to elevate your pastel painting and experience the joy of impressionistic color!
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Carol Iglesias
Cost: $330
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Students will all make their first baby hat in this newly offered introduction class with published fashion designer, Berta Karapetyan. Learn basic crochet stitches including chain, single crochet, double crochet and a little flower. This is a fabulous offering for those with absolutely zero experience, so join us in this low stress, encouraging environment and take the first steps into learning a new skill! Students should bring $20 cash to pay for materials, which will all be provided for you.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Berta Karapetyan
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Learn basic techniques such as casting on, knitting and purling, and decrease stitches in this newly offered introduction class with published fashion designer, Berta Karapetyan. This is a fabulous offering for those with absolutely zero experience, so join us in this low stress, encouraging environment and take the first steps into learning a new skill! In addition to the registration fee, students should bring $20 cash to pay for materials, which will all be provided for you by the instructor.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Berta Karapetyan
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Students will work on four different studies of fruits using Prism Colored Pencils. Learning by example, the students will complete four drawings by blending colors, shading and following reflection of light patterns. Become a better painter when learning basic shading and blending of colors! Bristol Paper will be provided.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Joan Guerriero
Cost: $36 ($30 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Kids can choose to work on the potter’s wheel or hand build with clay using coils, slabs or molds. Working on the potter’s wheel is more of an experience at first. Learning the skills to use the wheel can be hard but exciting. We encourage students to enjoy the experience, more than focus on a finished project. When hand building with clay a student can come in with a project idea like a mug, bowl, or even sculpture and finish their project in the hour. At the end of class students will choose their favorite 1-2 pieces of their art to be fired and glazed by the instructor. Pottery will be ready approximately 2–4 weeks after the class.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Students can choose to make pottery using the wheel or handbuilding. Classes are limited to 5 students so each student gets the guidance they need. At the end of the lesson, if you made more than one piece, you will choose your 1 favorite piece and select 1 glaze color for it. The teacher will finish the pottery by dipping the selected glaze and it will be ready in 2-4 weeks. You can also choose to sign up for a class in the future to come back, learn trimming and glazing and keep more of your pottery, finishing it yourself. Please be prepared, tie your hair back and get ready to get dirty. You will be playing in the mud.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

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

Participants will create a Sunflower plate! Using a wide variety of beautiful glass, participants will create a beautiful plate ready to highlight the summer with a beautiful sunflower. The pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pick up 2-3 weeks later. Shipping is available! No experience necessary. Children 10 and up with an accompanying adult are welcome. Supplies included in tuition.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $110 ($95 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Join artist Kim Smith for a joyful week of creativity, where participants will explore the beauty of floral painting. Using photos as inspiration, Kim will guide the group in creating expressive oil paintings that capture the freshness and spontaneity of flowers. Throughout the retreat, Kim will demonstrate essential skills such as underpainting, working with transparent vs. opaque colors, building a strong palette, and color mixing techniques. Her teaching style encourages freedom, confidence, and play — reminding students that painting should always be fun. No prior experience is needed, and participants will be supported every step of the way in a relaxed, encouraging environment. Open to ages 18+.
 
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Kim Myers Smith
Cost: $1,596
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

Acrylic pouring is achieved by layering various methods and using different techniques and tools. Pouring is a great way to create interesting texture, patterns, and marbleized effects. I will take you through the process of mixing acrylic paints to pour and the appropriate consistency for different types of pour painting. Experiment with pearlized, iridescent, metallic, and neon paints. In this class we will utilize swiping, straws and other manipulations to create underwater magic. I will pre-draw the turtle on the canvas so no worries about drawing skills. You will customize your painting along the way. Each step you will be given options for how to proceed to make the painting your own and how you prefer.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Cynthia Strouse
Cost: $36 ($30 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

Composition is the structural foundation of the creative process. Learn to build stronger paintings by incorporating the essential principles of design into your work. Develop the ability to recognize and establish rhythmic relationships among two-dimensional shapes, light and dark values, and color harmonies to achieve a unified artistic expression. Instruction emphasizes color, space, and drawing concepts.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Michael Gallagher
Cost: $1,450
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

This course introduces a variety of intaglio techniques, including drypoint and etched processes, as well as solar plate and collagraph methods. Instruction emphasizes creative drawing while establishing foundational printmaking practices. Students develop technical proficiency, gain confidence and ease, and explore self-expression through intaglio processes. Instruction also includes an overview of the history of intaglio through presentations and museum visits. Intaglio Printmaking is a prerequisite for PR 252 Intermediate Intaglio.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Tony Rosati
Cost: $1,450
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Take your skills to the next level in this intermediate-to-advanced class focused on watercolor, acrylic, or gouache. Work from your own photo references or still life setups while exploring personal direction, design fundamentals, and new techniques. Ideal for students who have beginner watercolor knowledge or those with experience. Join us and continue building confidence, creativity, and polish in your artwork.
 
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Sue Archer
Cost: $55 per class
Sponsor: The New Studio For The Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712

Students can choose to make pottery using the wheel or handbuilding. Classes are limited to 5 students so each student gets the guidance they need. At the end of the lesson, if you made more than one piece, you will choose your 1 favorite piece and select 1 glaze color for it. The teacher will finish the pottery by dipping the selected glaze and it will be ready in 2-4 weeks. You can also choose to sign up for a class in the future to come back, learn trimming and glazing and keep more of your pottery, finishing it yourself. Please be prepared, tie your hair back and get ready to get dirty. You will be playing in the mud.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Paint and Sip at the Art League of Ocean City! Bring your friend and something enjoyable to drink and snack on while you get creative with your bestie! Rebecca will walk you through a fun evening paint class for you to get creative and be inspired.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Rebecca Morgan
Cost: $36 ($30 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Kids can choose to work on the potter’s wheel or hand build with clay using coils, slabs or molds. Working on the potter’s wheel is more of an experience at first. Learning the skills to use the wheel can be hard but exciting. We encourage students to enjoy the experience, more than focus on a finished project. When hand building with clay a student can come in with a project idea like a mug, bowl, or even sculpture and finish their project in the hour. At the end of class students will choose their favorite 1-2 pieces of their art to be fired and glazed by the instructor. Pottery will be ready approximately 2–4 weeks after the class.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

The ability to depict objects in space is essential to representational drawing, and understanding these principles is fundamental to manipulating them for expressive and abstract effects. Gain a firm foundation in the concepts and terminology of perspective while practicing linear perspective drawing using both grid-based and freehand techniques. Instruction focuses on the interpretation of space, the organization of objects within space, and the relationships of relative proportion. Course content defines and examines a variety of methods for representing three-dimensional objects on a flat, two-dimensional surface, including orthographic, oblique, and isometric drawing systems.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jill A. Rupinski
Cost: $1,450
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

This first-year-level comprehensive figure modeling course focuses on geometry, anatomy, and proportion, as well as the crucial elements of gesture, rhythm, spontaneity, and the spirit of form-making. Students are encouraged to work in a variety of sizes. Independent study and experimentation are always encouraged, and outside projects should be expected. Broader topics, including the nature, history, and philosophy of figurative art, are also discussed.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: John Horn
Cost: $1,450
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

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

This drawing class focuses on the invention of images based on imagination rather than copying physical objects through observational techniques. Explore the formation of images based on ideas, mark-making, and personal expression. Apply the principles of drawing with a more open-ended approach that includes exploring abstract and symbolic forms, interpreting compositional implications, and remaining receptive to how the creative process informs image-making. Work in a variety of conventional drawing media, including charcoal, graphite, and ink, as well as alternative materials and techniques. Methods may include using photographs and found reference materials, as well as creating single- or multi-panel narrative drawings. Classwork includes both prompted assignments and self-directed projects, emphasizing individuality and independent thinking.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Steve Nocella
Cost: $1,450
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Cell phones and tablets have become the commonly used camera, often more than cameras themselves! In this class, we will discuss some of the advantages and challenges of using these devices for photography. Additionally, we will look at composition and use of light to capture professional pictures, and how to share photos and move them between your iPhone, iPad, and laptop. We will demonstrate and practice, cropping and improving your photos, using the built-in apps on your devices. No experience is necessary. Bring your iPhone and iPad to class to participate in this hands-on demonstration and practice. Students are encouraged to bring their cameras too; however, cameras are not required.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Tom Kennedy
Cost: $44 ($35 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

Join the Diamond 4 Ranch and artist John Springer to experience the grandeur of the American wilderness through the practice of oil painting. With the support of horse-pack, we will have the rare opportunity to create artwork deep within the mountains. Together we'll experience what John Muir knew: "Going to the mountains is going home." This trip is limited to 10 participants. We will spend the first three nights based from cabins, then we'll camp for three nights, and our final night will be back in the cabins. A family outfitter guiding the Wind Rivers for three generations. Licensed by USFS since 1973.
 
Location: Lander, Wyoming
Instructor: John Springer
Cost: $4250 + gratuity (suggested 15-20%)
Sponsor: Diamond 4 Ranch
Website, email, +1 (307) 332-2995

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

Philip Frey and Schoodic Institute are pleased to offer a plein air painting retreat designed specifically for dedicated landscape painters. Held in the picturesque landscapes of Acadia National Park, this retreat will provide an opportunity for participants to hone their skills, gain deeper knowledge of materials, and develop confidence in their creative abilities. Students will learn to capture the essence of the landscape and comprehend the interplay of color and light. Each day will start with an on-site painting session, followed by an early afternoon demonstration and critique. Participants will have ample time to engage in painting, explore the surrounding area, or relax at their leisure. Meals and a daily cocktail hour will be provided.
 
Location: Winter Harbor, Maine
Instructor: Philip Frey
Cost: Commuter $1,195; Residential $1,795
Sponsor: Schoodic Institute
Website, email, (207) 288-1310

Students can choose to make pottery using the wheel or handbuilding. Classes are limited to 5 students so each student gets the guidance they need. At the end of the lesson, if you made more than one piece, you will choose your 1 favorite piece and select 1 glaze color for it. The teacher will finish the pottery by dipping the selected glaze and it will be ready in 2-4 weeks. You can also choose to sign up for a class in the future to come back, learn trimming and glazing and keep more of your pottery, finishing it yourself. Please be prepared, tie your hair back and get ready to get dirty. You will be playing in the mud.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Kids can choose to work on the potter’s wheel or hand build with clay using coils, slabs or molds. Working on the potter’s wheel is more of an experience at first. Learning the skills to use the wheel can be hard but exciting. We encourage students to enjoy the experience, more than focus on a finished project. When hand building with clay a student can come in with a project idea like a mug, bowl, or even sculpture and finish their project in the hour. At the end of class students will choose their favorite 1-2 pieces of their art to be fired and glazed by the instructor. Pottery will be ready approximately 2–4 weeks after the class.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Using Prism Colored Pencils, students will draw and color images on Bristol Paper (11x14). Class is an introduction to illustrated art, as well as a preliminary exercise before advancing to paints. Students will learn how to interpret light and shading to a subject. A detailed end result is obtained when following instruction and using visual senses.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Joan Guerriero
Cost: $36 ($30 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. 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

Step into a world of layered color, texture, and playful discovery as we explore florals through watercolor and mixed media. In this series of sessions, we’ll combine soft watercolor techniques with vintage papers, collage elements, fibers, stitching, and a touch of sparkle to create expressive floral art with a story of its own. You’ll learn how to paint loose, lovely florals and then transform them into meaningful pieces. Each day builds gently on the last, offering new techniques, tools, and unexpected “found” materials to inspire your artistic voice. Whether you’re an experienced artist or brand new to mixed media, you’ll leave with a beautiful collection of floral creations and a toolbox of techniques you can carry into your own art practice.
 
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Pam Coxwell
Cost: $1,596
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

Students will create a fluid design over a wood board (dimensions vary). In using epoxy and mica pigmented powders, the participant can achieve a contemporary piece that will last for years. 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 for a fee paid directly to the instructor. Cash or Venmo. Students should bring a mask to class.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Joan Guerriero
Cost: $46 ($38 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

This workshop is designed for intermediate and advanced artists ready to elevate their work to the next level. Participants will receive both group instruction and personalized guidance in studio painting. Dee will provide feedback that enhances—rather than alters—their individual style. The focus will be on learning to see value shifts, color temperature, and composition. We'll build arrangements of abstract shapes to create a strong foundation for each painting, with in-depth studies on color temperature and value that will make your work sing with evocative color. Each day begins with short lectures and demonstrations, followed by dedicated painting time during which Dee will work with artists individually. While instruction will be demonstrated in oils, all mediums are welcome.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Dee Beard Dean
Cost: $500
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

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

To achieve a strong foundation in any medium, one must first learn the basics of drawing - line, form value and composition. Through a series of fun and challenging exercises, the student will become familiar with how to "draw what you see." The importance of positive and negative shapes, comparative measurements and composition will be demonstrated. This class is beneficial for the absolute beginner or the artist who is interested in sharpening their skills.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Katie Cassidy
Cost: $228 ($190 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

To make beautiful pastel paintings full of light and color, one must understand the importance of values. Through a series of exercises and studies, Katie will guide the student through the steps for a better understanding of how value works. There will be lots of hands on guidance and helpful critiques.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Katie Cassidy
Cost: $234 ($195 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Students can choose to make pottery using the wheel or handbuilding. Classes are limited to 5 students so each student gets the guidance they need. At the end of the lesson, if you made more than one piece, you will choose your 1 favorite piece and select 1 glaze color for it. The teacher will finish the pottery by dipping the selected glaze and it will be ready in 2-4 weeks. You can also choose to sign up for a class in the future to come back, learn trimming and glazing and keep more of your pottery, finishing it yourself. Please be prepared, tie your hair back and get ready to get dirty. You will be playing in the mud.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Kids can choose to work on the potter’s wheel or hand build with clay using coils, slabs or molds. Working on the potter’s wheel is more of an experience at first. Learning the skills to use the wheel can be hard but exciting. We encourage students to enjoy the experience, more than focus on a finished project. When hand building with clay a student can come in with a project idea like a mug, bowl, or even sculpture and finish their project in the hour. At the end of class students will choose their favorite 1-2 pieces of their art to be bisque fired, and glazed by the instructor. Pottery will be ready approximately 2–4 weeks after the class.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Paint and Sip at the Art League of Ocean City! Bring your friend and something enjoyable to drink and snack on while you get creative with your bestie! Rebecca will walk you through a fun evening paint class for you to get creative and be inspired.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Rebecca Morgan
Cost: $36 ($30 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Learn the basics of creating a fused glass piece. Pete will introduce you to new techniques making these beautiful glass jewelry items 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. All supplies are included.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $90 ($80 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

The versatile nature of screenprinting lends itself to printing on paper, fabric and other surfaces. For the beginner, this course will cover all aspects of the process including screen preparation, image development, and printing techniques. Printmakers with experience may propose independent projects. Note: Tuition includes $30 lab fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Tony Rosati
Cost: $570
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Foundry metal casting is the process of creating metal objects by pouring molten metal into a mold and letting it cool to solidify. This course will cover all aspects of the foundry process with an emphasis on mold making as an essential element of a sculptor’s toolkit for both bronze casting and creating objects in multiples. Demonstrations and hands-on instruction will be given in wax modeling and casting, ceramic shell techniques, bronze pouring, metal chasing, TIG welding and patination. Course content will include step-by-step guidance in mold making production as students apply this process to their own projects. This class presents integral skills for any sculptor. Beginner-friendly and open to all levels. Note: Tuition includes a $75 lab fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Pavel Efremoff
Cost: $750
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

This course will cover all aspects of the foundry process. Demonstrations and hands-on instruction will be given in wax modeling and casting, ceramic shell techniques, bronze pouring, metal chasing, TIG welding and patination. All levels welcome. Note: Tuition includes a $75 lab fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Pavel Efremoff
Cost: $750
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Enrich your knowledge of painting with an in-depth look at watercolor. Thoroughly investigate a wide range of watercolor materials and techniques while working from your choice of landscape, still life, abstraction, or personal source material. The course is designed to equip each participant with the knowledge and skills necessary to make accomplished, personally rewarding watercolor paintings. Open to watercolorists of all levels and to acrylic/oil painters looking to broaden their skills.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: James Toogood
Cost: $675
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Learn the basics of creating fused glass by creating a standing 'S' Curve design with a pocket for summer blooms. Participants will learn the skills to create a beautiful fused glass design. No experience necessary and all materials are included. All levels and children 10 and up with a registered adult are welcome! Items will be fired after the workshop and ready for pick-up in 1-2 weeks.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $75 ($65 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Supply Fee: $15.00 supply fee paid directly to the instructor by cash, venmo or check. Participants will create sea turtles using authentic sea glass collected by my sister-in-law! Everything in the picture has been found on the beach. All participants will leave with a completed framed picture - Ocean to Art! This class is appropriate for all ages! This workshop would be a great family activity!
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Bonnie Artz
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Participants will create a Sunflower plate! Using a wide variety of beautiful glass, participants will create a beautiful plate ready to highlight the summer with a beautiful sunflower. The pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pick up 2-3 weeks later. Shipping is available! No experience necessary. Children 10 and up with an accompanying adult are welcome. Supplies included in tuition.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $110 ($95 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Step into the vibrant world of botanical art with nationally acclaimed artist and instructor Addison Palmer in this captivating one-day acrylic painting workshop dedicated to the beauty of flowers. Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike, this hands-on class will teach you how to bring blossoms to life on canvas through masterful techniques in color mixing, composition, capturing organic forms, working with light and shadow, and building luminous layers that create depth and dimension. With Addison's attentive, individualized teaching approach, every student receives personalized feedback and guidance designed to nurture their unique artistic voice. You'll leave with a beautiful flower painting, a solid foundation in acrylic techniques, and the creative confidence to continue exploring botanical subjects long after the workshop concludes.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Addison Palmer
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Explore the possibilities of stone carving by using traditional and nontraditional methods. All processes from rough carving to polishing will be covered, and various tools and techniques will be demonstrated. Develop proficiency in basic tool use including manual carving, pneumatic carving, sawing, grinding, and sanding. Open to all levels. Note: Tuition includes a $30 lab fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Steve Nocella
Cost: $570
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Learn the relaxing and creative art of crochet. This class is meant for absolute beginners, someone that has never held a crochet hook! During this class we will learn first how to hold the yarn and your crochet hook. We will then learn how to do a foundation chain and a single crochet. Participants will then apply what they learn to create a single crochet swatch. A crochet hook and yarn will be provided for participants to learn.
 
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

The workshop sessions begin as Couch completes a painting, explaining what he is doing, and why, as he paints. Students paint in the afternoons, after which Couch critiques all the day’s completed work, including his own. An optional slide show/lecture on the principles of design – including color and composition – will be presented in the afternoon of the first day. For more information, visit tonycouch.com.
 
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Instructor: Tony Couch
Cost: $575 Museum members/ $625 non-members
Sponsor: Huntsville Museum of Art
Website, email, 256-535-6372

Work independently in the drawing medium of your choice! This monitored studio is designed to give students the opportunity to work from live nude models without instruction, allowing you time to explore and experiment. Just as any life drawing session the poses will range from short gestures gradually building to longer poses at the end. This is an extraordinary opportunity for you to develop and extend your drawing skills.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Leslie Bowen, Monitor
Cost: $460
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Explore the painting techniques of the masters who pioneered the 19th and 20th century American watercolor movement, including Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, Edward Hopper, and Charles Demuth. Characterized by bright color and bold handling that includes accents of opaque watercolor and loose washes, artwork in this tradition captures subject matter with dazzling light-filled effects. Practice these classic methods and learn to incorporate them into your own work to achieve a greater freedom of expression as well as adaptability and control in the way that you paint. Demonstrations and art historical discussions will be combined with short and more extensive still life and self-portrait exercises. This course is appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Richard Estell
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Paint the human figure in oil from short studies to developed compositions. Work from the life model in poses of increasing length to master the components of mass and gesture, proportion and basic anatomy, value, composition, and color mixing from limited colors to a full palette. Extended poses will allow students to refine their observations and deepen their understanding of structure toward building more nuanced and cohesive paintings. Topics such as oil paint handling, surface preparation, and color organization also will be addressed. Students will gain the enhanced ability to construct formally sound and personally expressive figure paintings. Note: Tuition includes a $75 model fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jill A. Rupinski
Cost: $615
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Enjoy open-air painting in beautiful Valley Forge National Historic Park on the National Historic Register. The church site of George Washington’s Continental Army in 1777-1778 and now home to lush scenery and historic architecture! Located in Montgomery County, 35 minutes northwest of Center City Philadelphia, with ample parking and access to restrooms. Working from diverse landscape subject matter, students will learn essential plein air approaches, including color mixing to achieve a sense of light and air, capturing time of day, compositional fundamentals, and sound drawing and painting practices. Instruction is geared toward oil/acrylic painting and pastel drawing/painting. Meeting at the Washington Memorial Chapel parking lot.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Joseph Sweeney
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This workshop is designed for students that have had some experience with crochet. Learn how to crochet granny squares and then how to connect them together to make a beautiful scarf, blanket or sweater! This is a fabulous offering for those with some crochet experience, so join us in this low stress, encouraging environment! In addition to the registration fee, students should bring $45 cash to pay for your materials, which will all be provided by the instructor.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Berta Karapetyan
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

This workshop is designed for those with at least some knitting experience. Join us for this continuance of Knitting I with published fashion designer, Berta Karapetyan. Learn how to do ribbing and make a Ribbed scarf. In addition to the registration fee, students should bring $45 cash to pay for your materials, which will all be provided by the instructor.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Berta Karapetyan
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Escape the midweek hustle and treat yourself to a relaxing, inspiring evening. This two-hour adults-only art session is the perfect way to unwind, connect, and let your creativity flow in a calm, beach-inspired setting. With a complimentary glass of wine in hand, you’ll create amazing beach landscapes using simple watercolor wash techniques and contour line drawings. Learn how to capture the gentle movement of the ocean and the delicate beauty of seashells through expressive washes and elegant line work—you’ll be amazed by the results! This class is for all skill levels. Come relax, meet new friends, share a few laughs, and leave with a beautiful coastal-inspired artwork! Participants must be age 21+. All supplies included.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Debi West
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Students can choose to make pottery using the wheel or handbuilding. Classes are limited to 5 students so each student gets the guidance they need. At the end of the lesson, if you made more than one piece, you will choose your 1 favorite piece and select 1 glaze color for it. The teacher will finish the pottery by dipping the selected glaze and it will be ready in 2-4 weeks. You can also choose to sign up for a class in the future to come back, learn trimming and glazing and keep more of your pottery, finishing it yourself. Please be prepared, tie your hair back and get ready to get dirty. You will be playing in the mud.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Kids can choose to work on the potter’s wheel or hand build with clay using coils, slabs or molds. Working on the potter’s wheel is more of an experience at first. Learning the skills to use the wheel can be hard but exciting. We encourage students to enjoy the experience, more than focus on a finished project. When hand building with clay a student can come in with a project idea like a mug, bowl, or even sculpture and finish their project in the hour. At the end of class students will choose their favorite 1-2 pieces of their art to be bisque fired, and glazed by the instructor. Pottery will be ready approximately 2–4 weeks after the class.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

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 Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg 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 this three-day handbuilding camp, open to those with previous pottery experience, students will be encouraged to push the boundaries and try out new techniques while having fun in a relaxed environment. Enjoy three 5-hour days in the studio, plus a few hours on Sunday, September 21 to glaze your creations! This workshop is open to both handbuilders and wheel throwers. If your experience is only on the wheel, you can learn about surface decorations, tool and texture making, and how to combine throwing with handbuilding techniques. Hours 10AM - 3PM. Sunday, 9/27, 10AM -1PM. Workshop includes one 25 lb. bag of stoneware clay, and bisque firing of items made in camp.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Karen Sacks
Cost: $450
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Develop your ability to render the human form through the time-honored combination of anatomical study and life drawing. Learn the methods and technical skills of traditional figure drawing, such as measuring, capturing gesture, anatomical structuring, and tonal rendering. Through lectures and demonstrations, and work from the life model, learn the structural aspects of the human form: bony landmarks, simplified volumes, and proportional relationships. Progress to the skeletal framework and superficial muscles to identify their surface effects and how they influence mass and movement. Incorporate your knowledge of figure anatomy to capture the fluidity, vitality, and subtleties of the human form while working from the life model in short and extended poses. Ideal for anyone interested in strengthening their figure drawing, painting, or sculpture skills.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: John Horn
Cost: $615
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Enrich your knowledge of painting with an in-depth look at watercolor. Thoroughly investigate a wide range of watercolor materials and techniques while working from your choice of landscape, still life, abstraction, or personal source material. The course is designed to equip each participant with the knowledge and skills necessary to make accomplished, personally rewarding watercolor paintings. Open to watercolorists of all levels and to acrylic/oil painters looking to broaden their skills.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: James Toogood
Cost: $675
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

No matter what your preferred subject matter or painting style, this class is designed to help you push your work beyond your preconceived notions of what it should be. One-on-one instruction will develop your unique artistic voice while exploring composition, color, space, rhythm, and technique. Work from personal subject matter (objects or reference materials) to learn how to begin a painting with confidence, trust your instincts, embrace spontaneity, and transform observed forms into a personal form of expression. Experimentation and intuitive decision-making are encouraged. Whether you recently started or renewed your painting practice, or are an experienced painter seeking to move beyond your comfort zone, you'll discover new ways to express yourself and find joy in the creative process.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Kassem Amoudi
Cost: $450
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Artists from Ancient Egypt through Medieval Europe to American Masters such as Andrew Wyeth and James Gurney have used tempera – the technique of mixing dry pigments with egg yolk, glue or casein – to create paintings with intricate detail and luminous, jewel-like color. Learn all aspects of the medium including the characteristics of each binder, brushes and surfaces, mixing and storing paint, and both layered and direct, gestural, painting methods. Work from your own reference photos or drawings.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Anthony Ciambella
Cost: $225
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

Explore your creativity, open your senses and sharpen your mind to new realms of art-making with noted artist Mikel Elam. Mikel will help you articulate your vision and bring it to concrete reality in the form of a finished work. Explore techniques new and old with paint, paper, found objects and ephemera to best express both representational and abstract perspectives. Channel ideas of progressive artists from the past and present including Henri Matisse, Romare Bearden, Cecily Brown, Joan Mitchell while finding your own voice.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mikel Elam
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

Still life subject matter presents endless possibilities for exploring concepts of color and composition to expand your essential painting skills. Working from eclectic arrangements in PAFA’s dedicated still life room, learn to compose with color to describe form, create visual focus and movement, suggest space, and evoke emotion. Students will become acquainted with color theory and other elements of composition as tools for resolving spatial issues in their paintings. Topics include palette arrangements, color mixing, composing a picture plane through sketching and underpainting, and building a painting surface through direct and indirect painting techniques.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jill A. Rupinski
Cost: $450
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Taking the leap to start or cultivate an art-making practice in a private studio space can be both exciting and daunting. Learn how to create work and stay motivated on your own terms in this unique combination studio-rental and instruction/critique course! Tuition will confer an individual private studio space in PAFA’s Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building, as well as bi-monthly meetings (approximately every two weeks) for critiques, field trips and/or archives visits, and drawing sessions led by artist-instructor/critic Roger Chavez, accompanied by visiting critics for select weeks. Studio spaces for this program are approximately 10 x 14.5 feet (145 sq. ft.), white-walled, with easel and stool provided. Participants will benefit from prior art-making experience and the ability to work independently.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Roger Chavez
Cost: $1,700
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Drawing is the foundational skill for all other forms of visual art. Through the observation and interpretation of the natural world the artist gains understanding of form and discovers effective ways to express ideas. The class covers in-depth skills of line, mass, value and modeling of form, Perspective and Composition. The course is based on the methods of instructors Kimon Nicolaides (The Natural Way to Draw) and Betty Edwards (Drawing From the Right Side of the Brain).
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: David Hollander
Cost: $200 ($166 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. 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

In this workshop, students will work in the Alla Prima method to paint three still-life paintings, one each day. Alla prima translates to “in the first” and is a wet-into-wet painting technique. Students are encouraged to bring their own props to create meaningful paintings. Each morning, the instructor will do a demonstration, and in the afternoon, students will work on their paintings and receive individual critiques. An emphasis on mark making, painting loosely, expressive color, and making a picture will be discussed. All levels are welcome.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Todd Casey
Cost: $550
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Please note that this class will utilize a nude model. Also note that participants must be 18 years or older to take this class. The workshop uses a live model to demonstrate the proportions, structure, dynamics and expressive potential of the human figure. We will address the basics of drawing the head and torso in nude and draped poses. Easels and work tables are provided. If you are interested in drawing the figure or portraits you won’t want to miss this rare opportunity to improve your skills! Students should have knowledge of foundational drawing skills and materials. Model Fee is paid separately to the model on the day of the class.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: David Hollander
Cost: $50 ($42 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Students will learn to finger knit, no needles required, a beautiful, comfy, cozy creation! Utilizing a soft specialty yarn to knit with your fingers rather than the traditional method of using knitting or crochet needles, allows you to make gorgeous projects in no time. Great for beginners to intermediate enthusiasts. Discover an innovative, tool free knitting technique. Supplies are provided. No prior knitting or crocheting is required.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Robin Chiddo
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of relief printmaking without a press. Students will learn linocut and woodcut carving and hand printing and color-printing techniques. The tools and techniques covered are accessible and can be continued at home with minimal equipment. Upon completion, students should feel confident creating and printing their own relief designs independently.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Shushana Rucker
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

Start with no plan. Think about 3 or 4 colors & composition. Gather your rich watercolors, water, & a large brush. Now, begin. We don’t know what the outcome will be but we’re excited about the possibilities. Before starting, the piece will be marked off with tape. Now add rich colors allowing them to blend & run. Then, more color until it's just right! Then it dries. (You might create another while the other is drying.) Pull out those markers or crayons to add more texture & structure. Stenciling will be added using acrylic metallic paints & a small brush or sponge. Done. Good work! All artistic levels welcome.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Jacki Yamin
Cost: $36 ($30 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Painting the human form from observation is one of the cornerstones of PAFA's long tradition of rigorous instruction. Working from the nude model in poses of varying lengths, investigate color mixing, proportion, and composition using oil paint as a medium. Focusing on alla prima painting techniques and a limited flesh-tone palette, learn to model the human form through gesture, shape, volume, and temperature – excellent for painted sketches and preparatory studies, foundations for extended work, or an introduction/refresher to figure painting. Intended for all skill levels, this course also offers more advanced students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the language of painting. Instruction will be geared toward oil, but students may draw-only, or use other appropriate media, if they wish.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: David Wilson
Cost: $385
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

This ten-week course teaches the basic skills needed for making metal sculpture. Learn fundamental methods of cutting, bending and welding metal such as sawing, heating, and MIG welding. Students will be encouraged to explore the medium with directness and spontaneity to gain a knowledge and understanding of its complexion. Open to all levels. Note: Tuition includes a $65 lab fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Steve Nocella
Cost: $515
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

If you are new to photography or would like to take your present skills to the next level, this class is for you. If you don’t own a camera, there’s no need to worry. Would you like to understand how professional photographers shoot great panoramas, portraits and action photos? Would you like to raise your photographic skills to the next level? Students will gain knowledge of how to shoot quality photographs by learning basic photographic principles and techniques. This workshop will cover topics ranging from photo composition and lighting, to aperture, shutter speed and ISO. Our discussion will also include the description and use of the controls and modes on most DSLR cameras, and a review of popular editing software.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Tom Kennedy
Cost: $44 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

$20.00 supply fee paid to instructor. Acrylic pouring is a method for creating beautiful abstract images. The painting process is achieved by layering various methods and using different techniques and tools. Pouring is a great way to create interesting texture, patterns, and marbleized effects. I will take you through the process of mixing acrylic paints to pour and the appropriate consistency for different types of pour painting. Experiment with pearlized, iridescent, metallic, and neon paints. In this class we will use marbles to create a beautiful, colorful abstract painting. You will customize your painting along the way by choosing your color palette, design and personal touches. No prior experience necessary.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Cynthia Strouse
Cost: $36 ($30 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Spend a day exploring your artistic inclinations and abilities in a non-judgmental, non-competitive atmosphere. A series of practical exercises will help you to identify your personal artistic language and to better appreciate and utilize your unique gifts. These tools develop the confidence and energy you need to make authentic, original work in any medium. Whether you're an experienced artist looking for new inspiration or a novice seeking to explore your creative potential, this workshop offers something for everyone. All young children love painting, drawing, working with crafts without judgement or self-consciousness, just enjoying their creative process. This workshop will help you get back to that playful joyful nonjudgemental art making place. Join us for an enjoyable, inspiring, and empowering workshop.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Carol Cole
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

In this beginner friendly workshop, you’ll learn the ancient art of Shibori, a Japanese manual hand-dyeing technique which produces beautiful patterns in fabric in a range of blues using Indigo dye. Create fabulous wearables for yourself or to give as gifts. Four different patterns will be taught - you’ll choose two techniques to prep your fabrics. Students will spend time manipulating fabric to create patterns before soaking. We’ll then submerge the prepped fabric multiple times in the dye vat before rinsing thoroughly and hanging to dry. You'll be sure to "ooh and aah" over your results. Come see why everyone loves Shibori! Tuition includes materials fee. Dress for mess as the dye stains permanently.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sue Fox Mitrano
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

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

Enjoy the expressive possibilities, portability, and vibrant color of traditional watercolor, watercolor pencils, or watercolor markers for open air landscape drawing and painting! Work with either drawing or water-based applications or combine them for luminous mixed-media studies as you portray the beauty of autumn in Philadelphia’s parks in your own personal style. Learn techniques for choosing a composition, mixing and layering color, and working efficiently outdoors as you complete a series of rapid sketches and at least one sustained drawing or painting. Open to all levels. Painting locations featuring shade, restrooms, and other amenities may include Wissahickon Valley Park, Glen Foerd Mansion, and Brandywine River locations. Note: Students are responsible for their own transportation to painting locations.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Michelle Oosterbaan
Cost: $265
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

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

Join veteran plein air artist Joe Sweeney for a unique opportunity to paint inside one of the oldest rowing clubs in Philadelphia: the Bachelors Barge Club on Boathouse Row. Work from picturesque views of the Schuylkill River with the benefit of full access to the historic building with access to the dock, rain-/sun-sheltered porch, and amenities including restrooms. Experienced guidance will cover tactics for working efficiently outdoors, selecting a composition, color mixing, and capturing time of day and atmospheric effects. Instruction and demonstrations will be geared toward acrylic, oil, and pastel painting, but experienced watercolorists are welcome to participate. Note: Students are responsible for their own transportation to painting locations.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Joseph Sweeney
Cost: $265
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

PAFA’s breathtaking Cast Hall is a unique resource that offers enrolled students the opportunity to work from copies of Greco-Roman and Renaissance sculpture, including the Winged Victory, the Venus de Milo, and the staggering life-size Michelangelo’s David, among other notable works. Students may also work from select casts on display in additional PAFA exhibition areas. Cast Drawing has been a core part of PAFA’s fine arts curriculum for over 200 years. Become a part of this long and rich artistic tradition as you learn to draw accurately from observation, explore line and shape, describe form through light and shadow, and gain an appreciation for some of history’s most beautiful sculptural artworks. This course is an excellent introduction to drawing techniques and materials.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Phyllis Laver
Cost: $450
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

If you’ve never drawn before, or your skills are a little rusty, then this class is for you. Learn to draw what you see with confidence. Work from still life arrangements, selections from PAFA’s casts and statuary, interior spaces, and the human figure to master the drawing elements: shape, contour line, composition, light and shadow, texture and perspective. Instruction will guide students through sight-drawing and measuring techniques, use of materials, shading methods, and ways of defining form and space. This course is also excellent as a foundation for future study, including for painting and other disciplines. Note: Tuition includes a $25 models fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Phyllis Laver
Cost: $500
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Don’t fall for the fallacy that you have to have “talent” to draw! Drawing is a skill like any other. You start and make a lot of mistakes, and with time and practice, you get better. We’ll begin at the beginning. We’ll get familiar and comfortable with a range of pencils and erasers. We’ll do simple exercises to start sharpening your ability to see critically. You’ll learn how to translate what you see to lines on the page. You’ll look for shapes, angles, and distances. Then we’ll look at what helps define an object in space, and how to use shading to make an object look three-dimensional on a two-dimensional surface. Come ready to have fun and gain confidence!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mamie Duff
Cost: $245
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Students may elect to draw or paint, using a variety of mediums. Open to all levels, from beginner to experienced.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Michael Doyle
Cost: $300
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This is a structured class designed to give newer students a thorough understanding of materials, tools, brush handling skills, color theory, color mixing, and the most common techniques and approaches. Students will go through a number of exercises intended to develop these skills, building up to working with a live model. Previous drawing experience is strongly recommended. Students will learn: Painting materials and tools, Alla prima painting technique, Basic color theory, Chiaroscuro, Glazing and scumbling.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: David Heshmatpour
Cost: $340
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Strong paintings start with a great foundation. Even when you want to break the ‘rules’, it’s important to do so with intention! In this class, we will dive into the core foundations of creating a great painting, including composition, value, and rhythm, and look at how master artists have incorporated these ideas into their work. Through creative observation and practice, we will spend time with each concept, and see how they work together to make an engaging painting.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Nicole Michaud
Cost: $340
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This workshop is designed for ceramic artists who want to better understand glazes, color development, and surface possibilities in their work. A special emphasis will be placed on Mason Color ceramic stains and how they can be used to expand your palette and create richer, more personal surface effects. For potters who rely mainly on art center glazes or commercial prepackaged glazes, this class offers an opportunity to learn how colorants and glaze materials interact to create safer, more beautiful glazes. We will review a detailed handout that describes the materials used in glazes and why they matter, discuss common glaze problems and how to begin correcting them, and explore how to test and adjust glazes to better meet your needs.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jerry Bennett
Cost: $330
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Join Jerry Bennett, a leading international paper clay artist, as he guides you in making paper clay and bonding slips for hand-built pottery and sculptural forms. Paper clay (fiber clay) is the process in ceramics where artists add cellulose fibers to make the clay easier to work with and more plastic. These fibers burn out after the first firing leaving only the clay remaining. However, many of the rules that govern regular clay do not apply to paper clay. Gain valuable insights as Jerry shares practical, problem-solving advice, such as fixing broken work and preventing cracks. Demonstrations focus on slab construction, but students are free to experiment with coil building, pinching, and extrusion. Decorating techniques include underglaze, textures, colored slips, and glaze applications.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jerry Bennett
Cost: $630
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

If you have a couple of throwing classes in the books and want to improve and explore more in clay, this is the class for you! Bring your tools and get ready for a new challenge and demonstration every week. Come test your skills and push your limits in this fast-paced, process-based class. We will be fine-tuning the throwing process and creating projects that are based off of the pieces thrown on the wheel. Get ready to throw, trim, alter, coil, carve, and attach your way into some unique functional and non-functional ceramic pieces. Tuition includes your first bag of stoneware plus glazing and firing of work completed in your coursework.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Veronica McLaughlin
Cost: $610
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Ever wanted to try your hand at the craft of jewelry making? Make a ring? Fabricate a pendant? Set a stone? We can do all that and much more at the Wayne Art Center’s fully equipped jewelry studio. You will be introduced to a different technique weekly that will give you enough skills to produce a finished piece of work. Toolboxes supplied. Students will purchase sterling silver.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Chris Darway
Cost: $300
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This class is geared to the person who has had a basic jewelry/metals class, possibly in college or at a local art center and wants to up their skills. Bring your ideas, and projects to work on. Our expert instructor can coach you on your next steps. You might be making and selling jewelry and are interested in a new technique. We have the best equipped studio in the area, and I have a lot of tips, tricks, and techniques to share. Join us. Toolboxes supplied. Students will purchase sterling silver.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Chris Darway
Cost: $300
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

For centuries, stained glass has been used to decorate homes, churches and public spaces. Learn everything you need to know to create your own fabulous stained glass art pieces! Suitable for novices and pros, we will cover the basics and beyond. You will learn to cut glass, grind and fit glass, create panels, solder, and lots more! Bring your own pattern or use one of ours. Supplies such as layout bocks, grinder, grinding tools, foil, burnisher, flux, solder, soldering iron, and patina will be provided. Students will need basic glass tools (glass cutter, running pliers, grozers); bring your own or purchase a kit in class for $30. Glass pieces are available at no cost and sheet glass available for purchase.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Christine Batchelor
Cost: $550
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Students will learn how to cut glass, solder, and complete a window hanging. Patterns will be supplied by instructor. Tool kits available for purchase from instructor on first night. Intermediate and advanced level projects offered for those with experience. Please note: Due to the use of lead, under no circumstance should someone participate in stained glass while pregnant.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mark Kidd
Cost: $490
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Designed for artists ready to challenge themselves and take their work to the next level, this class is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the artist's own creative process and sensibility. A variety of subject matter will be explored. Previous drawing and painting experience is recommended.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Karen Fogarty
Cost: $585
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Led by master artist Michael Doyle, students consider the composition of a figure within an interior setting. Students may elect to draw or paint, using a variety of materials.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Michael Doyle
Cost: $645
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Whether it is portrait, still life, landscape or abstracts, the presence of light against shadow gives the subject form and dimension. Bring your own inspiration to class and with this principle in mind, watch your paintings come to life! Composition and color mixing will be a focus in this class. All mediums and skill levels are welcome!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Stefanie Lieberman
Cost: $585
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Acquaint or re-acquaint yourself with the pleasure of oil painting. Learn about the materials and techniques that form the basis of the medium. Students will use still life, simple and complex, as subject matter. All levels are welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Karen Fogarty
Cost: $585
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Whether you’re picking up a paint brush for the first time or you’re an experienced artist hoping to reconnect with spontaneity, this class is the perfect space to explore and play and find your inner voice. This is a one-on-one approach in order to cultivate the richness of your individuality. Discover the joy of finding your own voice and singing with it. Newly acquired techniques learned in our class will make a big difference. You’ll learn how to start a painting, embrace spontaneity, allow your art to flow freely using your intuition, and how to develop a stronger sense of composition, space, rhythm, and technique. This class is designed to experiment fearlessly, and most importantly, have fun making art!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Kassem Amoudi
Cost: $585
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This 12-week course invites students into the exciting world of abstract mixed media art. Students will explore a wide range of materials, techniques, tools and compositional strategies to create richly layered artwork. Students will receive practical advice, creative prompts, and individualized guidance as they develop their own pieces over time. 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. Participants will develop and refine at least one (or more) large cohesive abstract collage artwork, while also creating smaller exploratory pieces throughout the course as part of learning new techniques and materials.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Birgit Raders-Eichinger
Cost: $540
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

In this course, students will combine figurative and animal sculptural designs to create original totems incorporating elements from nature. The instructor will provide step-by-step guidance, from initial design through sculpting it in clay. Individual pieces will be fired and ready for glaze by the end of the session. The course includes 25 pounds of clay, and all skill levels—from beginner to advanced—are welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jennifer Frudakis-Petry
Cost: $610
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This beginner to intermediate course will approach portraiture from a sculptural standpoint, highlighting the basic bony landmarks of the face and skull and using color/value to define major planes and movements of each feature. Moving from large, simple shapes of the face under light, students will transition their thinking from flat abstraction into three-dimensional form. It focuses on working alla prima, resolving issues around transitioning from drawing to painting, developing speed, proficiency, and adaptability to a range of lighting conditions in service of the development of an independent artistic practice. Students will learn the basic structure and artistic anatomy of the head/face, simplifying form to planes, and alla prima techniques for portrait painting.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: David Heshmatpour
Cost: $275
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This 12-week course is for beginners who want to explore life drawing and oil painting, and for more experienced artists who want to improve their artistic skills. Using still-life compositions, students will learn about form, space, design, value, and color through working observationally. In addition, the instructor will introduce a variety of artists who are representative of the lessons provided and conduct in-process and final critiques for a helpful synopsis of the student’s progress and ideas. The class will be broken up into five weeks of drawing and seven weeks of painting, but the student is open to work in any medium if they prefer or continue drawing throughout the entirety of the course.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Annie Gardner
Cost: $490
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

The convincing depiction of form in three-dimensional space is one of the great conceptual breakthroughs in Western art. We will begin by drawing the figure on toned paper. Our drawing tools will be charcoal and white chalk. We will explore physical viewpoint, effective composition and effective rendering of light and shadow to shape our expression and create a unified pictorial image. The goal is to encourage a sensitive approach to handling a wide range of values, in tandem with a variety of lines and edges to build a drawing vocabulary that communicates a class members visual ideas and ideals. The class will include demonstrations, discussions of masterworks, both traditional and contemporary, and thoughtful feedback on work.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ernie Norcia
Cost: $645
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Students will explore all aspects of working with oils, with a strong emphasis on composition, color mixing and various painting techniques. Individual instruction provided in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Ideal for beginners as well as more experienced artists.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Stefanie Lieberman
Cost: $585
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

A class for those who have some comfort with drawing, but want to further their skills in accuracy and shading. Over 12 weeks, we will be borrowing elements of the rigorous classical training programs that were foundational for greats from Sargent to Picasso. We will do a few drawings from drawings, but most classes will focus on drawing from still life set-ups. We will get picky about accuracy, in pursuit of making drawings that pop off the page and make you proud. We’ll talk about angles, distances, line quality, light, shadow shapes and more, giving you a range of tools with which to hone your craft. I can’t wait to welcome you to a level of skill you didn’t know you had.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mamie Duff
Cost: $585
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Working from your own reference material, we will spend each week focusing on a particular aspect of landscape painting. Individual techniques will be held each session in a supportive atmosphere. Syllabus will be provided. Please bring painting materials to the first class. All mediums welcomed.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Bonnie Mettler
Cost: $540
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

In this 12-week class we will explore ways to move beyond blending and over-polishing toward a more semi-abstract approach. With a focus on shape, color, and composition, your work can become more powerful. Bring your current work to develop each week. The instructor will help you strengthen your existing approach and refine your paintings. All subject matter and mediums are welcome- still-life, figure, landscape, et al. There will be weekly discussions or lessons, and the instructor will provide weekly one-on-one guidance for each student. Please note: This is a semi-abstract class. We will begin with representational subject matter while exploring ways to abstract it. All mediums welcome (instructor works in oil).
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Claudia Rilling
Cost: $585
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

In this intermediate-advanced painting course students will work from personal family photographs (historic or contemporary) to cultivate a deeper connection with one's family history, or simply to create a strong painting based on photographs that have been stashed away for years in family archives. We will address issues such as the head, proportion, simplification, and color mixing. Students will work from full color images or in sepia- this will be determined based on the references used. Students work at their own pace and will receive one-on-one instruction. Lessons will be supplemented by discussions of notable figurative painters. All mediums welcome (instructor works in oil).
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Claudia Rilling
Cost: $585
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This class will focus on the fundamentals of painting with Watercolors. This class will include step by step instruction with demonstrations and practice. Attention and focus on individual growth in the students’ own pace will be central in this class. Learn to paint watercolors in a free, fun and fluent manner. Discover and nurture your own personal style of expression. All levels welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Indira Cariappa
Cost: $490
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Casting molten metal is one of the oldest metal techniques dating back thousands of years. Students will learn how to work both hard and soft wax. These wax objects will be cast in sterling silver incorporating the lost wax casting technique. This class will cover calculating wax weights, spruing of waxes, safety issues and finishing. Students do not need prior metal experience but those that have taken a jewelry class will be able to use those skills in the finishing part of this technique. Cuttlefish casting will be offered. Be prepared for a fun and interesting time learning this essential and ancient metal art! Mats included.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Chris Darway
Cost: $590
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Wayne Art Center is pleased to offer an option for students who wish to have more time in the studio to create and finish their work, and to practice their hand building and wheel throwing skills. Students will work independently, with a monitor available to sell clay and tools. Students must be currently enrolled in a Wayne Art Center Adult Fall 2026 ceramics class and must be members of Wayne Art Center to qualify. Clay used must be purchased at Wayne Art Center. Use your six (6) session pass to work in the ceramic studio during any Open Studio designated day and time during the specified season. No more than 10 students can attend any single session.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $200
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Explore the possibilities of the potter's wheel. Learn to throw and decorate functional pots. Students explore handbuilding approaches to clay. Beginning and advanced students welcome. Tuition includes your first bag of stoneware plus glazing and firing fees of work completed in class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Susan Branco
Cost: $610
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Bring your creativity and ideas into the studio! In this class we will be creating functional and non-functional pieces with an added flair. Projects will be wheel thrown to start, then altered, trimmed, and finished with handbuilding. Turn your plates into birdbaths, your mugs into face mugs, and your candlestick holders into goblets. The possibilities are endless. This class is for beginner to advanced level skills. Your first bag of stoneware clay plus glazing and firing fees for pieces completed as part of your coursework are included.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Veronica McLaughlin
Cost: $610
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Sculptors from Ancient Greece to Michelangelo have recognized the centrality of the torso for creating dynamic figure sculptures. This class will focus intensely on the anatomy, structure, and proportions of the torso. Perfect for beginners or for experienced students wishing to bring renewed vitality to their work in any media. Students will complete two torso sculptures. Work will be done in terracotta and fired after class. Note: Tuition includes $65 models fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Morgan Dummitt
Cost: $515
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Students can choose to make pottery using the wheel or handbuilding. Classes are limited to 5 students so each student gets the guidance they need. At the end of the lesson, if you made more than one piece, you will choose your 1 favorite piece and select 1 glaze color for it. The teacher will finish the pottery by dipping the selected glaze and it will be ready in 2-4 weeks. You can also choose to sign up for a class in the future to come back, learn trimming and glazing and keep more of your pottery, finishing it yourself. Please be prepared, tie your hair back and get ready to get dirty. You will be playing in the mud.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Kids can choose to work on the potter’s wheel or hand build with clay using coils, slabs or molds. Working on the potter’s wheel is more of an experience at first. Learning the skills to use the wheel can be hard but exciting. We encourage students to enjoy the experience, more than focus on a finished project. When hand building with clay a student can come in with a project idea like a mug, bowl, or even sculpture and finish their project in the hour. At the end of class students will choose their favorite 1-2 pieces of their art to be bisque fired, and glazed by the instructor. Pottery will be ready approximately 2–4 weeks after the class.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

In this class we will learn to throw a variety of functional pottery forms. This will include cups, mugs, bowls, plates, jars, and more. We will learn the basics of different pottery forms found in most kitchens around the world. Beginners and advanced students are welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ryan Wheeler
Cost: $610
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

Students will learn how to cut glass, solder, and complete a window hanging. Patterns will be supplied by instructor. Tool kits available for purchase from instructor on first night. Intermediate and advanced level projects offered for those with experience. Please note: Due to the use of lead, under no circumstance should someone participate in stained glass while pregnant.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mark Kidd
Cost: $490
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Welcome to the world of mosaics! From the ancient Romans to Gaudi, mosaics have been used to enhance indoor and outdoor spaces. This class will provide the opportunity to explore stone, tile, glass and ceramic mosaics using various methods. Learn about different mosaic surfaces, adhesives, and materials. Make beautiful and useful objects and decor. Tile, stained glass pieces, and broken ceramics will be provided, along with adhesives and grout. Students should bring wheeled glass tile nippers, or they can be purchased in class for $25. Please do not wear open toe shoes. Safety glasses will be provided.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Christine Batchelor
Cost: $165
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

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 guided acrylic class, students will all paint the same image using a photo reference while following a step-by-step demonstration by the instructor. Throughout the session, students will explore a variety of subjects. From serene landscapes to vibrant still lifes and intriguing textures, each painting process will help build skills and confidence with every brushstroke. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refine their technique in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Nicole Lee
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Discover the expressive world of pastel with artist Barbara Berry. Known for her emphasis on suggestion rather than precise detail, Barbara guides students on a journey of creative interpretation—inviting both beginners and seasoned artists to explore the rich possibilities of soft pastels. Through dynamic in-class still life setups and personal photographic references of landscapes, participants will learn to capture atmosphere, emotion, and form with bold color and evocative strokes.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Barbara Berry
Cost: $300
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Using your own inspiration e.g., photos, tablets, still life objects etc., you will learn different techniques to give your paintings life and energy. Composition, value, color mixing and technique will be the main focuses of this class. All mediums and skill levels are welcome!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Stefanie Lieberman
Cost: $585
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This course is designed to create paintings that we will build from a loose, underpainting and refine as we go along. This class is ideal for those painters who want to break out of the habit of focusing in on details and let the paint create a more expressive piece. Attention will be paid to composition, color mixing, paint application and technique. All skill levels welcome in a fun and relaxing atmosphere!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Stefanie Lieberman
Cost: $585
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Uncovering the connection between your identity and your artwork can be both liberating and inspiring. In this class, we will explore methods designed to help you discover and develop your unique aesthetic and artistic voice. Our focus will be on paint handling, color selection, and composition. You will learn to manage your palette, make intentional color choices, and understand their impact on your work. Play will be encouraged! Music will serve as our muse, providing inspiration as you select your subject matter with guided support. This journey encourages mindfulness and self-discovery, and connects us more deeply with the world around us and ourselves. All skill levels are welcome and valued in this class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Heidi Techner
Cost: $585
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Discover the joy of painting with the natural world as inspiration. In this gentle, exploratory class, students of all levels are invited to slow down, observe, and draw inspiration from the colors, textures, and rhythms of nature. Using flowers, trees, landscapes, and seasonal changes as starting points, we’ll experiment with playful techniques and creative prompts that spark imagination and personal expression. Rather than striving for perfect results, this course celebrates process over product...finding peace, presence, and delight in the act of painting itself. Along the way, you’ll cultivate a deeper connection to both nature and your own creativity. No prior painting experience is needed—just curiosity, openness, and a willingness to explore.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Heidi Techner
Cost: $585
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Working in oil or pastel from photographic reference, this class is about translating the photographic image onto either canvas or paper. Focusing on color, value and mark making as essential tools, students are encouraged to move a step beyond the restraints of a camera to create a successful and personal work. Discussion will include working with painting mediums and exploring different techniques.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Anne Graham
Cost: $585
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This class will focus on the fundamentals of painting with Watercolors. This class will include step by step instruction with demonstrations and practice. Attention and focus on individual growth in the students’ own pace will be central in this class. Learn to paint watercolors in a free, fun and fluent manner. Discover and nurture your own personal style of expression. All levels welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Indira Cariappa
Cost: $490
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Come and create an Expressive Art Piece: Scrappy Journal. 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

Watercolor is a versatile medium, which can be both transparent and opaque. Using a variety of subject matter, some techniques explored will be drawing for watercolor, painting without drawing, wet-in-wet watercolor, glazing with watercolor washes, the use of gouache and other aqueous media with watercolor. The instructor will start each class with a demonstration or an explanation of the technique for the day. Students will be encouraged to work in their own personal style. Each class will end with a group critique with the emphasis on constructive criticism.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Wendy Scheirer
Cost: $210
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This course is designed to help you develop the skills needed to paint a portrait and achieve a likeness of your subject, working either in a traditional or contemporary style. Focus will be on observation, composition, and color with an emphasis on skin tones as well as learning to translate the various planes of color and light that are so important in painting the figure.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Anne Graham
Cost: $340
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This 6-week course is for beginners who want to explore drawing, and for more experienced artists who want to improve their artistic skills. Using still-life compositions, students will learn about form, space, design, and value through working observationally. In addition, the instructor will introduce a variety of artists who are representative of the lessons provided and conduct in-process and final critiques for a helpful synopsis of the student’s progress and ideas.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Annie Gardner
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Workshop participants will begin by learning to handle watercolor materials: papers, paints, brushes, palettes, and more. From the bold application of washes to fine detail, we’ll explore specifics: how to begin a watercolor and how to conclude a work, wet-in-wet to dry-brush, what to put in and what to leave out. The skillful use of the elements of composition and the simplification of form will provide a means to achieving dynamic results. We’ll also explore ways of creating a sense of light and mood in a watercolor, through the use of structured tone. The class will be looking at the watercolors by J. S. Sargent, Winslow Homer and Andrew Wyeth critically. Students will work from still-life, and photos to start.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ernie Norcia
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Paint on location at Philadelphia's historic Fairmount Park mansions including Laurel Hill Mansion, Ormiston Mansion, Woodford Mansion, Strawberry Mansion and Ridgeland Mansion! Built in the 18th century, these houses feature amazing architecture, beautiful gardens, and scenic views. Each week will feature a different instructor who will demonstrate oil, watercolor/gouache and pastel techniques, reference art historical examples, cover the ins-and-outs of working outdoors and encourage personal expression. Includes a tour of each historic house (optional)! Work with the materials of your choice including watercolor, oil, acrylic and drawing media. Restrooms and free parking will be available.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Various
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

Abstract or expressive painting often uses observable subject matter as a starting point or source of inspiration for color, form, and composition. Working from colorful still life arrangements, learn to move beyond identifiable objects and defined contours to explore more expressive or personal means of interpretation. Instruction will address redeploying or adapting observable shapes and colors toward abstract effect, manipulating visual elements to strengthen compositional balance and movement or to reconstruct pictorial space, and employing expressive mark-making for focus or emotional intent. Color mixing and basic oil painting techniques will also be reviewed.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Roger Chavez
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Learn the basics of creating fused glass by creating a standing 'S' Curve design with a pocket for summer blooms. Participants will learn the skills to create a beautiful fused glass design. No experience necessary and all materials are included. All levels and children 10 and up with a registered adult are welcome! Items will be fired after the workshop and ready for pick-up in 1-2 weeks.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $75 ($65 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 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

Learn how to paint beautiful landscapes on location! In this class, we will discuss the fundamentals of painting en plein air as well as more advanced topics like drawing, composition, and color theory. The first day will begin with a 30-minute lecture and discussion on the core concepts of plein air painting. This will be followed by a 2.5-hour painting demonstration. After a 1-hour lunch break, students will begin work on their own paintings while Marc gives individualized instruction. Class will end at 4pm, but students may continue to paint if they wish. Days 2 and 3 will follow a similar format. The class will end with a group critique and discussion.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Marc Anderson
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Participants will create a Sunflower plate! Using a wide variety of beautiful glass, participants will create a beautiful plate ready to highlight the summer with a beautiful sunflower. The pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pick up 2-3 weeks later. Shipping is available! No experience necessary. Children 10 and up with an accompanying adult are welcome. Supplies included in tuition.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $110 ($95 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Late September is the year's most generous moment for the sketchbook artist. Leaves are at the height of their color, seed heads are heavy and ripe, berries glow against darkening stems, and the first hints of bare branch architecture are just beginning to show. The landscape is abundant, specific, and fleeting — exactly the conditions a field journal was made for. In this hands-on workshop, you will build a field journal page dedicated to autumn's peak, working in graphite, Micron pen, and watercolor. Learn to observe the colors, textures, and forms of the season with fresh attention, and develop techniques for recording botanical subjects at their most expressive moment. All skill levels welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Margaret Saylor
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Step into the enchanting world of fantasy art and discover how to create illustrations that tell powerful visual stories! In this immersive workshop, instructor Samantha Dwornikoski will guide you through the rich history of fantasy art, exploring its enduring importance and how it continues to shape the media we love today. You'll dive deep into the essential elements of fantasy illustration—learning about motifs, visual language, style, and tone—while reviewing key fundamentals including anatomy, shape, lighting, and rendering techniques. You'll learn Samantha's signature underdrawing and color wash layering method to build a complete, polished illustration from start to finish. But the biggest emphasis? Creativity. This course is designed to push your imaginative boundaries and help you develop your unique artistic voice.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Samantha Dwornikoski
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

This workshop will focus on the problem of combining the genres of still-life and interior painting into a single picture. We will start by addressing the problem of finding a subject and the practical and formal problems of setting up a still life. We will discuss how to organize and simplify complex information, how to have a unified sense of light throughout the picture and how to perceive color and tone relationships. We will also cover aspects of drawing that will help in the creation of a convincing sense of space. Students are welcome to bring their own objects or work with objects on hand at the center.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Peter Van Dyck
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Using inexpensive materials, this hands-on workshop will introduce the concepts and methods needed to create a strong sense of dimension and likeness in your portrait drawings. Explore the proportions and planes of the head, neck and shoulders. Learn how to create a structural foundation and how to easily manage anatomy by breaking down forms into simple geometric shapes. Instruction will address different strategies for creating a finished tonal portrait as well as tips and tricks that will help you draw like a pro! Note: Tuition includes a $10 models fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: RA Friedman
Cost: $205
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

In this class we will learn to throw a variety of functional pottery forms. This will include cups, mugs, bowls, plates, jars, and more. We will learn the basics of different pottery forms found in most kitchens around the world. Beginners and advanced students are welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ryan Wheeler
Cost: $610
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Find the flow of abstract painting with Cerulean Collective artist Barbara Martin! Advanced painters as well as beginners will discover new ways of creating dynamic abstract work. This will be a fun and engaging day filled with hands-on exercises and painting time using acrylics. We will include breaks (bring your bagged lunch!) for reflection, note-taking and discussion. All art materials will be supplied.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Barbara Martin
Cost: $125
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

Ages 16+. Level: Intermediate/Basic familiarity with cyanotypes required. This workshop is for folks who have dabbled with cyanotypes and want to explore beyond the basics. We will have both instruction and lots of time for hands-on exploration including wet cyanotypes and double exposures. Pre-treated fabric, paper and coffee filters will be used to create single and dual sided imagery, using a variety of materials for inspiration including leaves, flowers, stencils and more.
 
Location: Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin
Instructor: Angela Johnson
Cost: $100
Sponsor: River Arts on Water Gallery
Website, email, 608-643-5215

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

An immersive experience creating a collection of abstract paintings! Take a deep dive into the creative process of Abstract Painting with elements of collage and mixed media. Students who have a desire to find their own personal voice and style while learning the fundamentals of painting with acrylics (and mixed media) in an abstract manner, will find many opportunities to flourish in this robust workshop. Jodi Ohl will guide students through a variety of inspiring chats, comprehensive demonstrations, and provide personal guidance daily. Students can expect to work on multiple pieces on both paper and canvas (or hardboard) to develop their own personal style and build on their body of existing work.
 
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Jodi Ohl
Cost: $1,596
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

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 limitless potential of mixed media in this dynamic workshop led by acclaimed artist Rose Cofield. Designed to spark your imagination, this session invites you to experiment with texture, color, and form as you blend a variety of materials into cohesive, expressive works of art. Draw inspiration from captivating themes—faces, stairs, doors, flowers—and explore the art of layering to add depth and meaning to your creations. With Rose’s expert instruction and creative insight, you’ll gain fresh techniques and the confidence to push your artistic boundaries. This course is appropriate for students of all levels, even beginners. Students should bring $20 cash to pay the instructor for materials, most of which will be provided for you.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Rose Cofield
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Learn how to draw almost anything by learning how to really look! Using simple shapes and lines, young artists can learn how to create amazing drawings step-by-step. We will have fun using pencils, markers, oil pastels and watercolors to draw all sorts of creatures and critters that live on the land, swim in the sea, and fly in the sky! “Step-by-Step” drawing techniques can help young artists gain confidence and encourage them create more complex compositions. This is a 10-week class on Mondays after school.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Candy Stringer
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

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 10-week, 1.5 hour, after school class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Carolyn Kline-Coyle
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This class introduces students to the process of carving stone with hand tools. Beginners start with alabaster or soapstone, both fairly soft stones that can be easily carved. The instructor will provide tools for beginners to use during the class and assist throughout the process. More advanced students are always welcome to take the class. This class provides a regular scheduled opportunity to work, get feedback from other artists and a chance to both learn and share the knowledge students have acquired. Students will need to bring their own alabaster stone, which can be ordered from "The Complete Sculptor" online.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Piera Raffaele
Cost: $585
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

The convincing depiction of form in three-dimensional space is one of the great conceptual breakthroughs in Western art. This class will begin by drawing items from still life on toned paper. How do you begin a drawing, and when do you stop? We will explore physical viewpoint, composition and the rendering of light and shadow to create mood and feeling. Recreate what you see with power and fresh vision. The goal is to build a drawing vocabulary that communicates your thoughts and feelings. The class will include demonstrations, discussions of masterworks (traditional and contemporary) and thoughtful feedback on class work. The drawing participants will discover this to be a valuable resource for more advanced work in drawing and painting.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ernie Norcia
Cost: $300
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Working from still life set-ups, learn the various techniques of aqueous media used for creating light, structure, texture, transparency and opacity. While the focus of the class is water-based acrylics, students are welcome to work in pastels or oil if they prefer. Instructor demonstrations and group discussion, as well as individual attention, provided during each class session.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Joseph Sweeney
Cost: $585
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This course will focus on issues of, composition, color, texture, measure, likeness, proportion, with special attention given to technical painting issues, like, how to translate skin’s complex surface characteristics in paint. Demonstrations of a layered painting technique to bring out the full depth and richness of color in our portraits will be presented and discussed. The class will include demonstrations, discussions of masterworks, both traditional and contemporary, and thoughtful feedback on work. The course will be a valuable resource for participants of any age and skill level. This course is open to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced, encouraging all participants to deepen their knowledge of portraiture through the process of painting.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ernie Norcia
Cost: $645
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Working from cast studies and life models, this class emphasizes the rhythm, form and structure of the human figure, with attention placed on introductory anatomy. Students encouraged to explore a variety of mediums, including charcoal and graphite. All levels welcome, from beginner through experienced. High School students ages 16 and older are welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Michael Doyle
Cost: $645
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Students learn basic techniques and mechanics of oil painting to help guide them from inspiration to expression. Working from still-life set-ups, students build paintings as they consider the relationship of objects within a composition, as well as the overall picture including color, hue, and intensity.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Michael Doyle
Cost: $585
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Whether you’re picking up a paint brush for the first time or you’re an experienced artist hoping to reconnect with spontaneity, this class is the perfect space to explore and play and find your inner voice. This is a one-on-one approach in order to cultivate the richness of your individuality. Discover the joy of finding your own voice and singing with it. Newly acquired techniques learned in our class will make a big difference. You’ll learn how to start a painting, embrace spontaneity, allow your art to flow freely using your intuition, and how to develop a stronger sense of composition, space, rhythm, and technique. This class is designed to experiment fearlessly, and most importantly, have fun making art!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Kassem Amoudi
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Want to make a couple of really cool pots this session? In this workshop style class, we will be exploring multi-piece pots that will be a combination of wheel thrown sections, hand-built sections and a variety of surface design techniques to complete larger pots. We will be focusing on designing our pots, building each section, adding coils, slabs, carving and finishing with stains and glazes. This class is designed to elevate your pottery into eye catching works of art. Prior wheel throwing experience is required. Class tuition includes your first bag of stoneware clay as well as glazes and firing fees for coursework completed in class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Eva Hozinez
Cost: $810
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This hand building class is appropriate for beginners and advanced students. Demos on the three major hand building techniques coils, slabs and pinching will prepare students to discover and develop their own unique approach to working with clay, embracing and mastering a particular method or combination of techniques unique to each student. There will also be two pit firings, offering an alternative means of finishing the work. Tuition includes the first bag of stoneware, glazing and firing of coursework completed.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jimmy Clark
Cost: $610
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

From entry level to advanced wheel and handbuilding skills, all are welcome here! Bring your creativity and ability to think outside the box into the studio and watch your clay projects come to life. Do you have something you have always wanted to make out of clay? Bring your idea to class and we can make it happen. Ready to learn the basics or fine tune the mechanics of the potters wheel? Great! Veronica will be there with a potters wheel demo every week. Handbuilding on thrown pieces have endless possibilities so come and join the fun! Tuition includes your first bag of stoneware plus glazing and firing of work completed in your coursework.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Veronica McLaughlin
Cost: $610
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Paint portraits from a variety of models using the direct painting method. Examine the proportions and volumes of the head, as well as the placement, structure, and characteristics of the facial features, through preliminary drawings and demonstrations. Develop color using a limited palette to understand how to use chroma, temperature, value, tint, and tone. Instruction will address materials, composition, paint handling, and color mixing, blending, and theory. Homework assignments working from photos, Masterworks, or oneself/others will encourage students to learn to make personal aesthetic and technical choices and to practice concepts addressed in class. Open to all levels, this course is excellent for all students who want to review fundamental techniques or who simply enjoy painting portraits from life.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Roberto Osti
Cost: $515
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Lithography is a versatile printmaking process that allows for a complete range of drawing effects: contour line, hatching/cross-hatching, painterly wash applications, expressive mark-making, and reductive techniques. Learn all aspects of the lithographic process through step-by-step demonstrations and hands-on practice: preparing a traditional stone or lightweight aluminum plate; creating your own drawing from observation, imagination or photographic transfer using a range of drawing materials; selecting paper; printing in black-and-white and color; and editioning your prints. Note: Tuition includes a $30 lab fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Justine Ditto
Cost: $415
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

This class with instruction by Alice Meyer Wallace will focus on classic watercolor techniques of Sargeant, Homer, Rodin, Nolde, and particularly Charles Demuth, from Lancaster, PA. Come enjoy this fun and relaxed class! The class will work predominantly from still life but on occasion, the instructor will lead the class in painting from the model (2 times) and there will be an option of experimenting with watercolor and collage.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Alice Meyer-Wallace
Cost: $535
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This workshop will focus on helping students transform their works on paper, including drawings, paintings and prints into mixed media pieces, with a focus on collage. Students are encouraged to bring in previous work that they consider unfinished or unsuccessful as a starting point for their mixed media experiments and creations. Students will have access to the etching press and printing inks to make new prints to add to their pieces. Instruction will be based on a student’s individual interests and skills and thus is appropriate for beginners through advanced level. See materials list for detailed information on supplies.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Christine Stoughton
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Come and learn how to draw and paint realistic animals as well as your favorite characters from Pixar, Disney and Dreamworks movies. Explore drawing and painting using many different mediums and techniques. You decide the subjects and how to color them. Come join the fun as we "go to the movies!" This is a 10-week, 1.5 hour class, held on Tuesdays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mark Gruener
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Students will learn to draw funny faces and silly scenes by incorporating the tips and tricks of cartooning. They will learn to include the use of exaggeration to make characters come to life and tell a story. Students work from well-known cartoons, reference pictures, and their own imaginations! This is a 10-week, 1.5 hr. class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Tony Squadroni
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This course is designed for beginners who want to explore drawing and painting, as well as for more experienced students looking to enhance their college portfolio. Gain confidence experimenting with a variety of mediums, including pencil, charcoal, chalk pastel, watercolor, and acrylic paints. This student-centered class will help build essential knowledge of drawing and painting fundamentals, working from observation, and using imagination to create successful and joyful images. Students will explore different approaches to art, working from unique still-life setups, portrait sessions, and nature in the garden. Photo references, personal experiences, or other sources will also be used. If you're ready to learn solid foundational skills in drawing and painting, join us Tuesdays after school to create art!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Students can choose to make pottery using the wheel or handbuilding. Classes are limited to 5 students so each student gets the guidance they need. At the end of the lesson, if you made more than one piece, you will choose your 1 favorite piece and select 1 glaze color for it. The teacher will finish the pottery by dipping the selected glaze and it will be ready in 2-4 weeks. You can also choose to sign up for a class in the future to come back, learn trimming and glazing and keep more of your pottery, finishing it yourself. Please be prepared, tie your hair back and get ready to get dirty. You will be playing in the mud.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Kids can choose to work on the potter’s wheel or hand build with clay using coils, slabs or molds. Working on the potter’s wheel is more of an experience at first. Learning the skills to use the wheel can be hard but exciting. We encourage students to enjoy the experience, more than focus on a finished project. When hand building with clay a student can come in with a project idea like a mug, bowl, or even sculpture and finish their project in the hour. At the end of class students will choose their favorite 1-2 pieces of their art to be bisque fired, and glazed by the instructor. Pottery will be ready approximately 2–4 weeks after the class.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Paint and Sip at the Art League of Ocean City! Bring your friend and something enjoyable to drink and snack on while you get creative with your bestie! Rebecca will walk you through a fun evening paint class for you to get creative and be inspired.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Rebecca Morgan
Cost: $36 ($30 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

In this course, children discover new mediums and ideas in art. They begin to identify differences in art such as distinguishing between bright and light, as well as dull and dark colors, find basic shapes within larger objects, and identify types of lines, such as long/short, thick/thin, and straight/curved, then include them in their work. Enrich your child's school-based art program with a more in-depth exploration of art. Employing a wide range of mediums, including drawing and painting, printmaking, ceramics and mixed media, this is an exciting opportunity for children who are looking to take their artistic learning to the next level. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hr. after school class on Wednesdays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Nicole Lee
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Throw yourself into the art of making pottery! Learn hand-building, wheel throwing, and glazing skills in this popular ceramics class while creating functional and sculptural forms. Spend the first few days building your pieces, then experiment with design and colorful glazes. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hr. after-school class held on Wednesdays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Susan Branco
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

In this hands-on class, students will dive into the exciting world of graphic novels and character design. Over the course of the program, teens will learn how to develop original characters, build engaging stories, and bring their ideas to life on the page through drawing, writing, and visual storytelling. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Madison Ketcham
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This class will explore wood as a primary art-making medium, looking at its many types, techniques and uses. Students will develop a well-rounded foundation of wood-working skills including cutting, milling, laminating, joinery and safe use of wood-working tools. Contemporary, traditional and ancient art works made of wood will be presented for historical and contextual understanding. Students will be encouraged to find their own unique voice within the material while building skills. Tuition includes $30 materials fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: John Greig
Cost: $480
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

This class with instruction by Alice Meyer Wallace will focus on classic watercolor techniques of Sargeant, Homer, Rodin, Nolde, and particularly Charles Demuth, from Lancaster, PA. Come enjoy this fun and relaxed class! The class will work predominantly from still life but on occasion, the instructor will lead the class in painting from the model (2 times) and there will be an option of experimenting with watercolor and collage.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Alice Meyer-Wallace
Cost: $450
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Discover the art of embroidery in this fun four-week class! Learn foundational stitches and techniques while exploring color, pattern, texture, and design to create unique, personalized projects. Whether you're interested in fashion, fiber arts, or simply trying something new, embroidery is a relaxing and rewarding way to express your creativity. Students will work with a variety of natural and synthetic fibers, and all materials are included and provided by the Wayne Art Center. This is a 4-week, 1.5 hour, after-school class on Thursdays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Carolyn Kline-Coyle
Cost: $120
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Starting with the fundamentals of photography, students learn about camera settings and composition from award-winning photographer Laura Ducceschi. Demonstrations and slideshows illustrate the concepts, then students put theory into practice creating photographs outside. They receive regular feedback during class critiques. Bring your own single lens reflex (DSLR) or mirrorless camera for this class. A compact camera is acceptable but will not have all the functionality. Phone cameras are not acceptable for this course. **For every class, students need to be prepared to create photographs with a working camera, a fully charged camera battery and a memory card for their own use. This is a 5-week, 2-hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Laura Ducceschi
Cost: $195
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

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 10-week, 1.5 hour, after school class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Nicole Lee
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Come have fun while learning a variety of drawing and painting techniques. Learn the how to draw realistic and imaginary faces and animals and how to use perspective in creating landscapes and cityscapes. Gain confidence in your skills while you experience different drawing techniques and various drawing and painting materials. This is a 10-week, 1.5-hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mark Gruener
Cost: $285
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

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

Join your child on a nurturing creative quest. Whether your child has already begun to show an interest in art or you are looking to introduce them to new media in a structured yet caring environment, this class allows even the youngest students to discover their creative side. Students work with air-dry clay, collage, paint, chalk and more. Our early childhood teachers encourage students to talk about their art, providing a great opportunity to learn new vocabulary, particularly words related to colors, shapes, textures, and emotions. Children learn to follow directions in a social setting with support and encouragement of their caregiver, serving as the perfect precursor to preschool. This is a 10-week, 1 hour class for 1 child + 1 adult.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Carolyn Kline-Coyle
Cost: $195
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Watch creativity come alive in your child! This is a drop-off class designed just for kids, giving them the chance to create independently while building confidence and social skills. In this class, children learn "to see" differences in art. Exploration of bright vs. light, colors, line differences: straight/curved, short/long and thick/thin and include them in their artwork. Employing a wide range of mediums, including drawing and painting, printmaking and mixed media. Kids get to get messy, so smocks and older clothing are encouraged! Please bring a snack to enjoy during a mid-break story time. This is a 10-week, 1.5-hour, Friday class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Carolyn Kline-Coyle
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Students study composition, perspective and shading as they gain exposure to a variety of mediums including graduated pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolor and acrylic paints. Drawing from still life set-ups, painting in the garden 'plein air' style and self-portraiture are just some of the techniques that may be introduced during this drawing and painting class. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hour, after school class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Carolyn Kline-Coyle
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

For older and more advanced ceramic students, participants work in the ceramics studio where they learn and develop hand-building and wheel-throwing skills. Students have an opportunity to examine works of more advanced artists before using artist-grade tools and equipment to create their own handmade pieces. Instruction is tailored to each student's individual ability and needs. This is a 10-week class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Andrea Cooper
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Create your own collage from painted paper in the online Zoom class with Katie Knoeringer! Learn how to plan and complete an original work of art from pencil sketch to finished collage. This class covers processes for generating ideas, spatial drawing techniques, basic color theory and collage techniques.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Katie Knoeringer
Cost: $195
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

Ages: 16+. Level: Beginner. Students should bring: Rubber wash tub, old towel, 5 clip style clothes pins, sharp shears or basket shears, a spritz bottle, pencil and tape measure. In this workshop students will learn about using reed as a weaving material and basic weaving techniques to create a useful basket, reflective of each person’s creative choices.
 
Location: Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
Instructor: Mary Luckhardt Klemm
Cost: $140
Sponsor: River Arts on Water Gallery
Website, email, 608-643-5215

Interested in learning or improving your watercolor skills? All materials and techniques will be discussed, including the selection of papers, brushes, and pigments, as well as transparent and opaque painting methods. Students will work from still-life subjects and/or their own source material. All levels welcome.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: James Toogood
Cost: $225
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Explore the colorful world of soft pastels! Color theory, layering and the use of toned paper will help you maximize vibrancy in your pastels. Learn to allow touch and mark to inform your work and avoid over-working. Art historical artists will be discussed to give grounding in the pastel tradition and provide examples to build upon. The workshop will take place in the Cerulean Arts' backyard garden (weather permitting). All levels welcome, from beginner to advanced and all forms of expression from realist to abstract. The workshop will include a tour of Keith's Cerulean Collective exhibition, on view September 16 - October 11.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Keith Leitner
Cost: $95
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

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, 4-hour workshop. Please bring a lunch, a nut-free snack, and a water bottle.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Chris Darway
Cost: $140
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

In this course, children discover new mediums and ideas in art. They begin to identify differences in art such as distinguishing between bright and light, as well as dull and dark colors, find basic shapes within larger objects, and identify types of lines, such as long/short, thick/thin, and straight/curved, then include them in their work. Enrich your child's school-based art program with a more in-depth exploration of art. Employing a wide range of mediums, including drawing and painting, printmaking, ceramics and mixed media, this is an exciting opportunity for children who are looking to take their artistic learning to the next level. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hr. Saturday class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Susan Branco
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

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 10-week, 1.5-hour, Saturday class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Nicole Lee
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This class will open comic books to the world of superheroes and video game characters. Students will learn about the influences of Japan and explore both Manga (Anime) and Pokemon. Classes will touch upon the universe of TV, movie animation and even create their own animated flipbook. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hour Saturday afternoon class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mark Gruener
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Learn to draw funny faces and silly scenes incorporating the tips and tricks of cartooning, including the use of exaggeration to make characters come to life and tell a story. Campers work from well-known cartoons, reference pictures, and their own imaginations! This is a 10-week, 1.5 hr. class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mark Gruener
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Throw yourself into the art of making pottery! Learn hand-building, wheel throwing, and glazing skills in this popular ceramics class while creating functional and sculptural forms. Spend time building your pieces, then experiment with design and colorful glazes. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hr. class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Nicole Lee
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This course is designed for beginners who want to explore drawing and painting, as well as for more experienced students looking to enhance their college portfolio. Gain confidence experimenting with a variety of mediums, including pencil, charcoal, chalk pastel, watercolor, and acrylic paints. This student-centered class will help build essential knowledge of drawing and painting fundamentals, working from observation, and using imagination to create successful and joyful images. Students will explore different approaches to art, working from unique still-life setups, portrait sessions, and nature in the garden. Photo references, personal experiences, or other sources will also be used. If you're ready to learn solid foundational skills in drawing and painting, join us Tuesdays after school to create art!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Annie Gardner
Cost: $380
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 life set-ups. This is a 10-week, 2-hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Annie Gardner
Cost: $380
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Inspired by painters like Cezanne such as John Marin, this class will inspire your process to loosen up and reveal what is important in a scene. If you have ever enjoyed sketchbook studies of scenes that are not fully painted, this workshop will give you the opportunity to practice working quickly but thoughtfully to create smaller studies (under 8 x 10) of several images of your own, using rich color but leaving the white of the paper to enhance the light in a scene. There will be short demonstration and discussion as the instructor shares master painters demonstrating this style of painting to inspire your process.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Abby Ober
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

During this one-day intensive workshop, Beth shares her unique technique with students. In the morning Beth will do a demo and show how she uses photography and simple apps on her phone to simplify forms, enhance value and emphasize composition. In the afternoon students will work from photos (either bring your own on your phone/iPad, or Beth will have prints to share). Beth uses unconventional tools including squeegees and Q-tips, along with her brushes focusing on composition, values, edges, and drawing rather than color. Students are encouraged to use water mixable (soluble) oils. Beth will have paint for her students to try as well as one of her prepared painting panels, brushes and other supplies for you to use.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Beth Bathe
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

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. To explore this experience the workshop will consist of two all day poses. Participants may use any painting medium (oil, acrylic, pastel, opaque watercolor), but the emphasis 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

In this dynamic two-day workshop, you will explore ways to bring energy, movement, and expressive mark-making into your oil paintings. Together we will embrace experimentation and cultivate a spirit of playful discovery. Through a series of guided exercises, you will work with a printmaker’s tool—the brayer— and water mixable oil paint to create bold, unexpected marks in combination with brush work and other miscellaneous mark making tools to layer textures and add energy within your paintings. We will also explore the exciting combination of oil paint with pastel and watercolor to expand your choices in how you approach your painting practice. We will also touch on color theory, and how we choose our palette to create mood and atmosphere.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Anne Strutz
Cost: $350
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Come make art you wear! This retreat is an invitation to turn everyday clothing into living, breathing art. We’ll experiment boldly and play freely…stamping patterns, painting with bleach, drawing directly onto fabric with markers, and layering in meaning with patches. We’ll sculpt small clay pins, transform shoes into statement pieces, and explore how texture, mark-making, and creativity can express your personality. You’ll create a collection of wearable works. No single piece stands alone…each becomes part of a story you’re telling through what you wear. We’ll close the retreat with a joyful runway show, where your creations and you get to shine! No fashion experience required…just curiosity, courage, and a willingness to let your inner artist come out and play!
 
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Lori Siebert
Cost: $1,596
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

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

Learn the fundamentals of painting with gouache, the opaque watercolor paint. Painters of all levels will fall in love with it as a portable, fast-drying, and easy-to-clean-up alternative to oils – great for travel or limited working time and space. Explore color and painting techniques through still life subjects and personal photo references. Students will gain familiarity with gouache’s unique characteristics to work on a variety of surfaces, master paint fluidity and control, accurately mix color and predict its effects, and promote its layering capabilities and surface qualities. Open to all levels; prior drawing experience is helpful for any painting course.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Shushana Rucker
Cost: $395
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Join us to photograph the beautiful fall season! Classes will alternate between out on location and in the studio to discuss techniques, share images and compare notes. The first class will meet at Wayne Art Center. We will discuss technical and artistic fundamentals of photography including choosing your subject, your lens, point of view, exposure and composition. During subsequent studio meetings we will share and discuss images we created while out on location. On scheduled dates, we will meet outdoors at local sites to explore and photograph the environs. We’ll share ideas about subjects, composition, lenses and camera settings to get the best possible result. Bring your own DSLR or mirrorless camera. Compact cameras are acceptable. Tripods are optional.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Laura Ducceschi
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Alla prima painting asks you to answer what is in front of you before the mind can explain it away. Working from life, students learn to reduce a simple subject to its essentials and set it down in a single, unhesitating gesture. The work is one of clear seeing and honest response: direct observation, decisive brushwork, and color felt rather than calculated. Students are encouraged to paint the spirit of a subject rather than its detail - to find beauty in something and express it before the hand grows cautious and the painting closes in on itself. Each four-hour session moves through demonstration, lecture, and considered critique. All levels are welcome, though some experience with oil is required.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Georganna Lenssen
Cost: $450
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Ages: 16+. No experience needed—just a sense of humor and an open mind. Embrace the perfectly imperfect in this imaginative doll-making workshop where weird is wonderful and beauty takes many forms. In this workshop you’ll craft your own unique soft sculpture doll using a mix of pre-made components—heads, limbs, and bodies—all ready for your creative touch. Through stitching and needle felting, you’ll bring your companion to life, adding personality, expression, and style. Whether your creation turns out adorable, quirky, strange, or somewhere in between—it will be 100% you.
 
Location: Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin
Instructor: Jaroslava Sobiskova
Cost: $90
Sponsor: River Arts on Water Gallery
Website, email, 608-643-5215

Create lasting memories with your child during this hands-on clay workshop! Together you'll build a whimsical coil-pot mummy lantern that will add a spooky glow to your Halloween décor. 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

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 will be a two-day long pose oil painting workshop with a live model. To start off, students will learn how to get better structure and likeness through the practice of abstract angle relationships as our drawing foundation. Students will then build upon this by modeling the surface of the face with a basic flesh tone value range. This is the basic method upon which more elaborate portraits can be developed. Also discussed will be adding color to our flesh tones, how to start this process and how to think about it based upon classical formulas and also pure abstract color perception. We will end the class with developing the features further to create a focal point for the portrait.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Kerry Dunn
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Discover a deeply intuitive, painterly approach to drawing. In this workshop, you will learn the art of subtractive charcoal drawing, covering your paper in dark tones and using erasers to literally sculpt the light. Working from photographs, we will demystify the landscape, exploring how to simplify dense foliage, sculpt tree trunks, and create atmospheric perspective using value rather than outline. This class will be fun and a bit messy. Ideal for painters looking to strengthen their tonal compositions and illustrators looking for a more initiative drawing style.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Claire Haik
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Discover the art of block printing and collage in this immersive five-day workshop! We’ll focus on carving techniques, pattern design, and layering to create bold, expressive prints and patterns. As the week progresses, we’ll explore how block printing can be combined with hand stitching and collage, to add texture and storytelling to your work. Whether you're new to block printing or looking to expand your skills, this class offers a creative and supportive space to experiment and play as you create a series of memorable art pieces. I’ll guide you through each step of the process. On our last day, we’ll put the finishing touches on our artwork and share our completed pieces with the group.
 
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Diane Kappa
Cost: $1,596
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

As any skilled artist knows, the study of the still life is essential in understanding the concepts of drawing, value, perspective, color and composition. Working with an assortment of objects (flowers, fruit, pottery, etc.), Katie will guide the students through the steps of setting up a still life including object placement and lighting. As always in her classes and workshops, there will be plenty of hands-on instruction and critique.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Katie Cassidy
Cost: $228 ($190 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Discover the freedom and spontaneity of loose watercolor painting in this fun, relaxed class! This course focuses on letting go of perfection and embracing the unpredictable beauty of watercolor. You'll learn techniques for painting with soft edges, vibrant color blends, and expressive brushwork—without getting caught up in too many details. Working from your own photo references, we’ll explore subjects like florals, landscapes, and everyday scenes, while gaining confidence in your own unique style. If you’d like to break out of a tight, controlled approach, this class will help you loosen up and enjoy the process.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Anne Whalon
Cost: $490
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Instead of getting caught up in tiny details, we focus on making big, bold strokes with large, juicy brushes. By loading our brushes with a generous amount of water and pigment, we can let the colors mingle and flow across the paper in exciting and unpredictable ways. It’s a messy, joyful experience that helps students overcome the fear of a blank page and discover the unique magic of watercolor as a medium. This approach encourages a playful mindset and results in vibrant, expressive paintings that are full of life and movement.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Paulette Staley
Cost: $340
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Printing from a drawing carved into wood block is the oldest and most straightforward form of printmaking. Artists of all levels enjoy its potential for intricate detail and graphic impact. Learn the basics of relief printmaking, including carving techniques, care of tools, types of wood and paper, registration, and how to use mark-making to translate ideas into dynamic black and white images. Instruction will cover printing by hand and on an etching press, using oil-based inks. This course is most suitable for folks that have some experience with printmaking, but all levels are welcome. Tuition includes a $20 lab fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Rebecca Gilbert
Cost: $315
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

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

Discover the myriad of possibilities of handmade paper from sheetforming, to painterly pulp techniques, to sculptural forms in PAFA's Brodsky Center Paper Studio. Learn fundamentals or build on previous papermaking knowledge as you begin by forming sheets with a mould and deckle, and then move beyond into working with colored pulps and exploring 3D techniques such as casting and draping paper over armatures to create paper sculptures. Working with cotton, flax, and abaca fibers, experience how paper can function as both surface and structure. All levels welcome. Tuition includes a $50 materials/lab fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Clay Tenhula
Cost: $345
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Paul Cézanne: Father of Modern Painting. No single artist has been as influential on the development of modern painting as Paul Cézanne. Although not a naturally gifted artist, Cézanne worked to hone a uniquely personal form that was boldly dynamic and visually innovative. In this talk we’ll track Cézanne’s development from his early struggles to his confident, mature work, along the way encountering the artists who befriended, tutored, and challenged his progress.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: William Perthes
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

The class is designed and run to support artists at all levels of development. Students will learn and develop skills in underpainting, composition, impasto, glazing and scumbling. Beginning students will work with foundational exercises. Experienced students may, by agreement with the instructor, work on independent projects with supervision.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: David Hollander
Cost: $315 ($263 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Students will learn to finger knit, no needles required, a beautiful, comfy, cozy creation! Utilizing a soft specialty yarn to knit with your fingers rather than the traditional method of using knitting or crochet needles, allows you to make gorgeous projects in no time. Great for beginners to intermediate enthusiasts. Discover an innovative, tool free knitting technique. Supplies are provided. No prior knitting or crocheting is required.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Robin Chiddo
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking colors of autumn with nationally acclaimed artist and instructor Addison Palmer in this dynamic one-day acrylic painting workshop celebrating the splendor of fall foliage. Welcoming painters at every skill level—from beginners to seasoned artists—this engaging class guides you through essential techniques for capturing the season's signature warmth on canvas, including dynamic color blending, creating compelling compositions, rendering natural leaf forms, mastering value contrasts, and applying expressive brushwork that brings texture and movement to your painting. Addison's hands-on, personalized teaching style ensures that each participant receives individual attention and customized instruction tailored to their experience and goals.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Addison Palmer
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

In this immersive two-day painting workshop, artist Vlad Duchev emphasizes a practical approach centered on one of the most important elements in painting: composition. Through a series of focused studies, participants will learn how to simplify complex subjects, identify compelling shapes, organize visual relationships, and create compositions that communicate clearly and powerfully. From initial idea to finished painting, emphasis will be placed on editing, design, and the strategic use of suggestion—learning how to leave out the unnecessary so the essential can speak louder. This workshop is designed for painters seeking to strengthen their artistic voice, create more compelling compositions, and develop a deeper understanding of how studies and suggestion work together to elevate their paintings.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Vlad Milan Duchev
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Come and find inspiration working from an autumnal still life! Composition, color relationships, values and shadows will be emphasized. Explore the application of chalk pastels for the first time or further your current skill level. All levels of student artists are welcome in this 2-hour workshop. A brief demonstration will be included and plenty of individual attention. Take home a finished pastel painting suitable for framing!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Madison Ketcham
Cost: $55
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Ages: 15+. In this 4-hour workshop, we will practice a variety of different techniques for painting trees. We will look at how to paint clumps of trees far away, how to paint medium detailed trees a bit closer, and how to paint bark up close. We will also look at painting different types of trees including hardwoods, birch, and pine trees. This class will be a workshop model- we will learn and practice these techniques so that you can test them out in your landscape paintings at home. I do suggest having a basic understanding of watercolors before taking this class.
 
Location: Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
Instructor: Emily Marie Schroeder
Cost: $160
Sponsor: River Arts, Inc.
Website, email, 608-643-5215

This comprehensive workshop covers all aspects of painting a traditional portrait. Topics include achieving a likeness, modeling light and shade, mixing flesh tones and applying paint through various techniques. All participants will produce at least one finished portrait. Includes demonstrations and portrait history. Valuable information for all levels. Note: Tuition includes a $25 model fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Theodore Xaras
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

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

Unleash your creativity in this Mixed Media Printing class, where you'll explore the vibrant world of gel plate printing! This class promises a joyful journey of discovery for artists of all levels. Join us as we dive into the fascinating process of printing without a press, utilizing a variety of plates and materials. Experience the thrill of layering with stencils, tissue paper, and embellishments. Throughout the course, you'll compile your creations into a beautiful book, serving as both a personal showcase and a valuable reference of techniques. Let your imagination soar in an inspiring and supportive environment, where there are no limits. Come and experience the joy of mixed media printing—your artistic adventure awaits!
 
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Sharon Collins
Cost: $1,596
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

This class focuses on understanding the many expressive ways of starting and finishing a painting in wet paint. Students will learn the excitement of starting with washes of bright transparent colors and building towards opaque color passages. Throughout the course, we will address several fundamental challenges that painters commonly encounter. These include the exploration of composition and the relationship between light and dark areas. Additionally, the course will delve into essential color concepts, providing a foundation for making informed color choices in your paintings. I would like everyone to find within themselves the joy and fearless ability that comes with painting. It is less about the exactness of the subject and more about how you chose to express your subject in paint.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Fred Jackson
Cost: $440
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

The world of stone carving is at your fingertips! Have fun learning to carve stone using traditional hand and power tools. Students choose a raw piece of soapstone or alabaster on their first day of class. Following step-by-step instructions about basic stone carving techniques, students turn a block of stone into a 3-Dimensional sculpture, using hammers, chisels and other tools. Camaraderie working with others help students watch and adapt new ideas and techniques, enhancing their knowledge, experience, and understanding of sculpting stone. All tools and materials are included. Safety glasses will be provided. This class is a 5-week, 1.5 hour afternoon class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Piera Raffaele
Cost: $145
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Acrylic pouring is a great way to create interesting texture, patterns, and marbleized effects. I will take you through the process of mixing acrylic paints to pour and the appropriate consistency for different types of pour painting. In this class we will use frisket paper to keep our whale intact as we pour the sky, clouds and ocean. We will use swipe technique as well as some traditional painting techniques for fine details of our whale. We will also splatter for splashing ocean as well. Each step you will be given options for how to proceed to make the painting your own and how you prefer. Often paintings are left overnight at the center to dry. No experience necessary.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Cindy Strouse
Cost: $36 ($30 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Join us for a private chartered motorcoach (with a bathroom) from Wayne Art Center to The Metropolitan Museum of Art to enjoy a private group tour of the highly acclaimed exhibition Krasner and Pollack: Past Continuous, in addition to the current and permanent collections. Enjoy lunch on your own at the American Wing Cafe, Petrie Court Cafe or the Great Hall Balcony Cafe. Following lunch, independently tour the current exhibitions including Musical Bodies, Costume Art, Orientalism: Between Fact and Fantasy, City of Memory: Nanjing in the Seventeenth Century, Creatures of Myth and Imagination Europe and The Americas, in addition to the permanent collections.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Learn basic techniques such as casting on, knitting and purling, and decrease stitches in this newly offered introduction class with published fashion designer, Berta Karapetyan. This is a fabulous offering for those with absolutely zero experience, so join us in this low stress, encouraging environment and take the first steps into learning a new skill! In addition to the registration fee, students should bring $20 cash to pay for materials, which will all be provided for you by the instructor.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Berta Karapetyan
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Students will all make their first baby hat in this newly offered introduction class with published fashion designer, Berta Karapetyan. Learn basic crochet stitches including chain, single crochet, double crochet and a little flower. This is a fabulous offering for those with absolutely zero experience, so join us in this low stress, encouraging environment and take the first steps into learning a new skill! Students should bring $20 cash to pay for materials, which will all be provided for you.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Berta Karapetyan
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

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, Essence will read The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds and Mary Anne 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

Students will strengthen core watercolor skills while learning how to paint atmospheric landscapes, convincing reflections in water, and lively streetscapes. Each week builds on the last, introducing new techniques, composition strategies, and subject challenges. Lets have fun painting in a loose, impressionistic manner by learning how to simplify and edit scenes to come up with convincing paintings using your own photographs. Hands on step by step guidance and instruction will be provided.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Radhika Srinivas
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Geometry has been a source of interest, beauty and creative inspiration for the artist through the ages. Geometric forms, lines and shapes are all around us and can be seen in everything from architecture to plant life to seashells. Learn non-mathematical strategies inspired by geometry designed to enhance your ongoing body of work or be the starting point for a new one with focus on simplifying subject matter, building a unified composition and creating or enhancing a color palette. Work in the medium of your choice: acrylic, gouache or watercolor while working from your own reference photographs, drawings, books or digital imagery. Designed for both beginners and experienced art makers.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Michael Smith
Cost: $195
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

Come and create an Expressive Art Piece: Wall Hanging. 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

Puzzled by your art? Feeling lost? Know something's "off" but can't figure it out? This is a terrific opportunity to receive individual attention from one of the Lowcountry's masters, Art Cornell. In this intimate 2-hour session, Art will offer a limited number of one-on-one consultations for all media and subjects—helping you troubleshoot problem areas, refine your vision, and get your work presentation-ready. Whether you're stuck on a piece in progress or starting fresh with a blank canvas and an idea, Art will provide personalized recommendations, tips, and critiques to move your work forward with confidence. 100% of proceeds support ongoing Capital Improvement efforts at Art League Academy.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Art Cornell
Cost: $20
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

Join us for the "Painting the Pastel Landscape: Tools, Tips & Techniques" workshop with the renowned artist Eve Miller. This exceptional event offers a unique opportunity to delve into Eve's innovative approach to capturing the beauty of landscapes with pastels. Participants will gain valuable insights into establishing correct values, while the workshop emphasizes mastering color temperature, composition, and mark-making. Each day features engaging demonstrations, and you'll receive personalized, one-on-one instruction to refine your skills. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a passionate beginner, this workshop promises to enhance your artistic journey and elevate your pastel landscapes to new heights. Don't miss the chance to learn from a true master—secure your spot today!
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Eve Miller
Cost: $500
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

In this full-day workshop, you will build a richly annotated sketchbook spread dedicated to the fungi and flora of the autumn woodland, working in graphite, Micron pen, and watercolor. In the days before class, forage your neighborhood, yard, or a local park for anything that catches your eye — mushrooms, seed pods, leaves, lichen, whatever the season offers — and bring your finds to work from directly. A variety of specimens will also be provided. Learn to observe the distinctive shapes, textures, and tones of mushrooms and their habitat with an artist's eye, and develop techniques for capturing everything from the velvet surface of a cap to the delicate architecture of gills, pores, and stems. All skill levels welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Margaret Saylor
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This two-day workshop explores how artists can use limited palettes, dominant color relationships, and value structure to create landscape paintings with greater mood, atmosphere, and emotional impact. Through demonstrations, discussion, and hands-on painting exercises, students will learn how simplifying color choices can create stronger design, clearer visual statements, and more expressive paintings. Student Level: Open to painters with prior experience (beginner through advanced). This workshop is not intended for absolute beginners with no painting experience. Medium: Oil is preferred; however, painters working in other media are welcome provided they have prior experience in their chosen medium.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mark Vander Vinne
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This workshop will consider the idea of approaching still life not as a collection of objects, but as a landscape. By shifting focus away from describing things and toward spatial relationships, atmosphere, movement and structure, we will discover new possibilities for observation and interpretation. The goal is not to disguise the still life as a landscape, but to use the visual language of landscape painting to deepen engagement with what is in front of us.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Gillian Wainwright
Cost: $395
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

Ages 18+. Level: Beginner/no experience necessary/appropriate for beginners and those with some prior experience. Painting with Cold Wax Medium is a popular artistic expression all over the world. In this class, you will explore the basic principles of Cold Wax Medium through instructor led demos, individual guidance, and exploration of individual pieces. The techniques are fun, creative, and only limited by your imagination. We will explore the process of building layers using printmaking methods, mark making, and adding textures. There are no mistakes in this class, only results that are yet to be discovered.
 
Location: Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin
Instructor: Rick Ross
Cost: $230
Sponsor: River Arts, Inc.
Website, email, 608-643-5215

Watercolor is the perfect medium for capturing the jewel-like tones and gradients of color in autumn’s changing leaves and abundant harvests. Learn to preserve the season’s rich textures and tapestries of color by exploring a variety of paint mixing and application techniques while working from natural forms. This workshop will include demonstrations of wet-into-wet and dry-brush techniques and one-on-one instruction. All experience levels welcome.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Linda Gist
Cost: $195
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Set on several peaceful acres at the historic Connecticut River Valley Inn in the charming town of Glastonbury, this intimate five-day retreat invites you into a slower, more intentional creative experience—one that reconnects you with play, creative wellness, and the leadership that emerges when you feel truly aligned. Hosted exclusively by Dionne Woods, this refined gathering is designed for women who already create, already lead in some way, and feel a quiet inner shift calling them toward deeper alignment—artistically, personally, and professionally. This is not a retreat about pushing harder or producing more. It is about leading with intention—by reconnecting to joy, curiosity, and the inner creative child who knows how to play.
 
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Dionne Woods
Cost: $1,596
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

This six-week class introduces students to stone lithography, the traditional printmaking method of creating fine art prints from drawings made on limestone blocks. Students will learn the basics of this fascinating process, including graining the limestone to prepare it for drawing, creating an image in oil-based lithographic crayons and ink, etching the stone by means of a chemical process, inking the stone, and operating PAFA’s litho press to print an edition of prints. Students will benefit not only from expert class instruction, but also from access to PAFA’s beautiful, light-filled printmaking facilities (including its selection of limestone blocks) and plenty of monitored lab hours for outside work for the entire length of the course! Note: Tuition includes a $20 lab fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Rae Helms
Cost: $315
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

There is nothing more satisfying for an artist than to create a beautiful pastel painting that is rich in brilliant color. This 5-week class will guide the student through the important aspects of color theory including the three characteristics of color, color temperature, color relativity and the importance of neutrals. The student will create several color schemes (monochromatic, analogous, complementary, etc.). Students will work from their own photographs.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Katie Cassidy
Cost: $234 ($195 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

In the last years of his life, Paul Cezanne described himself as “a pupil of Pissarro”. The often overlooked Camille Pissarro was not only a major painter himself, but he was also a generous teacher and mentor of Cezanne, Van Gogh, and Gauguin. In this lecture I will share my enthusiasm of Pissarro and stress his central role in the development of modern art. About the instructor: Leslie Bowen received her MFA from The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and taught at Millersville University and Lebanon Valley College where she received the Nevelyn J. Knisley Award for Inspirational Teaching. She also studied painting at the Paris American Academy, Southhampton College, and Salzburg International Summer Academy.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Leslie Bowen
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Escape the midweek hustle and treat yourself to a relaxing, creative evening. This two-hour adults-only art experience offers the perfect opportunity to unwind, connect, and explore a new artistic medium in a fun, welcoming environment. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine as you learn how to needle felt in this exciting class, where participants will recreate an image using felting techniques that are both meditative and super successful! Discover the calming rhythm of needle felting while transforming soft fibers into a beautiful, textured work of art. No experience necessary! Come relax, meet new friends, share a few laughs, and leave with a fantastic felted creation and a refreshed creative spirit. Participants must be age 21+. All supplies included.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Debi West
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Learn foundational stitches and techniques while exploring color, pattern, texture, and design to create unique, personalized projects. Whether you're interested in fashion, fiber arts, or simply trying something new, this class is a relaxing and rewarding way to express your creativity. This is a 4-week, 1.5 hour, after-school class on Thursdays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Carolyn Kline-Coyle
Cost: $120
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Explore your creativity, open your senses and sharpen your mind to new realms of art-making with noted artist Mikel Elam. Mikel will help you articulate your vision and bring it to concrete reality in the form of a finished work. Explore techniques new and old with paint, paper, found objects and ephemera to best express both representational and abstract perspectives. Channel ideas of progressive artists from the past and present including Henri Matisse, Romare Bearden, Cecily Brown, Joan Mitchell while finding your own voice.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mikel Elam
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

This course will introduce students to the basics of oil painting. Students will learn how to handle materials, mix colors, and build a painting from start to finish. The tools and processes covered are adaptable for use in a home studio setup. Techniques will include color mixing, brushwork, layering, and basic surface preparation. Students will work from simple observation and/or reference while developing an understanding of value and composition.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Shushana Rucker
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

Take the plunge to learn the fundamentals of watercolor through this beginner-friendly class designed for those with little or no painting experience! Acquire a thorough grounding in basic watercolor materials and techniques, including papers, brushes and pigments, as well as transparent and opaque painting methods. Gain the confidence to further your skills and enjoyment in the medium, in future studies or personal expression.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Tony Rosati
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Watercolor is a versatile medium, which can be both transparent and opaque. Using a variety of subject matter, some techniques explored will be drawing for watercolor, painting without drawing, wet-in-wet watercolor, glazing with watercolor washes, the use of gouache and other aqueous media with watercolor. The instructor will start each class with a demonstration or an explanation of the technique for the day. Students will be encouraged to work in their own personal style. Each class will end with a group critique with the emphasis on constructive criticism.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Wendy Scheirer
Cost: $210
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Experience the joy of painting outdoors in this inspiring two-day Plein Air workshop with artist and instructor Carol Iglesias! Immerse yourself in the beauty of Hilton Head Island as you learn to capture the ever-changing light, color, and atmosphere of the landscape using oils, acrylics or pastels. Each morning begins with an engaging demonstration and expert insights from Carol, who will share her techniques for quickly and confidently capturing a scene in Plein Air. Throughout the workshop, you’ll discover how to compose a strong painting, define values, identify light sources, establish focal points, and use color to bring your work to life. With personalized instruction and one-on-one feedback, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to paint directly from nature.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Carol Iglesias
Cost: $330
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Nocturnes: Painting the Moonlight invites artists to explore the quiet drama and mystery of nocturnal landscapes through watercolor with renowned artist, Alan Shuptrine. In this immersive workshop, students will learn how to paint by contrast—capturing the subtle glow of moonlight against deep shadows, and discovering how darkness can heighten emotion, atmosphere, and depth. Guided by Goethe’s words, “Where there is much light, the shadow is deep,” Alan will demonstrate how to juxtapose light and dark to create luminous night scenes filled with mood and movement. Come explore moonlit paths and shadowed tree lines and experience the night through watercolor! For more information, visit alanshuptrine.com.
 
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Instructor: Alan Shuptrine
Cost: $285 Museum members/ $335 non-members
Sponsor: Huntsville Museum of Art
Website, email, 256-535-6372

Every strong painting begins with a thoughtful foundation. In this one-day workshop, students will first explore applying transparent patches of vibrant color to the painting surface, creating an energetic underpainting that adds excitement and provides color relationships to build upon throughout the process. From there, we'll establish transparent darks to define the value structure, composition, and overall color harmony. You'll learn to mix a variety of rich, colorful darks while connecting dark shapes to dark shapes and light shapes to light shapes, creating visual pathways that guide the viewer's eye through the painting. Once the design is established, we'll transition to thicker, opaque light passages, bringing the painting to life with clarity, unity, and luminous color.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Fred Jackson
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

While working from a live model (one 2-day pose) this workshop will emphasize how to achieve accuracy of the facial structure and features as you block in, and how to mix the right color and value for the light, shadow, and midtones as the portrait is developed. Instructor will demonstrate both days in a step-by-step process to support students’ work. We will work on a toned surface so that we can paint directly with color after doing a block in. Some drawing experience recommended. Handouts provided. One-on-one feedback at your easels in a supportive, friendly atmosphere.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ellen Cooper
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

During this two-day color class students will learn how to skillfully mix oil paint through guided mixing exercises and how to better apply these ideas to one's own paintings. We will work also with a variety of palettes and explore how each one can influence color relationships and expression in a painting. Through hands-on exercises, demos, and lectures, color will become easier to use and to understand. This class is for any oil painter- advanced beginner to advanced- who would like to become more confident with color control and mixing, and learn to use different palettes and approaches to color theory. Acrylic can be accommodated if one has a “stay-wet” palette set-up.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Claudia Rilling
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Learn how to create a realistic and character-descriptive portrait of your beloved pet or favorite animal in this workshop and have fun at the same time! The instructor will guide through a step-by-step drawing process that includes: How to create the facial structure of your pet How to render beautiful and sparkling eyes How to build nose and mouth shapes How to create light and dark fur How to choose the right background for your portrait Join us for a happy pet drawing day!
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Alicia Mino Gonzalez
Cost: $115
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

Mixed media art and collage offer a myriad of possibilities to combine papers, photographs, and 3D elements to make a statement, convey something personal, or create something textural, colorful, and beautiful. Develop rich and complex imagery finding inspiration from memory, literature, films, and other sources, while working in a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials. Sessions will discuss the characteristics of adhesives, paper and fabric cut-outs, wood, and plastics. Students will receive one-on-one instruction and participate in open discussions about their ideas and work. Topics include construction, storage and presentation strategies. Open to all levels.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Anthony Ciambella
Cost: $195
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Paint from a clothed model to advance your skills in portraiture and figure painting. Explore the proportions and anatomy of the head and neck structures, the definition of features, and how to capture expression and likeness, as well as conveying the gesture and construction of the figure with the incorporation of drapery/clothing. Instruction will cover a variety of topics including glazing, broken color, surface texture, composition and design, the relationship of the figure to the environment, the creation of atmosphere and color harmony, and open- versus closed-form painting. All levels welcome. Instruction will be geared toward oil, but students are welcome to draw-only, or use other appropriate media, if they wish. Note: Tuition includes a $40 models fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Anthony Ciambella
Cost: $385
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Learn to let loose, and just make through the painterly medium of monotype! Explore the limitless possibilities of oil-based and water-based monotype, drypoint monoprint, and screenprint monotype through experimentation and spontaneous creation. Learn to break out of rigid thinking and just play with the materials with no judgment, no prerequisite skills, and no pressure. Work back into prints with mixed media techniques to expand the scope for abstraction and expression. Content includes technical advice from an artist-instructor ideally skilled in a variety of media, as well as critiques to expand your creative boundaries. Class time prioritizes access to the printing facilities, and students will be encouraged to continue developing their prints with the media of their choice outside of class.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Justine Ditto
Cost: $315
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

This six-week course focuses on the specific skills needed to successfully create small and miniature oil paintings. Students will learn how to adjust composition, simplify forms, and control detail so that images read clearly at a smaller size. Students will learn painting strategies which will make working at a smaller scale more approachable. Working from observation and/or reference, students will also explore how value, edges, and color relationships function differently in a compact format. Through demonstrations, exercises, and critique, participants will build confidence in making clear, deliberate decisions that suit the demands of painting small.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Shushana Rucker
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Cultivate fluid mark-making and bold approaches to subject matter through rapid and loose painting studies. Tight and precise painting, especially in the early stages of an artwork, can sometimes lead to work that appears stiff and over-labored, or to locked-in compositions that are difficult to change or correct. Working from the still life, cityscapes, and the life model, utilize short, small painting exercises to learn new ways of starting paintings, keeping compositions open to adjustment, and both initiating and retaining a sense of freshness in your forms and brushstrokes. Instruction will address color mixing, painting materials and methodologies, and the importance of cultivating viable methods for growth in your painting practice. Discover the beauty and freedom of loosening up your painting!
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Roger Chavez
Cost: $310
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Combine practicality and creativity through the art of sculpting and throwing functional ceramics. Create bowls, platters, vessels, and more that you can both use and admire every day. Through hands-on instruction and practice, learn essential hand-building techniques such as pinching, slab-building, coil-building, and surface treatments, as well as the basics of how to throw on a pottery wheel. Instruction will cover principles of form, texture, balance, and proportion, in addition to the fundamentals of the firing process. Develop your sculpting skills in a supportive and inspiring environment, and come away with handmade artworks that are both usable and personally expressive. Open to both beginners and experienced artists. Tuition includes a $30 lab fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Matthew Courtney
Cost: $315
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Ever wanted to try your hand at the craft of jewelry making? Make a ring? Fabricate a pendant? Set a stone? We can do all that and much more at the Wayne Art Center’s fully equipped jewelry studio. You will be introduced to a different technique weekly that will give you enough skills to produce a finished piece of work. Toolboxes supplied. Students will purchase sterling silver.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Chris Darway
Cost: $300
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Don’t fall for the fallacy that you have to have “talent” to draw! Drawing is a skill like any other. You start and make a lot of mistakes, and with time and practice, you get better. We’ll begin at the beginning. We’ll get familiar and comfortable with a range of pencils and erasers. We’ll do simple exercises to start sharpening your ability to see critically. You’ll learn how to translate what you see to lines on the page. You’ll look for shapes, angles, and distances. Then we’ll look at what helps define an object in space, and how to use shading to make an object look three-dimensional on a two-dimensional surface. Come ready to have fun and gain confidence!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mamie Duff
Cost: $245
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Students may elect to draw or paint, using a variety of mediums. Open to all levels, from beginner to experienced.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Michael Doyle
Cost: $300
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This beginner to intermediate course will approach portraiture from a sculptural standpoint, highlighting the basic bony landmarks of the face and skull and using color/value to define major planes and movements of each feature. Moving from large, simple shapes of the face under light, students will transition their thinking from flat abstraction into three-dimensional form. It focuses on working alla prima, resolving issues around transitioning from drawing to painting, developing speed, proficiency, and adaptability to a range of lighting conditions in service of the development of an independent artistic practice. Students will learn the basic structure and artistic anatomy of the head/face, simplifying form to planes, and alla prima techniques for portrait painting.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: David Heshmatpour
Cost: $275
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This class is geared to the person who has had a basic jewelry/metals class, possibly in college or at a local art center and wants to up their skills. Bring your ideas, and projects to work on. Our expert instructor can coach you on your next steps. You might be making and selling jewelry and are interested in a new technique. We have the best equipped studio in the area, and I have a lot of tips, tricks, and techniques to share. Join us. Toolboxes supplied. Students will purchase sterling silver.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Chris Darway
Cost: $300
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

Welcome to the world of mosaics! From the ancient Romans to Gaudi, mosaics have been used to enhance indoor and outdoor spaces. This class will provide the opportunity to explore stone, tile, glass and ceramic mosaics using various methods. Learn about different mosaic surfaces, adhesives, and materials. Make beautiful and useful objects and decor. Tile, stained glass pieces, and broken ceramics will be provided, along with adhesives and grout. Students should bring wheeled glass tile nippers, or they can be purchased in class for $25. Please do not wear open toe shoes. Safety glasses will be provided.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Christine Batchelor
Cost: $200
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

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 guided acrylic class, students will all paint the same image using a photo reference while following a step-by-step demonstration by the instructor. Throughout the session, students will explore a variety of subjects. From serene landscapes to vibrant still lifes and intriguing textures, each painting process will help build skills and confidence with every brushstroke. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refine their technique in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Nicole Lee
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Discover the expressive world of pastel with artist Barbara Berry. Known for her emphasis on suggestion rather than precise detail, Barbara guides students on a journey of creative interpretation—inviting both beginners and seasoned artists to explore the rich possibilities of soft pastels. Through dynamic in-class still life setups and personal photographic references of landscapes, participants will learn to capture atmosphere, emotion, and form with bold color and evocative strokes.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Barbara Berry
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. 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

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

This 6-week course is for beginners who want to explore drawing, and for more experienced artists who want to improve their artistic skills. Using still-life compositions, students will learn about form, space, design, and value through working observationally. In addition, the instructor will introduce a variety of artists who are representative of the lessons provided and conduct in-process and final critiques for a helpful synopsis of the student’s progress and ideas.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Annie Gardner
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Workshop participants will begin by learning to handle watercolor materials: papers, paints, brushes, palettes, and more. From the bold application of washes to fine detail, we’ll explore specifics: how to begin a watercolor and how to conclude a work, wet-in-wet to dry-brush, what to put in and what to leave out. The skillful use of the elements of composition and the simplification of form will provide a means to achieving dynamic results. We’ll also explore ways of creating a sense of light and mood in a watercolor, through the use of structured tone. The class will be looking at the watercolors by J. S. Sargent, Winslow Homer and Andrew Wyeth critically. Students will work from still-life, and photos to start.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ernie Norcia
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

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

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

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

Acrylic pouring is a great way to create interesting texture, patterns, and marbleized effects. I will take you through the process of mixing acrylic paints to pour and the appropriate consistency for different types of pour painting. Each class a new technique is taught resulting in unique, exciting paintings. Each step you will be given options for how to proceed to make the painting your own and how you prefer. You will also learn about design and color theory and get to experiment with pearlized, iridescent, metallic, and neon paints. Often paintings are left overnight at the center to dry and get picked up the next day. All levels welcome. All materials will be supplied. No prior experience necessary.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Cindy Strouse
Cost: $36 ($30 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

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

In this workshop we will make the best use of our palette by learning how to mix complements and neutrals that create harmony in our paintings. We will also explore how to do a lot with a little, by gaining confidence with a limited palette. Travel light without giving up a range of expressions and moods. Beginning to advanced oil painters welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Nicole Michaud
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

Students will learn to finger knit, no needles required, a beautiful, comfy, cozy creation! Utilizing a soft specialty yarn to knit with your fingers rather than the traditional method of using knitting or crochet needles, allows you to make gorgeous projects in no time. Great for beginners to intermediate enthusiasts. Discover an innovative, tool free knitting technique. Supplies are provided. No prior knitting or crocheting is required.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Robin Chiddo
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

The convincing depiction of form in three-dimensional space is one of the great conceptual breakthroughs in Western art. This class will begin by drawing items from still life on toned paper. How do you begin a drawing, and when do you stop? We will explore physical viewpoint, composition and the rendering of light and shadow to create mood and feeling. Recreate what you see with power and fresh vision. The goal is to build a drawing vocabulary that communicates your thoughts and feelings. The class will include demonstrations, discussions of masterworks (traditional and contemporary) and thoughtful feedback on class work. The drawing participants will discover this to be a valuable resource for more advanced work in drawing and painting.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ernie Norcia
Cost: $300
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

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

This workshop is designed for students that have had some experience with crochet. Learn how to crochet granny squares and then how to connect them together to make a beautiful scarf, blanket or sweater! This is a fabulous offering for those with some crochet experience, so join us in this low stress, encouraging environment! In addition to the registration fee, students should bring $45 cash to pay for your materials, which will all be provided by the instructor.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Berta Karapetyan
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

This workshop is designed for those with at least some knitting experience. Join us for this continuance of Knitting I with published fashion designer, Berta Karapetyan. Learn how to do ribbing and make a Ribbed scarf. In addition to the registration fee, students should bring $45 cash to pay for your materials, which will all be provided by the instructor.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Berta Karapetyan
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

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

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

During this one-day intensive workshop, Beth shares her unique technique with students. Beth will do a demo and show how she uses photography and simple apps on her phone to simplify forms enhance value and emphasize composition. She will also discuss how to pick objects that make an exciting still life set up. Students are encouraged to use water mixable (soluble) oils to get the most out of the workshop. Beth will have paint for her students to try as well as one of her prepared painting panels, brushes and other supplies for you to use during the workshop. This workshop is for all level of painters.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Beth Bathe
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

We will dive into the all important painting issue of figuring out how to successfully mix colors and properly use your materials to express vision. In depth demos and discussions on color temperature, value relationships, paint handling, color choices and color mixing. Morning demos and afternoon instruction while painting from life.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jon Redmond
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

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

Water: It’s all around us -- streams, rivers, lakes, oceans, atmospheric effects, and more. It's a key ingredient in watercolor painting, regardless of the subject matter. But how does the artist create the illusion of water in a painting, regardless of the medium? This two-day workshop will present key tactics an artist can employ when painting bodies of water. Examine the nature of reflections, water movement, how water appears under various weather and lighting conditions, and more. Instruction includes demonstrations of how to incorporate various water effects in your own work and a review of the ways master artists historically have portrayed water in their paintings over the years. Open to all levels.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: James Toogood
Cost: $225
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

This course invites painters to work directly from life rather than from assumptions or formulas. Using simple, tangible subjects—such as fruit or flowers—students learn to slow down, truly look, and respond to what is actually in front of them. The course emphasizes seeing the whole before the parts—establishing large relationships, proportion, and spatial order before attending to refinement. Color, pigment characteristics, and color mixing are addressed throughout as essential tools for clarity and expression. This class is ideal for painters who want their work to feel more confident, cohesive, and alive—and who are ready to trust their eyes, enjoy the process, and paint with clear, purposeful strokes.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Georganna Lenssen
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

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

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

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 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

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

Working from still-life we will develop a vocabulary for clearer color thinking, and skills in seeing and using the subtle color changes in white. Color is a perceptual event: a sensation, not a theory. White, as the brightest and highest value, is the master of all the other colors. How does a painter become a colorist? It is not about using bright colors but about handling nuances and seeing color relationships, especially in the use of whites. Those subtle color changes require heightened sensitivity to all aspects of color; value, harmony and complementary, along with careful observation and response, and understanding how color and light function in both human vision and in paint.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Maggie Siner
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

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

Don't miss this opportunity to draw the figure model with guidance from noted figurative artist Carolyn Pyfrom in this all-day intensive workshop! Learn representational life drawing strategies to marry gestural drawing approaches of rhythm, continuity and volume to "analytical" ones, highlighting the ways in which good gesture and good proportions support each other. The mornings will focus on short-pose gesture drawing with poses gradually extending to 20 minutes long. The afternoon sessions will feature one long pose allowing for the development of values and forms. Ideal for artists at any level of practice.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Carolyn Pyfrom
Cost: $395
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

This class breaks down the landscape into three essential zones: foreground, middle ground, and background. We will look at how color and value shift in each of the three zones and learn how to use dramatic value contrast and scale shifts to guide the viewer's eye exactly where you want it to go. Together we will design landscapes with strong foreground elements (such as a large tree, dark grasses, or a winding pathway) that lead to a clear middle ground and then back to a deep atmospheric vista. Open to artists at all levels who want to create depth in their paintings and try a structured approach to landscape painting.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Claire Haik
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553