Get more insight into mixing color in skin tones by working from live models and focusing on the face. Find out how to use a palette of colors for mixing those elusive skin tones, and how to see and mix color as a value, as a warm or cool, and as transparent or opaque. All of this is important to convey accurate, beautiful, and luminous flesh tones and to create a sense of form with your subject. Largely targeted for oil painting but contact instructor for a custom materials list if you are working in pastel or watercolor. Demos, handouts, discussions, and one-on-one feedback at your easel in a supportive atmosphere. Model fee included.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ellen Cooper
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Join instructor Robert Wortmann for this introductory course designed for those who want to learn about the pastel medium! In this course, students will first explore the variety of soft pastels and the surfaces that can be used to create paintings. These exercises will be used to get students to quickly familiarize themselves with the medium. Then Robert will show and encourage students to experiment with techniques that we can use to create the results we desire. After these steps, students will create their own original works with the help and guidance of the instructor.
 
Location: Hilton Head, South Carolina
Instructor: Robert Wortmann
Cost: $150
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Join Art League instructors Don & Joyce Nagel for this 4-Week offering for students working on their landscape painting. Come, ready to work in the medium of your choice (oil, pastel or acrylics), and let the instructors teach you tips and techniques to take your landscape paintings beyond the photograph. Weekly demos, individual and group critique and instruction will be given! NOTE: There will be no class on October 19th.
 
Location: Hilton Head, South Carolina
Instructor: Don & Joyce Nagel
Cost: $200
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Students gain exposure to a number of media as they study composition, perspective and shading. Various use of materials will be utilized: graduated pencils, charcoal, pastels and acrylic paints. Drawing still lifes, painting in the garden 'plein air' style and self-portraiture are just some of the techniques that will be introduced during this drawing and painting class. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hour, after school class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ed Adlington
Cost: $260
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This course is designed to help you develop the skills needed to paint the figure and achieve a likeness of your subject, working either in a traditional or contemporary style. The class will start with two unclothed short poses then the model will go into a long pose for the rest of the session, in which the model will be partly or fully clothed. Focus will be on 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: $420
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Life Drawing, also known as Figure Drawing, is the practice of drawing in order to study the human figure. If you look at historic artwork, you'll find many nude drawings and paintings. These are considered life drawings. Many artists perceive figure drawing as an endless effort with limitless possibility for improvement, learning, and diversity. The range of detail in a life drawing can vary immensely. They can range from highly detailed and anatomically proportional drawings to loose and expressive sketches to gesture drawings, which show the simple form, action and pose. Some popular mediums used during life drawings are charcoal, graphite, pen, ink and pastels. For the longer poses, some may use painting mediums like acrylics or oil.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Cost: $20
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

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 of 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: Louise Dusinberre
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Life Drawing, also known as Figure Drawing, is the practice of drawing in order to study the human figure. If you look at historic artwork, you'll find many nude drawings and paintings. These are considered life drawings. Many artists perceive figure drawing as an endless effort with limitless possibility for improvement, learning, and diversity. The range of detail in a life drawing can vary immensely. They can range from highly detailed and anatomically proportional drawings to loose and expressive sketches to gesture drawings, which show the simple form, action and pose. Some popular mediums used during life drawings are charcoal, graphite, pen, ink and pastels. For the longer poses, some may use painting mediums like acrylics or oil.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Cost: $20
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Whether you are a beginner or looking to round out your college portfolio, join me each week to develop and expand upon your skills in drawing & painting. We will use a variety of medium including: charcoal, chalk, pastel, watercolor and acrylic paints. Working from a different still life arrangement each class, the focus will be on observation and the development of a completed piece each week. Build personal confidence and explore self-expression in the pursuit of finding your own individual style. Students will benefit from demonstrations, highly individualized instruction and weekly critique sessions.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Louise Dusinberre
Cost: $260
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Life Drawing, also known as Figure Drawing, is the practice of drawing in order to study the human figure. If you look at historic artwork, you'll find many nude drawings and paintings. These are considered life drawings. Many artists perceive figure drawing as an endless effort with limitless possibility for improvement, learning, and diversity. The range of detail in a life drawing can vary immensely. They can range from highly detailed and anatomically proportional drawings to loose and expressive sketches to gesture drawings, which show the simple form, action and pose. Some popular mediums used during life drawings are charcoal, graphite, pen, ink and pastels. For the longer poses, some may use painting mediums like acrylics or oil.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Cost: $20
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Spend two lovely days learning how to paint with oils and/or pastels in this workshop! In the morning, the class will start with a painting demonstration, one day will be an oil demonstration and the next will be a pastel demonstration. Students will learn how to focus in on a strong composition, define values, identify your light source, establish a point of focus and how to see and use color effectively to capture brilliant color in your paintings. You will learn how to interpret your reference photographs and understand the relationships between color temperature and color intensity. There will be personalized teaching and individualized feedback throughout the workshop!
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Carol Iglesias
Cost: $260
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

This class is for those who would like to work in art but do not know where to start and/or with what mediums. We will start with pencils, charcoal and work our way through watercolor, acrylic, pastels and oil and any other mediums that students may be interested in. Barb will explain the pros and cons of each one, including price points and other materials you'll need for that medium, including, brushes, surfaces and framing. At the end of the session, students will have time to try them all on a small scale. Students should bring $20 cash to pay the instructor who will provide all materials.
 
Location: Hilton Head, South Carolina
Instructor: Barb Snow
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

The sky is the most emotional aspect of any landscape painting. It sets the mood, time of day and the attitude of your painting. We will investigate the individual characteristics of sky and water and how to render them. On Day One and Two, we will work on techniques for clear skies and creating believable clouds. On Day Three, we use underpainting to explore the layers of transparency in water, and Day Four, we work on whitewater. There will be daily demonstrations along with plenty of one-on-one instruction at your easel. Workshop will be held indoors. Liz Haywood-Sullivan, PSA-MP, IAPS/MC, is a representational landscape artist painting in the pastel medium. Visit lizhaywoodsullivan.com.
 
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Instructor: Liz Haywood-Sullivan
Cost: $700 Museum members/ $750 non-members
Sponsor: Huntsville Museum of Art
Website, email, 256-535-6372

Whether you are a true beginner or looking to further your skills in the medium of chalk pastels, join me for a 6-week introductory class. Learn to see, interpret and record with more confidence! Find inspiration working from autumnal still life set ups and focus on the fundamental aspects of design: Composition, Shape, Value, Color, Form and Texture. Enjoy the process of making art and find your unique style. Demonstrations and plenty of individual attention + critiques will be offered each week. Student grade supplies will be available however, a supply list is below for those who may want to purchase their own supplies in advance.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Louise Dusinberre
Cost: $280
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Enjoy the glories of nature while learning to paint efficiently outdoors. Learn how to choose prime painting locations and improve plein air painting techniques. Through a combination of demonstration, lecture, and individual painting, students better understand the importance of value, chroma, and hue within the landscape and walk away with valuable color mixing techniques and recipes. While the class is geared toward techniques in oil and acrylic paints, watercolor and pastel artists are welcome. Suitable for beginners through advanced. Students will meet at a different location every week. If there are weather-related postponements, classes will either move indoors or be added on to the end of the session. Locations include Valley Forge Park, Historic Sugartown, The Willows and Skunk Hollow Park.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Randall Graham
Cost: $280
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Paint with the medium (oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel) of your choice in a relaxed atmosphere with as much instructor help as you want. Bring in new or unfinished work you want to do. Short demos, techniques, and critiques will be available to assist you. Realism, impressionism, or something more modern is all welcome.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Dennis Lake
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Life Drawing, also known as Figure Drawing, is the practice of drawing in order to study the human figure. If you look at historic artwork, you'll find many nude drawings and paintings. These are considered life drawings. Many artists perceive figure drawing as an endless effort with limitless possibility for improvement, learning, and diversity. The range of detail in a life drawing can vary immensely. They can range from highly detailed and anatomically proportional drawings to loose and expressive sketches to gesture drawings, which show the simple form, action and pose. Some popular mediums used during life drawings are charcoal, graphite, pen, ink and pastels. For the longer poses, some may use painting mediums like acrylics or oil.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Cost: $20
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Whether you are a beginner or looking to round out your college portfolio, join me each week to develop and expand upon your skills in drawing & painting. We will use a variety of medium including: charcoal, chalk, pastel, watercolor and acrylic paints. Working from a different still life arrangement each class, the focus will be on observation and the development of a completed piece each week. Build personal confidence and explore self-expression in the pursuit of finding your own individual style. Students will benefit from demonstrations, highly individualized instruction and weekly critique sessions. This is a 5-week, 1.5 hour after-school class held on Wednesdays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Louise Dusinberre
Cost: $140
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

A soft pastel still life workshop. We'll discuss light, color, types and how it affects objects. We'll have a discussion and demo, then we'll set up and paint! Denice Peters, an award winning pastel artist, exhibit nationally. With over 30 years experience she creates a fun, educational workshop! She received Best of Show in an international online competition with juror Lorenzo Chavez. Juried into International Guild of Realism and Signature member of MidAmerican Pastel Society, Iowa Pastel Society. Early Bird registration fee $150, paid by Sept 30, 2023. After Sept 30th the class fees are $175. Final Deadline Nov 4th. Direct questions to Denice's email. Venue is handicap accessible. Class size is limited to 16 so sign up soon!
 
Location: Harlan, Iowa
Instructor: Denice Peters, MAPS, IPS
Cost: $175
Website, email

Life Drawing, also known as Figure Drawing, is the practice of drawing in order to study the human figure. If you look at historic artwork, you'll find many nude drawings and paintings. These are considered life drawings. Many artists perceive figure drawing as an endless effort with limitless possibility for improvement, learning, and diversity. The range of detail in a life drawing can vary immensely. They can range from highly detailed and anatomically proportional drawings to loose and expressive sketches to gesture drawings, which show the simple form, action and pose. Some popular mediums used during life drawings are charcoal, graphite, pen, ink and pastels. For the longer poses, some may use painting mediums like acrylics or oil.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Cost: $20
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Spend two lovely days learning how to paint with oils and/or pastels in this workshop! In the morning, the class will start with a painting demonstration, one day will be an oil demonstration and the next will be a pastel demonstration. Students will learn how to focus in on a strong composition, define values, identify your light source, establish a point of focus and how to see and use color effectively to capture brilliant color in your paintings. You will learn how to interpret your reference photographs and understand the relationships between color temperature and color intensity. There will be personalized teaching and individualized feedback throughout the workshop!
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Carol Iglesias
Cost: $260
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Life Drawing, also known as Figure Drawing, is the practice of drawing in order to study the human figure. If you look at historic artwork, you'll find many nude drawings and paintings. These are considered life drawings. Many artists perceive figure drawing as an endless effort with limitless possibility for improvement, learning, and diversity. The range of detail in a life drawing can vary immensely. They can range from highly detailed and anatomically proportional drawings to loose and expressive sketches to gesture drawings, which show the simple form, action and pose. Some popular mediums used during life drawings are charcoal, graphite, pen, ink and pastels. For the longer poses, some may use painting mediums like acrylics or oil.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Cost: $20
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Expand on your classroom skills and spend a lovely day outside learning how to paint with pastels in plein air! The class will start with a pastel painting demonstration on the boardwalk at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Carol will share how she creates brilliant color vibration in her pastel paintings. You will learn how to focus in on a strong composition, define your values, identify your light source, create a point of focus, and how to see and use color effectively in plein air. You will learn the importance of painting light, shadows and colors from real life. There will be personalized teaching and individualized feedback throughout the day.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Carol Iglesias
Cost: $120
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Life Drawing, also known as Figure Drawing, is the practice of drawing in order to study the human figure. If you look at historic artwork, you'll find many nude drawings and paintings. These are considered life drawings. Many artists perceive figure drawing as an endless effort with limitless possibility for improvement, learning, and diversity. The range of detail in a life drawing can vary immensely. They can range from highly detailed and anatomically proportional drawings to loose and expressive sketches to gesture drawings, which show the simple form, action and pose. Some popular mediums used during life drawings are charcoal, graphite, pen, ink and pastels. For the longer poses, some may use painting mediums like acrylics or oil.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Cost: $20
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

A supportive environment and thoughtful instruction will allow you to focus on your intuitive, creative spirit in an approach to painting that is enjoyable and non-judgmental. Class activities include action painting, automatic drawing, blind contour drawing, fast sketches, group art games, painting to music, self-portraits, etc. We’ll experiment with all kinds of mediums — paints, pencils, pastels, mono-type printing, crayons and collage, and whatever else we think of. No experience necessary. The only requirement is curiosity and a desire to explore your creative spirit. Lucy is an internationally recognized mixed media artist who paints intuitively. Her work has been featured in galleries and shows throughout the U.S. as well as in Europe, and her paintings are in private collections around the world.
 
Location: Key West, Florida
Instructor: B. Lucy Stevens
Cost: $90 / $75 for members
Sponsor: The Studios of Key West
Website, email, (305) 296-0458

Life Drawing, also known as Figure Drawing, is the practice of drawing in order to study the human figure. If you look at historic artwork, you'll find many nude drawings and paintings. These are considered life drawings. Many artists perceive figure drawing as an endless effort with limitless possibility for improvement, learning, and diversity. The range of detail in a life drawing can vary immensely. They can range from highly detailed and anatomically proportional drawings to loose and expressive sketches to gesture drawings, which show the simple form, action and pose. Some popular mediums used during life drawings are charcoal, graphite, pen, ink and pastels. For the longer poses, some may use painting mediums like acrylics or oil.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Cost: $20
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Really getting to know a landscape, instead of just identifying elements of it, makes us better, more sensitive landscape painters. Each landscape has a personality and something to say. It’s when we begin to really understand why a landscape draws us in and captures our imagination that we become better able to advance from simply copying the obvious aspects of the landscape to incorporating mood and atmosphere and those hard-to-define qualities that take a landscape painting from average to extraordinary. The studio portion of this workshop will focus on learning ways to create paintings that have their own voice, and the optional plein air day will focus on gathering thoughts and information, along with creating small paintings for future reference material.
 
Location: Hilton Head, South Carolina
Instructor: Lyn Asselta
Cost: $520
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Really getting to know a landscape, instead of just identifying elements of it, makes us better, more sensitive landscape painters. Each landscape has a personality and something to say. It’s when we begin to really understand why a landscape draws us in and captures our imagination that we become better able to advance from simply copying the obvious aspects of the landscape to incorporating mood and atmosphere and those hard-to-define qualities that take a landscape painting from average to extraordinary. The studio portion of this workshop will focus on learning ways to create paintings that have their own voice, and the optional plein air day will focus on gathering thoughts and information, along with creating small paintings for future reference material.
 
Location: Hilton Head, South Carolina
Instructor: Lyn Asselta
Cost: $175
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

This workshop will elevate your artistic journey with successful strategies for creating painterly landscapes. 10 steps for success will be accentuated. Eve will demonstrate how to choose effective reference photos while activating your scene using underpainting techniques. She will do two demos per day utilizing different techniques. You will learn how to choose dynamic compositions using thumbnails, 3 to 5 simple shapes, values and edges. We will cover harmony, tips for loosening your painting style, art apps for success, as well as many tips and tools. A constructive and encouraging appraisal will wrap up our workshop!
 
Location: Hilton Head, South Carolina
Instructor: Eve Miller
Cost: $450
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738