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,…

Each class session will be a unique set of experimenting in paint application using alternate ways to apply paint and make marks on and into the painted surface. We will be exploring in depth each student’s…

In this course, we will be painting small, loose paintings of varied subject matter comprised from images that students will submit. Learn how to break down an image to its most important aspects and not…

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…

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…

Join us for an engaging painting workshop led by Mary Ann Browning Ford. Whether you’re continuing a work in progress or starting fresh on a new piece, this session welcomes your unique artistic vision…

A unique 11-night art workshop/art tour open to artists of all levels and media (oils, acrylics, watercolors, etc.). 7 days of plein-air painting, art history/theory lectures, and gastronomy in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence…

A unique 11-night art workshop/art tour open to artists of all levels and media (oils, acrylics, watercolors, etc.). 7 days of plein-air painting, art history/theory lectures, and gastronomy in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence…

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,…

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…