Discover the joy of Intuitive Painting—Under the guidance of Sandi, you’ll learn to trust your instincts, embrace spontaneity, and allow your art to flow freely by intuition and the quiet rhythm of your own spirit. Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush 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. You’ll learn to bring emotion and energy into your work while developing a stronger sense of composition, space, rhythm, and technique—using acrylics as your main medium. Each session is designed to help you express your inner voice, experiment fearlessly, and most importantly, have fun making art!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sandi Neiman Lovitz
Cost: $280
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Discover the joy of Intuitive Painting—Under the guidance of Sandi, you’ll learn to trust your instincts, embrace spontaneity, and allow your art to flow freely by intuition and the quiet rhythm of your own spirit. Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush 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. You’ll learn to bring emotion and energy into your work while developing a stronger sense of composition, space, rhythm, and technique—using acrylics as your main medium. Each session is designed to help you express your inner voice, experiment fearlessly, and most importantly, have fun making art!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sandi Neiman Lovitz
Cost: $280
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Spend an inspiring day painting alongside nationally acclaimed artist and instructor Addison Palmer in this dynamic, hands-on acrylic workshop. Working from your own reference photos, you’ll learn how to transform a personal image into a vibrant, expressive painting under Addison’s expert guidance. Throughout the day, Addison will share a wealth of professional tips and techniques, including how to mix colors with confidence, build strong compositions, and capture accurate shapes, values, and shadows. His engaging teaching style and individualized approach ensure that artists of every level—from true beginners to seasoned painters—feel supported and challenged at just the right pace. With plenty of one-on-one instruction and personalized feedback, you’ll leave the workshop with a finished painting you can be proud of.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Addison Palmer
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

In this one-day workshop, you'll learn how to use color for emotional impact and scenic clarity in your landscape paintings. We will discuss how color is used to create depth, atmosphere, and mood in a painting and how the color of the sky disperses itself throughout a landscape, unifying and harmonizing everything you see. Students will work from photographs in the studio, and together we will do small painting exercises using a limited set of colors. This simplified approach is a great way to learn how to mix and use color effectively and will help you create subtle and sophisticated color worlds. Suitable for anyone excited about slowing down and mixing intentional colors. Students are welcome to work in oil, acrylic, or gouache.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Claire Haik
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

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 exploration of composition, focusing on how shapes are arranged within the painting and the various ways in which you can manipulate them to enhance your artwork. We will also examine the importance of value, specifically the relationship between light and dark areas, and discuss strategies for linking these values effectively. Additionally, the course will delve into essential color concepts, providing a foundation for making informed color choices in your paintings.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Fred Jackson
Cost: $290
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Join award winning artist and popular instructor, Eric Jacobsen, for this painting workshop where you will learn to loosen up your style and paint expressive landscapes. This oil and acrylics workshop is for students of all levels, beginner through advanced. We will focus on the fundamentals of good painting as it relates to landscape painting. We will cover the following topics: Composition, Value, Design, Choosing a Motif, Identifying and mixing accurate Warm and Cool Colors, Establishing a Focal Point as well as Tips and Do’s and Don’ts for the Landscape Painter. The workshop will be complete with informal lectures, instructor demos, group critiques and plenty of individual instruction. Please come and join Eric for an informative and enjoyable workshop experience.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Eric Jacobsen
Cost: $400
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 of the mediums including prices 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. In addition to the registration fee, students should bring $20 cash to pay the instructor for materials, all of which she will provide to you.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Barb Snow
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Join artist Leo Kahl for a fun day learning how to paint in acrylic with a palette knife. The quick drying time of acrylic paint allows for spontaneous and energetic layering. Class will include morning and afternoon demonstrations with students replicating the instructor’s process. All levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies. Materials Required: Stretched Canvas 18 x 24. A basic set of acrylic, tube paints. Wax paper disposable pallet, a modest assortment of varying size and style pallet knives, water container, rags, several small brushes and optional acrylic gel modelling paste.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Leo Kahl
Cost: $150 ($125 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Hoot Hoot - 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 painting class for you to get creative and be inspired. The image for this evening is an Owl! Ages 21 years+
 
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 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: $240
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Capture the fleeting beauty and vibrant energy of the coastal marsh in a lively half-day workshop designed for oil and acrylic painters of all levels. This fast-paced session focuses on loosening up brushwork, simplifying shapes, and painting with confidence to bring the essence of the marsh to life. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice, participants will explore techniques to create strong compositions with depth and atmosphere, while learning how to depict realistic, well-defined grasses that convey movement. Nancy will share her approach to working quickly and expressively, helping artists balance accuracy with spontaneity to achieve fresh, dynamic results. Join this energizing session and discover how painting fast can lead to more confident, expressive, and visually compelling artwork.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Nancy Mitchell
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Unleash your creativity in a fun, relaxed studio setting where you can paint your way! Choose your favorite medium—oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, charcoal, or colored pencil—and dive into new projects or bring along unfinished pieces to refine. Enjoy as much one-on-one guidance from Dennis as you like, plus technique tips and helpful critiques to elevate your work. Whether your style leans toward realism, impressionism, or bold modern expression, this open painting session is your space to explore, create, and grow.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Dennis Lake
Cost: $250 or $50 per week
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

A day of negative painting! Our first task will be to make a mess! On acrylic paper, we will put down colors, maybe add some textures and allow it to dry. Then we will “look” for our flowers & paint “behind” them to create our vase & flowers. Additional colors will be added to enhance our focal point & create clarity. All artist levels are welcome!
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Jacqueline Bruce-Yamin
Cost: $36 ($30 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Discover the power of painting as a form of emotional expression in this half-day workshop with instructor Mary Ann Browning Ford. Designed for artists of all experience levels, this session invites participants to explore feelings that words can’t quite capture through the medium of their choice—whether acrylic, watercolor, oil, or mixed media. Mary Ann will guide participants through creative exercises that encourage intuitive mark-making, color exploration, and personal reflection, helping each artist connect more deeply with their inner voice. By the end of the workshop, attendees will leave with a meaningful, expressive piece of art and a renewed sense of creative freedom. All materials are welcome; bring whatever inspires you most.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Mary Ann Browning Ford
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop exploring color, texture, layering, and monoprinting techniques using gel plates. You’ll create a collection of unique painted papers that can be used in collage, added to acrylic or watercolor works, or even framed as standalone monoprints. Each session offers new opportunities to explore techniques, experiment with different materials, and expand your creative toolkit. This workshop is designed for all skill levels and encourages playful experimentation. Come ready to get messy and make some magic!
 
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Patricia Lappin
Cost: $75
Sponsor: The New Studio for the Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712

Painting and Drawing are languages. Visual languages. And as with learning any language one must grasp the concepts and then dig into the vocabulary. This course is designed to expose the student to new ways of thinking about drawing and painting and how they speak to the viewer. We will explore the language and vocabulary of mark making as we strive to improve our visual skills. The student will be immersed in a series of exercises that with strengthen and reinforce very basic principles that are often overlooked. Lon will describe his approach thru demos each day followed up with one-on-one instruction as students give it a go. Students will be working with dry and wet media to find fresh avenues for art making.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Lon Brauer
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Acrylic pouring is a captivating process where fluid acrylic paints, thinned with a special medium, are poured directly onto the canvas—no brushes required. The result is a stunning interplay of color and movement, with organic patterns that flow, merge, and transform into glossy, abstract designs. In this workshop, you’ll explore advanced methods such as dirty pours, swirls, flip cups, tree rings, string pulls, and balloon kisses, as well as innovative ways to create landscape-inspired pours. Learn how to control fluid movement, enhance color blending, and experiment with composition while still embracing the spontaneity that makes acrylic pouring so exciting. Bring $30 cash for your supplies.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Julie Schroeder
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Let's Build a Campfire - 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. The image for this evening is a Campfire! Ages 21 years+
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Rebecca Morgan
Cost: $36 ($30 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

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. You can use, oil paint, acrylic paint, gouache or pastel.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Peter Van Dyck
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Gain the basics you need to step into an acrylic painting practice! Learn to use quick-drying acrylics in thin, transparent layers as well as thicker, more opaque applications that produce textural and impasto effects. Materials like fluid mediums, gels, and pastes will be demonstrated, along with both brush and palette knife techniques. Experiment with both limited and expanded color palettes as you work from still life subjects. This workshop is ideal for students looking for a non-toxic, flexible painting medium, as well as anyone seeking to explore acrylics’ excellent potential for representational and abstract work. Drawing experience is recommended.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Frederic Kaplan
Cost: $195
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Join Minnesota-based artist Julie Schroeder for a relaxed, inspiring art class designed for students of all levels. In this welcoming, non-intimidating environment, Julie will guide you step-by-step in using a palette knife and acrylic paint to create a stunning seascape or landscape. Explore the beauty of impasto texture as you layer rich, luscious color and bring depth and movement to your canvas. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, this class offers a fun, creative space to experiment, learn, and express your artistic style. All supplies are included in the cost of this workshop. All participants must be age 21+. Limited complementary wine will be provided but you are welcome to BYOB.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Julie Schroeder
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Capture the movement, light, and energy of the ocean in a lively half-day workshop designed for oil and acrylic painters of all levels. This dynamic session encourages artists to loosen up, simplify shapes, and paint with bold, confident strokes to express the ever-changing beauty of the sea. Through demonstrations and guided practice, participants will explore techniques to create compositions with depth and atmosphere, while learning how to depict realistic, well-defined waves, reflections, and shoreline details. Nancy will share her approach to painting quickly and expressively, helping artists balance accuracy with spontaneity to achieve fresh, vibrant results. Join this energizing session and discover how painting fast can lead to more confident, expressive, and visually compelling seascapes.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Nancy Mitchell
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Poppies - 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. The image for this evening is a field of Poppies! Ages 21 years+
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Rebecca Morgan
Cost: $36 ($30 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

These two carefully guided, immersive days in the studio will focus on nurturing perceptual discrimination and clarifying observation, asking questions about not what we see, but more importantly, how we see, within the experience of visual encounter. Working both the from the model and from reproductions (including older and 20th century masters,) we’ll paint our way through a sequence of playful visual exercises and explorations, to understand that abstraction – composition/design with color and shape – is THE foundation, the great engine behind all painting.
 
Location: Philadelphia, PA, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Stuart Shils
Cost: $395
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

Unlocking Composition is a two-day immersive workshop that helps artists create stronger, more visually engaging paintings by putting theory into practice. Working from their own photos, participants will learn to break down complex scenes into simplified shapes and values. They’ll learn how to make and use focal areas that guide the viewer’s eye. On the second day, we’ll delve into understanding balance and unity to create harmony in a painting. Through lectures, demonstrations, and one-on-one- instruction, artists will learn the tools Mark uses to analyze and design a painting. By the end, artists will have practical tools and strategies to approach composition confidently and apply key principles to their own work, helping their paintings feel more cohesive and engaging.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mark Vander Vinne
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

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 of the mediums including prices 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. In addition to the registration fee, students should bring $20 cash to pay the instructor for materials, all of which she will provide to you.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Barb Snow
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

This workshop will focus on painting “alla prima” (all at once) as well as developing greater skills of observation, simplification and painting “wet on wet” to create strong “painterly” paintings. The first morning of the workshop begins with a discussion of painting basics (from materials to paint handling) and will also address the fundamentals of color, value, edges, perspective and other “practical” elements that make a successful painting. Each day participants will work on a series of timed painting exercises incorporating the techniques discussed while developing their skills of observation, simplification, bold brushwork and painting in a “decisive” and “intentional” manner. Each morning of the workshop will include a short painting demo by Dan with an explanation of his process.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Dan Graziano
Cost: $550
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Capture the beauty of the shoreline in this inspiring outdoor painting experience! Open to all skill levels. The beach provides an ideal setting for a first-time plein air experience, offering open vistas, large shapes, and a rich variety of values and colors. The soft morning light and the simplicity of the land and seascape create the perfect environment to observe form, color, and atmosphere. Participants will explore how to use these natural elements as guides for mixing colors, creating the illusion of distance, and achieving unity within a painting. This workshop welcomes artists working in any medium. Instruction will focus on observing and interpreting the landscape, understanding atmospheric perspective, and developing cohesive compositions inspired by the coastal environment.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Alex Sharma
Cost: $130
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Unleash your creativity and dive into the freedom of abstract expression! This energizing one-day workshop with instructor Pat McGreevey invites you to let go, loosen up, and fully embrace the joy of experimentation. Designed for aspiring and beginner abstract painters, this class encourages you to take bold chances, trust your instincts, and discover the thrill of painting without limits. Throughout the day, you’ll explore a variety of techniques using acrylic paints and mediums on both paper and canvas. You’ll create multiple pieces as you experiment with color, texture, and movement—focusing not on perfection, but on the exhilarating process of discovery. Remember, it’s not about producing a masterpiece—it’s about learning to paint fearlessly and follow your creative intuition.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Pat McGreevey
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Unity ties a painting together—think matching colors, similar brushstrokes, and overall vibe. Rhythm keeps things lively by guiding your eye with repeated shapes, lines, and energetic brushstrokes and marks. When both qualities interact, something remarkable happens: the painting becomes a seamless blend of order and vitality and true beauty emerges. This workshop is all about Unity and Rhythm, and we'll keep things hands-on with some basic techniques you can actually use. Students are encouraged to paint what they love. You can bring objects from home to build your own still life arrangements or bring photo references you like. I will provide a still life arrangement. All skill levels welcome. Work in oil, acrylic, or gouache.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Fred Jackson
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Acrylic Pour Painting is an exciting and innovative way to make beautiful abstract images. Learn techniques, tips and tricks to create amazing, unique pieces. In this class you will create a painting of cherry blossoms. We will use a variety of techniques, such as blowing, swiping, and balloon press. All levels welcome. No prior experience necessary. Please wear clothing that can get stained. We will provide aprons. It might be best to tie back your hair and leave jewelry at home! All materials will be supplied for a $20 fee.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Cindy Strouse
Cost: $36 ($30 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Experience a full day of creativity and learning with nationally acclaimed artist and instructor Addison Palmer in this immersive acrylic painting workshop. Designed for artists of all levels — from complete beginners to experienced painters — this class focuses on capturing the beauty and realism of the iconic Hilton Head Lighthouse, one of the island’s most beloved landmarks. Addison will guide students through the process of creating a realistic painting, sharing professional tips and techniques that bring landscapes and architectural subjects to life. Participants will explore color mixing for natural light and shadow, building strong compositions, accurately capturing shapes and proportions, and layering paint to achieve depth and texture.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Addison Palmer
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Discover the power of painting as a form of emotional expression in this half-day workshop with instructor Mary Ann Browning Ford. Designed for artists of all experience levels, this session invites participants to explore feelings that words can’t quite capture through the medium of their choice—whether acrylic, watercolor, oil, or mixed media. Mary Ann will guide participants through creative exercises that encourage intuitive mark-making, color exploration, and personal reflection, helping each artist connect more deeply with their inner voice. By the end of the workshop, attendees will leave with a meaningful, expressive piece of art and a renewed sense of creative freedom. All materials are welcome; bring whatever inspires you most.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Mary Ann Browning Ford
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Abstract Collage is a captivating art form that combines various materials, textures, and colors to create visually striking compositions. This is a fun, creative experience using your own Painted Papers from my class, purchased paper from the art store, tissue paper, old book pages, sheet music, junk mail, etc. Each session offers new opportunities to explore techniques, experiment with different materials, and expand your creative toolkit. This workshop is designed for all skill levels and encourages playful experimentation. Come ready to get messy and make some magic!
 
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Patricia Lappin
Cost: $75
Sponsor: The New Studio for the Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712

This workshop will provide an opportunity for those interested in the palette knife and other alternative painting tools to broaden horizons and creative skills. While all mediums are invited, the workshop is particularly geared to those working in oils or acrylics. The format, while reinforcing the basic skills needed for the creation of well-balanced colorful images, is individualized to accommodate a wide variety of experience levels as well as styles of painting; and from those interested in representational to abstract imagery. This is the perfect workshop for those wishing to introduce new tools to their repertoire, better master color usage, and gain a range of techniques for applying paint.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Cynthia Rosen
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Capture the small-town beauty Manayunk's hilly streets, rowhomes, and storefronts. Learn to create a convincing sense of space, light and time of day while depicting streetscapes, trees, water and sky. Color mixing and painting techniques for oils will be demonstrated, but all drawing/painting media are welcome. Located just 15 minutes outside of Philadelphia, Manayunk offers engaging urban and riverside neighborhood subjects with parking, shade, provisions and facilities available. Note: Students are responsible for their own transportation to painting locations.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Larry Francis
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

This workshop focuses on discovering your unique abstract voice. Through a series of small paintings created on the first day, you'll begin to recognize the development of your authentic expression and how it distinguishes you from other artists. These initial works may also reveal insights into how adjusting your approach to using visual language can more powerfully express your abstract voice. The second day features group discussion exploring how artistic inspiration shapes color and composition differently for each artist, followed by individual consultations on integrating the workshop's insights into your personal practice. This workshop is for artists with some painting experience and artists with a lot of painting experience.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Marianne Mitchell
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Unleash your creativity in a fun, relaxed studio setting where you can paint your way! Choose your favorite medium—oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, charcoal, or colored pencil—and dive into new projects or bring along unfinished pieces to refine. Enjoy as much one-on-one guidance from Dennis as you like, plus technique tips and helpful critiques to elevate your work. Whether your style leans toward realism, impressionism, or bold modern expression, this open painting session is your space to explore, create, and grow.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Dennis Lake
Cost: $100 or $50 per week
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Students will paint along wth the Instructor step-by-step using colorful acrylic paints. Techniques will be taught using paint brush strokes, lines and shading. Students may partake in a BYOB beverage of choice to enjoy while painting. Relax and have fun making a folk art painting inspired by Artist Mary Maguire.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Joan Guerriero
Cost: $36 ($30 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Water-based paints such as watercolor, gouache, and fluid acrylics are the perfect mediums for landscape painting in the open air! Work in your choice of these portable, fast-drying, and easy-to-clean-up alternatives to oils as you portray the beauty of spring in Philadelphia’s parks in your own personal style. Learn how to choose a composition and mix color for depth and expressive effects as you complete a series of rapid sketches and at least one sustained painting. Explore techniques for achieving transparency effects with stained gesso, working fat over lean, and rendering with ink over washes. Open to all levels. Painting locations feature shade, restrooms, and other amenities. Note: Students are responsible for their own transportation to painting locations.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Michelle Oosterbaan
Cost: $260
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

This one-day workshop will concentrate on painting one of the most beautiful and challenging aspects of a tree: its trunk and branches. Trunks are rarely perfectly round; instead, their surfaces present a combination of flat planes and rounded forms that interlock together and describe the tree's surface. The pattern of its branches, roots and rippling bark tell each tree’s life story and are influenced by interaction with other trees, the sun, and the earth. Our goal in this class is to simplify the tree's structure and capture its essence as effectively as possible. Rather than aiming for finished paintings, we will create several small studies focusing on the topography of different trunks and how we can communicate them using paint.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Claire Haik
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

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: $195
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Join nationally acclaimed artist and instructor Addison Palmer for a fun and inspiring acrylic painting class that brings the beauty of the golf course to life on canvas. Designed for artists of all levels — including true beginners — this class explores essential painting techniques such as color mixing, building strong compositions, capturing accurate shapes, understanding shadows and values, and layering paint for depth and realism. Addison’s engaging and supportive teaching style ensures plenty of individualized instruction, allowing him to tailor guidance to each student’s skill level. From the first brushstroke to the finishing touches, participants will gain confidence and creative insight while painting their favorite golf hole in a relaxed, encouraging environment.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Addison Palmer
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Discover the beauty, mystery, and expressive potential of one of nature’s most fascinating creations—the bird’s nest! In this one-day workshop, artist Pat McGreevey will guide you through an inspiring exploration of contemporary abstract techniques to capture the texture, movement, and emotion of these intricate natural forms. Designed for artists of all levels, this class encourages you to loosen up, experiment, and embrace spontaneity as you layer color, line, and texture to create your own unique interpretation. By the end of the day, you’ll leave with finished artwork ready to display—a striking, abstract celebration of nature’s artistry. Come ready to play, paint, and let your creativity take flight!
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Pat McGreevey
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Join Joan with some friends for a fun evening of painting! Bring your adult beverages and some snacks. This is a beginner's class that will provide step by step instructions using acrylic paints. Students will work with the instructor to complete one painting during the workshop. The instructor will teach techniques using paint brush strokes, line, form and blending applications. Relax and have fun making folk art inspired by Mary Maquire. All supplies are included in the cost of tuition. (Students may bring their own brushes if they prefer.)
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Joan Guerriero
Cost: $36 ($30 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Do you often wonder how to make your paintings stand out? This workshop will explore ways to make more compelling and powerful visual statements, focusing on the landscape for inspiration and subject matter. The workshop will consist of demos, painting exercises, group discussions, positive critiques and lots of hands-on individual attention. Oil and Acrylic painters are welcome to attend; however, demos will be done in pastel and then Mayfield will work individually with you in your medium. Make your paintings more expressive and visually interesting from start to finish, from choosing subject matter, editing reference photos, simplifying and improving design and composition, using dynamic value contrasts, pushing color schemes, and using color temperature to create mood and emotion.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Susan Mayfield
Cost: $330
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Working from a limited palette, this one-day workshop focuses on ways to create expressive florals on a larger canvas exploring energetic brushstrokes to create a harmonious and vibrant garden scene of flowers. Students will work from their own or provided imagery. Examples of colorful works by Josef Klimt and Joan Mitchell will be shared to inspire your process. A short demo will be shared on color mixing and simplification of form.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Abby Ober
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Exploring abstracts on a larger scale in the medium of your choosing, this 5-day class will push you into new territory where growth lives… only upsized, because bigger risks equal bigger rewards. You will be shown a system for developing your artistic voice, with a focus on design principles and the language of abstraction. The emphasis is on creative process, exploring new ways to develop and build paintings, create inventive compositions, and build authentic intent in your work. The class is as much a challenge for the experienced as it is for the developing artist, but it’s not for the rank beginner. Bring a sense of humor, a fearless creative spirit, and an open mind.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Larry Moore
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

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

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