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October 4 & 5, 2026
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

October 4-9, 2026
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

October 5, 2026
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

October 6-7, 2026
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

Tuesdays, October 6 - November 24, 2026
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

Wednesdays, October 7 - November 18, 2026
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

October 7, 2026
All supplies included. Kids can choose from hand building projects: working wet soft clay to make things with clay slabs like dishes and sculptures. Or experience throwing on the wheel: making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Please wear clothes than can get dirty. Leave jewelry at home if possible, keep hands and wrists free. Tie back long hair. Kids are expected to clean up their own mess as part of the pottery process. Keep your best 2 pieces at the end of class, and choose a color that the teacher will later glaze the work in, or come back to several classes and learn the glaze process. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

October 7, 2026
New students will learn the basics of throwing: centering, raising the walls and shaping. Returning students will practice the steps creating muscle memory and making new goals for themselves each class. We will be making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home. Keep long hair tied back! Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from the glaze samples provided. The teacher will glaze the work, or you can come back to several classes and learn the glaze process later. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

October 7, 2026
Join Sarah for a 1-hour hand building class. We will work with clay to make dishes and sculptures. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home to keep hands and wrists free. Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from our glaze samples. The teacher can glaze your work or you can come back for several classes and learn the glaze process. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish. If you cannot return, you can have your work shipped to you for an additional fee.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

October 8, 2026
Learn the basics of creating a fused glass piece. Peter will introduce you to new techniques for making beautiful glass jewelry even more exciting. You will make 3 pendants and 2 earrings or 2 pendants, 1 earring, 1 bracelet, choosing from a wide range of glasses. The piece will be fired after the workshop and available for pick up 2-3 weeks later. For an additional fee, shipping is available (Please ask instructor for shipping fee amount, which needs to be paid before items will be shipped)! No experience necessary. All levels, and children with registered adult are welcome.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $90 ($80 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

October 8 & 9, 2026
Mastering shadows, reflections, light, and contrast is one of the keys to creating paintings that feel believable, dimensional, and full of life. In this workshop, instructor Mary Ann Browning Ford will break down the principles behind accurate light and values and give you practical guidelines. Through demonstrations, discussion, and personalized one-on-one instruction, you’ll explore how to observe and interpret light, strengthen your value relationships, and create more convincing shadows and reflections in your work. Bring your own painting ideas and spend the workshop developing your skills with guidance tailored to your individual work. While the workshop is designed with oil and acrylic painters in mind, artists working in watercolor, pastel, colored pencil, or other mediums are welcome to participate.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Mary Ann Browning Ford
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Fridays, October 9 - November 6, 2026
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

October 9, 2026
Learn the basics of creating fused Glass Ornaments. These are a wonderful decorative piece and a perfect gift. You can make designs of your choice, but we will have some samples for inspiration. The pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pick-up 1-2 weeks later. No experience necessary!
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $78 ($65 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

October 10, 2026
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

October 10, 2026
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

October 10-11, 2026
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

October 10, 2026
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

October 10, 2026
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

October 11-16, 2026
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

Mondays, October 12, 19 & 26, 2026
Step into the colorful world of pastels in this engaging three-week course with artist Robert Wortmann! Designed for anyone interested in exploring a new medium, this class introduces the rich pigments, expressive textures, and creative versatility of soft pastels. You’ll work on a variety of surfaces and experiment with blending, layering, and other techniques to create beautiful effects in your artwork. With Robert’s expert guidance and encouragement, you’ll build confidence, expand your creative skills, and complete the course with your own original pastel piece.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Robert Wortmann
Cost: $150
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

October 12, 2026
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

Mondays, October 12-26, 2026
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 inspiring mini demos, 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. This class is appropriate for beginner painters, intermediate painters and advanced painters of any medium. The main purpose of this course is one-on-one assistance from the instructor with whatever you need help with.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Dennis Lake
Cost: $150
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

October 13, 2026
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 others 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. 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

October 13-14, 2026
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

Tuesdays, October 13 - December 15, 2026
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

Wednesdays, October 14 - December 9, 2026
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

Wednesdays, October 14 - November 18, 2026
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

October 14, 2026
All supplies included. Kids can choose from hand building projects: working wet soft clay to make things with clay slabs like dishes and sculptures. Or experience throwing on the wheel: making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Please wear clothes than can get dirty. Leave jewelry at home if possible, keep hands and wrists free. Tie back long hair. Kids are expected to clean up their own mess as part of the pottery process. Keep your best 2 pieces at the end of class, and choose a color that the teacher will later glaze the work in, or come back to several classes and learn the glaze process. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

October 14, 2026
New students will learn the basics of throwing: centering, raising the walls and shaping. Returning students will practice the steps creating muscle memory and making new goals for themselves each class. We will be making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home. Keep long hair tied back! Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from the glaze samples provided. The teacher will glaze the work, or you can come back to several classes and learn the glaze process later. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

October 14, 2026
Join Sarah for a 1-hour hand building class. We will work with clay to make dishes and sculptures. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home to keep hands and wrists free. Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from our glaze samples. The teacher can glaze your work or you can come back for several classes and learn the glaze process. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish. If you cannot return, you can have your work shipped to you for an additional fee.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

October 15, 2026
Students will create a round sun catcher using a custom template made by the instructor. Steps will be given for this project, but students will have the ability to use their own creativity. Brilliant colored glass and rhinestones in a variety of colors will be available for the student to create his or her design. The sun catcher will have a hanging option. Guaranteed to dazzle in your windows! All supplies included.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Joan Guerriero
Cost: $70 ($58 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Thursdays, October 15 - November 12, 2026
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 introduction of line, shape, value and the modeling of form. 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: $225 ($185 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

October 15, 2026
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

Thursdays, October 15 - November 19, 2026
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

October 15, 2026
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

Thursdays, October 15 - November 19, 2026
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

October 16, 2026
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

October 16, 2026
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

October 17, 2026
Join Maryland Coastal Bays Program and the Art League of Ocean City for a special collaboration! Bring your creativity and enjoy a day of art and nature in one of Maryland's most beautiful coastal settings! This special plein air class combines hands-on outdoor painting instruction with an exploration of the natural world. Participants will receive guidance on capturing the landscape, light, color, and atmosphere while creating artwork inspired by the park's unique coastal environment. Environmental restoration experts will also join us to share insights about the living shoreline project at Assateague State Park, adding a stewardship dimension to the creative experience. All materials, lunch and refreshments included. Registration is limited!
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Rebecca Morgan
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

October 17, 2026
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

October 17-18, 2026
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

October 17, 2026
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

October 17, 2026
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

October 17-18, 2026
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

October 18-23, 2026
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

October 18, 2026
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

October 18, 2026
Learn how to amp up your pumpkin sculpting skills with trade secrets from professional Food Artist and Pumpkin Sculptor Nancy Baker. Nancy has been featured on Food Network's Halloween Wars, Disney +'s Foodtastic, and the Kelly Clarkson Show. Her client list includes the NFL Draft, Amazon Prime Thursday Night Football, The National Zoo, CBS Sports, Busch Gardens, Sea World and the Kentucky Derby to name a few. All pumpkins and materials provided for your GOURD-geous masterpiece.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Nancy Baker
Cost: $90 ($75 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

October 18, 2026
This is a free opportunity for Art League Members! Come in with your family and enjoy our MakerSpace Lab. Materials will be available for families to be imaginative, get creative and enjoy time as a family. Please register to ensure we have enough materials available.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

October 18, 2026
Explore the craft of stained glass while creating charming garden stakes! In this hands-on class with instructor Cynthia Buckley, students will learn the stained-glass process step by step while working on colorful garden designs. Choose from a selection of possible designs, such as a bumblebee, some adorable honeycombs, or a snail. You’ll learn essential techniques including cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing with patina. Depending on your pace and project choice, you may have the opportunity to create more than one piece, each soldered to a stake for display in your garden or potted plants. All materials, tools, and safety equipment are provided. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a fun, creative project!
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Cynthia Buckley
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

October 19, 2026
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

Mondays, October 19 - December 14, 2026
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

Mondays, October 19 - November 16, 2026
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

October 19, 2026
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

October 19, 2026
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

October 20, 2026
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

October 20, 2026
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

Wednesdays, October 21 - November 11, 2026
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

October 21, 2026
All supplies included. Kids can choose from hand building projects: working wet soft clay to make things with clay slabs like dishes and sculptures. Or experience throwing on the wheel: making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Please wear clothes than can get dirty. Leave jewelry at home if possible, keep hands and wrists free. Tie back long hair. Kids are expected to clean up their own mess as part of the pottery process. Keep your best 2 pieces at the end of class, and choose a color that the teacher will later glaze the work in, or come back to several classes and learn the glaze process. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

October 21, 2026
New students will learn the basics of throwing: centering, raising the walls and shaping. Returning students will practice the steps creating muscle memory and making new goals for themselves each class. We will be making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home. Keep long hair tied back! Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from the glaze samples provided. The teacher will glaze the work, or you can come back to several classes and learn the glaze process later. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

October 21, 2026
Join Sarah for a 1-hour hand building class. We will work with clay to make dishes and sculptures. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home to keep hands and wrists free. Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from our glaze samples. The teacher can glaze your work or you can come back for several classes and learn the glaze process. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish. If you cannot return, you can have your work shipped to you for an additional fee.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Wednesdays, October 21 - November 11, 2026
This four-week drawing course builds upon the foundational skills introduced in Drawing I while helping students develop greater accuracy, confidence, and sophistication in their work. Through guided demonstrations, observational exercises, and longer drawings, students will expand their understanding of proportion, space, value, composition, and mark-making while learning to work with more complex subjects and create stronger, more resolved drawings.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Allison Luce
Cost: $200
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

October 22, 2026
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

October 22, 2026
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

October 23, 2026
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

October 23-25, 2026
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

October 23-24, 2026 | 10:00am - 4:00 pm
Join artist Patricia Lappin for a two-day creative workshop exploring gel-plate mono-printing, collage, mixed media, color, and composition.
On Friday, participants will create unique painted papers using acrylic paint, tissue paper and other transparent materials, stencils, stamps, masks, and texture tools. On Saturday, those papers will become the foundation for abstract floral collages incorporating mixed media and paint.
Students will explore intuitive design, layering, texture, and composition while creating artwork that is completely their own. Please bring a lunch.
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Patricia Lappin
Cost: $350
Sponsor: The New Studio For The Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712

October 23, 2026
Learn the basics of creating fused Glass Ornaments. These are a wonderful decorative piece and a perfect gift. You can make designs of your choice, but we will have some samples for inspiration. The pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pick-up 1-2 weeks later. No experience necessary!
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $78 ($65 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

October 24, 2026
In this workshop, students will explore surface decoration using terra-sigillata, an ultra-refined slip. Autumn McKay will demonstrate how she uses t-sig with colorful Mason stains to create layered narratives over the surfaces of her forms. She will discuss tips and tricks for t-sig; how to make it, adding colorants, application, and how to avoid issues like flaking. Each student will have the opportunity to explore using the t-sig on at least one tile. This workshop encourages play, color, and experimentation with creating depth in layers.
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Autumn McKay
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

October 24, 2026
Learn the basics of creating a fused glass piece. You will make a glass tree or a Menorah, choosing from a wide range of glasses. The pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pick up 2-3 weeks later. Shipping is available! No experience necessary. Adults and children 10 and up are welcome. Materials included.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $114 ($95 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

October 24, 2026
Do you have a sewing machine and need some help bringing it to life? Want to learn the first steps in sewing? Learn the basics of a machine and learn how to clean and oil your machine. Class participants will make a simple pillowcase with simple stitches. Participants should bring their own sewing machine that is in working condition and bobbin. Participants should know how to thread the machine. Supply Fee: Paid to the instructor - $15.00 (this provides 1 yard of fabric and coordinating thread).
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Susan Callahan
Cost: $60 ($50 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

October 24 & 25, 2026
This workshop will consider the idea of painting the 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. Designed for oil and acrylic painters with some experience.
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Gillian Wainwright
Cost: $395
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts
Website, email

October 24-25, 2026
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

October 24 & 25, 2026
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

October 24, 2026
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

October 24-25, 2026
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

October 24-25, 2026
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

October 25-30, 2026
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

October 25, 2026
Join us for a special family afternoon of seasonal crafting and fun! Families with children ages 4 and up are invited to explore a variety of festive, hands-on craft stations featuring fall-inspired art projects, creative activities, and a tasty treat to decorate. Projects will be announced soon and may vary, but each activity is designed to take approximately 20–25 minutes, allowing families to move from station to station and create at their own pace. Craft stations will run continuously throughout the event, so arrive anytime during the scheduled workshop and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of making memories together!
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

October 26, 2026
Supply Fee: $10.00 paid directly to the instructor. Students will learn the steps of Japanese Ikebana Floral and Design, methods and strategies. Shapes will be discussed, as well as the theories behind the art. Using greenery, stems, berries, and flowers participants will create a beautiful arrangement. A flat dish or low bowl is used for this activity. Students are welcome to bring something from home. The receptacle size ranges from 8-9 inches in diameter with sides up to 2 inches in height.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Joan Guerriero
Cost: $66 ($55 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

October 26, 2026
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

October 27, 2026
Make a mini mosaic pendant using beads, glass, charms, and various other materials. Students will learn mosaic techniques that will be applied to a bezel pendant with a fast drying epoxy that serves at the glue and grout. Participants will be able to walk out with a beautiful pendant ready to wear! All supplies included.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Carol Rydel
Cost: $54 ($45 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

October 28, 2026
All supplies included. Kids can choose from hand building projects: working wet soft clay to make things with clay slabs like dishes and sculptures. Or experience throwing on the wheel: making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Please wear clothes than can get dirty. Leave jewelry at home if possible, keep hands and wrists free. Tie back long hair. Kids are expected to clean up their own mess as part of the pottery process. Keep your best 2 pieces at the end of class, and choose a color that the teacher will later glaze the work in, or come back to several classes and learn the glaze process. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

October 28, 2026
New students will learn the basics of throwing: centering, raising the walls and shaping. Returning students will practice the steps creating muscle memory and making new goals for themselves each class. We will be making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home. Keep long hair tied back! Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from the glaze samples provided. The teacher will glaze the work, or you can come back to several classes and learn the glaze process later. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

October 28, 2026
Join Sarah for a 1-hour hand building class. We will work with clay to make dishes and sculptures. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home to keep hands and wrists free. Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from our glaze samples. The teacher can glaze your work or you can come back for several classes and learn the glaze process. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish. If you cannot return, you can have your work shipped to you for an additional fee.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Wednesdays, October 28 - December 9, 2026
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

October 28, 2026
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

October 28, 2026
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

Wednesdays, October 28 - December 2, 2026
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

October 28, 2026
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

Thursdays, October 29 - November 19, 2026
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

Thursdays, October 29 - December 10, 2026
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

October 29, 2026
Color may grab attention, but value is what makes artwork look real. In this half-day workshop, Allison Luce will help students learn how light and shadow create depth, form, and dimension. Through simple graphite studies and hands-on exercises, participants will practice seeing value relationships, simplifying complex subjects, and using contrast to make their work stronger. These skills are useful in painting, pastel, colored pencil, and other two-dimensional media, giving artists a solid foundation they can use in all kinds of artwork. This course is designed for students of all levels.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Allison Luce
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Thursdays, October 29 - December 10, 2026
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

Thursdays, October 29 - December 10, 2026
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

Fridays, October 30 - December 4, 2026
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

October 30-31, 2026
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

October 30, 2026
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

October 31 - November 1, 2026
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

Saturdays, October 31 - December 12, 2026
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

October 31, 2026
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

October 31, 2026
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

October 31 - November 1, 2026
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

October 31 - November 1, 2026
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

November 1, 2026
Transform old treasures into fresh, fashionable creations with instructor Joan Moreau McKeever. Students will bring in broken or unworn jewelry pieces (or choose strictly from materials provided by the instructor) and learn how to deconstruct and combine them with new materials to craft stunning, one-of-a-kind designs. Joan will demonstrate essential jewelry-making techniques and share expert tips on color coordination and styling. Each participant will leave with unique, reimagined pieces that reflect personal style and creativity. No prior experience is necessary. Students should bring $30 in cash for materials, which covers the basic supplies and use of tools needed to complete the project.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Joan Moreau McKeever
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Mondays, November 2 - December 7, 2026
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

Mondays, November 2 - December 7, 2026
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

November 2, 2026
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

Tuesdays, November 3 - December 8, 2026
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

Tuesdays, November 3 - December 8, 2026
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

Tuesdays, November 3 - December 1, 2026
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: $205
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Tuesdays, November 3 - December 8, 2026
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

November 3-5, 2026
Join us for a vibrant and inspiring workshop, and explore the endless creative possibilities of washi tape collage art! Discover how this beautifully patterned or solid-colored rice paper tape can be transformed into stunning landscapes, vivid florals, expressive portraits, and imaginative abstracts. Under Joan’s expert guidance, you’ll learn techniques to turn this simple crafting material into captivating works of art—whether your style leans toward realism or abstraction. No prior experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and creativity! This workshop is perfect for both beginners and seasoned artists eager to experiment with a fresh, colorful medium. Students should bring $30 cash to pay the instructor for materials, all of which will be provided for you.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Joan Moreau McKeever
Cost: $150
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Tuesdays, November 3 - December 8, 2026
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

Wednesdays, November 4 - December 16, 2026
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

Wednesdays, November 4 - December 16, 2026
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

November 4, 2026
All supplies included. Kids can choose from hand building projects: working wet soft clay to make things with clay slabs like dishes and sculptures. Or experience throwing on the wheel: making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Please wear clothes than can get dirty. Leave jewelry at home if possible, keep hands and wrists free. Tie back long hair. Kids are expected to clean up their own mess as part of the pottery process. Keep your best 2 pieces at the end of class, and choose a color that the teacher will later glaze the work in, or come back to several classes and learn the glaze process. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

November 4, 2026
New students will learn the basics of throwing: centering, raising the walls and shaping. Returning students will practice the steps creating muscle memory and making new goals for themselves each class. We will be making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home. Keep long hair tied back! Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from the glaze samples provided. The teacher will glaze the work, or you can come back to several classes and learn the glaze process later. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

November 4, 2026
Join Sarah for a 1-hour hand building class. We will work with clay to make dishes and sculptures. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home to keep hands and wrists free. Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from our glaze samples. The teacher can glaze your work or you can come back for several classes and learn the glaze process. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish. If you cannot return, you can have your work shipped to you for an additional fee.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

November 5, 2026
Learn the basics of creating a fused glass piece. Peter will introduce you to new techniques for making beautiful glass jewelry even more exciting. You will make 3 pendants and 2 earrings or 2 pendants, 1 earring, 1 bracelet, choosing from a wide range of glasses. The piece will be fired after the workshop and available for pick up 2-3 weeks later. For an additional fee, shipping is available (Please ask instructor for shipping fee amount, which needs to be paid before items will be shipped)! No experience necessary. All levels, and children with registered adult are welcome.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $90 ($80 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

November 5, 2026
A sketchbook is one of an artist's most valuable tools for developing observation, creativity, and confidence. This workshop introduces enjoyable, approachable drawing exercises that encourage regular practice without the pressure of creating finished artwork. Students will explore quick sketches, studies from nature, composition ideas, and visual journaling while discovering how a consistent sketchbook habit can strengthen skills in every artistic medium. This course is designed for students of all levels.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Allison Luce
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Thursdays, November 5 - December 17, 2026
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

Thursdays, November 5 - December 17, 2026
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

Thursdays, November 5 - December 17, 2026
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

Thursdays, November 5 - December 17, 2026
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

Thursdays, November 5 - December 17, 2026
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

November 5, 2026
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

November 6-8, 2026
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

Fridays, Nov 6, 13 & 20, 2026
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of pastel as you bring breathtaking landscapes, dynamic seascapes, and dramatic cloudscapes to life in this energizing 3-week course! Whether you’re a beginner eager to explore or an experienced artist ready to elevate your skills, instructor Robert Wortmann will inspire you through engaging demonstrations and hands-on, personalized guidance. Discover how to capture light, atmosphere, and movement while working from your own reference photos to create expressive, one-of-a-kind works of art. Experience a fun, supportive studio environment that sparks creativity, confidence, and a deeper connection to the beauty of nature.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Robert Wortmann
Cost: $150
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Fridays, November 6 - December 18, 2026
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

Fridays, November 6 - December 18, 2026
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

Fridays, November 6 - December 18, 2026
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

Fridays, November 6 - December 18, 2026
All levels welcome! In this 6-week session we will use the coil method to construct forms starting with coil pots. These forms can be based off of ancient or modern pottery. As students progress, they will learn various handbuilding techniques to use with the coil method. Projects will continue based on student interest and ideas. Sam will continue to demonstrate any methods needed to support project ideas. First bag of clay, firing and glazing fees for work completed in class are provided.
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sam Diamond
Cost: $305
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

November 6, 2026
Learn the basics of creating fused Glass Ornaments. These are a wonderful decorative piece and a perfect gift. You can make designs of your choice, but we will have some samples for inspiration. The pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pick-up 1-2 weeks later. No experience necessary!
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $78 ($65 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

November 7, 2026
Learn the basics of creating a fused glass piece. You will make a glass tree or a Menorah, choosing from a wide range of glasses. The pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pick up 2-3 weeks later. Shipping is available! No experience necessary. Adults and children 10 and up are welcome. Materials included.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $114 ($95 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

November 7, 2026 | 9a - 4p
Deadline to register: November 1, 2026. Level: Beginner. This class will cover an introductory overview to the process of relief printmaking, its history, various methods, and producing multiples through printing. Students will complete one print (image) to entirety over their time in this course. You will have the option to create one block to print from using either linoleum or birch plywood. You will produce 6-8 quality prints of this image and experiment with printing by hand and on a small press. We will examine material choices, image/composition decision making, drawing techniques, transfer techniques, carving, printing, tool care, print studio practices, and DIY methods. Students will have the option to explore their own style and creative interests within their imagery.
Location: Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
Instructor: Derek Hibbs
Cost: $125
Sponsor: River Arts, Inc.
Website, email, 608-643-5215

Saturday, November 7, 2026
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

November 7, 2026
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

November 7-8, 2026
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

November 7, 2026
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

November 7 & 8, 2026 | 9:00am - 4:00pm
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

November 7-8, 2026
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

November 8, 2026
Learn the relaxing and creative art of crochet. We will review tension, single crochet and turning your work. We will learn the Half-Double Crochet and Double Crochet and apply to a swatch. Students should have some knowledge of how to hold a crochet hook and complete a foundation chain. A crochet hook and yarn will be provided for participants to learn. Participants are welcome to bring their own crochet hook and yarn. Please no black yarn.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Mary Anne Cooper
Cost: $25 ($20 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

November 9, 2026
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

November 9, 2026
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

Mondays, November 9 - December 14, 2026
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

Tuesdays, November 10 - December 15, 2026
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

Tuesdays, November 10 - December 15, 2026
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

November 10-11, 2026
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

November 10, 2026
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

November 10, 2026
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

November 11, 2026
All supplies included. Kids can choose from hand building projects: working wet soft clay to make things with clay slabs like dishes and sculptures. Or experience throwing on the wheel: making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Please wear clothes than can get dirty. Leave jewelry at home if possible, keep hands and wrists free. Tie back long hair. Kids are expected to clean up their own mess as part of the pottery process. Keep your best 2 pieces at the end of class, and choose a color that the teacher will later glaze the work in, or come back to several classes and learn the glaze process. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

November 11, 2026
New students will learn the basics of throwing: centering, raising the walls and shaping. Returning students will practice the steps creating muscle memory and making new goals for themselves each class. We will be making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home. Keep long hair tied back! Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from the glaze samples provided. The teacher will glaze the work, or you can come back to several classes and learn the glaze process later. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

November 11, 2026
Join Sarah for a 1-hour hand building class. We will work with clay to make dishes and sculptures. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home to keep hands and wrists free. Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from our glaze samples. The teacher can glaze your work or you can come back for several classes and learn the glaze process. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish. If you cannot return, you can have your work shipped to you for an additional fee.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Wednesdays, November 11, 18 & 25, 2026
Fabulous skies inspire awe and are often the reason we choose to paint a particular scene. The sky is constantly changing from dawn to dusk, in rain or sunshine, and its colors and cloud formations are what create so much drama. When a spectacular sky becomes the focus of a painting, it serves as the visual anchor of the composition—essentially, a skyscape. Alex will demonstrate the watercolor brush techniques she uses to capture the drama and movement of skies and clouds in their many forms—from rain and wind-swept clouds to towering cumulonimbus formations, glowing skies reflecting the setting sun, beautiful sunrises, and the atmospheric changes in sky color. Students will experiment with wet-into-wet and dry-brush techniques, as well as color mixing.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Alex Sharma
Cost: $150
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

November 11, 2026
Join Mira Nakashima and her team for a private tour of her idyllic family property in New Hope, featuring the architecturally significant and innovative structures built by her father George Nakashima, a leader in 20th century American design and the American studio craft movement. Please wear comfortable and easy-to-remove shoes, as the tour includes an outdoor walk of 3/4 mile on uneven terrain and the requirement to remove shoes in select buildings. Tour: 10am - 12:30pm. Tour followed by off-site lunch: 12:30-2:00pm.
Location: New Hope, Pennsylvania
Cost: $135 member/ $155 non-member
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Thursdays, November 12 - December 17, 2026
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

Thursdays, November 12 - December 17, 2026
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

November 13, 2026
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

November 13, 2026
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

November 14, 2026
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

November 14-15, 2026
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

November 14, 2026
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

November 14-15, 2026
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

Saturday, November 14, 2026
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

November 14-15, 2026
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

November 14, 2026
Cell phones 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, iPads and iPhones to class; however, cameras are not required. No experience is necessary.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Tom Kennedy
Cost: $44 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

November 14, 2026
Participants in this class will use a variety of yarns and fibers to create a special woven place mat that will be perfect for the upcoming holiday season! All supplies included.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Amy Bounds
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

November 14, 2026
Students will hear a brief history of mosaics and see examples of ancient and contemporary mosaics. The instructor will provide guidance on planning an 8 x 8 inch mosaic and instruction on the use of mosaic tools. The students will practice using tools to cut several different kinds of materials and practice placement of the mosaic pieces. All materials will be provided to create a mosaic piece using a variety of materials. The instructor will demonstrate grouting, so the students may do their own grouting at home.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Carol Rydel
Cost: $180 ($150 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

November 14-15, 2026 | 10:00am - 4:00pm
Beginner Gouache: From Still Life to Plein Air introduces students to the versatility of gouache in a supportive, hands-on two-day workshop with artist Monica Meerwarth Fernsell. Students will explore paint consistency, color mixing, value, layering, opacity, and brushwork before applying these skills to a guided still life painting. On Day Two, the workshop moves outdoors, weather permitting, for a plein air demonstration and guided painting session focused on observing, simplifying, and painting from life. Individual guidance and feedback are provided throughout. No previous experience with gouache or plein air painting is required. Students should bring their own supplies; a materials list will be provided.
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Monica Meerwarth Fernsell
Cost: $350
Sponsor: The New Studio For The Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712

November 15, 2026
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

November 15, 2026
In this 3-hour class, students will dive into the art of glasswork as they create stained glass peace doves, perfect for a window ornament or keepsake. Using a colorful assortment of glass, you’ll select your favorite shades and learn the essential stained glass process step by step, including cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing with patina. Ideal for beginners and experienced students. Students will complete at least one stained glass piece in this class, and returning students with prior experience may be able to complete multiple pieces. The process is calming, engaging, and deeply satisfying as your peace doves take shape throughout the workshop. All materials, tools, and safety equipment are provided.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Cynthia Buckley
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Sundays, November 15 - December 13, 2026
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

November 16, 2026
Bring a little nature indoors! In this class, students will create and design a garden scene inside an 8-inch square box. Using a variety of textiles, the participants will feel one with nature as we channel our inner child in this very therapeutic medium. This is perfect for nature lovers, home decor enthusiasts and anyone looking for a relaxing and creative experience. Leave with a one-of-a-kind moss creation to display in your home. Supplies are included.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Joan Guerriero
Cost: $58 ($48 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

November 16, 2026
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

November 18, 2026
All supplies included. Kids can choose from hand building projects: working wet soft clay to make things with clay slabs like dishes and sculptures. Or experience throwing on the wheel: making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Please wear clothes than can get dirty. Leave jewelry at home if possible, keep hands and wrists free. Tie back long hair. Kids are expected to clean up their own mess as part of the pottery process. Keep your best 2 pieces at the end of class, and choose a color that the teacher will later glaze the work in, or come back to several classes and learn the glaze process. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

November 18, 2026
New students will learn the basics of throwing: centering, raising the walls and shaping. Returning students will practice the steps creating muscle memory and making new goals for themselves each class. We will be making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home. Keep long hair tied back! Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from the glaze samples provided. The teacher will glaze the work, or you can come back to several classes and learn the glaze process later. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

November 18, 2026
Join Sarah for a 1-hour hand building class. We will work with clay to make dishes and sculptures. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home to keep hands and wrists free. Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from our glaze samples. The teacher can glaze your work or you can come back for several classes and learn the glaze process. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish. If you cannot return, you can have your work shipped to you for an additional fee.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Wednesdays, November 18 - December 9, 2026
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

November 19, 2026
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

November 19, 2026
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

November 19, 2026
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

November 19-22, 2026
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

November 19, 2026
Every mark you make has the power to describe form, texture, and atmosphere. In this workshop, students will experiment with a variety of graphite drawing techniques to create convincing textures such as bark, stone, foliage, water, fabric, and more. Along the way, you'll discover how thoughtful mark making adds richness, depth, and expression to your artwork while expanding your visual vocabulary for drawing, painting, and mixed media. This course is designed for students of all levels.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Allison Luce
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

November 20, 2026
Learn the basics of creating fused Glass Ornaments. These are a wonderful decorative piece and a perfect gift. You can make designs of your choice, but we will have some samples for inspiration. The pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pick-up 1-2 weeks later. No experience necessary!
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $78 ($65 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

November 21, 2026
Learn the basics of creating a fused glass piece. You will make a glass tree or a Menorah, choosing from a wide range of glasses. The pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pick up 2-3 weeks later. Shipping is available! No experience necessary. Adults and children 10 and up are welcome. Materials included.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $114 ($95 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

November 21, 2026
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

November 21, 2026
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

November 21, 2026
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

November 21 & 22, 2026
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

November 22, 2026
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

November 22, 2026
This is a free opportunity for Art League Members! Come in with your family and enjoy our MakerSpace Lab. Materials will be available for families to be imaginative, get creative and enjoy time as a family. Please register to ensure we have enough materials available.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

November 23, 2026
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

November 25, 2026
All supplies included. Kids can choose from hand building projects: working wet soft clay to make things with clay slabs like dishes and sculptures. Or experience throwing on the wheel: making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Please wear clothes than can get dirty. Leave jewelry at home if possible, keep hands and wrists free. Tie back long hair. Kids are expected to clean up their own mess as part of the pottery process. Keep your best 2 pieces at the end of class, and choose a color that the teacher will later glaze the work in, or come back to several classes and learn the glaze process. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

November 25, 2026
Join Sarah for a 1-hour hand building class. We will work with clay to make dishes and sculptures. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home to keep hands and wrists free. Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from our glaze samples. The teacher can glaze your work or you can come back for several classes and learn the glaze process. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish. If you cannot return, you can have your work shipped to you for an additional fee.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

November 28, 2026
Paint a portrait in black & white, a values study, with a colorful background and use oil paint that provides the lovely smooth blending. So, yes, oil paints, traditional or water-soluble using black & white paint and a background color. We’ll review the planes & value changes in the face, the lights & darks. So, bring in a photo with some shadows & let’s paint. Fun! Artists at all levels are welcome.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Jacki Yamin
Cost: $36 ($30 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

November 30, 2026
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

December 1-2, 2026
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

December 2-4, 2026
Dive into the vibrant world beneath the waves and discover the magic of watercolor like never before! Join acclaimed Minnesota-based artist Julie Schroeder for an immersive three-session workshop that will transform the way you approach watercolor painting. Working on half sheets of Arches 140lb cold press paper, you'll explore exciting mixed media techniques to create a stunning undersea coral reef scene bursting with life and color. This isn't your traditional watercolor class—prepare to splash, fling, drip, and splatter paint in gloriously loose, wet-into-wet applications that capture the fluid beauty of ocean life. Through step-by-step demonstrations and personalized instruction, Julie will guide you in developing a more spontaneous and confident painting style.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Julie Schroeder
Cost: $180 + $30 supply fee
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

December 2, 2026
Discover the captivating world of alcohol inks in this dynamic workshop, where vibrant pigments and fluid movement combine to create stunning works of art. This accessible medium offers an engaging, hands-on experience perfect for artists of all skill levels—from curious beginners to seasoned creatives. Under the expert guidance of talented instructor Julie Schroeder, you'll master a range of alcohol ink techniques, including the art of blowing delicate florals, painting atmospheric landscapes, and exploring additional creative applications that showcase the remarkable versatility of this luminous medium. Working on professional Yupo paper and tiles, you'll experiment with color blending, organic textures, and spontaneous movement to develop your own collection of vivid, one-of-a-kind pieces. Students should bring $20 cash for materials.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Julie Schroeder
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

December 2, 2026
All supplies included. Kids can choose from hand building projects: working wet soft clay to make things with clay slabs like dishes and sculptures. Or experience throwing on the wheel: making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Please wear clothes than can get dirty. Leave jewelry at home if possible, keep hands and wrists free. Tie back long hair. Kids are expected to clean up their own mess as part of the pottery process. Keep your best 2 pieces at the end of class, and choose a color that the teacher will later glaze the work in, or come back to several classes and learn the glaze process. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 2, 2026
New students will learn the basics of throwing: centering, raising the walls and shaping. Returning students will practice the steps creating muscle memory and making new goals for themselves each class. We will be making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home. Keep long hair tied back! Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from the glaze samples provided. The teacher will glaze the work, or you can come back to several classes and learn the glaze process later. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 2, 2026
Join Sarah for a 1-hour hand building class. We will work with clay to make dishes and sculptures. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home to keep hands and wrists free. Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from our glaze samples. The teacher can glaze your work or you can come back for several classes and learn the glaze process. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish. If you cannot return, you can have your work shipped to you for an additional fee.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 3, 2026
Learn the basics of creating a fused glass piece. Peter will introduce you to new techniques for making beautiful glass jewelry even more exciting. You will make 3 pendants and 2 earrings or 2 pendants, 1 earring, 1 bracelet, choosing from a wide range of glasses. The piece will be fired after the workshop and available for pick up 2-3 weeks later. For an additional fee, shipping is available (Please ask instructor for shipping fee amount, which needs to be paid before items will be shipped)! No experience necessary. All levels, and children with registered adult are welcome.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $90 ($80 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 3-6, 2026
Because drapery captures gravity, weight and movement, it does a great deal of the work in making a convincing dynamic composition. Drapery can be manipulated and altered in ways that bodies can never be and yet define the forms of the body underneath. As it covers it also reveals. Fabric retains the gesture of movement, giving life to static forms. Changes of color on each turning plane are subtle, beautiful, and completely dependent on fabric texture. This gives tactile specificity for the sense of touch. Fabric suggests content, drama. Working from visual perception and studying light relationships we will use both still life and figure to simplify and extract the essentials of form and gesture for a unified and dramatic whole.
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Maggie Siner
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

December 3, 2026
Get into the holiday spirit while creating beautiful, handmade mixed media cards perfect for the season! In this festive workshop, you'll explore charming winter and Christmas landscapes using a delightful combination of traditional watercolors, watercolor pencils, glitter, stamps, and stencils. Through live demonstrations and hands-on practice, you'll learn techniques for painting enchanting seasonal scenes—from snowy landscapes to cozy holiday imagery. Whether you choose to work with classic watercolors alone or embrace the full mixed media experience with watercolor pencils, sparkle, and decorative stamps, you'll have the creative freedom to follow your inspiration. Students should bring $20 cash to pay instructor for materials, which will all be provided for you to use during the workshop.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Julie Schroeder
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

December 4, 2026
Uncork your creativity and discover the mesmerizing art of acrylic paint pouring! Whether you're planning the perfect girls' night out or an unforgettable date night, this relaxing workshop offers the ideal blend of artistic exploration and social fun. Under the guidance of instructor Julie Schroeder, you'll dive into the captivating world of fluid acrylics, experimenting with a variety of pouring techniques—from traditional methods to unique, innovative approaches that create stunning visual effects. Watch in amazement as colors blend, swirl, and bloom into beautiful florals and abstract designs that seem to come alive on the canvas. No experience necessary—just bring your sense of adventure and let the paint (and wine) flow! All participants must be age 21+.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Julie Schroeder
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

December 5, 2026
Come & have an amazing time creating a beautiful sunflower painting using a palette knife. You'll see just how easy it is to blend colors using a palette knife. We'll be using some really rich and creamy paints to have a lot of textures, interesting effects, (some almost like acrylic pouring), and 3-D effects. You’ll learn how to layer your paint and achieve a 3-dimensional look using a palette knife. We'll be using a variety of palette knife techniques on canvas to create a beautiful floral piece, no experience necessary! Students should bring $20 cash to pay the instructor who will provide all materials needed.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Julie Schroeder
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

December 5, 2026
Looks like an elf left their pants behind! Join your child to create a whimsical clay elf pants planter that's full of holiday charm and sure to make everyone smile. Learn the basics of working with kiln-fired clay and colorful glazes while you make one project together with your child. If you each want to create your own project, please register yourself and each child separately. Ages 6 and up with an adult. All works created will be fired and ready for pick up approximately two weeks from the date of the workshop.
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

December 5, 2026
The painting knife is an important accompaniment to the brush for creating textural effects, expressive marks, and broad planes of color. Learn how to use this tool to achieve bold lines, crisp edges, and even fine details while working from still life or reference imagery. Explore color, texture, and painterly application as you expand your range of painting techniques for your own representational or abstract work.
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Shushana Rucker
Cost: $115
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

December 5, 2026
Join Cerulean Arts Collective artist Leslie Fenton and learn to create a work of art with cut paper and paint! Develop marks and paper matrices in response to the wildly abundant natural world with a simple toolset of paper, paint, ink, X-acto knife, and adhesive. Short demonstrations will be followed by hands-on practice of ideas and techniques which you can extend beyond the workshop.
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Leslie Fenton
Cost: $115
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

December 6, 2026
Join instructor Joan Moreau McKeever for an engaging introductory jewelry-making class focused on creating beautiful dangling earrings. Participants will learn essential techniques including bead selection and earring assembly. With hands-on guidance, students will design and craft their own unique pairs of earrings to take home. No prior experience is required—just creativity and a love for handmade artistry. In addition to the workshop fee, students should bring $30 in cash to pay the instructor for materials and use of tools, all of which will be provided. This materials fee covers supplies for each student to complete two sets of earrings. This workshop is perfect for beginners, but those with experience are welcome too!
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Joan Moreau McKeever
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

December 6, 2026
On a small canvas, you’ll create beautiful Burch trees using a plethora of mixed media! We’ll explore a variety of fun materials including torn papers, napkins, stencils, glue, paint, glitter, and more. Through layering, painting, and stenciling, you’ll bring depth and texture to your piece, resulting in a 3-dimensional stunning work of art. Unleash your creativity and enjoy the process of making this vibrant mixed-media artwork! No experience necessary! Students should bring $20 cash to pay instructor for materials.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Julie Schroeder
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

December 6, 2026
Celebrate the magic of the season with a special afternoon of family creativity and holiday cheer! Families with children ages 4 and up are invited to enjoy a variety of festive, hands-on craft stations featuring holiday-inspired art projects, creative activities, and a sweet treat to decorate. Projects will be announced soon and may vary, but each activity is designed to take approximately 20–25 minutes, allowing families to explore at their own pace. Craft stations will run continuously throughout the event, so arrive anytime during the scheduled workshop and enjoy a joyful afternoon of creating, celebrating, and making lasting holiday memories together!
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $60
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

December 7, 2026
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

December 7, 2026
Create your own personal Charcuterie Board! Students will create a fluid design over a wood board (dimensions vary). In using epoxy and mica pigmented powders, the participants can achieve a contemporary piece that will last years to come. Students should bring a mask to class. Tiny novelties such as shells, or stones can be brought to class for embellishments over the designed board. Students will need to purchase supplies on the day of the workshop - $15 paid directly to the instructor.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Joan Guerriero
Cost: $45 ($38 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 8, 2026
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

December 8, 2026
Students will all make their first baby hat in this 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! This workshop is designed for students that are new or newer to crochet. If you've already taken this class and completed the beginner project, Berta will work with you to develop a new project to continue working on your 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

December 8, 2026
Learn basic techniques such as casting on, knitting and purling, and decrease stitches in this 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! This workshop is designed for students new or newer to Knitting. If you've already taken the class, Berta will work with you on picking another project to continue working on your 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

December 8-9, 2026
The ocean, bays, creeks and skies of the Eastern Shore offer terrific material for the artist. Working from the student's own photographs, Katie will guide the class through the necessary steps to create beautiful seascapes. There will be important instruction on how to paint inspiring skies and cloud formations. As with all her classes, Katie will provide lots of personal attention 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

December 9, 2026
All supplies included. Kids can choose from hand building projects: working wet soft clay to make things with clay slabs like dishes and sculptures. Or experience throwing on the wheel: making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Please wear clothes than can get dirty. Leave jewelry at home if possible, keep hands and wrists free. Tie back long hair. Kids are expected to clean up their own mess as part of the pottery process. Keep your best 2 pieces at the end of class, and choose a color that the teacher will later glaze the work in, or come back to several classes and learn the glaze process. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 9, 2026
Join Sarah for a 1-hour hand building class. We will work with clay to make dishes and sculptures. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home to keep hands and wrists free. Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from our glaze samples. The teacher can glaze your work or you can come back for several classes and learn the glaze process. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish. If you cannot return, you can have your work shipped to you for an additional fee.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 11, 2026
Night at the Gallery returns for a third year. Multiple activities are planned to keep kids engaged in a fun Winter Wonderland Event! Our evening will begin with pizza for dinner! Activities: 1. Create a Winter Wonderland scene including an igloo, evergreen trees, snowmen - all from yummy treats. 2. Create a Winter Owl with pine cones and cotton. 3. Give back to nature and create a birdfeeder for hungry birds. 4. Create a "snowball" catapult and participate in "snowball" olympics! Parents are welcome to drop off children or stay! Drop off is at 5:00 pm and pick-up is at 8:00 pm. *Parents - Sip and Paint for adults with Joan Guerriero is being offered in the upstairs classroom!
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Mary Anne Cooper
Cost: $36 ($30 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 11, 2026
Students will paint along with the instructor step-by-step. This is a beginner's class that will provide instructions using colorful acrylic paints. Techniques will be taught using paint brush strokes, lines and shading. Students may partake in a BYOB beverage of choice to enjoy while painting. * Have children? Sign them up to enjoy Night at the Gallery downstairs!
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Joan Guerriero
Cost: $36 ($30 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 11, 2026
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

December 11, 2026
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

December 12, 2026
Discover the captivating world of avian art with nationally acclaimed artist and instructor Addison Palmer in this enchanting one-day acrylic painting workshop dedicated to capturing the elegance and vitality of birds on canvas. Designed for painters of all levels—from beginners to experienced artists—this immersive class will teach you how to render the stunning beauty of feathered subjects through expert techniques in observing form and anatomy, mixing vibrant plumage colors, creating realistic textures, understanding light on curved surfaces, and composing dynamic poses that convey movement and personality. You'll master the art of painting intricate feather details, expressive eyes, graceful wings, and natural perches—all while learning to capture the spirit and character that make each bird species so distinctive and mesmerizing.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Addison Palmer
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

December 12, 2026
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

December 12-13, 2026
Get the most out of your studio time or plein air work by keeping things simple, to-the-point, and powerful. Focus on design; the overall abstract relationships in your painting are what matter, and what have the most impact. Your ability to analyze visual data, break it down to its basic components, and record it, is the key to your development as a visual artist. This ability, combined with a lexical/visual language that can help you analyze and convey these ideas, is an essential step in discovering your own personal aesthetic. I'll do a demo of a painting for the ?rst half of each day, with the students painting the second half of the day. Attendees may use oils or acrylics.
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Patrick Lee
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

December 12-13, 2026
This workshop will focus on working though the complexities of oil painting while studying the light, form and space of a small scaled still life. Demonstrations will cover: Subject choices, material choices, under-paintings, direct and indirect oil techniques. Intense personal instruction is augmented with class discussions on historical and contemporary artists.
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Jon Redmond
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

December 12, 2026
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

December 13, 2026
During this class, participants will review tension, single, half-double and double crochet along with a turning chain. We will learn how to crochet in Back Loops only, Front Loops only and the effect it creates. We will learn the puff stitch and the bobble stitch and the effect it creates. We will apply these stitches to create a swatch that will help us to create larger projects. A crochet hook and yarn will be provided for participants to learn. Participants are encouraged to bring a crochet hook with appropriate yarn matching the crochet hook. Do not bring black yarn.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Mary Anne Cooper
Cost: $25 ($20 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 13, 2026
Gum drops, sprinkles and frosting--oh my! Join us for a classic holiday workshop: Decorating Gingerbread Houses. Each parent-child team will receive their own cookie cottage, pre-assembled and ready to decorate! Royal icing and lots of extra candies will be provided to create a one-of-a-kind edible, holiday treasure. The fun will include games, history, trivia and award certificates for "most creative," "most patient," "most innovative" and more. Space is limited and all materials are provided. But feel free to bring additional decorations from home to make your Gingerbread House uniquely yours.
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Birgit Raders-Eichinger
Cost: $70
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

December 13, 2026
Explore the art of stained glass in this festive holiday workshop as you create beautiful Christmas star suncatchers! In this 3-hour class, students will dive into the stained glass process while making multiple Christmas stars, perfect for seasonal decorating or gift-giving. Using a colorful assortment of glass, you’ll choose your favorite shades and learn the essential steps of stained glass work, including cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing with patina. For beginners and experienced students alike. The process is both calming and rewarding as your holiday stars take shape. All materials, tools, and safety equipment are provided. Whether you’re brand new to stained glass or looking for a cheerful seasonal project, this class offers a creative and satisfying holiday experience.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Cynthia Buckley
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

December 13, 2026
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

December 14, 2026
Discover the beauty of Tonalism in a dynamic 1-day workshop with instructor Robert Wortmann! Explore this evocative American art style, known for its atmospheric landscapes and poetic use of color. Dive into inspiring examples from masters like Whistler and Innes, enjoy a live demonstration, and create your own artwork with personalized guidance. All mediums are welcome, and the day wraps up with a supportive group critique. This course is open to all levels of students.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Robert Wortmann
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

December 14, 2026
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

December 15, 2026
Learn a simplified technique to make a fabulous aurora borealis (Northern Lights) painting. The painting process is achieved by beginning with black and white and layering colors over to create an ethereal painting. You will customize your painting along the way by choosing your color palette. Each step you will be given options for how to proceed to make the painting your own and how you prefer. All levels welcome. No prior experience necessary. Please wear clothing that can get stained. (We will provide aprons). Might be best to tie back hair and leave jewelry at home. Students will need to purchase supplies on the day of the workshop for a $20 fee paid directly to the instructor.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Cindy Strouse
Cost: $36 ($30 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 16, 2026
Get your home into the holiday spirit! JOY is the theme of this class! Students will create a painted wood board with acrylic paints that will add a touch of holiday spark. In addition to painting, students will be able to add greenery and ribbon to accent the painted design. This painted sign will be ready to hang and decorate your home or give as a one-of-a-kind gift.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Joan Guerriero
Cost: $46 ($38 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 16, 2026
New students will learn the basics of throwing: centering, raising the walls and shaping. Returning students will practice the steps creating muscle memory and making new goals for themselves each class. We will be making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home. Keep long hair tied back! Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from the glaze samples provided. The teacher will glaze the work, or you can come back to several classes and learn the glaze process later. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 16, 2026
Join Sarah for a 1-hour hand building class. We will work with clay to make dishes and sculptures. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home to keep hands and wrists free. Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from our glaze samples. The teacher can glaze your work or you can come back for several classes and learn the glaze process. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish. If you cannot return, you can have your work shipped to you for an additional fee.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 17, 2026
Come and create an Expressive Art Piece: Memory Box. No previous art experience needed. Barbara will walk you through every step of the process. A suggested donation of $10 would be greatly appreciated so we may continue to offer free classes in the future. The theme of this class is "transformation" and it is geared towards those dealing with stress, trauma or grief with projects designed to focus on centering and healing.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Barbara Buford
Cost: FREE (suggested donation of $10)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 18, 2026
Learn the basics of creating fused Glass Ornaments. These are a wonderful decorative piece and a perfect gift. You can make designs of your choice, but we will have some samples for inspiration. The pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pick-up 1-2 weeks later. No experience necessary!
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $78 ($65 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 19, 2026
Learn the basics of creating a fused glass piece. You will make a glass tree or a Menorah, choosing from a wide range of glasses. The pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pick up 2-3 weeks later. Shipping is available! No experience necessary. Adults and children 10 and up are welcome. Materials included.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Peter Gibson
Cost: $114 ($95 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 20, 2026
This is a free opportunity for Art League Members! Come in with your family and enjoy our MakerSpace Lab. Materials will be available for families to be imaginative, get creative and enjoy time as a family. Please register to ensure we have enough materials available.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 21, 2026
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

December 23, 2026
All supplies included. Kids can choose from hand building projects: working wet soft clay to make things with clay slabs like dishes and sculptures. Or experience throwing on the wheel: making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Please wear clothes than can get dirty. Leave jewelry at home if possible, keep hands and wrists free. Tie back long hair. Kids are expected to clean up their own mess as part of the pottery process. Keep your best 2 pieces at the end of class, and choose a color that the teacher will later glaze the work in, or come back to several classes and learn the glaze process. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 23, 2026
New students will learn the basics of throwing: centering, raising the walls and shaping. Returning students will practice the steps creating muscle memory and making new goals for themselves each class. We will be making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home. Keep long hair tied back! Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from the glaze samples provided. The teacher will glaze the work, or you can come back to several classes and learn the glaze process later. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 23, 2026
Join Sarah for a 1-hour hand building class. We will work with clay to make dishes and sculptures. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home to keep hands and wrists free. Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from our glaze samples. The teacher can glaze your work or you can come back for several classes and learn the glaze process. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish. If you cannot return, you can have your work shipped to you for an additional fee.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 28, 2026
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

December 28, 2026
No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled morning of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend 3 fun hours in the morning exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages.
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $65
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

December 28, 2026
No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled day of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend a full day exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages. A supervised 1/2-hour Lunch Bunch break is included. Campers must bring their own lunch. Please note: Wayne Art Center is a nut-free facility.
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $130
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

December 28, 2026
No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled afternoon of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend 3 fun hours in the afternoon exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages.
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $65
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

December 29, 2026
No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled morning of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend 3 fun hours in the morning exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages.
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $65
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

December 29, 2026
No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled day of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend a full day exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages. A supervised 1/2-hour Lunch Bunch break is included. Campers must bring their own lunch. Please note: Wayne Art Center is a nut-free facility.
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $130
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

December 29, 2026
No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled afternoon of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend 3 fun hours in the afternoon exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages.
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $65
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

December 30, 2026
No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled morning of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend 3 fun hours in the morning exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages.
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $65
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

December 30, 2026
No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled day of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend a full day exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages. A supervised 1/2-hour Lunch Bunch break is included. Campers must bring their own lunch. Please note: Wayne Art Center is a nut-free facility.
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $130
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

December 30, 2026
No school? Join the Wayne Art Center Staff for a fun-filled afternoon of arts & crafts during the Winter Christmas break. Students spend 3 fun hours in the afternoon exploring their creativity through a variety of art activities that will inspire all levels and ages.
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $65
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

December 30, 2026
All supplies included. Kids can choose from hand building projects: working wet soft clay to make things with clay slabs like dishes and sculptures. Or experience throwing on the wheel: making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Please wear clothes than can get dirty. Leave jewelry at home if possible, keep hands and wrists free. Tie back long hair. Kids are expected to clean up their own mess as part of the pottery process. Keep your best 2 pieces at the end of class, and choose a color that the teacher will later glaze the work in, or come back to several classes and learn the glaze process. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $30 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 30, 2026
New students will learn the basics of throwing: centering, raising the walls and shaping. Returning students will practice the steps creating muscle memory and making new goals for themselves each class. We will be making cylinders shaped like cups, bowls, vases and flower pots. Wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home. Keep long hair tied back! Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from the glaze samples provided. The teacher will glaze the work, or you can come back to several classes and learn the glaze process later. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

December 30, 2026
Join Sarah for a 1-hour hand building class. We will work with clay to make dishes and sculptures. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and leave jewelry at home to keep hands and wrists free. Keep your best 2 pieces and choose a color from our glaze samples. The teacher can glaze your work or you can come back for several classes and learn the glaze process. The pottery will be high fired making it food, microwave and dishwasher safe when it returns to you. Pottery takes 2-4 weeks to finish. If you cannot return, you can have your work shipped to you for an additional fee.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sarah Halcott
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

January 7-9, 2027
Discover how to create vibrant, expressive landscape paintings using the principles of impressionism in either pastel or oil. In this three-day workshop, award-winning artist Greg Barnes will share the design concepts and colorful painting techniques that have become the hallmark of his work. Through daily demonstrations, discussions, and plenty of individual instruction, students will learn how to simplify the landscape into strong value patterns, compose compelling paintings, develop harmonious color relationships, and apply confident, expressive brushstrokes or pastel marks. Rather than copying nature literally, students will learn how to interpret the landscape with greater impact by emphasizing light, atmosphere, and mood. Whether working from reference photos or personal sketches, each participant will receive personalized guidance while completing several paintings.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Greg Barnes
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

January 9, 2027
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

January 10, 2027
Explore the craft of stained glass while creating a charming love letter or Valentine! In this hands-on class with instructor Cynthia Buckley, students will learn the stained-glass process step by step while creating a colorful, heartfelt design. You’ll learn essential techniques including cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing with patina as you bring your unique stained-glass Valentine to life. Your finished piece will make a beautiful keepsake or a one-of-a-kind gift for someone special. All materials, tools, and safety equipment are provided. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a fun and creative project!
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Cynthia Buckley
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

January 11-12, 2027
The purpose of this class is to study and learn the techniques of the masters. Like the copyists at the National Gallery of Art (NGA), students will literally copy a masterpiece and each work will then “be available beyond museum walls.” Students are encouraged to attend the December bus trip to NGA, learn about the copyist program and research an image. Or, research can be done online. There are thousands of master images free to download and print. The instructor will share her knowledge to help decode a painting and reconstruct it with satisfaction. Students are expected to bring their own images to work from including drawing/painting supplies. Acrylics or watercolors are preferred. Some master reproductions will be provided.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Joanne Guilfoil
Cost: $120 ($100 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

January 16, 2027
In this beginner’s guide, we will explore the world of watercolor and delve into its many techniques! Chris will have 2 paintings prepared (floral & island landscape) to demonstrate the basics and more advanced techniques. Chris will guide you through the techniques and help you develop skills needed to produce beautiful paintings. He will not only tell you how, but also show you! Learn this intricate medium with this step-by-step approach. With just a few simple tools – water, pigments, brushes, and paper. For more information about Chris, visit his website at www.dreyerdesign.com. Students should bring $20 cash to pay for materials, all of which will be provided for you.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Chris Dreyer
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

January 17, 2027
Life Drawing, or Figure Drawing, is a foundational practice for artists to study the human figure through observation. During Art League Life Drawing sessions, a model poses for a variety of lengths, from quick 2-minute gesture poses to longer 20–30-minute poses. Short poses help loosen up and build confidence, while longer poses allow for more attention to anatomy, proportion, and detail. All skill levels are welcome! Bring your preferred medium—charcoal, graphite, pen and ink, pastels, acrylics, oils, or whatever you enjoy—and use the session as an opportunity to practice, experiment, and grow.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Cost: $50 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

January 17, 2027
This is a free opportunity for Art League Members! Come in with your family and enjoy our MakerSpace Lab. Materials will be available for families to be imaginative, get creative and enjoy time as a family. Please register to ensure we have enough materials available.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

January 18 & 25, 2027
Think drawing is a "gift" that has to come "naturally"? You might be surprised to learn it's actually a skill like any other—and Chris Dreyer is here to show you how easily it can be learned. Drawing is as much about learning how to see and think about form and space as it is about technique. Through this process, you'll also gain a deeper understanding of your subject. As you progress through the exercises, you'll develop a keener eye for the forms you're observing and become more skillful in representing them. Chris will focus on drawing subjects from the island, helping you connect with your surroundings in a whole new way. This course is for beginner to intermediate level students.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Chris Dreyer
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Mondays, January 18 - February 22, 2027
If you’ve always wanted to paint with watercolors but were afraid to try, this very beginning class will introduce you to the joys of creating beautiful, glowing watercolor paintings. Using the elements and principles of design and composition, you’ll learn the following techniques: color mixing, wet-on-wet wash, wet-on-dry techniques, glazing, color charging, tricks with salt, oozles, scaping and much more. This class is designed for those with no watercolor experience, or those who have tried watercolor painting but need a refresher. There will be a printed handout with each class.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Nancy Carney
Cost: $300
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

January 27 & 28, 2027 | 9:30am - 4:00pm
Are you ready to take your paintings to the next level?
Join artist and instructor Laurie Snow Hein for a two-day workshop designed for painters with some experience in oils or acrylics who want to strengthen their skills, develop their personal style, and approach their work with greater confidence.
This workshop is centered around your paintings and your goals. Students are encouraged to bring a painting they would like to improve, a new painting they would like to begin, and/or a painting that needs refining and finishing. You choose your subject matter and canvas size while Laurie provides personalized instruction and constructive coaching.
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Laurie Snow Hein
Cost: $400
Sponsor: The New Studio For The Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712

January 28, 2027
Come and create an Expressive Art Piece. No previous art experience needed. Barbara will walk you through every step of the process. A suggested donation of $10 would be greatly appreciated so we may continue to offer free classes in the future. The theme of this class is "transformation" and it is geared towards those dealing with stress, trauma or grief with projects designed to focus on centering and healing.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Barbara Buford
Cost: FREE (suggested donation of $10)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

January 28-30, 2027
After many years of painting with oil paints, I now use acrylics for about 90% of my work. In this workshop we will cover acrylic paint, mediums and supplies for both studio and plein air work, the ‘whys’ and ‘why maybe nots’ of technique and methods for working with fast drying acrylics, and how to adapt to that if you are used to paint taking forever to dry! Each morning will begin with a Q&A, followed by an instructional demo period, and then a student work period in the afternoon. Students will work from their own photos and/or field studies. It would be most beneficial if you have some painting experience in either oil or acrylic.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Marc Hanson
Cost: $550
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

February 5-7, 2027
Skill Level: All Artists to Beginners to Professional. If you’re painting still lacks the color impact you desire, consider this workshop. Far more than a “regular” color workshop, this rigorous course will heighten your awareness and ability to see color in all its attributes and deceptions. Susan and Doug will teach the Russian Impressionist method they employ to SEE and identify the color you wish to depict, create a concept for that color, followed by a methodology for mixing pigment. Also covered is the coveted skill of creating depth in your paintings by honing your color space skills. the artist will come away with pages of useful color swatches and a practical color mixing strategy. For more information, visit diehlfineart.com.
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Instructor: Susan and Doug Diehl
Cost: $425 Museum members/ $450 non-members
Sponsor: Huntsville Museum of Art
Website, email, 256-535-6372

Fridays, February 5-26, 2027
Chris will demonstrate multiple paintings (seascape, floral, & island theme) from beginning to completion. Areas of demonstrations and techniques will include, design, drawing, color, value, washes, glazing, wet in wet, masking, dry brush, lifting out and more. Chris will guide you through the techniques and help you develop skills needed to produce beautiful watercolor paintings. He will not only tell you how but also show you! For more information about Chris, visit his website at www.dreyerdesign.com.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Chris Dreyer
Cost: $200
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

February 6 & 7, 2027
Join us for a vibrant and inspiring workshop, and explore the endless creative possibilities of washi tape collage art! Discover how this beautifully patterned or solid-colored rice paper tape can be transformed into stunning landscapes, vivid florals, expressive portraits, and imaginative abstracts. Under Joan’s expert guidance, you’ll learn techniques to turn this simple crafting material into captivating works of art—whether your style leans toward realism or abstraction. No prior experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and creativity! This workshop is perfect for both beginners and seasoned artists eager to experiment with a fresh, colorful medium. Students should bring $30 cash to pay the instructor for materials, all of which will be provided for you.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Joan Moreau McKeever
Cost: $150
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

February 11-13, 2027 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Discover the beauty of loose, expressive watercolor painting inspired by fresh flowers in the studio. Janet Rogers will guide students through playful exercises, live demonstrations, and personalized instruction while exploring vibrant color, intuitive composition, and techniques that preserve the freshness of watercolor. Learn to capture the essence of each bloom with confidence, avoid muddy colors, and let the medium lead the creative process. A supportive Show & Tell session concludes the workshop, offering the opportunity to share and celebrate your work. Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike, this inspiring workshop welcomes artists of all skill levels. Plein Air inspiration—indoors!
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Janet Rogers
Cost: $475
Sponsor: The New Studio For The Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712

February 13, 2027
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

February 15-17, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Explore a fresh, expressive approach to painting portraits and figures in watercolor with Janet Rogers. Through engaging demonstrations, creative exercises, and individualized instruction, students will learn to create luminous flesh tones, expressive facial features, dynamic shadow shapes, and convincing three-dimensional form. Work from your own photographs or Janet's reference collection while developing confidence in seeing and interpreting your subject with greater spontaneity and energy. Drawing aids are available for beginners, making this workshop welcoming to artists of every experience level. Discover how to paint people with personality, authenticity, and confidence—no fear, just paint!
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Janet Rogers
Cost: $475
Sponsor: The New Studio For The Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712

February 21, 2027
This is a free opportunity for Art League Members! Come in with your family and enjoy our MakerSpace Lab. Materials will be available for families to be imaginative, get creative and enjoy time as a family. Please register to ensure we have enough materials available.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

February 21, 2027
Life Drawing, or Figure Drawing, is a foundational practice for artists to study the human figure through observation. During Art League Life Drawing sessions, a model poses for a variety of lengths, from quick 2-minute gesture poses to longer 20–30-minute poses. Short poses help loosen up and build confidence, while longer poses allow for more attention to anatomy, proportion, and detail. All skill levels are welcome! Bring your preferred medium—charcoal, graphite, pen and ink, pastels, acrylics, oils, or whatever you enjoy—and use the session as an opportunity to practice, experiment, and grow.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Cost: $50 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

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

March 5-6, 2027 | 10AM-4PM
This intensive session provides basic technical CWM/Oil skills plus advanced conceptual expression tools. The focus centers on how the psychological perception of color, form, and texture anchors a composition and guides the viewer's eye. Two-Day Curriculum Structure. Day 1: Foundations & Technical Mechanics, Layering, Masking & paint solvent reductions. Day 2: Application & Conceptual Expression. The second day applies these mechanics directly to visual mechanics and narrative design. Visual Weight Distribution. Rhythm & Repetition: Focal Points & Contrast: Utilizing sharp tonal or Studio Practice & Critiques: Ample dedicated painting time paired with direct, personalized Q&A feedback sessions to refine individual narratives.
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instructor: Jorge Luis Bernal
Cost: $545.00 Tax & materials included
Sponsor: Jorge Luis Bernal Studio and Workshops
Website, email, 301-821-3999

March 13 & 14, 2027 | 9:00am - 4:00pm
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

March 13, 2027
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

March 17-19, 2027
Unlock the secrets to capturing light, color, and atmosphere directly from nature. Whether you're taking your first steps into outdoor painting or seeking to refine your plein air practice, this comprehensive three-day workshop with accomplished artist Lee Copen will transform your approach to working on location. Plein air painting offers unparalleled opportunities to observe and render the nuances of natural light and color—yet the ever-changing conditions and complexity of outdoor scenes can present significant challenges. Through expert instruction, practical demonstrations, and guided painting sessions, Lee will help you develop strategies to simplify the process, work with confidence, and enjoy the plein air experience. All levels of students are welcome; however, some drawing and painting knowledge and experience is important.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Lee Copen
Cost: $550
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

March 18-20, 2027
Artists can all benefit from ideas to help us create more expressive paintings. Karen is always striving to interpret her subject by including her own personal touch rather than a copying the reference and painting exactly what she sees. She will share her tips and techniques for the effective use of photos to inspire paintings. She will give you the tools you need to move away from copying the reference and to help you create stronger paintings. She considers herself a contemporary landscape painter. She is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America and a Masters Circle recipient of the International Association of Pastel Societies. For more information, visit karenmargulis.com.
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Instructor: Karen Margulis
Cost: $485 Museum members/ $535 non-members
Sponsor: Huntsville Museum of Art
Website, email, 256-535-6372

March 20, 2027
Unlock the hidden potential of colored pencils. Colored pencils are so familiar that it's easy to overlook their remarkable possibilities—but artist-grade, colored pencils are capable of creating breathtakingly realistic artwork! Join accomplished guest instructor Lee Copen for this engaging workshop designed for artists of all skill levels. You'll explore essential colored pencil techniques and processes while creating a beautiful, detailed drawing of a bird. Lee will guide you step-by-step, sharing professional methods for layering, blending, and building depth and dimension in your work. Bring your colored pencils and a willingness to explore this versatile medium in a whole new way! All levels of students are welcome; however, some drawing and painting knowledge and experience is important.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Lee Copen
Cost: $180
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

March 21, 2027
This is a free opportunity for Art League Members! Come in with your family and enjoy our MakerSpace Lab. Materials will be available for families to be imaginative, get creative and enjoy time as a family. Please register to ensure we have enough materials available.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

March 21, 2027
Life Drawing, or Figure Drawing, is a foundational practice for artists to study the human figure through observation. During Art League Life Drawing sessions, a model poses for a variety of lengths, from quick 2-minute gesture poses to longer 20–30-minute poses. Short poses help loosen up and build confidence, while longer poses allow for more attention to anatomy, proportion, and detail. All skill levels are welcome! Bring your preferred medium—charcoal, graphite, pen and ink, pastels, acrylics, oils, or whatever you enjoy—and use the session as an opportunity to practice, experiment, and grow.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Cost: $50 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

April 1-3, 2027
A successful painting relies on the harmonious interplay of essential elements: color, value, technique, and a clear focal point. In this workshop, Aline explores these fundamental principles through an innovative approach—viewing subjects as abstract shapes to create compelling illustrative works. Students will work from their own photographic references, transforming them into expressive pastel paintings. Through daily painting demonstrations, Aline will guide participants in understanding color through the lens of temperature, intensity, and value, while demonstrating how to translate these concepts using pastel techniques. A key focus will be the practice of building shapes and strategically carving back into them to achieve a dynamic, painterly finish. This class is a great choice for intermediate and advanced-level pastel painters.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Aline Ordman
Cost: $550
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

April 2-3, 2027 | 10AM-4PM
Abstract art transforms complex visual ideas into minimalist compositions by stripping away detail to focus purely on: Line, form, color, and texture. Monotype painting (using wax color sticks on a heated plate) is a fast, dynamic, and highly rewarding process. The method is easy and highly engaging for artists of all skill levels. Day-1 Structure: Covers equipment setup, monotype safety, color stick application, masking techniques, and paper selection. Day-2 Structure: Dives into minimalist expression, translating natural forms or imagined spaces into line, form, color & texture, mood-driven surfaces with ample painting time and personalized feedback.
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instructor: Jorge Luis Bernal
Cost: $545.00 Tax & materials included
Sponsor: Jorge Luis Bernal Studio & Workshops
Website, email, 301-821-3999

April 4, 2027
Create your own beautiful stained-glass floral bouquet in this beginner-friendly workshop! Learn the basics of cutting, foiling, and soldering as you create colorful stained-glass flowers and leaves, each attached to a stem and arranged together in a glass vase. Choose from a variety of simple floral designs and let your creativity bloom as you build a one-of-a-kind bouquet to enjoy at home. The number of flowers you create will depend on your pace and the designs you choose, making each finished bouquet uniquely your own. All materials, tools, and safety equipment are provided. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a fun and creative project!
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Cynthia Buckley
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

April 7-9, 2027
Join Joe and Sharon DiGiulio for their signature workshop where acrylic painting and collage come together in fresh, exciting ways on both paper and canvas. With two instructors guiding you each day, you'll explore design, color, dynamic composition, collage layering, acrylic abstraction, and a variety of creative techniques using paints and papers. Whether you're ready to expand your skills or reignite your creative spark, this hands-on workshop will encourage you to experiment, trust your instincts, loosen up, and create with greater confidence and joy. Walk away with several paintings started, finished and ready to frame! Treat yourself to an unforgettable creative experience. Space fills quickly, so reserve your spot and get ready to play, explore, and elevate your art!
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Sharon DiGiulio and Joe DiGiulio
Cost: $600 ($500 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

April 10, 2027
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

April 11, 2027
Life Drawing, or Figure Drawing, is a foundational practice for artists to study the human figure through observation. During Art League Life Drawing sessions, a model poses for a variety of lengths, from quick 2-minute gesture poses to longer 20–30-minute poses. Short poses help loosen up and build confidence, while longer poses allow for more attention to anatomy, proportion, and detail. All skill levels are welcome! Bring your preferred medium—charcoal, graphite, pen and ink, pastels, acrylics, oils, or whatever you enjoy—and use the session as an opportunity to practice, experiment, and grow.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Cost: $50 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

April 18-23, 2027
National award-winning artist, Bryan Jernigan, paints impressionistic pastel landscapes and still lifes. Each day in this workshop, he will demonstrate landscapes – from bucolic scenes to sandy beaches – and still life arrangements while he shares with you the secrets of the pastel medium. From choosing the right papers to create your best work to learning the basics of value, composition and color that apply to all disciplines, a new world of artistic possibilities will open up for you. You’ll learn what tools to use, get practical guidance on developing skies, water, trees, flowers and more, explore framing options, and discover application tips and tricks to take your art to the next level as well as techniques to produce loosely expressive, impressionistic works.
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Bryan Jernigan
Cost: $1,596
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

April 18, 2027
This is a free opportunity for Art League Members! Come in with your family and enjoy our MakerSpace Lab. Materials will be available for families to be imaginative, get creative and enjoy time as a family. Please register to ensure we have enough materials available.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

April 20-22, 2027
In this workshop designed for intermediate level watercolor students, you’ll begin to see the world through a new lens—learning how to transform everyday reality into expressive, impressionistic paintings that evoke mood and atmosphere. The focus is not on replicating every detail, but on capturing the essence of your subject. Keiko will guide you from that first spark of inspiration through a process of simplification, leading to a compelling painting rich in composition and meaning. Key topics covered in this class include:
• Creating a strong preliminary drawing and composition
• Exploring a range of watercolor techniques and brush handling
• Understanding what makes a strong design
• Mastering the relationship between light and dark values
• Balancing planning with intuition
• Learning how to simplify and edit complex visual information
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Keiko Tanabe
Cost: $650
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

May 1-2, 2027
Colored pencil is the ideal medium for creating stunning art, all in a portable, non-toxic, neat form. Kristy is the author of two colored pencil techniques books and is featured in four instructional films. She is a positive, supportive teacher who welcomes students with all levels of experience. With an emphasis on floral and landscape art with waxy (non-watercolor) pencils, students will create paintings (as these works are aptly called) on both white and colored surfaces, from velvety to sanded. The effects can range from soft and delicate to densely pigmented. Kristy offers demonstrations, personal attention, and a wealth of information. Enjoy free materials, such as papers, boards, blenders, and pencils. Welcome to a weekend of colored pencil inspiration!
Location: Valparaiso, Indiana
Instructor: Kristy A. Kutch, C.P.S.A.
Sponsor: Art Barn School of Art
Website, email, 219-462-9009
May 4-9, 2027
Join renowned watercolor artist Jeannie Vodden in the magical art world of Santa Fe. Students will enjoy an in-studio experience each day painting a portrait of their choice, or following along as Jeannie demonstrates… and then will explore a wonderful area of Santa Fe each afternoon. Jeannie’s watercolors are marked by the use of a limited palette of staining transparent primary colors. She works from large gentle washes of color to more specific detail (large to small/general to specific, a technique known as indirect painting). Her use of glazing layer over layer gives a translucent lifelike feeling to her paintings, while her interest in luminescence guides her choice of subject matter and the quality of light in her work.
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instructor: Jeannie Vodden
Cost: $1,690
Sponsor: French Escapade
Website, email, 510-584-6919

May 9-14, 2027
Join us for 4 full days of sketching in beautiful Santa Fe! Sarah’s focus is primarily in travel sketching and plein air painting… her sketchbooks tell the story of her wanderlust. Painting and sketching on location is an incredible way to connect with the culture of a place, its architecture, even the food and music! Sarah will be demonstrating in gouache, though you could also use acrylic. Similar techniques apply to acrylics as gouache because it is opaque, so you are welcome to work in either medium. We will work in sketchbooks mostly. But if you prefer larger paper, that’s fine too. Whether you love watercolor, gouache or ink, the principle of travel sketching remains the same: joyful creation!
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instructor: Sarah Burns
Cost: $1,690
Sponsor: French Escapade
Website, email, 510-584-6919

May 16-21, 2027
Join us in Santa Fe for this plein-air workshop designed to help artists break through hesitation and discover the power of bold painting! Rehann Vazid will be our painting instructor. He is a Melbourne-based (AUS) watercolour artist & educator known for his colorful, light-filled landscape paintings. Through gestural brushwork, strong composition and unapologetic color, participants will learn to trust their instincts and find their visual voice in watercolor. Open to artists at all levels who want to level-up their technique and confidence. Beginners will discover essential watercolor basics; advanced painters will push into greater boldness and expression.
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instructor: Rehann Vazid
Cost: $1,690
Sponsor: French Escapade
Website, email, 510-584-6919

May 16, 2027
This is a free opportunity for Art League Members! Come in with your family and enjoy our MakerSpace Lab. Materials will be available for families to be imaginative, get creative and enjoy time as a family. Please register to ensure we have enough materials available.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

May 18-20, 2027
Join professional painter and instructor Patrick Reid O’Brien for an immersive workshop exploring vibrant color, expressive brushwork, and coastal impressionism. With more than 20 years of experience, Patrick will guide students through his process of building a strong painting from the initial rough-in to the final expressive marks. Inspired by master painters, Patrick combines sophisticated color relationships with bold, energetic brushwork. Students will learn to establish strong shapes, proportions, and values before moving into detail, creating paintings that feel cohesive. Patrick will demonstrate how to use complementary colors, warm and cool shifts, broken color, and varied shapes to create energy, depth, and visual interest. Students will also explore expressive brushwork by varying the angle, direction, and pressure of the brush.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Patrick Reid O'Brien
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

May 22, 2027
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

May 28-29, 2027 | 10AM-4PM
This 2-day workshop explores the artistic principles of visual organization and the opportunity to experiment with collage, cold wax medium and oil paints. Day 1: Foundations & Techniques. All the Basics: Substrate preparation, color mixing, tools, use of paint shapers, mark-making techniques, masking, stencils, brayer techniques, texture applications, paint solvent reductions etc. Day 2: Expression & Application: Focusing on visual organization and the expressive use collage and color to build richly layered surfaces and develop a narrative. Enjoy ample painting time with personalized feedback through direct Q&A sessions with Jorge throughout the weekend.
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instructor: Jorge Luis Bernal
Cost: $545.00 Tax & materials included
Website, email, 301-821-3999

June 3-5, 2027
Discover the beauty of painting landscapes that breathe with light, mood, and emotion. In this watercolor workshop, Keiko Tanabe guides artists on a journey from the foundation of structure to the expressive freedom of impression. Through clear instruction and intuitive insight, Keiko will demonstrate how to simplify complex scenes, design with purpose, and infuse your paintings with atmosphere and feeling. During her live demonstrations, she provides a running commentary, offering an inside look at her thought process – how she interprets the subject, makes compositional decisions, and chooses colors and brushstrokes to express mood and intention. For more information, visit ktanabefineart.com. Students will learn to balance control and spontaneity, creating paintings that are fresh, luminous, and deeply personal.
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Instructor: Keiko Tanabe
Cost: $630 Museum members/ $680 non-members
Sponsor: Huntsville Museum of Art
Website, email, 256-535-6372

June 4-5, 2027 | 10AM-4PM
"Abstract Art: A Sense of Place" Encaustic Monotype Workshop by instructor Jorge Luis Bernal is a 2-day studio intensive that explores emotional and conceptual connections to physical environments through heated wax printmaking. This educational class focuses away from traditional replication to give artists the tools to distill complex ideas of "home" and "nation" into layered, expressive abstractions. Day 1: Foundations & Techniques. Day 2: Expression & Application: Dive into conceptual expression using photos or imagined spaces for inspiration. Painting goes beyond merely recording a physical location. Enjoy ample painting time and personalized feedback through direct Q&A sessions with Jorge throughout the workshop.
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instructor: Jorge Luis Bernal
Cost: $545.00 Tax & materials included
Sponsor: Jorge Luis Bernal Studio & Workshops
Website, email, 301-821-3999

June 13-18, 2027
Nature will be our starting point, but rather than copying what we see, we will look for the underlying structure, rhythm, color relationships, and emotional character of our subject. Guided exercises and demonstrations will help participants simplify complex natural forms, take creative risks, and move beyond predictable solutions. We will explore how colored grounds and expressive underpainting can establish mood; how Notan and value patterns can strengthen impact; and how cropping, repetition, and variation can generate compelling new compositions. The emphasis is on exploration, discovery, and building a process that can continue long after the retreat. Students gain a clearer understanding of how to move from observation into abstraction; and practical strategies for beginning, revising, evaluating, and extending their work into a cohesive series.
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Debora Stewart
Cost: $1,596
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

June 25-26, 2027
Join award-winning painter Teresa Oaxaca for a two-day exploration of koi as a subject for oil painting. Through demonstrations, lectures, and individualized instruction, students will learn to create luminous water effects, convincing reflections, transparency, movement, and strong compositions inspired by these graceful fish. Beginning with the fundamentals of drawing and design, Teresa will demonstrate how to simplify complex water patterns into clear visual statements while building believable depth beneath the surface. Students will explore value, color harmony, edge control, and brushwork to create the illusion of light moving through water. Each student will complete a small- to medium-sized painting while developing techniques that can be applied to future paintings of water, flowers, wildlife, and other natural subjects.
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Teresa Oaxaca
Cost: $480 ($400 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

July 11-16, 2027
Who is this workshop for? If you are a beginner, you’ll be given the opportunity to learn composition, color mixing, mark making and more, all in a welcoming environment. If you are an advanced artist, Jodie will help you create your most honest work through understanding the personal energy you bring to your art, embracing your personal mark making and how you choose color combinations in a more intuitive way. Either way, this workshop will help you and your art advance to a new level in a judgement-free, joy-filled zone.
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Jodie King
Cost: $3,300
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

August 15-20, 2027
Join fiber artist Amy Brand for an immersive five-day exploration into the art of needle felting. Designed for all skill levels, this retreat combines traditional sculpting techniques with imagination, storytelling, and an appreciation for the beauty of the natural world. Students will learn core felting techniques, working with different fibers, creating smooth forms and organic textures, and incorporating natural materials. They will learn how to build a strong wire armature, sculpt expressive features, and bring personality to their work through thoughtful design. By the end of the retreat, students will leave with three finished projects—a woodland mushroom, a storybook mouse, and a blackbird—along with the knowledge and confidence to continue creating their own whimsical fiber sculptures.
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Amy Brand
Cost: $1,596
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

August 26-28, 2027
This workshop will take you beyond worn-out or predictable painting methods. We will experiment with innovative acrylic techniques while cultivating a mindset of curiosity and self-confidence.
Inspiring demos, time to paint, and group critiques will reinforce your unique vision. Art discussions use non-judgmental, descriptive language, helping you discover and appreciate new, more expressive compositions.
or abstracted representational subjects.
Discussions will address confidence, procrastination, vulnerability, curiosity, courage, inspiration, intuition, metaphor, symbolic elements, competition, belief systems, and more! For more information, visit joanfullerton.com.
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Instructor: Joan Fullerton
Cost: $625 Museum members/ $675 non-members
Sponsor: Huntsville
Website, email, 256-535-6372

August 29 - September 3, 2027
Michael is often called a “sunny watercolorist” – his airy, transparent artworks look as though they emit the sunlight. One of the most difficult and interesting tasks in watercolour is transferring moving figures onto paper. Using a combination of different techniques, we will learn to convey not only the movement, but also the emotional component of the dance. Even when working in several layers, we will keep the freshness and transparency of the watercolour.
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Michael Solovyev
Cost: $1,596
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

September 30 & October 2, 2027
Discover the joy of painting expressive, atmospheric skies in this dynamic workshop designed for artists of all levels. Join award-winning artist and renowned instructor Eric Jacobsen for an inspiring experience tailored to both oil and acrylic painters. Key topics include composition, value, design, choosing a motif, identifying and mixing accurate warm and cool colors, establishing a focal point, and valuable tips and do’s and don’ts for the landscape painter. Special emphasis will be placed on mark making, helping you bring energy and expression to your brushwork. The workshop will feature a combination of informal lectures, instructor demonstrations, and plenty of hands-on painting time, ensuring a well-rounded and engaging learning experience.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Eric Jacobsen
Cost: $550
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

October 10-15, 2027
Join Fabio Cembranelli for an intensive watercolor workshop focused on cultivating a loose, spontaneous, and deeply personal painting style. This course is designed to empower artists through intuitive techniques across various subjects. Learn to paint with wet-on-wet techniques (no preliminary sketch needed), make strong compositional choices, utilize the white of the paper, create attractive focal points, and suggest details with loose brush strokes. Explore negative painting and various background options. Learn how to depict the shapes of light, shadow and colors reflected on different surfaces. Apply principles of perspective and focal point. Discover how to capture the colors of the seasons, mix a wide array of shades of greens, and depict water reflections. Join us for an awesome watercolor retreat!
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Fabio Cembranelli
Cost: $1,596
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

October 17-22, 2027
Join us for inspiring demonstrations, lectures, encouragement, and practice. You’ll learn how to coax hints of reality from an abstract background, how to control values and colors for emotional emphasis, and how to suggest rather than delineate. We will work intuitively, responding to what emerges, with less censorship and greater freedom. There will be daily demonstrations of various techniques for layering acrylic paint and paper. Students will produce two paintings per day, and we’ll discuss them using descriptive language to expand our individual creative voice. By adopting an attitude of “play”, this workshop will promote greater innovation and receptivity to the small voice of intuition and imagination. With a body of several paintings, we’ll pursue editing solutions for a final product.
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Joan Fullerton
Cost: $1,596
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

November 10-12, 2027
This workshop will focus on painting “alla prima” (all at once) and developing greater skills of observation, simplification and painting “wet on wet” to create strong “painterly” paintings. The goal is to create an artistic painting that accurately relates the important forms of a composition rather than simply copying everything in a photograph. The workshop begins with painting basics, fundamentals of color, value, edges, perspective and other “practical” elements. Participants will work on a series of timed painting exercises while developing their skills of observation, simplification, bold brushwork and painting in a “decisive” and “intentional” manner. Dan will demo and provide plenty of one-on-one individual instruction each day. This workshop is for intermediate to advanced painters (oil and acrylic).
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Dan Graziano
Cost: $550
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

January 25-27, 2028
This workshop takes a deep dive into the nuts and bolts of a strong landscape composition. The emphasis is on shapes and editing. And the goal is to create the illusion of details in your landscape painting without unnecessary rendering, resulting in a more expressive and eloquent capture of your subject. We’ll work through a painting process that maintains the initial shapes and editing, while learning to make selective decisions for the finishing stages. Values and edges will also be addressed. Students will start off using instructor-provided reference photos but will have the option to use their own photos, too. This workshop is open to all levels but geared primarily toward artists with at least some basic painting experience.
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Barbara Jaenicke
Cost: $550
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

July 30 - August 4, 2028
Learn to paint looser and more confidently during this four-day workshop with artist Sarah Sedwick. Take a step-by-step approach to alla prima oil painting, from black-and-white studies to brilliant color. Build a beautiful composition with life and movement, and get a new perspective on the still life. Instead of struggling with overworking your paintings, practice stopping sooner to keep the freshness you crave in your work! Explore how limitations can set you free, creating a painting in 20 brushstrokes, and another in 20 minutes. Learn the fundamentals of good design, and walk step-by-step through Sarah’s process, creating a dynamic still life from start to finish! Oils and acrylics are welcome - particularly Open acrylics, that stay wet longer.
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Sarah Sedwick
Cost: $1,596
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

August 6-11, 2028
Impressionism provides a platform for stretching the boundaries of realism. In this workshop, I will focus on color while introducing some new tools for painting Impressionistic images. While some may go more representational and others more abstract, the basic tenet of impressionism relies on broken color and a heightened sensitivity to color. I am known to rely on the palette knife to help generate highly colored images, but your tools will be of your choosing, be it palette knives, brushes, wedges, or spatchers. My goal is to help you cultivate your skills and use of color as you explore and enhance your personal visual voice (the unique way in which you interpret and reflect what you see in creating your image).
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Cynthia Rosen
Cost: $1,596
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

