AAG hosts a multitude of workshops every year.  Artists are selected for the innovtive approach, mastery of skill and overall experience they bring to the classroom.  Workshops are continually being added.  Be sure to check back regularly and sign up early as classes fill up!

2026 Workshops

Gel Plate Printing Series

Gel Plate Printing Series
Friday, June 5th
Friday, June 12th
Friday, June 26th
10 am to 1 pm
$90 for all 3 workshops or $40 each
Experience the possibilities of printing with a gel plate in this workshop series with 3 different instructors focusing on different techniques and ways to use your printed papers.
Watercolor with John Erwin

Watercolor with John Erwin
Thursday, June 18th
9am to Noon
$35 Members/$40 Non Members
From beginner to advanced, John shares tips and techniques to improve your watercolor paintings.  Each workshop will focus on a different theme with subjects provided by the instructor.
Watercolor Pour with Melanie Harman

Watercolor Pour with Melanie Harman
Friday, June 19th
9am to 3pm
$75 Members/$90 Non-Members
Create two exciting watercolor paintings without using a brush! Discover the watercolor pour technique that involves wetting watercolor paper and then pouring or dripping diluted, transparent watercolors onto it.
Gouache Painting Workshop with Edward Sprafkin

Gouache Painting Workshop with Edward Sprafkin
Saturday, June 20th
10 am to 2 pm
$50 Members/$60 Non-Members
Dive into the vibrant and versatile world of gouache in this immersive four hour workshop, perfect for beginners and intermediate artists alike.
Leather Journal with Kathie Shepherd

Leather Journal with Kathie Shepherd
Saturday, July 11th
10am to 1pm
$30 Members/$35 Non Members
$30 Supply Fee
Make a beautiful book from scratch.
Watercolor with John Erwin

Watercolor with John Erwin
Thursday, July 16th
9am to Noon
$35 Members/$40 Non Members
From beginner to advanced, John shares tips and techniques to improve your watercolor paintings.  Each workshop will focus on a different theme with subjects provided by the instructor.
The Figure in Charcoal with Mike Garcia

The Figure in Charcoal with Mike Garcia
Saturday, July 18th
10am to 2pm
$50 Members/$60 Non Members
 

Using a live model as a subject, students will be guided to explore value relationships, proportions, gesture, shape design, and the expressive, painterly qualities of charcoal and chalk.

Advanced Color Mixing with Edward Sprafkin

Advanced Color Mixing with Edward Sprafkin
Saturday, August 8th
10am – 2pm
$50 Members/$60 Non Members
 

Open to students who have attended Ed’s Color Mixing Workshops before and want to expand their color mixing knowledge.

Abstract Painting with Ann Osgood

Abstract Painting with Ann Osgood
Saturday, August 15th
10 am to 2 pm
$50 Members/$60 Non Members
 
Ann will share the process she uses to create expressionist paintings. Great for beginners through advanced painters.
Vibrant Watercolor Portraits with David Amsellem

Vibrant Watercolor Portraits with David Amsellem
Saturday, September 19th
10am to 2pm
$50 Members/$60 Non Members
Working from reference photos, the emphasis will be placed on how to handle formed shadows, cast shadows and reflective light on the figure to create vibrant watercolor portraits.

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