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!

2025 Workshops

Encaustic Painting with Cynthia Dunn-Selph

Saturday, January 4th
10am to 2pm

Discover the versatility of this incredible medium made from beeswax and damar resin.

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Abstract Painting in Oil or Acrylic
with Bela Fidel

Sunday, January 12th
Noon to 3 pm

Join us for a fun and inspiring 3-hour workshop on abstract painting!

Watercolor Painting with John Erwin

January 16, 2025
9am to 12pm

Ongoing series covering watercolor techniques used in creating interesting textures with a different subject each month.

Figure Quick-Sketch in Color in Acrylic or Oil
with Edward Sprafkin

January 18, 2025
9 am to 3 pm 

Working from a live model students will learn a systematic approach to achieving an energetic color study under limited timeframes.

Introduction to Your Camera with Bill Guy

Sunday, January 26, 2025
Noon to 3pm

Bill will help you understand both the creative settings of your camera and show you how to create better images.

Painting Intuitively with Stan Kurth in Watercolor and Gouache

Saturday, February 1st
10am to 4pm

This workshop is designed to teach intuitive painting with watercolor and gouache.

Improvisational Abstract Painting with James Kallenbach

Sunday, February 9, 2025
Noon to 4 pm

In this workshop we will review and use the standard elements of art to create an abstract composition.

Watercolor Painting with John Erwin

February 20, 2025
9am to 12pm

Ongoing series covering watercolor techniques used in creating interesting textures with a different subject each month.

Alla Prima Portrait Drawing Tim Rees

Friday, February 21, 2025
9:30am to 1:30pm

Learn how to sort through the most necessary information to create a realistic face and achieve the confidence to create a dynamic painting.

Expressive Watercolor Roses Annette Smith

March 8, 2025
10am to 2pm

In this workshop Annette will demonstrate her technique for painting expressive watercolor florals.

Watercolor Painting with John Erwin

March 20, 2025
9am to 12pm

Ongoing series covering watercolor techniques used in creating interesting textures with a different subject each month.

Expressive Figure Charcoal Drawing with Tim Rees

March 21, 2025
9:30am to 1:30pm

Participants will learn the stages to create dynamic and expressive figure drawing one step at a time.

Capturing a Likeness in Portraiture in Acrylic or Oil with Edward Sprafkin

March 29, 2025
9 am to 3 pm

Students will work from their photo references while learning to capture a character’s likeness.

Watercolor Painting with John Erwin

April 17, 2025
9am to 12pm

Ongoing series covering watercolor techniques used in creating interesting textures with a different subject each month.

Charcoal Drawing with Mike Garcia

Saturday, May 31, 2025
10 am to 2 pm

This class will cover techniques and concepts to generate expressive, atmospheric charcoal portraits.

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