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

Gouache Painting with Edward Sprafkin

Saturday, July 12th
10 am to 2 pm

Dive into the vibrant and versatile world of gouache in this immersive four-hour workshop, perfect for beginners and intermediate artists alike.

Improving Your Critiquing Skills with Dyanne Locati

Saturday, July 19th
10 am to Noon
Critique Group Members Only

AAG is pleased that Dyanne will be giving a two-hour interactive discussion on Improving Your Critiquing Skills based on her many years of critique group experiences.

Fourth-Friday Figure Drawing & Painting with Edward Sprafkin

Friday, July 25th, 2025
9:30am to 12:30pm

participants will learn practical approaches to figure drawing while honing their observational skills and receiving instructor feedback throughout each class.

Long Pose Figure Painting with Edward Sprafkin

Saturday, August 9th
9:30am to 1:30pm

This workshop explores the steps necessary to complete a color study in a standard open studio session of two to three hours.

Basic Camera Boot Camp with Bill Guy

Saturday, August 16th
10 am to 1 pm

Join noted photographer Bill Guy in this fun workshop to discover what your camera can do.

Fourth-Friday Figure Drawing & Painting with Edward Sprafkin

Friday, August 22nd, 2025
9:30am to 12:30pm

participants will learn practical approaches to figure drawing while honing their observational skills and receiving instructor feedback throughout each class.

Still Life with Edward Sprafkin

Saturday, September 13th
10 am to 2 pm

Still-life painting is one of the best subjects to study to learn about light’s characteristics and how light and shadow work together.

Fourth-Friday Figure Drawing & Painting with Edward Sprafkin

Friday, September 26th, 2025
9:30am to 12:30pm

participants will learn practical approaches to figure drawing while honing their observational skills and receiving instructor feedback throughout each class.

Color Mixing with Edward Sprafkin

Saturday, October 4th
10 am to 2 pm

Through hands-on exercises and guided instruction, attendees will learn how to blend primary colors to produce a virtually infinite spectrum of hues and shades.

Fourth-Friday Figure Drawing & Painting with Edward Sprafkin

Friday, October 24th, 2025
9:30am to 12:30pm

participants will learn practical approaches to figure drawing while honing their observational skills and receiving instructor feedback throughout each class.

2026 Workshops

Glazing with Fluid Acrylics with Marilyn Watkins

Saturday, January 17th
10 am to 1 pm

Using fluid acrylics, we will explore layering and glazing techniques.

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