Dates: September 25, 26, & 27

Times: 9:00am-12:00pm

Join visiting artist Andrew Sjodin for a three-day workshop exploring the practice of alla prima still life painting. Working from carefully arranged still life setups, participants will focus on observational skills and working in the alla prima style.

Andrew will guide students through the process of organizing a painting, establishing strong color relationships, simplifying complex forms, and creating convincing effects of light and atmosphere within a limited timeframe. Emphasis will be placed on observation, paint handling, edge control, and maintaining unity throughout the painting process.

Due to the workshop's condensed format, students will complete a series of focused studies designed to strengthen technical skills and improve decision-making at the easel. The workshop meets Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and is appropriate for intermediate to advanced painters seeking to deepen their understanding of traditional still life painting methods.

Please bring your own materials. A full material list and course overview can be found here.

Learn more about our visiting artist & instructor, Andrew Sjodin, here.

Dates: September 25, 26, & 27

Times: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Join visiting artist Andrew Sjodin for a three-day intensive workshop focused on the fundamentals of alla prima figure painting and drawing. Beginning with a live demonstration covering palette organization, color relationships, drawing, proportion, gesture, and value structure, students will gain insight into the process of creating a complete figure study in a single sitting.

During the remaining sessions, participants will work from a live nude model while receiving individualized critiques and instruction. Suitable for both painters and draftsmen, this workshop is designed for artists of all experience levels seeking to strengthen their observational skills and understanding of direct painting and drawing from life.

Please bring your own materials. A full material list and course overview can be found here.

Learn more about our visiting artist & instructor, Andrew Sjodin, here.

Dates: September 25, 26, & 27

Times: 5:00pm-8:00pm

Join nationally recognized painter Andrew Sjodin for a three-day workshop focused on the fundamentals of alla prima portrait painting and drawing. The first session will feature a demonstration and discussion covering palette organization, color relationships, drawing, proportion, gesture, and value structure. During the remaining sessions, students will work from a live model, completing sustained portrait studies in a single sitting while receiving individualized instruction and critique.

Designed for artists of all experience levels, this workshop provides a practical introduction to direct observation and efficient methods for creating a convincing portrait from life.

Please bring your own materials. A full material list and course overview can be found here.

Learn more about our visiting artist & instructor, Andrew Sjodin, here.