Welcome to your listing of 2025 art workshops, classes, schools, and ateliers, a guide brought to you by PleinAir Magazine. This guide is organized by State and includes a special section for Multiple Venues, International Art Workshops, and Online art workshops, so make sure you browse all of it to find the right place for you!
Arizona
CINDY BARON, HARMONY & THE LANDSCAPE
Visit: http://cindybaron.com
This 4-day workshop in Scottsdale is designed for all levels. Through demos, I will show you my techniques, discuss design, and help each student to a completed painting. My approach is unique and aids in the understanding of the process.
SCOTTSDALE ARTISTS’ SCHOOL
Visit: www.scottsdaleartschool.org
Weekly classes and workshops taught by working professional artists for everyone from the absolute beginner to the professional artist. SAS offers in-person, online, and destination workshops.
SEDONA ARTS CENTER
Visit: www.sedonaartscenter.org
Sedona Arts Center is one of Northern Arizona’s most well-established cultural organizations and serves as the creative heart of Sedona. Founded in 1958, SAC offers year-round classes and workshops with top-notch instructors from all around the U.S.
Maine
COASTAL MAINE ART WORKSHOPS Rockland, ME
Visit: http://cmaworkshops.org
Coastal Maine Art Workshops offers oil, watercolor, and pastel plein air workshops in Rockland. Classes offered June through September.
DAVID LUSSIER
Visit: www.davidlussiergallery.com
David Lussier Alla Prima Workshops
Gallery Location: Kittery, ME
Join the “Plein Air Pair,” David & Pam Lussier, as they continue their 25-plus-years-long journey to help painters of all skills and levels.
Massachusetts
CAPE COD WORKSHOPS
Visit: www.capecodcreativearts.org
John Clayton; Don Demers; Pam Wenger; Carol Maguire; Eli Cedrone; Karen Blackwood; Dan Graziano; Michelle Dunaway; Daniel Keys
THE CAPE SCHOOL OF ART; LANDSCAPE, STILL LIFE, AND PORTRAITS IN NATURAL LIGHT
Provincetown, MA
Visit: capeschoolofart.org
The principles of light and color as taught by Hawthorne and Hensche, beginning in 1899, continue today, all in natural light. Classes and workshops all year on beautiful Cape Cod.
New Mexico
BLUEBIRD STUDIOS, LLC
Visit: www.bluebirdstudiosantafe.com
Bluebird Studios is “The Atelier of the West” in Santa Fe. Our goal is to provide our guests with a welcoming and comfortable studio space for studying traditional fine arts under the guidance of professional artists.
MICHELLE CHRISMAN, PAINTING THE GHOST RANCH LANDSCAPE IN WINTER/PLEIN AIR @ LOS POBLANOS/TAOS PLEIN AIR
Visit: http://michellechrisman.com
Spring at Los Poblanos, painting outdoors on their beautiful grounds. Spring, summer & fall impromptu plein air sessions in Taos, NM.
Nevada
12TH ANNUAL PLEIN AIR CONVENTION & EXPO
Dates: May 19-23
Location: Lake Tahoe / Reno
Website: PleinAirConvention.com
Over 75 expert artists and 5 days of teaching and painting! All training sessions are indoors on giant high-definition screens. Beginners and Pros feel right at home. Every year, the Plein Air Convention brings the foremost artists in their fields to share their best practices and techniques with you for five days of high-impact art instruction. It’s your chance to be part of a family of artists and to learn from the very top painters in the world.
New York
ART STUDENTS LEAGUE OF NEW YORK
Visit: https://workshops.artstudentsleague.org
SARANAC LAKE ARTWORKS, PAINTING WORKSHOPS WITH BETH BATHE
Paul Smith’s VIC
Visit: http://saranaclakeartworks.org
Wondering what water-mixable oil paints are all about? Known for blurring the line between watercolor and oil paintings, Beth Bathe’s style evokes feelings of nostalgia, like an old sepia-toned photograph. During this intensive workshop, Beth shares her unique technique.
North Carolina
AWARD WINNING ARTIST WORKSHOPS
Visit: www.awardwinningartistworkshops.com
Professional artists leading our workshops: Carl Bretzke, Suzie Baker, Michele Usibelli, Nancy Tankersley, Amy Bergner, Amanda Lovett, Scott Gellatly.
Pennsylvania
SUSAN NICHOLAS GEPHART, HAMEAU FARM STUDIO ARTIST RETREAT
Visit: www.snicholasart.com
28th Annual Hameau Farm Studio Artist Retreat Hameau Farm in Belleville, PA
May 13-17. Enjoy the unique Hameau Studio, a variety of views, and seasonal farm-to-table food. All levels and mediums welcome.
South Carolina
PORTRAITS IN WATERCOLOR
Art League of Hilton Head Academy
Visit: https://shop.artleaguehhi.org
This workshop is designed for painters with at least a basic command of the watercolor medium; the serious beginner to the advanced student. After Tony’s demo, he will work with students individually and can adjust based upon their needs.
Vermont
INVIEW CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Visit: www.artworkshopsatthelandgroveinn.com
World-class instructors, expansive 1,500-square-foot studio space, sumptuous cuisine, and cozy, comfortable lodging, all in a breathtaking mountain valley location in Landgrove.
WILLOW VERMONT RETREAT
Visit: http://willowvt.com
Three-night, 4-day workshops with residential and commuter options. Exceptional accommodations and meals included.
Virginia
ARTS OF GREAT FALLS FINE ART WORKSHOPS
Visit: www.artsofgreatfalls.org/school-of-art
Floral Still Life: Weekend Workshop by Robert Johnson in November
NANCY BOER PAINTING WORKSHOPS
Visit: www.shenandoahartdestination.com
All-inclusive art workshops (lodging, meals, and art instruction) for the beginner to professional of all mediums. Facility has two large indoor studios and many plein air possibilities. Located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.
Washington
PACIFIC NORTHWEST ART SCHOOL PLEIN AIR WORKSHOPS
Visit: www.pacificnorthwestartschool.org
Join us for a transformational plein air workshop on Whidbey Island featuring our talented faculty.
Wisconsin
MADELINE ISLAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Visit: www.madelineschool.com
Madeline Island School of the Arts (MISA) is the leading art workshop school in the country. Headquartered on Madeline Island with campuses in Tucson, Santa Fe, Bar Harbor, and Asilomar, MISA is known for top plein air/urban sketching instructors.
Wyoming
RICHARD RUSSELL SNEARY WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
Visit: www.richardsneary.com
Watercolor workshop en plein air and studio.
Multiple Venues
ALBERT HANDELL WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
San Antonio, TX; Raleigh, NC; Santa Fe, NM
Visit: www.alberthandellstudio.com
ALINE ORDMAN PAINTING WORKSHOPS
VT, ME, VA, IL, KY, SC
Visit: www.alineordman.com
Oil painting and pastel painting workshops, in person and online.
ANNIE STRACK WORKSHOPS
Visit: www.anniestrackart.com
Travel, Paint, Inspire!
Workshops and events with Annie Strack online and in person, throughout the U.S.A. and abroad.
AVON WATERS
Visit: www.avonwaters.com
Booking 2025-26 workshops. Bloomington, IN; May 24, 25; Red Wing, MN; PSWC demo August 17
BARBARA JAENICKE WORKSHOPS
Visit: www.barbarajaenicke.com/page/9904/workshops
Studio landscape workshops in oil and/or pastel: Poulsbo, WA; Redondo Beach, CA; Estero, FL; Greenville, NY; Santa Fe, NM; Edmonds, WA; Glastonbury, CT; Lowell, MI; Portland, OR; Landgrove, VT; Bend, OR
BETH BATHE WORKSHOPS
Visit: www.bethbathe.com/events
Beth Bathe’s award-winning paintings are described as “evoking nostalgia, like an old sepia photograph.” Water-mixable oils in a limited tonal palette. Charleston, SC; PACE Faculty 2025; Pennsylvania; Adirondacks, NY; Scotland; Tennessee
BLICK ART MATERIALS
Visit: www.dickblick.com
BLICK Art Materials is family-owned and has been serving artists since 1911. We provide artists, educators, students, and our associates with the tools, assistance, and training needed to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential!
CAROL WASSON, LAYERING PASTELS
Visit: www.carolstrockwasson.com
Loosen up your pastel painting with unique layering techniques. Private classes online and in person mentoring, workshops with Carol Strock Wasson, IAPS-MC, PSA-M, AWA, CPP-M.
CREATIVITY RETREATS WITH AMANDA HOUSTON
Oregon, Italy, Mexico
Visit: http://amandahouston.com
Find your unique artistic voice. Strengthen your craftsmanship with design & composition fundamentals. Expand your voice with your unique mark-making. Learn to capture the mood and emotion you want to convey. Design, Process, and Voice Centric.
CYNTHIA ROSEN, PAINTING IMPRESSIONISTIC PAINTINGS
Vermont and New York
Visit: www.cynthiarosen.com
Self-expression and modern Impressionistic paintings. The palette knife and more. Studio (with plein air option).
Hudson River Valley Arts: July 2025
Southern Vermont Art Center: August 2025
FARLEY LEWIS 2025 WORKSHOPS
Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri
Visit: farleylewis.com
June 13–15; Indianapolis, IN; June 26–28, Minneapolis, MN; November 6–8, St. Louis, MO
SANDIPANI STUDIO WORKSHOPS
Washington, DC, and Jaipur, India
Visit: sandhyasharmafineart.com/workshops
SHAWN DELL JOYCE
Florida, New York
Visit: www.shawndelljoyce.com
Award-winning pastel artist and plein air maven teaches online classes and plein air adventure workshops in Pinellas County, FL, and Olana in Hudson, NY.
SUZIE BAKER WORKSHOPS
Various Venues
Visit: www.suziebaker.com
Get to your next level with a Suzie Baker workshop. “Suzie was well organized, presented the material clearly, and was patient with all the questions I’m sure she’s answered hundreds of times. I definitely recommend her to others!”
International
ARTIST PAINTING VACATIONS LLC
Scotland/Ireland
Visit: www.kimacaldwell.com/workshops
Artist Painting Vacations, LLC Presents Scotland, June 6–20; Ireland, June 21–July 11
CASA DE LOS ARTISTAS
Boca de Tomatlan, Mexico; France
Visit: www.artworkshopvacations.com
Join Robert Masla and other master artist colleagues at his tropical studio and other unique locations for all-inclusive workshop vacations. Andy Evansen, Robert Burridge, Daniel Marshall, Tom Lynch, Debra Huse, and others!
CECY TURNER PLEIN AIR WORKSHOPS
Dordogne, France
Visit: www.cecyturner.com/workshops
July 14–21, Stay in Marouatte Castle on 270 acres. Any medium — only a few rooms left! Paint, lunch, and tour: Périgueux, Brantome, Bordeilles, Riberac Market, St. Jean de Cole, Grotte de Villars.
JILL NICHOLS, PAINTING WORKSHOPS & RETREAT
France and/or Italy
Visit: www.jillnichols.com
2025 Painting European Workshops — 8 Days All-Inclusive. Paint and explore beautiful locations in: Private castle in Dordogne, France, September 3–10. Private villa in Maremma, Italy, September 19–26.
PLEIN AIR — SEASHORE AND MOUNTAIN
Pelion & Meteora, Greece
Visit: www.lagouraxi.com
Join Kim English and Dimitris Voyiazoglou acrylics workshop September 13–22, “Catching the Light.” Appreciate the authenticity of Pelion and Meteora (optional post-course visit). Accommodation, meals, materials, excursions included. Seashores and mountain villages.
SICILY ARTIST RETREATS SPRING AND FALL 2025 WORKSHOPS
Marsala, Sicily
Visit: www.sicilyartistretreats.com
Sicily Artist Retreats is an international art school focused on contemporary realism and dedicated to excellence in painting, drawing, and sculpture. We are based in western Sicily and host intensive workshops with world-class instructors, attracting students from around the globe.
THE COTSWOLDS PLEIN AIR PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH ARTIST LORI MCNEE
The Cotswolds, England
Visit: https://lorimcnee.com
A fabulous vacation and painting retreat in the beautiful Cotswolds, painting each day in the English countryside or in one of the region’s charming villages with Cotswold golden limestone buildings.
VLAD YELISEYEV, BRUGES AND BEYOND PAINTING TRIP
Belgium and Holland
Visit: https://bonartvoyage.com/bruges-leiden-art-voyage
Join Vlad Yeliseyev’s Painting and Cultural Tour, June 14-22, exploring the Netherlands and Belgium. Immerse in art, history, and cuisine with expert guidance. Check the itinerary for a luxurious journey blending creativity, culture, and camaraderie.
WORKSHOPS IN FRANCE
France, Italy, Scotland
Visit: https://workshopsinfrance.com
Premier workshop retreats that are designed to provide guests with an ideal environment for creating art while enjoying themselves to the fullest. We bring artists together in wonderful destinations to be inspired and get creative with like-minded artists.
WINSLOW ART CENTER 2025 WORKSHOPS
Visit: www.winslowartcenter.com
Travel workshops to Europe including beautiful destinations like Greece, Italy, and Croatia.
Online Art Workshops
- PASTEL LIVE, September 17-19
- PLEIN AIR LIVE, November 6-8
- WATERCOLOR LIVE, January 21-23, 2026
- ACRYLIC LIVE, March 25-27, 2026
