Scottsdale Artists’ School offers weekly classes and workshops for everyone from the absolute beginner to the professional artist. The School’s programs are taught by working, professional artists who are also experienced instructors.
We just wanted to remind you that we are constantly working to update our programs on a daily basis. We invite you to check back frequently so that you don't miss out on any of our exciting new workshops and catalog announcements.
Upcoming
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WATERCOLOR UNLEASHED! – FLOWER GARDEN & ROCK WALL
Julie Gilbert Pollard | Online | Watercolor Jan 7 - Feb 4, 2025 Online on Zoom | 5 Tuesdays | 1pm-4pm Arizona Time (always on Mountain Standard Time) | recording available for 2 months January 7, 14, 21, 28 February 4, 2025 Paint... Read more -
Mastering the Portrait in Oil
Adrian Gottlieb I Online I Oil Jan 13 - 27, 2025 Online on Zoom and Padlet | January 13, 20, 27 2025 | 3 Mondays | 10am-1pm Arizona Time (*always on MST) | recording of the class will be available for... Read more -
Mentorship: Mastering the Art of Painting
Stacy Kamin | Online | Oil Jan 14 - Feb 25, 2025 Online on Zoom | 4 Tuesdays | January 14, 28 February 11, 25 2025 | 10am-1pm Arizona Time Please note: this class meets every two weeks. Explore the art of... Read more -
The Colors of Portrait
Victoria Kalaichi I Online | Oil Jan 17 - 31, 2025 ONLINE on Zoom | 3 Fridays: January 17,24,31 2025 | 10am-1pm Arizona Time (*always on Mountain Standard Time) | recording available for 2 months Eastern European Realists are famous for... Read more
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Pastels: Immediacy and Color
Tara Will I Online I Pastel Jan 22 - Feb 5, 2025 Pastels are a great intuitive medium that has a wide range of application. This workshop focuses on technical application of pastels on a variety of surfaces with a focus on... Read more -
Horse Anatomy for Artists - VIEW ONLY
Jill Soukup Feb 6 - Mar 6, 2025 Online on Zoom | 5 Thursdays – Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6| 10am-1pm Arizona Time | with recording available for up to 2 months Understanding horse anatomy is... Read more -
Horse Anatomy for Artists w/CRITIQUES
Jill Soukup I Online I Anatomy Feb 6 - Mar 6, 2025 Online on Zoom | 5 Thursdays – Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6| 10am-1pm Arizona Time | with recording available for up to 2 months Understanding horse anatomy is... Read more -
Still Life with Clinton Hobart
Clinton Hobart | Online | Oil Feb 7 - 9, 2025 ONLINE on Zoom| 10AM-1PM Mountain Standard (Arizona) Time | 3 days This class will focus on small still-life paintings of only a few items. A pear and some grapes, and... Read more
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Cheat Codes to Alla Prima Painting
Kai Lun Qu I Online I Oil Feb 14 - 28, 2025 Online on Zoom and Padlet | February 14,21,28 2025 | 3 Fridays | 5pm-8pm Arizona Time (*always on Mountain Standard Time!) | recording of each session will be available for... Read more -
Painting Textures in Still Life and Trompe L’Oeil
Natalie Featherston | Online | Oil Mar 4 - 18, 2025 Online on Zoom | 3 Tuesdays: Mar 4, 11, 18 | 10am-1pm Arizona Time (*always on Mountain Standard Time) | recording will be available for two months Painting Textures in... Read more -
Raiding the Barnyard - Sheep and Much More!
Johanne Mangi I Online I Oil Mar 7 - 21, 2025 Online on Zoom | Weekly: 3 Fridays | March 7,14,21 2025 | 10am-1pm Arizona Time (always on Mountain Standard Time) | recording will be available after the class for 2... Read more -
Constructive Portrait Drawing
Oliver Sin I Online I Drawing Mar 13 - 27, 2025 Online on Zoom | 3 Thursdays - March 13, 20 and 27 2025 | 10am-1pm Arizona Time (*always on Mountain Standard Time) This workshop is crafted to provide a comprehensive... Read more
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Gouache Mentorship
Judd Mercer I Online I Gouache Apr 1 - 15, 2025 Online on Zoom | Weekly – 3 Tuesdays | Apr 1, 8, 15 2025 | 10am-1pm Arizona Time (*always on MST) | recording will be available after the class -... Read more -
Expressive Portraits in Watercolor
Annette Smith | Online | Watercolor Apr 4 - 25, 2025 Online on Zoom | 10am-1pm Arizona Time (*always on Mountain Standard Time) | 3 Fridays April 4, 11 and 25 2025 (*no class on Apr 18!) Splash, splatter, drips and... Read more -
Watercolor on the Go
Kim Johnson Nechtman | Online | Watercolor Apr 9 - 30, 2025 Online on Zoom | 4 Wednesdays: Apr 9,16,23,30 2025 | 10am-1pm Arizona Time | recording available for 2 months after the class In this class we will work fairly small... Read more -
Dramatic Wildlife Painting
Dustin Van Wechel I Online I Oil Apr 24 - May 8, 2025 ONLINE on Zoom | 10am-1pm Arizona Time (*always on Mountain Standard Time) | April 24th, May 1st and 8th -- 3 Thursdays | recording will be available for up to... Read more
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Designing a Portrait
Vadim Suvorov I Online I Oil May 6 - 20, 2025 Online on Zoom | 3 Tuesdays – May 6, 13, 20 | 10am-1pm Arizona Time (always on Mountain Standard Time) | recording available for 2 months Camille Pissarro said: “Blessed... Read more -
Painting Methods for Photorealism
John Schieffer | Online | Oil May 7 - 21, 2025 Program Description Online on Zoom | 3 Wednesdays - May 7,14,21 2025 | 10am-1pm Arizona Time (always on Mountain Standard Time | recording will be available for 2 months In... Read more -
Aiming for Poetry in the Digital Photography
Joseph Podlesnik| Online | Photography Jun 4 - 25, 2025 Online on Zoom | June 4, 11, 18, 25 2025 - 4 Wednesdays | 5pm - 7pm Arizona Time (*always on MST) Joseph Podlesnik is trained in drawing and painting... Read more -
Luminous Portraits: Impastos and Glazes
Gustavo Ramos | Online | Oil Jun 5 - 19, 2025 Online on Zoom and Padlet | June 5,12,19 2025 | 3 Thursdays | 10am-1pm Arizona Time (*always on MST!) What is it that gives a masterful oil painting its jewel-like... Read more
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Anatomy for Figurative Artists - View Only
Alicia Ponzio I Online I Clay Jun 16 - Aug 4, 2025 Jun 16 - Aug 4, 2025 Online on Zoom | 8 Mondays: Jun 16,23,30, Jul 7, 14,21,28, Aug 4 2025 | 10AM-1PM Arizona Time (*always on Mountain Standard Time!) | recording available for 2 months Anatomy... Read more -
Earth, Air, Fire and Watercolor!
Mike Kowalski | Online | Watercolor Jun 16 - 30, 2025 Online on Zoom | 3 Mondays - Jun 16, 23, 30 | 3pm-6pm Arizona Time (*always on Mountain Standard) | recording available for 2 months This dynamic and stimulating three-session... Read more -
Anatomy for Figurative Artists - w/CRITIQUES
Alicia Ponzio I Online I Clay Jun 16 - Aug 4, 2025 Online on Zoom | 8 Mondays: Jun 16,23,30, Jul 7, 14,21,28, Aug 4 2025 | 10AM-1PM Arizona Time (*always on Mountain Standard Time!) | recording available for 2 months Anatomy... Read more
