WORKSHOPS

WHEN: May 9 - 11, 2025
SIGNUP DEADLINE: April 2, 2025
COST: $450 members / $465 non-members

Scott is an award-winning artist known for his plein air work in oils. As a native Californian Scott has lived most of his life in and around the ocean and mountains of California and has captured the beauty found along the coastal and inland areas of California in his paintings.

Scott’s paintings have been juried into numerous exhibitions and shows throughout the country. He is honored to have his work in private collections throughout the U.S. and abroad. He regularly holds Plein Air Workshops in the United States and abroad. See his website: scotthamillart.com

RECENT JURIED SHOWS / MEMBERSHIPS:
⋅ Laguna Plein Air Painting Invitational
⋅ Sonoma Plein Air Festival
⋅ Carmel Art Festival
⋅ Gold Medal Exhibitions – multiple years California Art Club
⋅ Best of Plein Air - Laguna
⋅ Plein Air Painters Association
⋅ Plein Air Convention and Expo
⋅ Invited Faculty - California Art Club – Artist Member
⋅ Signature member of the Laguna Plein Air Painter's association
⋅ Oil Painters of America        ⋅ American Society of Marine Artists

All registered participants will receive detailed information on suggested materials to bring for the workshop and a list of recommended hotels for those coming from out-of-town.

PLEASE NOTE: A full refund will be considered for any cancellation up to one month prior to the Workshop providing there is someone on the waiting list available to take your spot. If there are no waiting list participants to take your place, a refund will be given less $100.

WHEN: Tuesday, July 8th
TIME: 12-4pm
COST: $100.00 Members / $110.00 Non-members

Students will be using plant material and printmaking processes and techniques to make a selection of cards and botanical “paintings”

All of the materials will be supplied and participants are also encouraged to bring along plants and flowers from their yards.

Please note: Workshops may be canceled up to 7 days prior to class due to a failure to meet minimum registrations. Students may cancel registration up to 7 days in advance of scheduled workshop for full refund.

WHEN:

• Session 1 - September 4th to September 25th
• Session 2  - October 2nd to October 23rd
• Session 3 - October 30th to November 20

TIME: Thursdays, 6-8:30pm

COST:

• 1 session (4 classes) - Member $135 / Non-member $145
• 2 sessions (8 classes) - Member $262 / Non-member $276
• Best price: all 3 sessions (12 classes) - Member $392 / Non-member $413

AGES: 18 years or older

“Anyone Can Learn to Oil Paint” — 12-week Oil Painting Series

Have you always wanted to try oil painting? Instructor Anita Hampton believes anyone can paint and she’s ready to prove it. In three one-month sessions, you’ll learn to use materials and practice the essential skills of oil painting. Designed to be taken as a series or one month at a time, students will paint still life set-ups while learning color theory, value, perspective, lighting, design, composition, and more.

With decades of experience as a plein air painter, lifelong learner, and respected teacher, Hampton fills her classes with light-hearted learning and powerful principles to get you painting with confidence and joy.

SESSION 1 : September 4-25 - The Basics - Tools and Principles
Learn how to use, clean, and store all of your materials. This session covers the basics of color theory and mixing, forms, basic perspective, and lighting.

SESSION 2 :  October 2-23 - Beyond Basics - Painting on Purpose
Take the next step by learning how to compose and plan paintings by applying the principles of color, value, dimension, form, and design.

SESSION 3 : October 30 - Nobember 20 - Creativity & Composition
Learn and practice perspective, dynamic design, movement, and color harmony, you'll begin to see the world through the eyes of an artist.

A materials list will be provided upon registration.

Please note: Workshops may be canceled up to 7 days prior to class due to a failure to meet minimum registrations. Students may cancel registration up to 7 days in advance of scheduled workshop for full refund.

WHEN:

• Session 1 - September 8th to September 29th
• Session 2 - October 6th to  October 27th
• Session 3 - November 3rd to November 24th

TIME: Mondays, 6-8:30pm

COST:

• 1 session (4 classes) - Member $135 / Non-member $145
• 2 sessions (8 classes) - Member $262 / Non-member $276
• Best price: all 3 sessions (12 classes) - Member $392 / Non-member $413

The instructor will contact you after you have registered to confirm which session you want to attend.

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

An introduction for beginners to the basics, and a refresher class for more advanced students, to practice the challenge of painting watercolors from a logical approach. Each student will work at his or her own pace and personal style will be encouraged. We’ll explore how to get your ideas onto paper, whether you have never used watercolor before, just find watercolor too frustrating (you’re not alone), or just want to “loosen up”. We’ll explore basic techniques that will form your own library of approaches to different effects that you want to explore and combine. Our emphasis will be on your own direction, color choices, subject matter and style preferences. Use your own photos, our occasional still life set-ups, and/or learn by trying to duplicate watercolor paintings of the masters.

Classes limited to 8 students. Some drawing skill is helpful but not mandatory.

If you experience issues registering online, you can also sign up at the gallery.

Please note: Workshops may be canceled up to 7 days prior to class due to a failure to meet minimum registrations. Students may cancel registration up to 7 days in advance of scheduled workshop for full refund.