Destination Desert Oasis
January 8-12, 2024
Saguaro Lake Ranch near Scottsdale, AZ
This destination plein air workshop with Scottsdale Artists’ School will be at the historic Saguaro Lake Ranch which is located on the banks of the Salt River in the shadows of the majestic Bulldog Cliffs. The ranch is just east of Scottsdale, AZ and includes private cabins and beautiful grounds surrounded by rugged desert views. Individual attention will be a high priority as well as laughs and lots of enthusiasm!
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Seeing & Capturing Your Subject
April 1-5, 2024
Scottsdale, AZ
What does the act of ‘seeing’ mean for an artist? Discover the answers in this five-day workshop as we explore the specifics of observing a subject, interpreting the visual elements, and executing it all onto canvas. We will discuss the way the optics of the eye work as well as seeing light, form, atmosphere and space. This will be a studio setting workshop at the Scottsdale Artist School full of insightful information.
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Plein Air Painting Beartooth Pass, Montana
July 21-25, 2025
Red Lodge, MT
The Beartooth Mountains are known as being the American Alps and that moniker fits perfectly, with their high alpine lakes, rolling meadows, and giant stone mountain faces. In this 5 day destination plein air workshop we will venture out each day to paint stunning views and cover the principles of designing strong compositions, value, color, and painting from life. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to experience the high country in paint. For more information contact the Scottsdale Art School by phone or with link below:
1-800-333-5707
Grand Canyon Plein Air Grandeur
August 25 - 29, 2025
Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
There is no better place to paint plein air and explore the concepts of atmospheric perspective than the Grand Canyon! This a a life changing experience, painting from the spectacular South Rim for 5 days in which the class has special access to the park’s restricted locations!!! There is no hiking required as we drive right up to the epic lookouts, unload our gear and paint the breathtaking views! This workshop is also unique because we will paint from 8 - 11 AM and then again from 3 - 6 PM to capture the best dramatic light, and you can use the midday time to explore or relax. With the crowds of tourists gone by then don’t miss this opportunity to create and take it all in. For more information contact the Scottsdale Art School by phone or with the link below: