In this unique one-day participatory workshop experience you’ll be introduced to the exciting processes and techniques of encaustic painting (hot wax) painting. The workshop is appropriate for absolute beginners as well as those with some encaustic painting experience. Participants will create a minimum of two works of art and leave with confidence to continue the…

Floating Collage Compositions, Big and Little Collage is about the paper, glue, and how you apply it to a surface. In this workshop we will explore first the making of our own unique papers. Repurposing found papers to create new marks, designs and adding your own creative voice.  Influenced and inspired by our outer and…

Discover the captivating world of oil and cold wax medium in this dynamic and inspiring workshop designed for artists of all levels and backgrounds! In this immersive experience, we’ll begin by exploring the possibilities of acrylic paint, Flashe, and even repurposing old paintings as a foundation for your work. We’ll layer in collage techniques to…

What could be more rewarding than knowing how to create paintings that reflect our love of the Northwoods?  Come to Dillman’s Art Workshop Retreat and find out!  In this workshop, Mary teaches the joy of outdoor landscape painting, step by step. Whatever your level, you will learn proven techniques that develop your confidence and your…

Prepare to have fun in this workshop discovering your inner creative child with mono printing and collage on the Gel Press Plate!  Using the Gel Plate takes monotype and monoprinting to a different level.  Spontaneity working with hthis amazing tool is just the beginning.  Creating with the Gel Plate yields effects that cannot be done…

Are you ready to take your watercolor painting skills to the next level? Join us for an incredible 4-day workshop with Dale L. Popovich, and learn his unique step-by-step process for painting with transparent watercolors. Dale has years of experience hiking and studying the wonders of nature, and he captures their beauty in his stunning…

Creative Abstract Techniques – 3-Day Explore and Experiment Workshop! Want to learn new techniques for Abstract Painting? Burridge has designed a new three-day workshop with specific themes for each day. Day 1 – Small, Colorful Multiples – How to create more meaningful abstract paintings in a small-scale format! Not exactly a miniature, but artwork created for small…

Janet’s classes are a unique way to learn to paint with watercolors… liquid watercolors! The class explores using the liquid paints, which gives more vibrancy to your paintings and simplifies the artist’s palette, making watercolor painting more efficient and more fun.  Janet has a unique way of teaching in which adults learn best. In Janet’s…

Painting Loose Florals & Landscapes – Two Days of Intense Fun!Abstract Florals from Loose, Colorful SplattersPaint modern, loose abstract florals that sell like crazy. Learn the secrets of Monet and others as you turn those colorful splashes into quick little gems. These Burridge “daily warmups.” Playing with wild colors, you will paint loose starts into…

One of the best ways to enhance and revitalize your approach to painting is to try something new. This landscape painting workshop is designed for artists who are searching for new inspiration to bring to their creative process. It is a gently guided course for artists who would like to test the water of a…