Returning for the 4th year in 2025 This workshop is currently on a WAITLIST “There seems to be a never-ending quest to loosen up in watercolor and it’sprobably the most common goal of students. It’s easy to fall into the trap of putting too much into your paintings, and editing out the non-essential whether working…

Returning for the 2nd year in 2025 Dillman’s Creative Art Retreat is excited to announce a partnership with Fe University for two-days courses with three differents instructors .  Registration is open to locals, day students and also guests registered at Dillman’s Bay Resort.  You may register for one or two of the day classes.  What is “Organic”…

Returning for the 12th year in 2025 The Best Transparent and Opaque Watercolor Workshop David works with every student to teach them how to control the medium of watercolor using bothtransparent and opaque watercolor and how to control it on many different surfaces, including whiteandblack watercolor paper, canvas panels, and hot press paper. The class…

Returning for the 2nd year in 2025 This will be a Studio/ Plein Air Class. Plein Air painting is enjoyable, however a little knowledge of materials and understanding a few principles of painting from life is essential. John will demonstrate each painting session with a short demo. This workshop will focus on learning to see…

This workshop is currently on a WAITLIST  Returning for the 6th year in 2025 Join David on a Watercolor Journey, learning the most valuable watercolor concepts and techniques.  This workshop will save you countless hours of trial & error by demonstrating approaches in an easily understood manner that will open new doors of discovery and creativity.  Participants will be provided reference…

Returning for the 6th year in 2025 Discover the magic of ordinary people at work and at play in this energizing watercolor workshop. Whether you’re new or experienced, you’ll come away with essential tools to bring your watercolors to the next level. Analyze the structure of light, shadow, proportion and balance as you simplify figure…

Returning for the 10th year in 2025 Welcome to the writer’s workshop! This two-day dive into self-publishing and writing for children is for new authors and illustrators who are ready to begin their first (or second book) for kids. The workshop will give participants the time and space to construct or fine tune their storyboard.…

Returning for the 3rd year in 2025 In this unique three-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 beginners as well as those with more advanced encaustic painting experience. A brief history and description of encaustic painting will be…

This workshop has 1 SPOT left Returning for the 3rd year in 2025 Abstract Evolution in Acrylic and Collage with Jodi Ohl Have you been dabbling in Abstract Painting in Acrylic but struggle a bit in how to create compositions that are intriguing? Perhaps you are feeling stuck and want to loosen up your work.…

2 SPOTS LEFT Returning for the 6th year in 2025 “Whether I’m out working in the field or in a conservatory filled with plants and flowers, if I want to draw better, I must train myself to see better. To hone my craft requires thoughtful stillness, quiet meditation, and a sincere commitment to my practice.”…