Step into the world of the great art movements and learn by doing.
From Studio to Study is an immersive art education workshop that invites participants to step into the world of the great art movements and learn by doing. Moving from different art movements, this experience explores how artists shift from observing light and form to expressing emotion and inner experience through a variety of mediums..
Through guided instruction, participants will study key techniques used by master painters—color layering, brushwork, composition, and mark-making—and then apply them in their own evolving works. Beginning in the “studio” with observation and structure inspired by the featured artist’s methods, the workshop gradually opens into the “study” of expressive freedom, where intuition, emotion, and personal interpretation take center stage.
This is not about replication, but translation—learning how the masters saw the world, and then discovering how to transform that vision into something uniquely your own.
What You'll Learn
understand key principles from major art movements and master painters
transition from structured observation to expressive interpretation in your own work
foundational techniques such as composition, value mapping, and color relationships
approach light, form, and emotion across styles and movements
experiment with brushwork, layering, and mark-making to develop style
balance technical skill with intuitive decision-making in the painting process
move from “copying the study” of a master to creating a personal translation
build a layered artwork that reflects both discipline and creative freedom
The Details
Two and a half hours of time to learn & create
All materials for the project are included
Beginner-friendly (no experience necessary!)
Rescheduling & Refund Policies
If you need to cancel your spot at a class for whatever reason, these are our studio policies. Please note that due to material purchases and necessary preparation time, we have limitations around rescheduling and refunds. If you wish to cancel your spot at any time, please go to your confirmation email, hit the “cancel appointment” button, and follow the instructions. What happens next depends on how far out from the class you are cancelling. *Phone calls, emails, and text-based cancellations will not be honored. You are responsible for cancelling via the confirmation email.*
If you cancel your spot more than two weeks before the class, we will offer a full refund for your reservation. If you cancel your spot 1-2 weeks before the class, you will be offered class credit to a pre-existing future class. Please email us with the class you want to attend instead (Additional costs will incur if switching to a higher-priced class. Lower-cost classes will not be reimbursed). If you cancel your spot 7 days or less before the class, you are not eligible for class credit or a refund. You are welcome to find someone else to fill your spot and email us with their name and information.
Additional Policies
Each workshop spot includes materials and instruction for one person only. Sharing projects is not allowed. Only registered participants are allowed in the class. Unregistered guests may not "sit in" or observe. We cannot set aside materials for cancelled or missed classes.