A Little Time to Make Art Every Week
Live Online Art Workshops
In its 14th session
Current Workshops
Next Session of Workshops Start Oct. 1st
All Workshops are Live on Zoom (Not Pre-Recorded).
They are conversational, improvisatory and interactive.
7 to 10 Students per Workshop.
The Art of Seeing and Making
Explore painting from representation to abstraction while expanding how you see and approach your work.
(Offered as 2 different workshops).
Session A: Thursdays 9:30AM - 12:30AM (Pacific Time)
October 1 st - 29th 2026
Session B: Saturdays 9:30AM - 12:30AM (Pacific Time)
October 3rd - 31st 2026
Week 1
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Painting as Breath
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Limits as Creative Jumpstart
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Mixing Paint
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Application Skills
Week 2
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Palette Knife Painting
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Blending
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Color Mixing
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Color Systems
Week 3
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Complementaries
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Intention
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Brush Skills
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Fine Art and Craft
Week 4
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Invention
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Painting Clouds
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Editing and Open Processes
Week 5
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Transparency
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Abstraction
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Design
Who Is This Workshop For?
This is for painters who want to explore the full range of what painting can be.
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You’re interested in moving between representation and abstraction
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You want to understand different approaches to image-making, not just follow one method
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You’re looking to expand your current work and explore new directions
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You value experimentation, curiosity, and a more open approach to painting
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Open to beginners, but especially valuable for those looking to expand and rethink their current approach
Cost
All Virtual Workshops cost $250.000 for 5 classes 2 hrs each class. First 5 students in each workshop pay $200.00
Registration is confirmed by payment.
Supplies
Supplies list for all workshops provided on registration.
Includes links for simple one click online purchase from Dick Blick Art Store.
You can also use any supplies you already have.
Basic Kit = Close to $100
Where
All Virtual Workshops Meet on Zoom.
Link will be provided on registration.
Critiques
A recorded Conversation of your work with a slide show and a PDF
These are excellent for getting feed back in the middle of the week or if you are not currently enrolled in the class.
They are also a good way to get to know Sam's teaching style. If we haven't met before we can schedule a live version as well.
Email Sam or reach out on Instagram to set up a time.
Workshops In-Person
Landscape and Figure 3 Day Workshops offered again in Monterey CA USA Dec. 2026
Landscape Painting/ Art Workshop
Dec. 11th - 13th. Friday, Saturday, Sunday
9:30AM - 12:30PM
Painting, Drawing, Collage
This is based on the Class I taught in Monterey for several years.
Different location each day will be announced.
$255
Figure Workshop
Dec. 9th - 11th. Thursday, Friday, Saturday
1:00 PM - 4 PM
Pacific Grove Adult School. Purchase from their website.