Traveling is a great way to experience the world in a new way. This workshop takes it a step further by allowing beginning and advanced art participants to envelope themselves into the landscape using creative expression. Through a series of easy drawing and painting exercises, participants learn about the landscape through miniscule and gigantic observation. [...]
Take Your Painting to the Next Level with a new understanding of color theory and atmospheric perspective, effective composition strategies and skillful use of techniques. Workshops are small, 4 – 6 people. You get individual attention and guidance so you can develop at your own pace, paint outside or in the studio and still learn [...]
“The class covered more than the topics I expected. Having studied art so very long ago in college, I really enjoyed the overview of basic color theory.” Sue – Loveland, CO ”I like the opportunity to work in a group setting with someone to encourage, critique and give me help when I need it. I [...]
Nationally Acclaimed oil painter Daryl Urig will provide a unique presentation of rich Instruction on the benefits of having an actionable plan and proven step-by-step procedure for capturing great Plein-Air paintings. From creating dynamic compositions, mixing rich colors, and capturing light with lively paint. Will we use a brush or a painting knife? All mediums [...]
Take Your Painting to the Next Level with a new understanding of color theory and atmospheric perspective, effective composition strategies and skillful use of techniques. Workshops are small, 4 – 6 people. You get individual attention and guidance so you can develop at your own pace, paint outside or in the studio and still learn [...]
Join us for a fun and educational expressive arts workshop. No previous art experience is needed and all art materials are supplied by the instructor. Just Bring Yourself! Working with a variety of art materials, students will create art based on landscape and active imagination. The class will begin inside with art processes and active [...]
This 5-day workshop is recommended for both beginner and advanced artists who wish to learn the essence of plein air painting from master artist and gallery owner, Gary Kim, on historic Canyon Road. During the workshop, Gary will demonstrate how to create dramatic composition using just a few lines, how to mix rich, sophisticated colors [...]
What is an “ART EXPLOSION?” you may ask… Well, once a month on third Saturday of each month (schedule below), artists gather at TAC with Old buckets of housepaint, roof tar, and many other un-conventional materials, to share, and we PAINT TOGETHER- ALL DAY! here’s our manifesto…. The Tarnoff Art Center’s ART EXPLOSION should be [...]
Nationally Acclaimed oil painter Daryl Urig will provide a unique presentation of rich Instruction on the benefits of having an actionable plan and proven step-by-step procedure for capturing great Plein-Air paintings. From creating dynamic compositions, mixing rich colors, and capturing light with lively paint. Will we use a brush or a painting knife? All mediums [...]
The Valdes Corporation opened a frame shop and art supply store in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1979. Daily art classes were started in 1980. In 1983, the summer workshops began and a new art studio was built.Please check out our full line-up—including classes in drawing, watercolor, oils, and mixed media—and call us to register [...]
