2026 In-Person Programming
Design for Painters with Michael King
From Photo to Painting: Developing a Thoughtful Approach with Masoud Habibyan, SFCA
From Photo to Painting: Developing a Thoughtful Approach with Masoud Habibyan, SFCA
Sat & Sun, Mar 14th - 15th, 2026
10.00 AM - 4.00 PM (PDT)
Location: Federation Academy
Strong paintings aren’t accidental. They’re built on clear, intentional design. Many painters reach a point where their work feels inconsistent or unresolved, not because of a lack of skill, but because the design decisions underneath the paint aren’t fully clear. This workshop offers a practical starting point for addressing that.
From Photo to Painting: Developing a Thoughtful Approach with Masoud Habibyan, SFCA
From Photo to Painting: Developing a Thoughtful Approach with Masoud Habibyan, SFCA
From Photo to Painting: Developing a Thoughtful Approach with Masoud Habibyan, SFCA
Sat, Apr 11th, 2026
10.00 AM - 4.00 PM (PDT)
Location: Federation Academy
This workshop focuses on developing strong, confident paintings using photographic reference. Emphasis is placed on translating photographic information into painterly decisions—simplifying forms, organizing values, and making intentional choices that support mood, composition, and expression.
Plein Air Essentials with Jan Poynter, AFCA
From Photo to Painting: Developing a Thoughtful Approach with Masoud Habibyan, SFCA
Plein Air Workshop - The Art of Painting Outdoors with Paul Chizik
Sat, Jun 6th, 2026
10.00 AM - 4.00 PM (PDT)
Location: Federation Academy
Painting directly from life can be a JOY but only if you are prepared and know your equipment. If you are completely new to Plein air - painting on location can be a challenge. Learn the basics BEFORE investing in more equipment to customize this practice to your needs and enjoy a lifetime of creative benefits.
Plein Air Workshop - The Art of Painting Outdoors with Paul Chizik
Plein Air Workshop - The Art of Painting Outdoors with Paul Chizik
Plein Air Workshop - The Art of Painting Outdoors with Paul Chizik
Sat, Aug 1st, 2026
10.00 AM - 4.00 PM (PDT)
Location: Federation Academy
In this immersive workshop, Paul guides students through painting directly from nature with demonstrations and hands-on instruction. This time-tested approach helps artists understand brushstroke direction, paint density, pressure, and surface response while capturing the energy of the outdoor scene.
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"Rural to Urban" Pastel Workshop with Andrew McDermott, SFCA
Plein Air Workshop - The Art of Painting Outdoors with Paul Chizik
"Rural to Urban" Pastel Workshop with Andrew McDermott, SFCA
Sat & Sun, Aug 15th - 16th, 2026
10.00 AM - 4.00 PM (PDT)
Location: Federation Academy
This workshop will equip you with the technical and creative skills needed to produce colourful, dynamic landscape & urban pastel paintings. You will learn how to approach both scenes with confidence—developing strong compositions, editing visual information, and building compelling narrative interest.