The Backlit Still Life
IN PERSON. Warehouse 521 in Nashville, Tennessee. March 23 - 26, 2027
Still life provides us the opportunity to set up challenges so we can paint to learn.
Lighting is one of the elements that makes a still life setup beautiful. While backlighting is not as common as three-quarter lighting, it offers a lot when viewed as a means to simplify. In this workshop we will do smaller setups and study how backlighting works. Composing, editing, and mark-making are integral to painting and we will cover those topics as well. Start where you are and progress within the structure Aimee provides.
Like most of Aimee’s classes, this one is open to all levels. Aimee encourages her students to adapt assignments to their own level. She wants you to be challenged and engaged without being overwhelmed, and to build on what you already know.
Class sessions are a mix of lecture/demo, paint-along, and instructional review of student work. This class is only twelve students and materials are included!!
Full details and registration
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Head Studies with a Color Approach
IN PERSON at Oregon Art Center (formerly Oregon Society of Artists) in Portland, Oregon.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, November 20 - 22, 2026, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Doors open 8:30 am.
Working from the model, we will use adopted color schemes with the aim of designing a beautiful painting with cohesive color. Aimee's lecture and demos will address the problems of color strategy and painterly approach.
Please tone your panels a mid-to-light taupe/gray color, nothing really bright or dark. My materials list no longer lists paint colors. Use the colors you have or add one or two new ones; no need to buy a whole new set of colors unless you want to. It's best to start with what you know.
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Plein Air Workshop at Laguna Beach
IN PERSON. Hosted by LPAPA in Laguna Beach, California. JULY 19-24, 2025
One of the most beautiful coastlines in the world is home to this outdoor painting workshop. We paint out every morning and meet for a variety of fun and instructive activities in the evening, including a fan favorite, the magical Nocturne Night. Stay close to the LPAPA Gallery and everything is within walking distance.
Please note the split schedule: the workshop starts on a Sunday evening, has morning and evening sessions Monday through Thursday, and concludes with a morning paint-out and lunch on Friday. This makes for easier travel, and allows siestas.
LIMITED SPOTS OPEN
Plein Air in the Cotswolds
IN PERSON TRAVEL WORKSHOP August 10-20, 2026.
Come paint with me in the Cotswolds! This area of England is classified as an area of outstanding natural beauty, and includes some villages recognized as being amongst the most beautiful in the world. Not to mention the history of the place! This is a 10 day tour, fully catered and fully escorted by Sterling Art Tours, and is sure to be a wonderful time. Non-painters are welcome to join us at a reduced rate.
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Wonderful Color: Plein Air in Greece
IN PERSON Plein Air Workshop on the island of Hydra, Greece.
Hosted by Winslow Art Center.
September 1-8, 2026
Hydra sounds AMAZING. It's accessible by ferry and since the citizens voted to preserve the architecture and character, there are no wheeled vehicles on the island. Charm, anyone?
Please visit Winslow Art Center's site for all the details about travel, lodging, supplies, and schedule.