Workshops are held in the Spring and Fall inside the gallery and en plein air. They are 3 day intensive and individualized programs designed to help develop and evolve your personal style. Oils & acrylic paints and mixed media are explored along with various drawing, brush and palette knife techniques. Tailored to beginners just starting to dabble, and experienced artists looking to get pushed to the next level.

Private lessons are also available throughout the year. Please contact us for availablility.

Scenes from our Spring 2024 Workshop

Please email us at solacestudiolbi@gmail.com for information about private lessons.

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Explorations in Color: Still Life & Plein Air

Open to beginner and intermediate painters, this workshop is designed to push your artistic abilities to the next level. Use alternative materials, brushes, palette knives and mediums to explore different styles in your work. Students will create a still life in the studio, and paint on location en plein air (weather permitting). Instruction by Franny Andahazy.

Explorations in Color I: Beginner

A  3-day workshop for beginners to experience and learn the basic techniques of oil painting.  Explore color properties and color mixing, creating a composition, and understanding value.  We will work from small still life sets ups and photos. The class will focus on helping the student begin to paint, develop a style, and work towards completing a larger finished work. 

Explorations in Color II: Intermediate

A 3-day workshop for intermediate painters who want to be pushed to the next level with their own painting. Use alternative materials, brushes, palette knives and mediums to explore new directions in your work.  Focus on enlivening the canvas through alternative & contemporary techniques.  Students will create still life set-ups and paint on location en plein air as well.