workshops & classes offered by members
Dated Workshops
“Passionate About Pastels”
DATE: Saturday, February 7, 2026
TIME: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
PLACE: Center For The Arts Evergreen, Evergreen, CO
All levels are welcome. Experience is not necessary. Enjoy a stress-free environment in which to relax and follow your creative path using soft pastels.
Jane has achieved Master Circle status in the International Association of Pastel Societies, is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of Colorado and Pastel Society of America, and an internationally awarded artist. See her art at Janechristieart.com. Contact Janechristieart@gmail.com or 720-480-3683.
Feb 19-22 2026 Building a Foundation Workshop Santa Fe, NM
Four-day Intensive will build a strong foundation of knowledge that will jump-start your exploration of the pastel medium.
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Desmond O’Hagan 3-Day Workshop in Denver, CO
Studio Workshop for Pastel and Oil Painters March 13-15, 2026/ 9am to 4pm
Desmond O’Hagan Studio Denver, Colorado
Fee $400/ $100 deposit 11 students maximum
Comprehensive workshops for pastel and oil painters. These two and three-day courses will include:
- A slide presentation and lecture on painting in pastels and oils.
- Discussions on painting materials, surfaces, developing your painting style, and working methods unique to oils and pastels. Demos emphasizing composition, color, and technique.
- Daily individual critiques of students’ works in progress.
In 2018, Desmond O’Hagan achieved Eminent Pastelist status with the International Association of Pastel Societies and is a member of their “Master’s Circle.” He is a Master Pastelist with the Pastel Society of America and has been a professional artist for over thirty-five years with numerous one-man shows throughout the United States.
He has also participated in group shows in Japan, Canada, China, and France. O’Hagan has received several awards for his art through the Pastel Society ofAmerica, IAPS, and the Salmagundi Club in New York City. He has judged many national shows for pastels and oils and conducted workshops throughout the United States, China, Canada, and France. Desmond has judged for the Pastel Journal’s 2009/2019 Pastel 100, and was a juror for the 2011 International Association of Pastel Societies’ convention exhibition. His paintings have been featured in several publications and books, including “American Art Collector”, “International Fine Artist”, “The Artist Magazine”, “The Pastel Journal”, “Southwest Art”, “AmericanArtist”, “Artists and Illustrators” (England), United Airlines'”Hemispheres” magazine, The Best of Pastels/The Best of Oils, and”Gekkan Bijyutsu” (Japan). O’Hagan’s paintings are represented by galleries in Santa Fe, NM, Isle of Palms, SC, and Denver, CO.
For more information, please email
desmond@desmondohagan.com or phone 303.895.6648
April 9-10-11 Seeing Value in Color Santa Fe, NM
Three-day intensive – Learn how to build a successful color story utilizing the four elements of contrast.
Workshop details:
https://www.tobiclementartist.com/workshop/38810/seeing-the-value-in-color
June 11-14 Look UP! Santa Fe, NM
Four-day intensive – learn how to create believable clouds and luminous skies.
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July 16 – 19, 2026 Building a Foundation Workshop Santa Fe, NM
Four-day Intensive will build a strong foundation of knowledge that will jump-start your exploration of the pastel medium.
Workshop details:
August 27-29 Seeing Value in Color Santa Fe, NM
Three-day intensive – Learn how to build a successful color story utilizing the four elements of contrast.
Workshop details:
https://www.tobiclementartist.com/workshop/38810/seeing-the-value-in-color
October 8-11, 2026 Look UP! Santa Fe, NM
Four-day intensive – learn how to create believable clouds and luminous skies.
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On-going Classes
In-Studio Painting Class with Jeannette Stutzman, Master Signature Member PSC
3145 Sulky Lane, Evergreen, CO 80439
Come to my Evergreen studio for a 2 hour (or longer) in-studio painting class. The class is informal and designed to provide one-on-one instruction and guidance in the areas that you need help. Please plan to bring your pastels, paper, drawing materials, travel easel and drop cloth. We'll make a plan when we talk so we can decide on reference. I will provide you with a TV tray to put your pastels on while you're working. Visit my website at JeannetteStutzman.com to see examples of my artwork.
When: Call or text at 720-320-3929 to schedule some time.
Cost: $25/hour.
I am a Master Signature Member of PSC and I've been teaching for over 20 years.
Please call me with questions or help signing up at 720-320-3929 (cell phone). Email at Artist@JeannetteStutzman.com. All levels, Drawing, Pastel, Oil...
Landscape Painting with Cliff Austin
Various classes are available at the Curtis Center For the Arts.
Cliff teaches Pastel, Acrylic, Oil and Watercolor, Gouache, Color Theory, and Basic Drawing Skills. Most are scheduled through out the year. Check the https://greenwoodvillage.com/2687/Curtis-Center-for-the-Arts website for landscape painting classes and all-day Saturday workshops.
MIXIN' IT UP - T5: Techniques, Theory, Tips, Transitions & Transformation
3371 S Corona St, Englewood, CO 80113 (Home Studio)
Pastel Class with Ivadell Marie, B.S. Art Education, PSC Master Signature Member
This class is ongoing focusing on:
- Materials: Papers & various substrates, Pastels and experiment with new materials
- Color Theory
- Values
- Composition
- Pastel Techniques (demonstrated & practiced)
Our time will focus on your artistic concept which we'll build with the basic principles and elements of art (line, shape, color, value, proportion, balance). We'll work together with whatever artistic level you begin with, and through encouragement, practice and just plain fun, you will develop your own style and finished artwork!
I just have a maximum of 4 students per class, so a lot of individual attention.
As one student stated, "It's a non-threatening & encouraging environment".
All levels are welcome since there is something to learn for all in this experience.
Call for schedule (303.748.0141)
Price: $45/3 hr. session (if 3-4 students in class); Private class: $75/3 hr)
If you are hesitant jumping into a class environment, we can work together for a private 3-hour session prior to joining the class ... Just call to chat!
Phone: 303-748-0141
Email: IvadellMarie@gmail.com