workshops & classes
A variety of workshops and classes for all ages are offered at the Pence Gallery throughout the year, including adult workshops, programs for children and teens, and family programs.
Urban Sketching with Pete Scully
Saturday, May 9, 10 AM – 4 PM
$140 Members, $160 Non-Members (Materials not included)
Urban sketching is a fun and accessible way to see and connect with where you live with a sketchbook! In this one-day workshop with Pete Scully, students will draw in ink and pencil and watercolor, and learn some principles of perspective and composition. You’ll explore how to ‘see’ what to sketch, discover how to ‘un-puzzle’ an urban scene, and let your sketches tell a story. Students will also loosen up with some quick people sketches! Sketching will be done both inside and outside; if you like to sit when you sketch, a light portable stool is recommended. Artists of all levels are welcome, including beginners. Prior drawing experience is helpful, but not required.
Watercolor Portrait Painting with Misuk Goltz
Saturday, May 23, 10 AM – 2:30 PM
$120 Members, $135 Non-Members (Materials not included)
This watercolor portrait workshop with Misuk Goltz will teach you how to mix skin tones and develop a layering process to capture a subject’s likeness and character. Students will explore an expressive style rather than realistic perfection, focusing on facial structure, features, and shadows. Through hands-on demonstrations, you’ll be guided until your portrait comes to life. Portrait painting experience isn’t necessary, but participants should be familiar with the basics of drawing and watercolor painting.
Botanical Blueprints with Linda Clark Johnson
Sunday, May 31, 10 AM – 2 PM
$115 Members, $125 Non-Members (all materials included except for flowers and foliage, which participants should bring)
You don’t need to be an artist to enjoy making beautiful blue cyanotypes! In this introductory class you’ll learn all the basics of this fun and easy alternative photographic technique. Using light sensitive chemicals you’ll expose prints of plants in the sun and process them in water. By the time you leave you’ll have 4 gorgeous 8 x 10 blueprints and the know-how to create more at home. Lots of beautiful plants are budding and blooming during each season of the year. Let’s celebrate the natural world by making botanical blueprints together!
Healing Arts Program
This program offers a six-week workshop that uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one, as well as one-time workshops that focus more broadly on themes related to depression, anxiety, or major life changes. Through the process of art making, participants have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space.
This program is generously sponsored by Bob & Joanne Andresen. Participants must be 18 or older, and no art experience is necessary. Limited to the first 8 participants who register. Registration online is required.
6-Session Workshop:
Guided by facilitators Amy Vidra & Lyndsey Rocca
Fridays, 10 AM – 11:45 AM
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & June 5
$25 Members | $35 Non-Members
One-Time Workshops:
Guided by facilitator Amy Vidra
April 9, 10 AM – 11:45 AM
May 18, 10 AM – 11:45 AM
$5 Members | $10 Non-Members
Art in Action: Family Art Workshops
April 19, May 30, & June 7 | 1-3 PM
$5 Members, $10 Non-Members (Per person, per session, all materials included)
Art in Action engages kids 5-12 in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. Projects are designed to introduce kids to making their own artwork, by experimenting with creative ideas and materials. Our resident art teacher will introduce you to the wealth of possibilities in our upstairs classroom. This is a drop-in program, with no registration required. Class size is limited to 25 people on a first come first served basis.
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Beginning Charcoal Drawing
Saturday, June 27 | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
$75 Members | $95 Non-Members (All materials included)
Learn the basics of charcoal drawing with Sophie Jorcino! In this one-day workshop, you will learn value shading, texture techniques, and sketching exercises, all while learning to use different charcoal materials that are included with the class fee. This workshop is open to everyone ages 16 and up – no prior art experience is required.
Intermediate Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz
Tuesdays, 10 AM-12 PM | Summer Dates TBA
$195 Members | $215 Non-Members (Materials not included)
In this 6-week workshop, students will create watercolor paintings inspired by Misuk’s recent travels to Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, and Turkey. Using these Mediterranean image references, participants will explore landscape, architectural, and figurative subjects rich in light, atmosphere and color. Students will focus on designing harmonious compositions, developing value studies for each subject, and working with limited color palettes to achieve cohesive, painterly results. For this workshop, participants should have prior experience with watercolor techniques and color blending.
Watercolor Classes with Joanne Andresen
This class is currently full and not open for enrollment. To receive a supply list or for any questions, please email Joanne at [email protected].
Intermediate Watercolor with Joanne Andresen
Wednesdays, 9-11 AM | Next Dates TBA
$165 Members, $175 Non-Members (Materials not included)
This class is for continuing watercolor students. Students should be familiar with watercolor materials and basic techniques. Color mixing, value transitions, composition and brushwork will be emphasized. Painting outside of class will be encouraged and critiques of work will be part of the class structure. Students will supply their own materials.
