Welcome to Artists Classroom @ Home where artists of all experience levels from every corner of the world can come together with some of the best and brightest artists teaching their tips, tricks, and techniques.  Each Artists Classroom is created as a series of online art classes, where you can be part of the entire journey or select an a-la-carte schedule!

Whether you’re an experienced artist seeking to enhance your skills or a novice eager to discover your artistic talents, these virtual painting class experiences are customized for all levels. Through comprehensive and interactive demonstrations, our instructors will teach you step-by-step sharing invaluable techniques and motivating you to create stunning masterpieces.

Join us for this unique opportunity to learn from a seasoned artist and unleash the artist within you, all from the comfort of your own personal studio.

Please note each series requires a separate registration. 

Getting Started in Oils: Essential Lessons for Confident Painting
with Scott Maier

Oil paint has been the medium of choice for artists since the 15th century. Treasured for its luminosity, vibrant color, and slow drying time, oil paint can seem intimidating to new and experienced artists alike. Whether you're a first-time painter in oils or you're looking for a refresher in the fundamentals, this course will provide a solid foundation in oil painting techniques.

In this series of six live video workshops, professional artist and teacher Scott Maier will walk you through the oil-painting process from start to finish. You can come along for the complete course, or create an à la carte schedule with just the sessions you want! From essential brush techniques, planning your composition, and mixing colors to the final details that give your painting that finishing touch, your confidence will grow with each session. Join us for this unique opportunity to learn from a seasoned, professional artist and experience the joys of oil painting, all from the comfort of your own home studio.

Live virtual classes will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 pm ET on the 4th Saturday of March, April, May, June, July, and August. Recordings of these sessions will be available on demand until 30 days after the last workshop in the series.

Painting Luminous Florals in Pastel
with Anne Kindl

Discover how to capture the radiant color and beauty of florals using the expressive mark-making potential of pastel and four distinct underpainting effects. In this series of workshops, geared to any skill level, Anne Kindl will show you how to elevate expression in your floral paintings by using the power of journaling to deepen your connections with nature; by adding luminosity with glowing underpainting techniques; by creating color harmony with visually engaging color palettes; and by embracing intuitive mark-making to generate energy and movement. Whether you already know and love pastel, or you're a newcomer to the medium, you'll be inspired by its potential for bold and beautiful color, making make it the perfect match for painting florals. 

Live virtual classes will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 pm ET on the 4th Saturday of the month September through December. Recordings of these sessions will be available on demand until January 31, 2026.

A Fresh Approach to Watercolor:
How to Loosen Up and Create Paintings with Energy and Mood
with Ron Stocke

In this new series with award-winning watercolor artist Ron Stocke, you'll learn how to focus on the elements that can help you loosen up your painting style and create a greater sense of mood. Ron will share many of the techniques that he has shaped and reshaped over the years to create his unique painting style, and reinforce some of the tried and true fundamentals that we often forget. Ron will also share important product information that he has picked up over three decades of working with the art materials industry—and pass on some tips for avoiding bad art habits. Join Ron for any or all four of these inspiring and informative painting sessions to expand your knowledge and enhance your skills in the magical medium of watercolor!   

Live virtual classes will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 pm ET on one Thursday each month from October 2025 through January 2026.
Recordings of these sessions will be available on demand until 30 days after the last workshop in the series.