Join me for my all-inclusive art workshops! All materials and lunches are included for both days for each workshop, with a discount option if you provide your art supplies. See details below. This is a “no judgement” space where you can try something new and have fun while learning some basic art skills.
These workshops are for ALL LEVELS from beginner to anyone who wants a refresher. We’ll work together to simplify aspects of representational drawing and painting through instructor demonstrations, direct observation, and learning to see like an artist. Minimum age is 13 years.
Student Testimonials
- "Greatly enjoyed our first day! We covered so much at a really comfortable pace. Norma explains things and demonstrates so concepts are not just words, they are meaningful. Can’t wait til the second day!" Cyndi
- "Relative to values, this helped me to see beyond the details especially when starting a painting." Kathi
- "Liked the small class and individualized instruction." Kathe
PAINTING SKIES & COLOR HARMONY
COLOR PLAY IN COMPOSITION OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP
JUN 7, 2025, 9AM-4PM
NTFA Studio, North Hampton, NH
Fee: $250 per person, includes personalized instruction, all art materials & lunch ($230 if you have your own materials).
The relative distribution of color, shapes, and values are elements of a good composition. You will learn how to use strong value contrast, intensity of color, and light effects to build up your focal area in your painting. Students will learn ways to approach painting by creating value and color plan thumbnails with pastel. By the end of the day you will paint a still life from observation in oil based on your thumbnails. Learn from instructor demonstrations throughout the workshop. Small class size assures personal attention is given to each student.
SHIFTING COLOR VALUES
SHIFTING COLOR VALUES OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP
SEP 6, 2025, 9AM-4PM
NTFA Studio, North Hampton, NH
Fee: $250 per person, includes
personalized instruction, all art materials & lunch ($230 if you have your own materials).
Seeing and managing value and color shifts in your painting is the focus of this workshop. You will learn how to observe, mix and adjust colors and values efficiently during the painting process. Painting from life you will learn to see subtle shifts in color and value in the painting as a whole. Learn from instructor demonstrations throughout the workshop. Small class size assures personal attention is given to each student.