Welcome to the 2009-2010 Art Workshops at the Palm Springs Art Museum.
Workshops take place in the Sidonia Milano Center on the museum's Lower Level. Workshops are geared to all adult levels of experience, except where noted. Weekday classes last from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekend classes are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Most classes are limited to 12 students, to provide unique personal attention, and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register as early as possible to ensure your place in a class.
Registration
Workshop fees are required at the time of class registration and may be paid by credit card or check. You may register with the museum's Box Office, either in person or by calling 760.325.4490.
Cancellation Policy
Classes must reach a minimum enrollment 30 days before class start, or the class will be cancelled and full refunds will be issued. Student cancellations made less than 30 days out will be refunded, less $50, only if the cancelled space is taken by another student. There are no pro-rated refunds for partial workshop attendance.
Artist Council Memberships
Substantial savings on workshop fees are enjoyed by Artists Council members. In addition, AC members
May submit their original artwork for the juried ACE 2010 exhibition at the museum
Enjoy member-only events, including demonstrations and lectures
Receive priority announcements of museum and council events
Participate in fund-raising events for the museum
Memberships are available at several levels. The Artists Council Coordinator can help with any questions or enrollment in the Artists Council. Please call 760.322.4850 or email
Life Drawing Workshops
Facilitator: Ron Meyers
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Fee: $20 AC members, $30 nonmembers
These workshops are not instructed, but are meant to provide an opportunity for artists at any level, working in any medium, to have access to a live, undraped model in a casual atmosphere.
April 3, 17, 24
May 1, 15, 22
June 5, 12, 26
July 10, 24, 31
August 21, 28
September 11, 18, 25
Plein-Air Color, Color, Color!
Instructor: Diane McClary
Tuesday and Wednesday, April 20 & 21
$250 AC members, $300 nonmembers
Plein-air painting on location at the beautiful east end of the Coachella Valley. Class will convene at Ms. McClary's residence before venturing to a special location each day. One location features the unique colors of water, bougainvillea and palm trees, and the second will feature the glories of late spring in the desert. Any medium is welcome as long as the student has some proficiency. Class focus is on color use in plein-air situations. www.dianemcclary.com
Plein-Air Design, Design, Design!
Instructor: Terry Masters
Thursday and Friday, April 22 & 23
$250 AC members, $300 nonmembers
Class begins each day at the museum, with in-studio demonstrations by the instructor and some preparatory work by the students to help focus for the day ahead. Moving to locations near the museum. Students will learn how to translate what they see into coherent and appealing compositions. Oil is preferred, but if student is proficient, other media may be used. Class focus is not technical, but on concept and design in plein-air situations. www.desertartist.com
