This summer, the studio is yours. Our Summer Oil Painting session is a relaxed, open-format class where you paint what inspires you — your own subjects, your own reference images,…
Plein Air Painting Workshop with Riley Doyle
Join professional artist Riley Doyle for a 5-week plein air oil painting workshop in Woodinville, WA. This course is tailored for all skill levels, focusing on building confidence and mastering techniques to capture light, color, and atmosphere while painting outdoors. Develop your artistic skills in a supportive environment.
What I Learned While Teaching Landscape Painting
Oil painting is a continual learning journey, as illustrated by a recent landscape painting course. Teaching enhances clarity of concepts like light and form, while personal practice leads to new insights. The process emphasizes the importance of observation and patience. The session culminated in several completed new paintings, reflecting this deepened understanding.
Alla Prima Oil Painting with Brenno Kenji
Join a 2.5-hour alla prima oil painting course with Brenno Kenji, designed for all skill levels. Participants will start with still life, focusing on composition, color mixing, and brushwork, before advancing to master studies and complex compositions, fostering a supportive atmosphere for artistic development.
Oil Painting with a Palette Knife: Landscapes with Trees
This five-week oil painting class focuses on using palette knives to create textured, dynamic landscapes without brushes. Each session features a 30-minute demonstration on technique and composition, followed by guided studio time. Students can choose to work from provided reference photos or their own images.
Oil Painting with Jamie Lightfoot: Late Winter
Join an engaging oil painting class this late winter and early spring, perfect for all skill levels. Each 2-hour session includes 30 minutes of structured instruction followed by 90 minutes of open studio time for individual projects. Receive personalized feedback and support to enhance your techniques and artistic expression.
Oil Painting with Jamie Lightfoot: Late Winter
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of oil painting this late winter and early spring. This class blends the best of both worlds: focused instruction paired with the freedom of…
Don’t Miss Yelena Lamm’s Animal Portrait Workshop!
Award-winning artist Yelena Lamm will return to Picket Fence Art Studio for her Learn Animal Portrait Painting workshop from January 16-18, 2026. Open to all skill levels, this hands-on workshop will enhance participants’ techniques for capturing animal portraits. With Yelena’s break next year, now is the time to register.
Introduction to Oil Painting: A One-Day Workshop
This one-day intensive oil painting workshop offers a hands-on introduction to the basics, ideal for beginners or artists wanting to strengthen their skills. Participants will gain confidence as they explore the fundamentals of oil painting in a welcoming environment.
Start the New Year with Something New — Join Brenno Kenji for Alla Prima Oil Painting!
Brenno Kenji’s Alla Prima Oil Painting workshop at Picket Fence Art Studio runs from January 14 to February 11, offering sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays for $385. Suitable for all skill levels, the five-week course emphasizes technique and creativity, promoting artistic growth and community engagement. Join for a vibrant start to the New Year.