Scottsdale Artists' School

Scottsdale Artists' School Fine art training for artists and aspiring artists of all ages and skill levels. The School has six studios equipped with easels, artist taborets and stools.
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Scottsdale Artists’ School is located in the Scottsdale Arts District, the School features a variety of fine art workshops and classes taught by the nation’s leading artists. Scottsdale Artists’ School also offers a premier Youth Academy program for kids ages 6-18. The School offers camps and classes where kids and teens can discover and express their vision through art! Students are inspired to d

raw, paint and sculpt while experiencing an authentic artists’ school environment. The School attracts more than 3,000 students and visitors annually from all 50 states and many foreign countries. Within the international art community, Scottsdale Artists’ School is considered a leader in traditional, fine art training for all levels—from absolute beginner to professional artist. Scottsdale Artists’ School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit,

The Art of Observation with John SchiefferLearn the design techniques and photography approach behind creating a fresh, ...
08/31/2026

The Art of Observation with John Schieffer

Learn the design techniques and photography approach behind creating a fresh, contemporary still life! In this 4-day workshop, you’ll discover what makes a good still life and how to create an oil painting that most closely captures your vision. John Schieffer will share painting methods he’s found essential over the years, covering board surface prep, drawing techniques and materials, the importance of values and color, designing a still life and composing with light, and key painting techniques.

In his own words: “To create thought provoking art that is both pleasing to the eye and the mind… For my own work I often choose to paint those things that I think should be given a second glance, ordinary things that come alive when you shine a light on them. Each painting has its own life and meaning… the reason I started it remains always the same - to make something beautiful and express strong emotional content, to share with others the way I see the world and objects of life.”

📅 October 5 – 8, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Mon–Thurs
📊 Level: All Levels
💰 Tuition: $450 | Material Fee: $25

Supply list available on the class registration page.

Learn more about John: www.johnschieffer.com
Register now: https://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/3631383139/Registration.aspx

Animal Art: Beyond Realism with Julie T. ChapmanReady to push past conventional realism in your animal art? Join disrupt...
08/28/2026

Animal Art: Beyond Realism with Julie T. Chapman

Ready to push past conventional realism in your animal art? Join disrupted-realist artist Julie T. Chapman for four days of challenging yourself to step outside traditional boundaries.

*Students should have a good foundation in drawing and values.

Focus areas include:
🎯 The 5 fundamentals of every piece (and how to use them for self-critique)
🎯 How to go beyond straightforward depiction
🎯 Asking yourself what you want to express
🎯 Using tools like Procreate and Lightroom to help visualize your work
🎯 Experimentation to stretch your creative boundaries

Julie T. Chapman is a Montana-based artist with an abiding love of the modern American West. She works primarily in paint and scratchboard, with a mission to share her wonder at the beauty and sentience of the animal nations we share this planet with. Since 2010, she has worked predominantly in scratchboard and has helped pioneer its acceptance as a fine-art medium. Beginning in 2019, her painting process evolved into a “disrupted realism” style, where subjects are fragmented and the outcome of each piece is unknown at the start — a journey involving abstraction, drawing, scraping, and re-working, all in search of “the right amount of not enough.” The fragmented quality of her work is her response to the chaos and intolerance present in our social, political, and natural environments, intended to confront viewers and spur self-reflection.

📅 November 2 – 5, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Mon–Thurs
📊 Level: Intermediate-Advanced
💰 Tuition: $750

Learn more about Julie: www.JulieTChapman.com
Register now: https://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/3631343830/Registration.aspx

Extended Studies: Studio Painting & Drawing with Michael LittleReady to take your skills beyond the basics? This observa...
08/27/2026

Extended Studies: Studio Painting & Drawing with Michael Little

Ready to take your skills beyond the basics? This observationally-based course is designed to reinforce and deepen your drawing and painting fundamentals, working across still-life, portrait, and figure subjects.

Students will draw from direct observation as well as photographic source material, with plenty of room to experiment with scale, subject matter, and media — using art as a tool for invention, conceptualization, and idea development. This extended format also gives students the chance to explore materials in greater breadth and depth than a typical class.

Taught by Michael Little, who holds a BFA in drawing and printmaking and an MFA in painting from the University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island School of Design, and Cooper Union. Mike has continued to grow and evolve through numerous workshops and classes at Scottsdale Artists’ School, and believes strong drawing skills are the foundation for everything — with every artist’s unique style and voice emerging through practice and intuition.

📅 October 5 – December 14, 2026
📊 Level: All Levels
💰 Tuition: $760 | Model Fee: $70

📌 Please note: No class Monday, November 23rd

Supply list available on the class registration page. Spots are limited — register today!

Register now: https://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/3631333430/Registration.aspx

Painterly Still Life & Floral Painting with Jared BradyExplore bold alla prima still life techniques while strengthening...
08/26/2026

Painterly Still Life & Floral Painting with Jared Brady

Explore bold alla prima still life techniques while strengthening your core painting skills! Join us this November for a four-day workshop devoted to still life and floral painting, featuring hands-on instruction and live demonstrations.

Students will work closely on fundamental skills, composition, and painterly brushwork, learning to arrange and paint from observation — combining form, texture, and color into compelling paintings with real visual flow. Along the way, you’ll pick up practical strategies for handling tricky materials and building work that feels bold, loose, and full of life.

*Previous drawing and painting experience is very helpful.

Jared Brady (b. 1998) currently resides in Colorado and is a representational artist working mainly in oils. He was introduced to oil painting and the representational art world at age 16 by artist Ken Shanika, and has since dedicated his time to honing his craft, continuing his education through workshops with artists including Quang Ho and Daniel Keys. In his own words: “There is beauty everywhere I look. The same visual concepts that excite me in a grand landscape can also be found in a simple still life.”

📅 November 2 – 5, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Mon–Thurs
📊 Level: Intermediate-Advanced
💰 Tuition: $650

Learn more about Jared: www.jaredbrady.com
Register now: https://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/3631333837/Registration.aspx.

Extended Studies: Drawing with Michael LittleStrengthen your foundation and take your drawing skills to the next level! ...
08/25/2026

Extended Studies: Drawing with Michael Little

Strengthen your foundation and take your drawing skills to the next level! Join Michael Little for this extended studies drawing class, running October 2 – December 11, 2026.

Michael Little holds a BFA in drawing and printmaking and an MFA in painting from the University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island School of Design, and Cooper Union. He has continued to grow and evolve through numerous workshops and classes at Scottsdale Artists’ School, and believes strong drawing skills are the foundation for everything — with every artist’s unique style and voice emerging through practice and intuition.

📅 October 2 – December 11, 2026
🖌️ Medium: Drawing

Register now: https://www.scottsdaleartschool.org/events/354/

08/24/2026

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Stan Kurth is an award-winning fine artist working predominantly with mixed media and watermedia, including watercolor, ...
08/24/2026

Stan Kurth is an award-winning fine artist working predominantly with mixed media and watermedia, including watercolor, acrylic, and gesso on various surfaces. Born in Phoenix, he’s a third-generation Arizonan who has been painting since he was four years old. His work can be found in private, public, and corporate collections, and has been shown in numerous local, national, and international juried exhibitions, including those presented by the National Watercolor Society, Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, San Diego Watercolor Society International, Arizona Watercolor Association, and Arizona Artists. He holds signature member status in several watercolor societies, including Master status with the National Watercolor Society, San Diego Watercolor Society, and the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies.

📅 September 28 – 30, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 3 Days
📊 Level: All Levels
💰 Tuition: $350 (not including fees)
🖌️ Medium: Acrylic

Learn more about Stan: www.stankurth.com
Register now: https://www.scottsdaleartschool.org/events/27/

Mark your calendars. November 5–7, 2026, Scottsdale Artists’ School presents Beaux Arts 2026, our signature annual fundr...
08/21/2026

Mark your calendars. November 5–7, 2026, Scottsdale Artists’ School presents Beaux Arts 2026, our signature annual fundraiser celebrating the artists, patrons, and community that make our mission possible.

The weekend culminates in our Black & White Gala on Saturday, November 7th, from 6–9 pm, honoring acclaimed artist Dale Terbush as our 2026 Signature Artist. Inspired by the timeless elegance of black and white, this year’s theme honors the fundamentals every great work is built on: light and shadow, contrast and composition.

Join us for an evening of gourmet cuisine, live entertainment, and an online art auction running all weekend long (free to register!). Purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win an original bronze by renowned wildlife sculptor Sandy Scott.

Since 1983, Scottsdale Artists’ School has brought world class arts education to thousands of students of all ages and skill levels. Every ticket, bid, and sponsorship helps us continue that legacy through scholarships, youth programs, and community outreach.

Tickets, sponsorships, and auction registration at ScottsdaleArtistsSchool.org

📍 Scottsdale Artists’ School, Old Town Scottsdale
🗓️ November 5–7, 2026 | Gala: Saturday, Nov 7, 6–9 pm

Landscape Painting in the Studio with Calvin LiangLearn how to transform a photo reference into a compelling studio pain...
08/21/2026

Landscape Painting in the Studio with Calvin Liang

Learn how to transform a photo reference into a compelling studio painting! Calvin will kick things off with a slideshow demonstrating how he uses photo references in his own work, followed by a demonstration, then one-on-one time with each student throughout the rest of the day. Students will spend the workshop working on a single studio painting based on their own photo references (bring a laptop or tablet, or have color prints made at the school).

Lessons will cover: planning an effective composition based on the artist’s intentions and reference material; better seeing and using warm and cool color in a landscape; commanding hard and soft edges to create a sense of space; simplifying subject matter through basic design, value, color, and drawing skills; and getting the best possible results in a short amount of time.

Calvin Liang was born in Canton, China, began painting in high school, and completed his art education at the Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts, one of China’s most prestigious and competitive art academies. In China, his skills as a fine artist were applied to the theatrical industry, designing and creating sets for operas and musical dramas for the Canton Opera Institute. He moved to the United States in 1987, going on to a long and successful career creating visual art for the entertainment industry in animation, including work at Walt Disney Studios and Nickelodeon Studio on The Little Mermaid and SpongeBob SquarePants.

In 2002, Liang left his animation career to pursue fine art full-time, and has since earned wide recognition, including Master Signature Member status with Oil Painters of America and Signature Artist Member status with the California Art Club.

📅 October 19 – 22, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Mon–Thurs
📊 Level: All Levels
💰 Tuition: $580

Learn more about Calvin: www.calvinliangfineart.com
Register now: https://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/3631323737/Registration.aspx

The signs are everywhere, here are just a few…
08/20/2026

The signs are everywhere, here are just a few…

Address

3720 N Marshall Way
Scottsdale, AZ
85251

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+14809901422

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