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Scottsdale Artists' School

Name: Scottsdale Artists' School
Address: 3720 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, US
Telephone: +14809901422
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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,

09/18/2025

Painting What You See: The Alla Prima Approach to Painting

Daniel J. Keys

November18 - 21

Each day, Daniel will do a demonstration while discussing the skills necessary for creating beautiful still life paintings using “Alla Prima” methods. Following each morning’s demo, students will set up still life compositions of their own and paint them from life while receiving one-on-one instruction. During this intensive course, students will receive insight into learning to see correctly and develop an adeptness in the following areas: composition, drawing, color, value, and edges.

Register: https://www.scottsdaleartschool.org/events/15/

09/17/2025

Seeing and Using Design to Capture Your Subject

Mitch Baird

November 17 - 21

What does the act of ‘seeing’ mean for an artist? Discover the answers in this workshop as the specifics of observing a subject, interpreting the visual elements, and executing it all onto canvas are explored. We will discuss the way the optics of the eye work as well as seeing light, form, atmosphere, and space. The fundamental principles of painting - composition, drawing, value, color, and edges- will also be stressed. Each day we will begin with a demo covering the principles mentioned above, followed by a fun day of painting and personal instruction. Students may choose to work from their favorite photos and field sketches or set up still life subjects throughout the workshop. Individual attention will be a high priority as well as laughs and lots of enthusiasm! Demonstrations will be in oil, but acrylic is welcome.

Register: https://www.scottsdaleartschool.org/events/111/

09/16/2025

A Fearless Approach to Watercolor

Antonio Masi

November 17 - 20

This workshop is designed to help artists of all levels enhance their watercolor techniques, with a particular focus on controlling values, recognizing large masses, and understanding the relationship between color and values. In the first half, Antonio will conduct a live demonstration, during which he will discuss his choice of paints, paper, palette, and brushes. He will delve into various watercolor techniques, including brush strokes, glazing, and the use of body color. In the latter half, participants will have the opportunity to apply what they've learned. Antonio will provide personalized, one-on-one guidance to assist each student in discovering and refining their unique artistic voice. This comprehensive workshop welcomes artists of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, aiming to foster growth and confidence in watercolor painting.

Register: https://www.scottsdaleartschool.org/events/50/

09/15/2025

Expressive Mark Making

Tara Will

November 17 - 20

Mark making is the fingerprint of the artist. Through specialized exercises, we will work on developing a sense of self-awareness, which will explore why we make marks the way we do. What do we lean towards? What are we attracted to? How can we use our natural inclinations to our advantage? Students will focus on directional mark-making with a strong emphasis on how form dictates the direction of the mark. In this class, we will also revisit the basics of value, color, and composition. Students will be working from their own references, so please be sure to have a variety of references to choose from. Demos will be in pastel, but the concepts are universal. Oils are also welcome.

Register: https://www.scottsdaleartschool.org/events/14/

09/13/2025

YOUTH ACADEMY Art Camp Saturdays

Ages: 7 -11

October 11 - 25

Paint your way to art adventures in this fun and creative art camp on Saturdays. Each camp day will have a painting lesson and a clay project.

Register: https://www.scottsdaleartschool.org/events/214/

09/12/2025

Realistic Art

Ages: 10 - 15

October 11 - 25

Enhance your studio practices, such as proportion, technique, and color theory in this skill-building class. The instructor will guide students through the stages of creating realistic art: concept sketching, composition design, drawing and painting techniques. This class will include demos, individual attention and critiques.

REgister: https://www.scottsdaleartschool.org/events/93/

09/11/2025

Anatomy for Figurative Artists: Major Muscle Masses. w/Critiques

Alicia Ponzio

ONLINE ZOOM | 8 Mondays | Oct 6,13, 20, 27, Nov 3,17,24, Dec 1, 2025 | 10am-1pm Arizona Time

Alicia N. Ponzio is an experienced figurative sculptor and instructor, as well as the former director of Anatomy and Ecorche Programs at the Florence Academy of Art. She has taught artistic anatomy extensively to 2D and 3D artists as well as at Pixar Studios and The University of Calgary Medical School. Alicia creates figurative compositions in bronze, often using her knowledge of anatomy to work from imagination. This course is designed to offer students information that applies directly to their artistic practice and further their understanding of the forms that are inherent in the human body. The course is designed to be taken either on its own as a study of the muscular masses of the human form, or as a follow up to the study of skeletal structures. Each week, Alicia will begin with a lecture using visual media to illustrate the concepts discussed. After the lecture, Alicia will narrate a pre-recorded demo showing how to complete the homework assignment for the week. For the final hour, Alicia will offer feedback to those students who have submitted homework. Between lectures, students may submit questions or engage in discussions on the Padlet virtual message board, established for the class and Alicia will publish notes and useful images there as well.

Register: https://www.scottsdaleartschool.org/events/196/

09/10/2025

Landscape Painting Simplified, A Different Approach to Understanding Value

Kimball Geisler

November 10 - 13

This workshop focuses on developing a strong framework for tackling the subject of value. Students will spend time understanding two different aspects of value: form and design. They’ll learn what these aspects are, how they complement one another, and how they detract from one another. Using value as a “lens” through which we can view other concepts in painting, students will have a new perspective on other areas such as color, edges, composition, and atmosphere. By the end of the workshop, students will have a new, powerful tool in their kit that can be broadly applied to any subject, style, or approach that they may take.

Register: https://www.scottsdaleartschool.org/events/174/

09/09/2025

The Portrait in Relief

Eugene Daub

November 10 - 13

For any artist wishing to capture the likeness and spirit in a portrait and render it in a fresh and unlabored way, this is an invaluable class. Eugene will demonstrate how to use every stage of the process to enhance the final portrait. Students will be making a plaster mold that will offer the opportunity to refine and enhance. From this mold, several options are possible, including a ceramic clay cast to be fired or a plaster cast. Daub will also demonstrate the process of adding names or wording to the relief. This is a rare opportunity to learn this amazing art form from one of the pioneers and leaders in the field.

Register: https://www.scottsdaleartschool.org/events/72/

09/08/2025

The Beauty of Still Life

Jeff Legg

November 10 - 13

Still life has its challenges. Jeff will bring life into your work by teaching ways of conceptualizing the subject that engages the viewer. Learn how to think in terms of painting light and movement. Students will learn Jeff’s thought process in setting up a subject and executing it by going directly to oil paint. Observe as Jeff demonstrates his painting methods and principles each day with commentary throughout the process. There will be open discussions on material choices, prop selection, paint application, values, colors choices and lighting. Students will receive special attention to their particular needs. On the fourth day there will be a live portrait model. Jeff will demonstrate painting a portrait and students may choose to paint either from the model or still life.

Register: https://www.scottsdaleartschool.org/events/59/

09/06/2025

Expressive Portrait Drawing

Oliver Sin

November 10 - 14

This workshop will help students to make competent portrait drawings. Step-by- step demonstrations will help students to understand the structure of the face in terms of shapes, plane changes, and value by using lines and value rendering. Students will learn the technique of mastering expressive portraiture drawings with vine charcoal on white drawing paper and pastel pencils on tonal papers by working with live models. All levels are welcome. Oliver has over 20 years of professional teaching experience and will provide hands-on instruction with strong knowledge in breaking down the drawing process for his students.

Register: https://www.scottsdaleartschool.org/events/306/

09/05/2025

Mosaics for Beginners

Ages: 16 - 25

October 6 - 20

Learn to create your own treasured mosaic artwork in this hands-on studio class. Students will experiment with mosaic making from start to finish including prep, how to use tools & materials, designing, assemblage and grouting. Students will complete one 12" x12" mosaic.

Special Notes

Required Supplies
All materials will be provided, but students may bring their own mosaic base if preferred. Students may also bring found objects, trinkets, or keepsakes if they would like to include them in their mosaic.

Register: https://www.scottsdaleartschool.org/events/89/

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

Website

https://scottsdaleartschool.org/

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