Currently Available Classes
Confident Drawing for Artists
This 4 lesson class is online and self-paced. Take as long as you need to become comfortable with the techniques that will help you create better paintings.
This is a free class - Email me or fill out the contact page to gain access
Oil Painting for the True Beginner
This 6 lesson class is for those who have not painted before, or who need a refresher on the basics. We start at the beginning, with the supplies and how to use them. You can progress at your own pace, step-by-step, with nothing left out. You will understand and master the basics of values and color mixing, including the terminology. You'll create your first painting and have a process to follow to make the second. Upon completing this class you can sign up for an intermediate painting class with confidence. The class is delivered online and is self-paced.
This is a free class
Plein Air Painting Workshops
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Plein Air Painting
Have you been wondering what it's like to paint outside? Discover a love for plein air painting with me on the New England coast. The plein air tradition, popularized by the impressionists in France, is a wonderful way to embrace nature and enjoy your creative side out of doors. We'll review basic fundamentals - value, composition, and color; learn how to paint within Mother Nature's time constraints; and pick up tricks of the trade for painting out of doors. This workshop is ideal for those who have not painted outside previously.
My goal in teaching is one-on-one instruction that you can take home and use on your own work. Mediums include oils and acrylics. The next workshop is not yet scheduled. Sign up for my email list at the bottom of this page and I'll let you know the details. |
Upcoming workshops will be announced first to those on my email list and then posted here. You may sign up for my list at the bottom of this page.
I love to travel and can teach a workshop (plein air or studio painting) for your group. Please let me know if you'd like more information on the Contact page in the menu.
Student Comments From Bobbi's Workshops
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"Bobbi is very patient and criticizes constructively." "Her demonstrations are effective and she explains concepts in a variety of ways so that everyone understands them." "Bobbi boils things down into simple exercises which allow me to learn first hand what I've read about in books that passed me by." "Bobbi is very organized in how she presents things, which is helpful with so many elements to consider when approaching a painting. This helps create order out of chaos." "The course of instruction was well thought out and we could build on what we learned the day before." |
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel, refunds for workshops held in the US are available up to 45 days prior to the workshop start date minus a $50 administration fee. There are no refunds for destination workshops.
Classes and Workshops for Your Art Group
I would love to teach your group! Any of the past workshops and classes can be tailored to your needs or I can create a custom workshop or class for you. Contact me via email or the contact page to discuss options.
Private Lessons
Outdoor private lesson packages for instruction in Wareham, MA and Yarmouth, ME are available for minimum 2 hour sessions. Contact me via email or the contact page for more information.
Past Classes
Weekly Classes
Art Loft Fairhaven - Spring 2024 though current
- Boats! Boats! Boats!
- Landscape Painting
- Landscape Painting Subjects
- Oil and Acrylic Painting for the True Beginner
- Composition, Value, and Color
- Landscape Painting from Photos
- Techniques in Oil and Acrylic Painting
- Subjects in Oil and Acrylic Painting
- Finding Your Own Style in Oil and Acrylic Painting
Fall and Winter Painting Classes - Harvard, MA - 2017 - 2019
Confident Drawing for Artists - Harvard, MA - 2017
Plein Air Painting at Tidewater Farm - U Maine - 2015 and 2016
Developing Your Own Style with Color - Artist Corner and Gallery - 2016
Landscape Painting - Artascope - 2015
Developing Your Own Style with Color - Artascope - 2014
Daily Painting - River Arts - 2014
Destination Workshops
Plein Air Painting in Old Florida - Tarpon Springs, FL, January 2020
Plein Air Painting on Monhegan Island - June 2019
Plein Air Painting in Provence - June 2018
Two Day Workshops
Oil and Acrylic Painting for the True Beginner (via Zoom) - June, 2020
Plein Air Painting in Maine - Yarmouth, ME - 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022
One Day Workshops
Painting the Maine Coast - Artascope - 2016
Techniques for Painting Pet Portraits - Artascope - 2016
Your First Acrylic Painting - Artascope - 2016
Painting on a Time Budget - Artascope - 2016
Painting on Your iPad with ArtRage - Artascope - 2015
Plein Air Painting in Castine - Castine Arts Association - 2015
Explore Color in Abstract and Representational Painting - Artascope - 2015
Creating Your Daily Painting Practice - 2011 - 2015
Half Day Workshops
Introduction to Oil and Acrylic Painting - Artists Corner and Gallery - 2016
Paint Night - Introduction to Acrylic Painting - Yarmouth Frame and Gallery - 2014
Please contact me for more details on the above classes and workshops.