Workshops,Classes & Open Studio 2026 CONTACT BRENDA COLDWELL AT brenda@on-track-studios.com for information or registration. A healthy, delicious lunch will be prepared by Brenda for $15 per day for workshops.
OPEN STUDIO AT ON TRACK:
Come join us for my new time for an open studio with a clothed model. Whether you want to paint or draw the head or figure, this time is for you! The model will be set up and spots will be taken according to number drawn from a hat. I have easels and tables. TIME: 9:00 AM -12:30 PM
For more information or to sign up contact brenda@on-track-studios.com
We will start up again in January 2026-dates TBA
GAYLE LEVEE~CLASSICAL PAINTING AND INSTRUCTION
For more information about Gayle visit: https://www.gaylelevee.com
Study with other artists who are committed to bringing their painting to the next level. Award-winning artist and instructor Gayle Levee will work with you to improve your brushwork, color, composition and drawing. This class is limited to ten students. Oil painters and acrylic painters are welcome. Cost is $300.00 per month.
DATES (TUESDAYS) FOR 2026 WITH GAYLE LEVEE
FIRST SESSION: January 6,13, 20, 27 and February 3, 10, 17, 24
SECOND SESSION: April 7, 14, 21, 28 and May 5, 12, 19, 26
THIRD SESSION: July 7, 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 11, 18, 25
FOURTH SESSION: October 6, 13, 20, 27 and November 3, 10, 17
ON TRACK STUDIOS WORKSHOPS 2026
DETAILS NOT COMPLETE YET…JUST DATES!
1.MIKE HERNANDEZ https://mikehernandezart.com/
TEACHING GOUCHE
2 DAYS MARCH 28 29
460.00
2. RICHIE VIOS
The Artistry of Light: Painting Buildings and Landscapes
3 DAYS APRIL (verifying date)
cost TBA
https://www.vioswatercolor.com/
REACH OUT TO BRENDA AT brenda@on-track-studios.com for more information or to put deposit down to hold your space in workshop. 1/2 deposit and 1/2 1 month prior to class.
Richie Vios, award-winning plein air artist, will host a 3-day watercolor workshop for intermediate to advanced level artists who want to learn the art of watercolor painting. Richie shares how to be a successful watercolor Studio/Pleinair artist by simplifying the watercolor process into the essential elements, guiding each artist for a better understanding of the watercolor medium through live demonstrations, and creating a process at their skill level, pace, medium, and subject matter. Richie demonstrates how the four pillars of a good watercolor painting and an understanding of the Watercolor Consistency called "Watercolor Clock," lead to a more truthful work of art that is full of passion. Richie will help you develop your skills, painting visualization, and become the confident plein air artist that you want to be. (please go to supply list tab above)
3. ERNEST VINCENT WOOD
Light, Form, and Flavor: Dynamic Still Life Painting.
3 days, May 7-9 $475.00
REACH OUT TO BRENDA AT brenda@on-track-studios.com for more information or to put deposit down to hold your space in workshop. 1/2 deposit and 1/2 1 month prior to class.
Discover the timeless art of still life painting in this immersive three-day workshop led by award-winning artist Ernest Vincent Wood III. Whether you’re new to oils or looking to refine your craft, this intensive course will guide you step by step from a blank canvas to a gallery-worthy painting.
Through Ernest’s unique approach, you’ll explore every phase of the creative process:
Preparing your canvas for success
Setting up and lighting a dynamic still life
Photographing and editing for strong composition
Transferring your design to canvas
Building luminous color layers
Mastering texture and form for lifelike realism(please go to supply list tab above)
4. DEW (DAWN E WHITELAW)https://www.dawnwhitelaw.com/ JUNE 3-5
5. DEW JUNE 17-19
6. DEW JULY 22-24
7. BILL FARNSWORTH https://www.billfarnsworth.com/
TEACHING ADVANCED
STUDIO WORKSHOP
3 DAYS SEPT 28-30
650.00
8. DEW NOV 4-6
PYHO (PAINT YOUR HEART OUT)TBA FOR 2026
CHESTNUT GROUP
These are typically Plein Air themed painting events led by experienced Chestnut-member artists who volunteer their time. Each year, we offer a variety of themes to choose from, including: Plein Air 101, demonstrations by some of your favorite artists, focus on a particular subject matter (water, trees, sky, composition), marketing and selling your work, and more!
Non-Chestnut members from the community may register and pay on our website but do not qualify for the significant member discount. Sign-up is offered in advance to members and limitations on the number of participants results in very few slots being open after the membership-registration window.