Art classes and workshops at Sedona Arts Center

Discover something new, deepen your creative practice, or reignite your artistic passion with one of our upcoming workshops at Sedona Arts Center. Here are just a few exciting classes you can sign up for now—and you’ll find our full lineup of workshops and events online at SedonaArtsCenter.org. Join us in the studio and be part of a vibrant community of artists and learners in the heart of Sedona.

In this hands-on class, students will learn to read glaze recipes and accurately prepare liquid glaze batches, building a strong foundation for glaze development. You’ll explore four blending techniques—line, biaxial, triaxial, and color blending—to create a wide range of surface finishes and color effects from a limited number of base glazes. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced ceramicist, this course offers personalized opportunities to experiment with glaze formulas and deepen your understanding of glaze chemistry. Materials and supplies are provided, and class size is limited to ensure focused, individualized learning. Please note this course focuses solely on glaze formulation and does not cover application or decorative techniques.

This workshop is great for a first time clay experience or for the experienced potter to explore a number of new finishes. We will be using non-traditional finishes such as Raku, Saggar, and Obvara to create beautiful surface results.

We will meet on two consecutive Sunday’s, the first, to create our pieces and the second to fire them.

Join us for a fun and accessible oil painting workshop taught by a Certified Ross Instructor—perfect for anyone who’s ever wanted to paint “Happy Little Trees” and more! This 3-hour class is open to all experience levels, and ages 12 and up are welcome with an accompanying adult. All materials are included in the price, so just bring your enthusiasm! The class takes place in the Theatre Studio at Sedona Arts Center.

In today’s digital age, even professional artists and photographers recognize the iPhone as a powerful creative tool. Join photographer and artist Kelli Klymenko for an inspiring one-day workshop designed for beginners and advanced users alike. Discover how to transform everyday moments into compelling works of art—using only your iPhone.

This hands-on class will teach you to capture breathtaking landscapes, expressive portraits, and intricate macro images. Kelli will guide you through intuitive shooting techniques, powerful editing tools, and must-have apps to help you take your mobile photography to the next level.

This class also takes place on October 3 – click here for more info

Bring your favorite dry and water media to the subject of florals as we explore innovative painting approaches to this subject matter. We’ll be looking at the symmetry, color, pattern and shape of flowers as we work with color as composition – using color values and intensity. Each week you’ll receive a different floral photo to sketch out before class. Then, when we meet in class you’ll be following along as we complete the work using layers of color in water media and pastel—understanding a new approach and color choices along the way.

Join Iowa-based ceramic artist Adam Nielsen for a two-day, hands-on workshop in kiln conversion and soda firing at Sedona Arts Center. Day one focuses on transforming an electric kiln into a functioning gas-fired soda kiln; day two is all about loading, firing, and applying soda together as a group. Participants receive detailed handouts to support future projects, making this an accessible and practical workshop for anyone eager to expand their firing possibilities.

Working small presents its rewards and challenges!  Smaller formats encourage exploration and make a regular painting habit more feasible for those with limited time and/or space. The intense focus of a smaller design can also make it easier to create proper (and modify improper) designs, brushwork, and color. This two day intensive workshop will present two approaches to painting small: Day 1 will focus on brush painting, Day 2 will focus on oil and cold wax (wax will be provided by the instructor.) Be prepared to go home with about 2 – 3 small, completed paintings. Weather permitting we may work outdoors; otherwise we will work in air conditioned comfort from photo references.

Join Barbara Dahlstedt, award-winning colored pencil artist, as she introduces three days of colored pencil techniques. Each day artists will create a different subject on a variety of drawing surfaces. Discover that exquisite detail is possible with the fine tip of a colored pencil. Realistic birds, animals, and flowers can be created with a mere flick of the wrist. Barbara will share time-saving strategies along with step-by-step instruction, reference photos, and three different drawing surfaces. High-quality colored pencils are clean, dynamic, and easy to use. In fact, colored pencil just may become your favorite fine art medium!

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Sedona Arts Center (SAC) is a cornerstone of Northern Arizona’s cultural community and serves as the creative heart of Sedona. Founded in 1958, this nonprofit organization is based in Uptown Sedona and offers year-round classes, exhibitions, festivals, and cultural events that enrich the artistic life of the Verde Valley.

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