Check out our 2026 Catalog of Workshops and Classes now online…
Discover hands-on workshops in painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry, and more. Whether you’re just beginning or expanding your skills, Sedona Arts Center offers a welcoming place to grow creatively.
Drawing I: The Practical and Entertaining Art of Drawing with Ed Buonvecchio January 5-February 9, 2026
This six-week studio class is ideal for beginners and a refreshing return to basics for seasoned artists. You’ll learn to draw what you see using graphite and ink, exploring line, shape, value, shading, and perspective. Each session ends with a still-life exercise to apply the day’s lesson. A relaxing and expressive introduction to drawing, this course builds confidence and a strong foundation for any creative path.
Anatomy of the Horse with Shelly Hackett January 10-11, 2026
In this two-day workshop, we’ll explore the beauty and power of the horse—from initial study to a finished painting. We’ll begin with pencil sketches that focus on key connections of form, building an understanding of equine anatomy through the relationships of bone, muscle, and movement.
With this foundation, we’ll shift into paint. Starting with an abstract under-painting, we’ll block in light, shadow, and gesture before refining the piece with expressive, impressionistic brushwork. By the end, you’ll know how to recognize when a painting is complete and leave with a finished work that captures both your style and the spirit of the horse.
Palette Knife Landscape Painting with Renee Stevens January 13-15, 2026 Discover how to achieve striking realism using impressionistic techniques. Working from landscape photographs with strong light, color temperature, and shadow, you’ll create dynamic paintings using only oils or acrylics, a single 1⅝” painting knife, gloves, and paper towels. This focused approach simplifies the process while sharpening your eye — and most participants complete 3–5 finished paintings in just three days.
iPhoneography Crash Course – In-Person AND Online with Kelli Klymenko January 16, 2025, Friday, 9am-2pm
In today’s digital age, your iPhone can be more than just a phone — it’s a camera, an editing studio, and a powerful creative tool. Join photographer and artist Kelli Klymenko for a one-day workshop designed for both beginners and advanced users.
Learn how to turn everyday moments into striking works of art with nothing more than your iPhone. This hands-on class covers breathtaking landscapes, expressive portraits, and up-close macro photography — plus the editing apps and techniques that will take your images to the next level.
Creative Cold Connections: Make a Pendant & Earrings with Leonor Pisano & Celest Michelotti January 16, 2026 In this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop, students will learn the essentials of cold-connection jewelry techniques using copper, brass, and aluminum. We’ll cover metal preparation, riveting, eyelets, texturing, and layering as you design a pendant and matching earrings. You’ll leave with finished, wearable pieces and a solid foundation in cold-fabrication skills.
No-Solder Chain Making:
Create Elegant Chains with Basic Tools with Leonor Pisano & Celest Michelotti January 16, 2026
Discover the art of handcrafted chain making—no soldering required. In this hands-on workshop, students will learn to create beautiful and functional chains using simple tools and beginner-friendly techniques. We’ll explore several link styles while practicing wire cutting, forming, texturing, and cold connections. By the end of class, you’ll finish a custom chain ready to wear as a bracelet or necklace and gain the confidence to continue making your own designs at home. All materials and tools are provided.
Corvids and Canines: Two types of Animal Portraits in Clay with Magda Gluszek January 17-18, 2026 Whether you enjoy their company in your home or appreciate their howling from a distance, animals are intertwined throughout our human existence. This workshop is designed to broaden your ability to tell their stories through learning to sculpt expressive and realistic animal features. Two types of animal portrait will be demonstrated: the Corvid (raven) and the canine (coyote/dog).
A solid construction technique will allow for flexibility to make corrections and changes as we build. Portrait heads will be created on a simple plumbing pipe armature. I will also demonstrate how to remove a sculpture from the armature and hollow it out, so that you can complete the hollowing process on your own.
Essence of the Animal with Shelly Hackett January 20, 2026
Create a one-of-a-kind character portrait—capturing the true spirit of your horse, pet, or favorite wildlife subject. Working from a photo you bring or one provided, you’ll learn how to move beyond simply copying an image and instead express personality, mood, and essence. Shelly will guide you from quick pencil studies through transferring your image to canvas, building an underpainting, and adding expressive details. You’ll leave with a portrait full of life and individuality
Oil Painting Immersion with Patricia Saxton January 22–February 26, 2026 Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this 6-week class presents a great opportunity to explore the essentials of oil painting—from composition to color mixing, blending, glazing, and finishing—while building the confidence to experiment and shape your unique style; all with plenty of personalized guidance provided.
One of the beauties of painting with oils is its forgiving nature. A creamy consistency and slow drying time gives you the freedom to rework, refine, or even completely reimagine your work without pressure. With that in mind, you can choose to focus on a single painting throughout the class, or create several, letting each evolve between sessions. We’ll provide inspiring subject matter to spark your creativity, but you’re certainly welcome to bring your own vision to life.
Come ready to fall in love with a medium that has captivated artists for centuries!
Next Steps in Stained Glass Techniques: Copper Foil Overlay with Sonja London-Hall January 24–25, 2026
Take your stained-glass skills to the next level in this focused workshop designed for artists ready to build beyond the basics. This session explores the art of copper-foil overlays—an elegant way to add fine detail, surface dimension, texture, and depth to your glasswork. You’ll learn how to design, apply, and solder overlays with precision, and how to incorporate them into a new or existing piece for added visual impact. A nature-inspired panel or symbolic design works beautifully for this technique.
Hands-On Hand Building with Ben Roti January 26–March 2, 2026
This fun and creative ceramics class is open to all levels, from beginners to experienced ceramicists, and offers a welcoming, hands-on environment to explore your personal artistic vision. You’ll learn foundational hand-building techniques such as slab construction, coil building, and pinch pots to create both functional and decorative pieces, with projects ranging from bowls and mugs to vases, platters, and lidded boxes, plus optional advanced work for returning students. Along the way, you’ll explore surface design and glazing through texturing, stamping, slip decoration, and more.Small class sizes ensure personalized instruction, while tuition includes a 25-pound bag of clay, glazes, firings, and one open studio session per week. Optional 9-piece tool kits are available for $15, though purchase is not required.
Exploring and Developing Glazes with John Post January 27–March 3, 2026 – Tuesdays, 1-4pm
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the creation and modification of ceramic glazes. Students will begin by learning how to read glaze recipes and accurately prepare liquid glaze batches. Building on this foundation, the course explores techniques for developing multiple glaze variations from a limited number of initial batches.
Creative Aging For Ages 55+
The Creative Practice of Keeping a Commonplace Book with Kristine Crandall January 27–February 17, 2026
Are you looking for a way to keep track of quotes, anecdotes, ideas, or other observations that grab your attention? This may be just the class for you. We will explore the benefits and techniques of keeping a commonplace book, a note-taking practice with a long history among naturalists, artists, and writers. The commonplace approach provides a way to record whatever comes up in daily life that inspires curiosity and invites reflection and creativity. As the class progresses, we will work on our own commonplace books, share what we learn about ourselves and the world, and explore ideas that emerge for creative projects.
Centered: TEEN’S Beginner Wheel Throwing with Laura “Lolo” Aileen Howe January 28–March 4, 2026
A fun, beginner-friendly pottery class just for teens! Designed for ages 13–18, this hands-on course teaches the basics of wheel throwing — from centering clay to shaping bowls and mugs — in a relaxed, creative studio environment. No experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get messy.
You’ll learn essential techniques, explore surface decoration and glazing, and get plenty of time on the wheel through demos, guided practice, and open studio sessions. Small class sizes mean personalized help every step of the way.
Tuition includes your first bag of clay, glazes, firings, and weekly open studio access. Tools are provided, with optional kits available for purchase. ESA funds and scholarships are available.
The Joy of Painting: A Bob Ross Class with DJones
January 28, 2025, Wednesday, 1-4pm
Tap into your inner artist and experience the joy of painting — Bob Ross style! In this fun, hands-on workshop, a Certified Ross Instructor will guide you step-by-step through creating your own landscape masterpiece using traditional Bob Ross wet-on-wet oil techniques. Learn how to paint happy little trees, soft clouds, and serene mountain scenes in just three hours.
All materials are included, and all skill levels are welcome — no experience needed! Ages 12 and up can participate with an adult, making this a perfect creative outing for families or friends. Come paint, relax, and discover just how happy art can be.
Ceramics Explorations: Wheel and Beyond with Laura “Lolo” Aileen Howe January 29–March 5, 2026 – Thursdays, 4–7pm
This class is perfect for students eager to develop and advance their pottery skills in a fun, supportive environment. Using the potter’s wheel, slab roller, extruder, and texture tools, you’ll experiment with both functional and decorative techniques to bring your creative ideas to life. Small class sizes ensure personalized instruction tailored to your skill level and goals. Whether you’re a beginner building your foundation or an experienced student refining your craft, you’ll gain confidence and learn essential techniques. Materials—including 25 pounds of clay, glazes, firings, and weekly open studio access—are included, with optional pottery tool kits available for purchase.
Scholarships are an important part of Sedona Arts Center. It has a long history in providing students in need of financial assistance, the ability to hone their skills and creative talents. Art classes and workshops also allow an emotional break from daily life and offer social interaction with fellow lovers of art. We are proud to offer our scholarship program, with the help of The Kling Family Foundation, The Ceramics Scholarship Fund, and the Debbie Winslow Scholarship Fund, which allow us to continue this long standing opportunity.
Our mission is to connect, enrich, educate and lead through the inspiring power of the arts and creative discovery.
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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