Sedona Arts Center’s online classes and workshops bring the depth, creativity, and expertise of our School of the Arts directly to you — wherever you are. Designed for students who can’t travel but still want a rich, hands-on learning experience, these courses offer expert instruction across a range of visual art disciplines. Learn from working artists, build real skills, and stay connected to a vibrant creative community — all from home.
iPhoneography Crash Course
Online AND In-Person with Kelli Klymenko January 16, 2026, 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.
Gaining a Perspective ONLINE:
Sharpening Your Drawing Skillset with Jude Valentine February 4 – 25, 2026, Saturdays, 1-3pm (AZ Time)Learn the ins and outs of how to draw convincing buildings, landscapes, interiors and round objects with the use of linear and empirical perspective. We’ll be understanding this drawing concept through demonstrations, hands on drawing exercises, individualized instruction and looking at examples of some of the accomplished Renaissance and modern masters. Learn how to use perspective to your advantage to make great drawings!
The Living Abstract ONLINE: with Julie Bernstein Engelmann February 13, 20, & 27, 2026, Fridays, 11am-3pm (AZ Time)The Living Abstract is a foundational workshop that helps you set up your painting for success and capture the living moment. In three weekly sessions, discover ways to let the paint sing, navigate the mid-process “beautiful mess,” and bring your painting to fulfilled completion—without losing its life force and what makes it beautiful.
On Days 1 and 2, you’ll be guided step-by-step through a sequence of intuitive and “happy accident” techniques that build on each other to create a painting that is authentic, dynamic, and deep. Along the way, you’ll learn about color mixing and composition to enhance your painting.
On Day 3, you’ll learn to see your painting through the eyes of depth and flow. This key approach cuts through the confusion so you can complete your painting and bring it to life in a harmonious and soul-satisfying way.
Southwest Landscape in Watercolor ONLINE with Tom Lynch February 14, 2026, Saturday, 10am-5pm (AZ Time)Join a Master of Watercolor, as he shares with you his 50 years of experience. Tom has been listed as one of America’s top 20 teachers.
In the morning session, Tom will demonstrate parts of the finished painting in different ways , allowing time for you to paint under his watchful eye. There is a slide show to watch during lunch. Then in the afternoon session you will create a finished painting where you learn the principals for a ‘successful work of art’. A special feature for Tom’s classes is that he will offer you follow up suggestions via email up to 4-weeks after the class! This takes the pressure off having to paint quicklyor show your efforts in class. If you like Color,Contrast, Sunlight & Shadow then these workshops are just for you.
Big Effects ONLINE: Pastel and Mixed Media with Jude Valentine March 4 – 25, 2026, Wednesdays, 1-3pm (AZ Time)Create a portfolio of mixed media ideas by experimenting with combining pastel with acrylic, watercolor or gouache. We’ll use various approaches and media to discover visually interesting textures and applications. Each week we’ll explore a new combination to produce stunning effects. Students will use supplied sketches to map our their paintings and we’ll work in class on application of color effects.
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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