EF11 Amado Peña Workshop

Join us for an exclusive, one-time, hands-on Master Class with Amado Peña Jr.—one of the most celebrated figures in contemporary Southwestern and Indigenous art.

EF15 Claudio Zavala - Inside the Studio

Claudio Zavala will work with participants to capture original photos and then, using Adobe Express, guide them to design a finished, publishable, piece that reflects their own students' creativity and classroom story. No cost - Sponsored by Adobe.

EF5 Art Class 101*

For art teachers who can’t draw……There are many art teachers out there with little or no training or experience, so our friend Jessica Antonelli will be sharing tips and exercise on drawing fundamentals and other basic art knowledge to help get you more comfortable in the classroom. Galveston Arts Center, Education Studio.

ES1 Painting "LIVE" Birds and Animals

Painting "live" birds of prey and others on canvas with naturalist and international wildlife artist Doug Hiser.

ES11 Get Your Mardi Gras On! *

The fabulous Megan Maberry, of Hurricane Headdress brings it again with this workshop. “Get Your Mardi Gras On” is your opportunity to create a spectacular headpiece for the next Mardi Gras celebration. The workshop will take place at the Hotel Lucine on the Seawall. All supplies are provided.

ES27 Inside the Studio with Jeffie Brewer

In this workshop, participants will dive deep into Expressive Drawing use a wide variety of mixed media. Drawings will focus on mark-making, layering media, movement, and expressing feelings while letting go of strict rules.

ES7 Life Drawing *

Session begins with the model taking a series of short, dynamic poses or “gestures” for up to 2 minutes each, followed by progressively longer poses up to 50 minutes, sometimes incorporating furniture and/or props. Focus is on the study of the human figure in its natural state; models typically pose nude or, occasionally, semi-clothed/draped.

ES9 Experience Nature in Plein Air *

A walking adventure at the Coastal Heritage Preserve to learn about the historic prairie, food web relationships, predator and prey adaptations, migrating and local populations of birds. Participants will use binoculars, bug catchers, and use seine and dip nets as they investigate the animals found in different habitats. Participants will create a plein air watercolor painting from inside the pristine awe-inspiring wetlands of Galveston Bay. Remember that you will be enjoying the outdoors and related elements. (Artist Boat has bug spray on request) Lunch is not included.