Classes and Workshops
March & April 2025

Bold Strokes with Jossy Lownes
MAR 26, APR 2 | 1:30-4:30PM
Take your artistry to the next level with Jossy Lownes’ transformative painting class, Bold Strokes: Unlocking Creativity! Dive into an exciting exploration of composition and color that will spark your creativity and boost your confidence. Guided by Jossy’s expertise, you’ll work from inspiring photos to master the art of simplifying space, infusing emotion, and experimenting boldly with color. Let’s make your artistic journey extraordinary!
Only a few spots left!

Traditional Pysanky Ukrainian Eggs
APR 5 | 10AM-2:30PM

Painting as a Practice with Bill Lane and Sam Allerton Green
APR 8 & 9 | 9AM-4PM
Instead of pursuing the endless question of “What do I paint?” — together we’ll explore the key habits and excesses that help us break free from creative barriers. We’ll learn intuitive and practical strategies to overcome self-doubt, perfectionism, and mental roadblocks that can hinder artistic progress.
Using the tools in this workshop you’ll build a strong flow and routine that has the potential to completely transform your approach to painting. This will give you the freedom to paint without limitations, build consistent habits, and embrace your creative journey in a way that feels rewarding to you.

Discover Gouache: The Opaque Watercolor with Edward Huff
MAY 6, 7, 8 | 12:30-4PM
If you were disappointed by not getting into Ed’s March workshop, here’s a second chance! Registration is now open!
Gouache is an opaque watercolor that is used quite differently from transparent watercolors. The techniques use with this vibrant medium will be explored and you will gain confidence to create with renewed vision.
Classes and Workshops FAQs
All classes and workshops will be paid in full at time of registration.
What if I need to cancel or change my workshop?
Cancelling your class registration more than 7 days prior to the class will result in a full refund less the credit card fees if you paid by credit card.
Cancellation within 7 days of a workshop start date results in the full loss of tuition.
In the case that I am unable to attend a workshop, can I give my space to a friend?
Yes, though we ask that you please let us know if someone else will be taking your place in a workshop.
I can’t make all the days of the workshop; can I still take it?
In most cases, students can take part of a workshop, though you should let us know so we can check with the teaching artist. In general, workshops are not pro-rated if you are unable to attend the entire session.
What if PAG cancels a workshop?
In the event of under-enrollment, extreme weather, or other unforeseen incidents, the Portsmouth Arts Guild may cancel a scheduled workshop or class.
If an entire workshop is cancelled due to under-enrollment, tuition will be refunded in full. If a single session of a workshop is cancelled, and we are unable to make up the class on another date, a pro-rated tuition refund will be issued.