Classes and Workshops
Winter & Spring 2026
Planning and Painting in Watercolor with Bill Lane
MAR 5 – MAY 14 | 1:30PM–4:30PM
Beginner Italic Calligraphy with Lynn Litchfield
APR 13 | 9:30AM–12:30PM
This is a one day workshop introducing a basic Italic alphabet using ink and a traditional broad nib dip pen. You will learn basic pen strokes, letter form, pen positioning, layout and spacing techniques. Participants will leave with a completed finished project and supplies to continue practicing at home.
Painting Outside with Sam & Bill
SEP 8, 9, & 10 | 9:00AM–4:30PM
The Portsmouth Arts Guild is proud to offer another plein air workshop with this wildly popular duo. Join us as Sam & Bill teach as they entertain. Both oil and watercolor artists will enjoy three full days of plein air painting and guidance. All levels are welcome, but you should have some plein air experience under your belt. This is a very popular class so sign up soon!
Drawing and Painting Botanicals with Elizabeth O'Connell
MAY 19,26, JUN 2,9,16 | 1-4PM
Please join us for this fun, relaxed and step-by-step drawing and painting 5-week class to celebrate the beauty of spring! You will only need to bring yourself, as all materials are included, including a “flower of the week”. Beginners are welcome, as well as experienced artists! For more class details click the link below
Watercolor Batik with Peter Sterling Turner
JUN 18 | 1-4:30PM
Explore the luminous and textured world of Line and Wash Watercolor Batik on Kinwashi Rice Paper. This immersive, hands-on workshop teaches students how to combine bold waterproof marker linework with flowing watercolor washes and layers of wax resist to create uniquely vibrant and textured works. For more class details click the link below
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.