Classes and Workshops

2026

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Exploring Gouache with Mark Fernandez

JUL 27 & 28 | 10AM-2PM
This is a foundation class where you'll learn skills needed to begin painting with gouache. Get to know the materials and essential methods. Explore the importance of value, color, and composition through demonstration, group discussion, and plenty of individual attention.
Members $155, Non-Members $185
Exploring Gouache
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Your Unforgettable Sketch Journal with Thea Ernest

AUG 11, 12 | 6PM-9PM
In this 6 hour course, we'll combine journal writing, painting, drawing, and collage to create collections of memories. This will be a fun combination of art and craft that is designed to be your entry into this style of journaling.
Members $125, Non-Members $155
Sketch Journal
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Drawing the Human Figure with Mi Ok Song

AUG 15, 22 & 29 | 2PM-4PM
This class will focus on drawing the clothed human figure, with an emphasis on the challenges of drawing the face, limbs, hands & feet. All skill levels are welcome. Please join us for a dynamic, informative and fun learning experience.
Members $75, Non-Members $95
Human Figure
Alcohol Ink

The Art of Painting with Alcohol Inks with Mary Wojciechowski

AUG 18 | 10AM-3:30PM
During the five-hour workshop students will explore the unique qualities of alcohol ink and how it may be used for flowing abstracted works or representational images. This workshop is designed those who have had little or no experience using this medium and encourages experimentation with a sense of creative playfulness. Class time will be divided between instruction and demonstrations and students creating many explorative paintings using this exciting and unpredictable medium.
Members $95, Non-Members $125
Alcohol Ink Painting
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Embrace the Practice Daily Painting with Lisa Daria Kennedy

AUG 19| 10AM-4PM

This class will focus on how to build and sustain a daily art practice. The workshop combines demos, in-class assignments and individual instruction to teach students the techniques to create fresh, deliberate marks on a big canvas. All demos are in acrylic, but all media are welcome!

Members $140, Non-Members $170
Daily Painting 
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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!

Members $385, Non-Members $425
Painting Outside 
Bill Lane, Watercolor

Planning and Painting Watercolors with Bill Lane

SEP 17 - OCT 1,22 & 29 – NOV 5, 12 & 19 | 1:30PM–4:30PM
Join us for this 8-week watercolor class taught by Bill Lane. We’ll explore different watercolor techniques, through exercises and/or demos, fine-tuning your value studies and planning your composition before you start painting. This will help ensure you start with a successful design … and ultimately a successful painting! (Solid planning, a value sketch and drawing skills will make your watercolor painting a bit easier.)
Members $225, Non-Members $255
Planning in Watercolor

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.