Enjoy Plein Air
with Jessica Schiffman

October 25 & 26, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 2 sessions | 12 hours of outdoor instruction $250 registration fee

About Jessica Schiffman
Jessica Schiffman is a professional painter, children’s book illustrator, and art educator with 30 years of experience.

Oil and Cold Wax 
with Tracy Vinzant

November 9th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm  1 session $50 registration fee

In this dynamic workshop, students will complete five 11x14 oil and cold wax paintings while exploring layering, texture, and color. With clear instruction and built-in time for setup and cleanup, participants can focus fully on the creative process and leave with a series of finished works.

About Tracy Vinzant

Tracy Vinzant is a creative who loves working with her hands, approaching both painting and clay with an intuitive and playful spirit.

We've partnered with Let's Go Travel to take a day trip to the LA County Museum of Art and the Academy Award Museum in Los Angeles, CA. The fee is $139, which includes one museum admission of your choice and roundtrip transportation from a pickup point in Palm Desert at 8:30am with return approximately 6pm. Lunch is not included but is available onsite and nearby.

REGISTER DIRECTLY WITH Let's Go Travel at 760-320-3009 or letsgotravelKathy@gmail.com
See more details at www.letsgotravel.us

Elements of Watercolor
with Ian Cooke

Elements of Watercolor

This introductory watercolor workshop provides new students with the essential skills to confidently join regular classes and begin exploring this rewarding medium. Participants will learn how to balance water and paint, choose and care for brushes, select the right paper, and set up a palette. Core topics include the color wheel, warm and cool colors, transparency, mixing methods, reserving whites, and correcting mistakes. Students will practice washes, glazes, dry brush, spattering, scraping, and texture techniques while working toward both a landscape and a still life. Additional focus will be given to composition, perspective, and rendering natural elements such as skies, trees, grasses, rocks, and water.

About Ian Cooke 
Ian Cooke is an accomplished watercolor artist and instructor who emphasizes strong foundational skills and creative confidence in his teaching.

Creative Color Techniques in Acrylic 
with Jean Bradley

December 6 & 7, 9:00am - 4:00pm 2 sessions $200 registration fee

Explore essential color concepts and hands-on techniques to strengthen your acrylic painting skills. Learn to use color with confidence to bring depth, harmony, and vibrancy to your work while developing a stronger understanding of its impact in your paintings.

About Jean Bradley
Jean Bradley is passionate about color and dedicated to teaching painting in ways that inspire creativity and confidence.

You are cordially invited to an exclusive luncheon at the picturesque Smoke Tree Ranch on December 18th, 2024 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Priced at $45 per person, this elegant gathering promises a delightful experience filled with culinary delights and camaraderie.

Smoke Tree Ranch boasts a rich history spanning over sixty years, brimming with charm and tradition. Established in 1936 by Fred and Maziebelle Markham, the Ranch has flourished into a sanctuary for like-minded individuals seeking solace in the tranquil desert landscape. The legacy of the Markhams endures through the dedicated Colonists and their families, who uphold the Ranch's heritage and values.

Join us for a lavish buffet at Smoke Tree Ranch, where Old West nostalgia blends with contemporary sophistication. Let us unite to celebrate art, culture, and community in this timeless setting.

RSVP promptly to secure your place at this luncheon and revel in an afternoon of art and socilization at SmokeTree Ranch. We eagerly anticipate your presence at this special occasion.

Portraits in Pastel
with Alane Levinsohn

January 10, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm 1 session | 4 hours of instruction $75 registration fee

Portraits in Pastel

Learn the art of expressive portrait painting with pastels, focusing on capturing character, emotion, and individuality through color and technique. This workshop is designed to help artists refine their portrait skills while exploring the unique qualities of pastel.

About Alane 
Alane Levinsohn is an award-winning artist working in charcoal, pastels, and oils

Landscape Paint Along
with Jessica Schiffman

January 17th & 18th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 2 sessions | 12 hours of outdoor instruction $250 registration fee

About Jessica Schiffman
Jessica Schiffman is a professional painter, children’s book illustrator, and art educator with 30 years of experience.

Hand-tinted Photography
with Diana Shay Diehl

Monday evenings in February at the DAC $175.00 registration fee + $20 printing fee paid to instructor during first session

Before color film photography came along in the early 1900s, photographs were hand-tinted using diluted oil paints. In this workshop series, participants will hand color photographic images using modern materials like watercolor, pastels, colored pencils, and diluted oils or acrylics. Participants will also learn best papers to print on, preparation, and archival finishing techniques. $20 printing fee covers prints made from participants' own photography. For more information, contact Diana at info@dianashaydiehl.com

About Diana Shay Diehl

Diana's art practice is centered around collaborations with a focus on process over product - experimenting with how organic mediums interact in order to achieve how she perceives the environments she traverses through. She has a penchant for experimenting with historic photographic processes, beeswax, and natural pigments - all done from her home studio high in the Mojave Desert, her tiny studio home on wheels, or via a backpack in the wildernesses.

To learn more, visit Diana's website: www.dianashaydiehl.com.

We've partnered with Let's Go Travel to take a day trip to the Broad Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles, CA. The fee is $139, which includes museum admissions and roundtrip transportation from a pickup point in Palm Desert. We will make a no-host lunch stop at the famous Philippe's French Dip and adjacent Olvera Street eateries.

REGISTER DIRECTLY WITH Let's Go Travel at 760-320-3009 or letsgotravelKathy@gmail.com
See more details at www.letsgotravel.us

AI is the Artist's Friend
with Terry Hastings

Feburary 8th 1:00 - 3:00pm $50.00 registration fee

AI is the Artist's Friend

Join me for a lively, hands-on workshop exploring how AI can be your creative collaborator, confidant—or even co-conspirator. I’ll show you how to use AI to streamline your workflow, promote your art, and amplify your voice with clarity and flair.
I’ll be sharing the stage with my digital sidekick, AL 9000, who will talk with us live and demonstrate how AI can support your artistic practice in surprising and delightful ways.
Use this link to sign up or contact me directly. Let’s promote your art faster, smarter, and have a lot more fun. 

AI is the Artist’s Friend with Terry Hastings & AL 9000
Sunday, Febuary 8th · 1–3 p.m. Desert Art Center · $50

About Terry 

Elements of Watercolor
with Ian Cooke

February 21 & 22, 9:30am-3:30pm 2 sessions | 12 hours of instruction $150 registration fee ($50 deposit included)

Elements of Watercolor

This introductory watercolor workshop provides new students with the essential skills to confidently join regular classes and begin exploring this rewarding medium. Participants will learn how to balance water and paint, choose and care for brushes, select the right paper, and set up a palette. Core topics include the color wheel, warm and cool colors, transparency, mixing methods, reserving whites, and correcting mistakes. Students will practice washes, glazes, dry brush, spattering, scraping, and texture techniques while working toward both a landscape and a still life. Additional focus will be given to composition, perspective, and rendering natural elements such as skies, trees, grasses, rocks, and water.

About Ian Cooke 
Ian Cooke is an accomplished watercolor artist and instructor who emphasizes strong foundational skills and creative confidence in his teaching.

March 7th & 8th, 10:00am - 3:00pm $175.00 registration fee + $20 materials fee paid to instructor during first session

About Jerry Harty

Jerry Harty is a self-taught artist whose work is light and whimsical, bringing a sense of curiosity and delight to every creative experience.

Clay and Texture
with Andrew Marr

Discover the fundamentals of hand-building while experimenting with creative surface textures. Students will learn to shape clay and use unconventional tools to add depth, pattern, and personality to their work. This workshop is ideal for those who want to build confidence in clay while exploring its expressive potential.

About Andrew Marr

Andrew Marr is a ceramic artist and educator specializing in tactile, expressive clay work. He is also a juried artist at the Desert Art Center.

Cyanotype Sun Prints
with Rose Cefalu

Cyanotype, Making Sun Prints in the Desert

Learn the art of cyanotype, one of the oldest photographic printing processes. Using the desert sun as your light source, you’ll create striking blue-and-white prints with natural objects and personal designs. This hands-on workshop is beginner friendly and encourages experimentation with this historic yet playful medium.

About Rose 

Rose Cefalu is a creative and curious photography teacher and lifelong student of art, excited to explore and share new ways of making art.