WORKSHOPS
Our bi-monthly online Workshops give you the opportunity to paint along with the artist!
Workshops are conducted on Zoom. They are open to APS members who register and pay a nominal fee.
~ Guest artist Workshops are held on the 2nd Saturday of odd-numbered months at 1:00 pm EST.
~ The Workshop is proceeded by our online Member Meeting at 10am, a guest artist Demonstration following the meeting, and an hour long break.
~ The guest artist creates one or two pastel paintings during the three hour online Workshop. Participants are encouraged to paint along.
~ Attendees receive a materials list and reference photo several days before the workshop.
~ Painting subjects vary from workshop to workshop and may include: Landscapes, Figures, Portraits, and Still Life Arrangements.
~ Assorted information will be covered as the guest artist paints: In-Depth Discussion of Materials, Info on Hard and Soft Pastels, Aspects of Art Theory, and Techniques for handling specific painting challenges.
~ A video camera is positioned 1 to 2 feet away from the guest artist’s painting - this allows you to see details of their techniques and close-ups of their developing image.
~ You can ask questions and get feedback as both you, your fellow APS workshop attendees, and the guest artist work create.
~ This adds depth and critical context to the information you receive on the guest artists inspiration and influences, as well as their approaches and methods.
~ If there is time, there may be a critique of the work created during the session. Participation is voluntary.
EXPRESSIONS OF LIGHT: CREATING BEAUTIFUL COLOR & KEEPING VALUES CORRECT w/Teresa Saia
Saturday, November 14, 2026
You must be a current APS member to attend.
Fee: $60
Teresa is a recognized workshop instructor nationally and in Europe. She enjoys creating a supportive and energetic atmosphere in which students can thrive, establishing their individual style and artistic statement. To learn more about Teresa visit her website: teresasaia.com
This workshop will focus on the basics for creating dramatic, dynamic, timeless landscapes: value, composition and simplifying shapes into strong abstract design. Color relationships, edges, temperature of light will be discussed, as well as the application of value sketches and atmospheric perspective for stronger statements in your paintings. Also to be discussed: creating a passionate approach to your subject matter, evoking a more interactive response with the viewer.
STRONG VALUE STATEMENTS. Demonstrating the power of large, simplified shapes and the subsequent steps in breaking those shapes into distinct areas of light and dark. Developing depth and form with good value choices and then pumping up the color to make a visually dynamic painting.
CREATING MOOD IN THE LANDSCAPE. Maintaining the correct values to enhance the mood you want to create. Knowing how edge quality can help to enhance the effect of depth in the landscape. Creating consistent light direction for the time of day. Managing low light and backlight for dramatic impact.
We are proud of the many distinguished pastel artists who have lead APS workshops. Here are a few:
Tony Allain, Lyn Asselta, Lana Ballot, Doug Dawson, Margaret Dyer, Dawn Emerson, Bethany Fields, Christine Ivers, Rita Kirkman, Susan Kuznitsky, Karen Margulis, Susan Mayfield, Nancie King Mertz, Elizabeth Mowry, Kathleen Newman, Desmond O’Hagen, Aline Ordman, Corey Pitkin, Clarence Porter, Tara Will
