Abbey Art Works Classes
Monthly classes, special workshops, and private lessons are offered year-round on the peaceful grounds of Saint Joseph Abbey. Instruction is provided by internationally renowned teachers in painting, drawing, printmaking and manuscript illumination.
Click on the class listed below to be directed to its individual webpage, where you will find more information and registration instructions for scheduled classes.
Creating from the Soul with Robert Labranche
Wednesdays: March 6 - April 24
This is a mixed media drawing & painting course intended for students with art experience.
Printmaking with Phillip Sage and Lyn Hill Taylor
Tuesdays in April
With full instruction in the use of our full-bed etching press, this four-class session will produce many original ready-to-frame works.
Watercolor Workshop with Diego Larguia
Saturday, April 20
(This class is full.)
This workshop is for all skill levels and will cover many different watercolor painting topics, such as drawing, materials and painting techniques.
Watercolor Workshop with Diego Larguia
Saturday, May 18
(This class is full.)
This workshop is for all skill levels and will cover many different watercolor painting topics, such as drawing, materials and painting techniques.
Drawing for Beginners with Chryl Casso Corizzo
Fridays: April 26 - June 14, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
This class is for students who want to get a strong foundation in the basics to enable them to progress in their art careers.
The Drama of Black and White Workshop with Chryl Casso Corizzo
Saturday, April 13, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
This workshop is open to students of all skill levels who want a strong foundation in black and white.
Creating from the Soul with Robert Labranche
Wednesdays: May 1 - June 19
This is a mixed media drawing & painting course intended for students with art experience.
Egg Tempera Workshop with Chryl Casso Corizzo
Saturday, May 4, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Egg tempera is a painting method thousands of years old and made simply of ground up pigment glued together with the yolk of an egg and water.
Color Studies En Plein Aire
Saturday, June 1, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
and Sunday, June 2, 1 pm to 4:00 pm
Just the painter in you and the beautiful landscape of Saint Joseph Abbey.
Creating from the Soul with Robert Labranche
Wednesdays: July 3 - Aug. 21
This is a mixed media drawing & painting course intended for students with art experience.
Drawing for Beginners with Chryl Casso Corizzo
Fridays: July 5 - Aug. 23, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
This class is for students who want to get a strong foundation in the basics to enable them to progress in their art careers.
The Drama of Black and White Workshop with Chryl Casso Corizzo
Saturday, August 24, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
This workshop is open to students of all skill levels who want a strong foundation in black and white.
Drawing for Beginners with Chryl Casso Corizzo
Fridays: Aug. 30 - Oct. 18, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
This class is for students who want to get a strong foundation in the basics to enable them to progress in their art careers.
Creating from the Soul with Robert Labranche
Wednesdays: Sept. 4 - Oct. 23
This is a mixed media drawing & painting course intended for students with art experience.
Egg Tempera Workshop with Chryl Casso Corizzo
Saturday, Oct. 12, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Egg tempera is a painting method thousands of years old and made simply of ground up pigment glued together with the yolk of an egg and water.
Drawing for Beginners with Chryl Casso Corizzo
Fridays: Oct. 25 - Dec. 20, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
This class is for students who want to get a strong foundation in the basics to enable them to progress in their art careers.
Creating from the Soul with Robert Labranche
Wednesdays: Oct. 30 - Dec. 18
This is a mixed media drawing & painting course intended for students with art experience.