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"I loved every minute of it! I learn so much when I immerse myself in the practice.  Look forward to my next workshop!"

- Mindy M.

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Our workshops offer a vibrant blend of inspiration and skill-building, where you can immerse yourself in the city's rich culture while experimenting with various mediums. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, join us for an unforgettable artistic adventure.

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  • Andrea Wedell | Building Depth, Texture and Expression with Cold Wax and Pigment Sticks
    Andrea Wedell | Building Depth, Texture and Expression with Cold Wax and Pigment Sticks
    Feb 24, 2026, 9:30 AM CST – Feb 27, 2026, 4:00 PM CST
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    $1195 | We are pushing the boundaries of surface development with cold wax and R&F pigment sticks in this 4-day workshop designed for intermediate and advanced artists.
  • Jodi Ohl | Abstract Evolution (Volume 1)
    Jodi Ohl | Abstract Evolution (Volume 1)
    3 tickets left
    66 days to the event
    Sat, Mar 21
    Mar 21, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT – Mar 25, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    $1275 | If you're curious about abstract painting but aren’t sure where to begin—or you’re feeling stuck and want to loosen up your process - Abstract Evolution: Volume One is designed to help you break through those blocks and build real momentum in your creative practice.
  • Connie Rigdon | Abstract Expressionist Bootcamp
    Connie Rigdon | Abstract Expressionist Bootcamp
    4 tickets left
    97 days to the event
    Tue, Apr 21
    Apr 21, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Apr 23, 2026, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    $850 | In this fun, hands-on workshop, participants explore the core elements of abstract expressionism—line, shape, color, energy, and intuition—through a series of dynamic exercises. Begin with expressive mark-making and colorful shape creation, then transform your work...
  • Karla Leopold | Art Washes the Soul: A Creative Path to Joy, Imagination, Exploration & Healing
    Karla Leopold | Art Washes the Soul: A Creative Path to Joy, Imagination, Exploration & Healing
    May 14, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – May 17, 2026, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    The New York Times recognized her work as groundbreaking in art therapy—now Karla Leopold brings her wisdom, skills, and experience to PaintSpace NOLA for Art Washes the Soul. This 4-day workshop uses creativity and art processes as tools for healing, connecting, and enhancing joy.
  • Manaz Raiszadeh | Lean Into Your Art: Unlock the Heart
    Manaz Raiszadeh | Lean Into Your Art: Unlock the Heart
    11 tickets left
    125 days to the event
    Tue, May 19
    May 19, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT – May 23, 2026, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    $1399 | Lean into your inner world, embrace vulnerability, and discover the powerful voice that lives in your art. This immersive experience is more than a technique-based class—it’s a journey. Rooted in the healing, joyful, and connective power of creativity, each day will guide you deeper.
  • Stacy Phillips | Beyond Likeness: Mixed Media Portraiture
    Stacy Phillips | Beyond Likeness: Mixed Media Portraiture
    3 tickets left
    139 days to the event
    Tue, Jun 02
    Jun 02, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Jun 06, 2026, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    $1525 | Embark on a creative journey into the world of expressive portraiture. Break away from conventional perceptions of the human face and explore new dimensions of artistic representation using mixed media techniques with acrylic paint.
  • Nell Tilton and Zona Wainwright | Finding Your Creative Energy
    Nell Tilton and Zona Wainwright | Finding Your Creative Energy
    10 tickets left
    146 days to the event
    Tue, Jun 09
    Jun 09, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Jun 11, 2026, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    $925 | Twice the instruction! Reach your greatest potential and express your own unique visual language in non-objective art.
  • Julie Snidle | Discover Painting with Oil & Cold Wax
    Julie Snidle | Discover Painting with Oil & Cold Wax
    10 tickets left
    229 days to the event
    Mon, Aug 31
    Aug 31, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Sep 03, 2026, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    $1050 | Discover a non-traditional approach to oil painting using cold wax medium. This workshop is fun, a bit messy, and will change the way you think about oil painting.
  • Megan Woodard Johnson | The Language of Layers in Abstract Painting
    Megan Woodard Johnson | The Language of Layers in Abstract Painting
    10 tickets left
    238 days to the event
    Wed, Sep 09
    Sep 09, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Sep 12, 2026, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    $1500 | Push your abstract paintings further by building deeper layers of marks and new materials. Explore how collage, acrylic paint, and a wide range of mark-making media such as inks, oil pastels, water soluble crayons, graphite, marker and more can play together on the same canvas.
  • Billie Bourgeois | Scribble to Structure: Observation to Abstraction
    Billie Bourgeois | Scribble to Structure: Observation to Abstraction
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    243 days to the event
    Mon, Sep 14
    Sep 14, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Sep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    $725 | Using one favorite object, artists will create a multitude of compositions by using gesture and contour drawing, printing, stencilling, collage and color interaction. Each artist can launch 50 pieces of work in this high-energy workshop.
  • Barbara Smucker | Mixed Media Collage: Finding Joy in the Art Journey
    Barbara Smucker | Mixed Media Collage: Finding Joy in the Art Journey
    Sep 18, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Sep 21, 2026, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    $1150 | Discover the joy of working with mixed media collage and its ability to unlock your artistic confidence. Create colorful, unexpected, collage papers using a variety of prompts and techniques. Incorporate collage papers with mixed media layering techniques and open visual possibilities!
  • Manuela Knaut | The Poetry of the Unpredictable: Experimental and Intuitive Approaches to Abstract Painting
    Manuela Knaut | The Poetry of the Unpredictable: Experimental and Intuitive Approaches to Abstract Painting
    Sep 24, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Sep 27, 2026, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    $1695 | A vibrant exploration of freedom in painting — an invitation to question habits, break patterns, and rediscover joy in the creative process. Guided by internationally acclaimed artist Manuela Karin Knaut, participants will dive into a world of experimentation...
  • Steve Aimone | Advanced Directed Individual Study
    Steve Aimone | Advanced Directed Individual Study
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    259 days to the event
    Wed, Sep 30
    Sep 30, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Oct 04, 2026, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    $2200 | Portfolio Review Required | Designed to replicate, as nearly as possible, a graduate / post-graduate school fine art growth and study experience. 
  • Debbie Taylor-Kerman | Abstract Figuration: Where Freedom Meets Form
    Debbie Taylor-Kerman | Abstract Figuration: Where Freedom Meets Form
    Oct 06, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Oct 10, 2026, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    $1895 | Create abstract figurative paintings that are both authentic and cathartic. Focus on discovering the joy of expressive abstract painting and learning how to transform those abstract works into powerful abstract figurative paintings.
  • Julie Schumer | Abstract Adventures: Get Loose, Go Big and Paint Fearlessly
    Julie Schumer | Abstract Adventures: Get Loose, Go Big and Paint Fearlessly
    Oct 18, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Oct 21, 2026, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    $1435 | Award-winning creator of the "Dive Into Abstract Painting™" series - Julie Schumer - returns for an Abstract Adventures. Learn how to get loose, go big and paint fearlessly in this best-selling, 4-day experience.
  • Hyunmee Lee | Shaping the Abstract: Beyond Technique 
    Hyunmee Lee | Shaping the Abstract: Beyond Technique 
    1 ticket left
    283 days to the event
    Sat, Oct 24
    Oct 24, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Oct 28, 2026, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    $1895 | Explore diverse painting and mixed-media techniques and materials in this professional development course. Overcome technical challenges, strengthen your personal artistic direction with confidence—all in an inspiring and enjoyable environment. Designed for intermediate and advanced artists
  • Will Day | Unbreakable Current: Painting Emotion as Momentum
    Will Day | Unbreakable Current: Painting Emotion as Momentum
    9 tickets left
    293 days to the event
    Tue, Nov 03
    Nov 03, 2026, 9:30 AM CST – Nov 06, 2026, 4:30 PM CST
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    $1750 | This advanced abstract painting intensive is the next step beyond the Relentless class—a deeper dive into what happens the moment you enter the studio and let the work take over.
  • Nino Yuniardi | Sweet & Spicy: Tapping Into Your Childlike Wonder
    Nino Yuniardi | Sweet & Spicy: Tapping Into Your Childlike Wonder
    9 tickets left
    302 days to the event
    Thu, Nov 12
    Nov 12, 2026, 10:00 AM CST – Nov 15, 2026, 5:00 PM CST
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    $1525 | A four-day immersive painting experience designed to help artists rediscover play, trust their instincts, and strengthen their design sensibility. It’s a balance between freedom and intention—between the sweet flow of intuition and the spicy spark of challenge.
  • Joan Fullerton | Intuitive Acrylic and Collage
    Joan Fullerton | Intuitive Acrylic and Collage
    11 tickets left
    321 days to the event
    Tue, Dec 01
    Dec 01, 2026, 9:30 AM CST – Dec 05, 2026, 4:30 PM CST
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    $1625 | Go beyond worn-out or predictable painting methods. Experiment with innovative techniques and a mindset of relaxed awareness, which have been designed to cultivate curiosity and self-confidence. Inspiring demos, lots of time to paint, and group critiques will...
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  • Donna Weathers | Figuring Abstractly
    Donna Weathers | Figuring Abstractly
    Jan 17, 2026, 9:30 AM CST – Jan 20, 2026, 4:30 PM CST
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    Get loose, get messy, and let the figure take a backseat to your intuition. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore how the human form can slip in and out of focus through bold mark-making and layered abstraction—creating richly textured mixed-media paintings.
  • Shelley Bolton | Glazes & Phases in Abstraction
    Shelley Bolton | Glazes & Phases in Abstraction
    Jan 23, 2026, 9:30 AM CST – Jan 26, 2026, 4:30 PM CST
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    Waitlist | Looking to give your paintings more richness and depth? Discover the magic of glazing and working in phases!
  • Will Day | Relentless: The Alchemy of Emotion & Form
    Will Day | Relentless: The Alchemy of Emotion & Form
    Feb 03, 2026, 9:30 AM CST – Feb 06, 2026, 4:30 PM CST
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    $1750 | Inspired by Will Day's Relentless series, this workshop invites advanced artists to delve into the transformative power of abstraction as a medium for storytelling and self-discovery.
  • Vicki Lee | 3-Day Gelli Print Adventure
    Vicki Lee | 3-Day Gelli Print Adventure
    Mar 01, 2026, 9:30 AM CST – Mar 03, 2026, 4:00 PM CST
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    $615 | Explore the exciting world of Gelli Plate® printing and learn to create unique, one-of-a-kind monoprints using stencils, masks, and acrylic paints. Master the Gelli Plate, discover endless possibilities and transform your prints into stunning works.
  • Jane Burton | Fearless Abstraction: A Painting Intensive
    Jane Burton | Fearless Abstraction: A Painting Intensive
    Mar 10, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Mar 14, 2026, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    $1850 | Paint big, paint crazy, loosen up and dump those inhibitions! Focus on painting spontaneously and authentically, discover how to evaluate your work, learn when to stop and when to push forward, and move beyond fear and self-doubt.
  • Cat Tesla | Abstract Color & Composition
    Cat Tesla | Abstract Color & Composition
    May 04, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT – May 08, 2026, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    $1989 | This is the ultimate problem solving workshop - the one you’ve been waiting for! hit the ground running by learning abstract compositions and how to work from the grid to clarify and strengthen your artistic voice.
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