top of page
★★★★★
"PaintSpaceNOLA brings in the best instructors! An amazing week of discovery, discussion, and painting—grateful I was able to experience this for myself."

- Karen W.

Screenshot 2026-08-09 at 6.02_edited.jpg

Book a Workshop

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.

​

_____________________

  • Catie Radney | Unfinished Thoughts Using Acrylic and Mixed Media
    Catie Radney | Unfinished Thoughts Using Acrylic and Mixed Media
    3 tickets left
    72 days to the event
    Sat, Jan 09
    Jan 09, 2027, 9:30 AM CST – Jan 12, 2027, 4:30 PM CST
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    Whether you’re looking for fresh inspiration, a deeper connection to your work, or simply a way to loosen up, this workshop will provide hands-on strategies and exercises to spark creativity.
  • Billie Bourgeois | Scribble to Structure: Observation to Abstraction
    Billie Bourgeois | Scribble to Structure: Observation to Abstraction
    Jan 27, 2027, 9:30 AM CST – Jan 29, 2027, 4:30 PM CST
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    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.
  • Jodi Ohl | Approachable Abstracts
    Jodi Ohl | Approachable Abstracts
    7 tickets left
    128 days to the event
    Sat, Mar 06
    Mar 06, 2027, 10:00 AM CST – Mar 10, 2027, 4:00 PM CST
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    You’ve got the background, now what?! You’ve created the color, marks, and texture. Now comes the hard part: knowing what to do next. Approachable Abstracts is a five-day immersive workshop designed to help you turn those beautiful beginnings into cohesive, confident paintings.
  • Kellie Smith | Layers of Play: Let Go, Get Lost in the Layers & Create Freely
    Kellie Smith | Layers of Play: Let Go, Get Lost in the Layers & Create Freely
    Mar 13, 2027, 9:30 AM CST – Mar 16, 2027, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    Through a playful mix of pastels, ink, watercolor, acrylic, gelli printing, stitching, collage, and more, we'll build rich, expressive layers and create amazing underpaintings filled with interesting marks, textures, and unexpected surprises.
  • Connie Rigdon | Abstract Expressionist Bootcamp
    Connie Rigdon | Abstract Expressionist Bootcamp
    7 tickets left
    155 days to the event
    Fri, Apr 02
    Apr 02, 2027, 9:30 AM CDT – Apr 04, 2027, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    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...
5---Cat-Tesla(1)_edited.jpg
Subscribe and get advance registration access before the crowds.

Join a Waitlist

A staff person will contact you if a space becomes available.

​

_____________________

  • Will Day: Unbreakable Current: Painting Emotion as Momentum
    Will Day: Unbreakable Current: Painting Emotion as Momentum
    Nov 03, 2026, 9:30 AM CST – Nov 06, 2026, 4:30 PM CST
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    Waitlist 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
    Nov 12, 2026, 10:00 AM CST – Nov 15, 2026, 5:00 PM CST
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    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.
  • Patrick Lee | The Creative Process and Language of Painting: Line, Shape, and Pattern
    Patrick Lee | The Creative Process and Language of Painting: Line, Shape, and Pattern
    Nov 18, 2026, 9:30 AM CST – Nov 21, 2026, 4:30 PM CST
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    Waitlist Get the most out of your studio time by keeping things simple, to-the-point, and powerful. Join internationally renowned artist and educator Patrick Lee in this game-changing workshop that is sure to sell-out.
  • Joan Fullerton | Intuitive Acrylic and Collage
    Joan Fullerton | Intuitive Acrylic and Collage
    Dec 01, 2026, 9:30 AM CST – Dec 05, 2026, 4:30 PM CST
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    Move beyond predictable painting habits and explore fresh techniques with curiosity and confidence. Through inspiring demos, plenty of painting time, and thoughtful critiques, you'll discover new possibilities in your creative process.
  • Vicki Lee | The Versatile Gel Plate: Fine Art Prints to Functional Art
    Vicki Lee | The Versatile Gel Plate: Fine Art Prints to Functional Art
    Jan 15, 2027, 9:30 AM CST – Jan 18, 2027, 4:00 PM CST
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    Immerse yourself in four days of vibrant creativity guided by seasoned instructor Vicki Lee. Progressing from fundamental techniques to advanced mixed-media enhancements. Embark on an artistic journey designed for both newcomers to gel printing and those eager to refine their skills.
  • Barb Smucker | Beyond the Brush: Pushing the Possibilities of Collage
    Barb Smucker | Beyond the Brush: Pushing the Possibilities of Collage
    Feb 11, 2027, 9:30 AM CST – Feb 14, 2027, 4:30 PM CST
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    Barb Smucker bridges the gap between “craft project” and fine art, turning collage into a secret weapon for abstract painters and collage artists alike. Her fresh approach helps you break predictable habits, create depth and build complexity.
  • Will Day: Beyond the Threshold: Where Risk Becomes Art
    Will Day: Beyond the Threshold: Where Risk Becomes Art
    Feb 16, 2027, 9:30 AM CST – Feb 19, 2027, 4:30 PM CST
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    A 4-Day Advanced Workshop with Will Day | Every artist reaches a moment when technique alone is no longer enough. The next breakthrough comes from discovering the courage to trust your instincts and create work that is unmistakably your own.
  • Nino Yuniardi | A Sense of Place: A 4-Day Abstract Landscape Workshop
    Nino Yuniardi | A Sense of Place: A 4-Day Abstract Landscape Workshop
    Feb 22, 2027, 10:00 AM CST – Feb 25, 2027, 5:00 PM CST
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    From painting what you see to expressing what you felt—explore abstract landscapes through acrylic paint, using photo references and personal memories as starting points for creating work that feels expressive, personal, and alive.
  • Kim Knoll | The Art of Restraint: Approaches to Abstract Painting on Paper
    Kim Knoll | The Art of Restraint: Approaches to Abstract Painting on Paper
    Mar 01, 2027, 9:30 AM CST – Mar 04, 2027, 4:30 PM CST
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    Kim Knoll is a contemporary artist whose restrained approach to abstraction has been commissioned by brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Regent Seven Seas, CB2, and Crate & Barrel. For the first time, she’s sharing her painting techniques and creative process in this hands-on workshop,
  • Anthony Vasquez (AVone) | Print, Paste, Paint
    Anthony Vasquez (AVone) | Print, Paste, Paint
    Mar 21, 2027, 9:30 AM CDT – Mar 24, 2027, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    What happens when street art meets fine art? Everything changes. Explore AVone’s signature process of collage, silkscreen, image transfer, stencil, spray paint, and layered surfaces to create bold, textured artwork full of depth and story.
  • Audrey Phillips | Advanced Painting Retreat
    Audrey Phillips | Advanced Painting Retreat
    Mar 26, 2027, 9:30 AM CDT – Mar 30, 2027, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    Waitlist | When we make the intention to slow down and be fully engaged with our art for several uninterrupted days, we find that the relationship with our art and our painting practice is greatly elevated.
  • Debbie Taylor-Kerman | Abstract Figuration: Where Freedom Meets Form
    Debbie Taylor-Kerman | Abstract Figuration: Where Freedom Meets Form
    Apr 20, 2027, 9:30 AM CDT – Apr 24, 2027, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    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.
  • Debbie Taylor-Kerman | Abstract Figuration: Where Freedom Meets Form
    Debbie Taylor-Kerman | Abstract Figuration: Where Freedom Meets Form
    Apr 26, 2027, 9:30 AM CDT – Apr 29, 2027, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    Waitlist 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.
  • Cat Tesla | Pushing Boundaries 2.0: Innovative Approaches to Abstract Composition & Color
    Cat Tesla | Pushing Boundaries 2.0: Innovative Approaches to Abstract Composition & Color
    May 11, 2027, 9:30 AM CDT – May 15, 2027, 4:30 PM CDT
    PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
    Calling intermediate and abstract artists: This is the ultimate problem solving workshop—the one you’ve been waiting for!
mindy moore self.jpg
★★★★★
"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.

bottom of page