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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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Mar 21, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT – Mar 25, 2026, 4:00 PM CDTPaintSpace 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.
Apr 21, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Apr 23, 2026, 4:30 PM CDTPaintSpace 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...
8 tickets left120 days to the eventThu, May 14May 14, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – May 17, 2026, 4:30 PM CDTPaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USAThe 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.
11 tickets left125 days to the eventTue, May 19May 19, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT – May 23, 2026, 4:30 PM CDTPaintSpace 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.
3 tickets left139 days to the eventTue, Jun 02Jun 02, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Jun 06, 2026, 4:30 PM CDTPaintSpace 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.
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10 tickets left238 days to the eventWed, Sep 09Sep 09, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Sep 12, 2026, 4:30 PM CDTPaintSpace 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.
12 tickets left243 days to the eventMon, Sep 14Sep 14, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Sep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM CDTPaintSpace 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.
11 tickets left247 days to the eventFri, Sep 18Sep 18, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Sep 21, 2026, 4:30 PM CDTPaintSpace 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!
8 tickets left253 days to the eventThu, Sep 24Sep 24, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Sep 27, 2026, 4:30 PM CDTPaintSpace 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...


1 ticket left265 days to the eventTue, Oct 06Oct 06, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Oct 10, 2026, 4:30 PM CDTPaintSpace 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.
9 tickets left277 days to the eventSun, Oct 18Oct 18, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Oct 21, 2026, 4:30 PM CDTPaintSpace 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.
Oct 24, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Oct 28, 2026, 4:30 PM CDTPaintSpace 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
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9 tickets left302 days to the eventThu, Nov 12Nov 12, 2026, 10:00 AM CST – Nov 15, 2026, 5:00 PM CSTPaintSpace 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.
Dec 01, 2026, 9:30 AM CST – Dec 05, 2026, 4:30 PM CSTPaintSpace 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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Jan 17, 2026, 9:30 AM CST – Jan 20, 2026, 4:30 PM CSTPaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USAGet 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.


Feb 03, 2026, 9:30 AM CST – Feb 06, 2026, 4:30 PM CSTPaintSpace 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.
Mar 01, 2026, 9:30 AM CST – Mar 03, 2026, 4:00 PM CSTPaintSpace 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.
Mar 10, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Mar 14, 2026, 4:30 PM CDTPaintSpace 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.
May 04, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT – May 08, 2026, 4:30 PM CDTPaintSpace 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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