Workshops

In Person Workshops and Classes:

Color & Perception at New Orleans Academy of Fine Art
Dates/Time: Thursdays, 10am-1pm, 2/26/2026 - 5/7/2026
Price: $546.00
Description: Color is fundamental to any kind of painting, but it is also one of the most complex, challenging, and personal aspects. During this class, we will develop our skills in perceiving, mixing, and using color with sensitivity. We will work on a series of mostly observational exercises that challenge us to engage with specific aspects of color. Later in the course, students can decide to either work on still life set-ups or more self-directed projects implementing the color concepts we are discussing in class. While this is not a traditional color theory class, these exercises will expand our personal color vocabulary, help us to observe subtle color relationships, and create mood and atmosphere through strategic use of color. This class is for intermediate and advanced painters only. Students should have some drawing, painting, and color theory experience. It is open to both acrylic and oil painters.


Perceptual Color: Seeing, Mixing, and Painting with Sensitivity Three-Day Intensive at The Bascom Center for Visual Arts in Highlands, NC
Dates/Time: June 24-26th, 2026, 10am-4pm
Price: $500
Description: During this three day workshop, we will develop our skills in perceiving, mixing, and using color with sensitivity. While this is not a traditional color theory class, we will dig into how we think about mixing colors, get to know various color “personalities”, and experiment with ways to use our palette to mix any color we want. We will work on a series of short color exercises and still life setups that will challenge us to engage with specific aspects of color. These projects will expand our personal color language and help us to observe and mix colors with greater acuity. There will be demos, discussions, individual guidance, and group critiques.

This class will be great for intermediate or advanced painters working in all styles that want to strengthen their use and understanding of color. Prior painting experience is required. Painters that joined last year are encouraged to join again as we will be building upon skills practiced last year and engaging in some new concepts. Acrylic and oil painters are welcome.


Online Technique Takeaway Recordings

Plein Air Strategies at Night- Online Class Recording with Winslow Art Center
Price: $40.00 for up to 60 days
Description: During this 1.5 hour presentation and demo, Ben Hamburger will discuss the challenging but exciting practice of painting on-site, en plein air at night time. He will go over his set up and equipment, provide some practical tips for painting nocturnally, and share a demonstration of his plein air nocturne painting process. There will be ample time for questions.

The Power of Neutrals Online Class Recording with Winslow Art Center
Price: $40.00 for up to 60 days
Description: Lots of people are worried about mixing mud, but when used well, a range of “muddy colors” not only make your saturated colors sing, but can enhance and enliven a painting. Also, most of the things we see are relatively neutral, so as a representational painter, the more you understand about mixing them, the better you will get at painting what you see with sensitivity. During this 1.5 hour Technique Takeaway, artist Ben Hamburger will demonstrate and discuss how he mixes and uses neutral colors in his work to add depth, variety, and mood. Though no feedback on student work will be provided, suggested exercises will be provided to help you mix rich neutral colors.