Here is a long listing of painting classes available, some online, some on location and others via mail. But topping the list are our quintessential top instructional guides:

Workshop Search Engine:
Shawguides.com

Online Lessons
Virtual Art Academy is our number one choice for self-study for beginning to advanced painters virtually on the Web today for plein-air and studio artists. We've even done our own review for you here.

Video/DVD Art Instruction Service:
Creative Catlyist Productions, Inc. provides top-notch training tools as DVD or video format from among the best instructors in all media.

Workshop Service:
Phil Levine Workshops, Inc.
Paint with among the top instructors anywhere through PaintingFrance.com. Since 1993 Phil Levine has offered workshops to France, Italy, Costa Rica, Mexico, and customized tours as well. Don't miss this site as one of your first stops to find a workshop! Also sign up today for his exciting and informative newsletter. Simply click and fill in the form with your email address and email newsletter request.

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Acrylic Tips
Acrylic painting tips brought to you by ARTtalk-The Free monthly art materials and supplies newsletter for the visual artist.

Aquitaine Affairs
painting with Artist/Tutor Jackie Devereux in France

Art Course Masterclass Painting
Traditional painting in French Chateau with expert masterclass tuition. Observers welcome.

Art in the Aspens workshop program
Artist workshops held in Colorado for students interested in Fine Art.

An Artist Touch
Works by the artist and students, and instructional videos teaching children how to, by Gail Miller.

Acadia Workshop Center
Workshops with the nation's top artists. Visit their extensive site for information or call: 207-244-9742.

ArtistsAnon
Painting articles, demos, and how-to for amateur artists.

Artventure
Watercolor painting courses given by professional artist Arlette Steenmans in Southern France.

Baldini Painting Holidays
Plein Air painting holidays on Monhegan Island, Maine. Niagara Area Peninsula St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean 2-5 day painting workshops in oil or watercolor.

Bigbrush Watercolour
Download watercolor lessons by Canadian artist Peter Humeniuk. Includes free demo and information regarding video and workshops.

Blondheim, Linda
Expert teacher of plein-air painting in oil and acrylics for beginner to intermediate levels. See her listings her or email Linda at lindakblondheim@aol.com.

Brightwood Studio
Mountain retreat for art instruction seminars and private classes.

Broadway Foot Art Studio
Watercolour painting North Yorkshire with artist Anne Lang. 2 - 5 day courses in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park

Bryan A. Thatcher
List of artist's watercolor painting courses, books, and video tapes, and a photo gallery of work.

Christopher Dunne
Workshops and tutors realistic "Dutch Master" oil painting and drawing technique.

Cowdisley Technical Forum
Free online advanced painting lessons for students and teachers from the Cowdisley Education Group by three practicing professional painters.

Daisybank Studio
Watercolor instruction by Chris J. Beard, based in Cheshire, UK. Terms, contact information.

Delphys Art
Drawing and painting classes. Ottawa, Canada.

Don Foster's Artists' Workshop
An art course on CD-ROM plus free information for student artists and art enthusiasts.

Don Jusko Painting
On location in Maui Hawaii. Free color and painting course. Learn to accurately paint anything in front of you. Includes a coloring contest and galleries of painting tips.

Hand Painted Lettering
Online art course with step by step instructions and on screen videos on how to master hand painted lettering.

Helen Van Wyk.Com
Helen Van Wyk is recognized by thousands of artists as the host of PBS's "Welcome to my Studio" television show.

J.C. Espiritu
Portrait workshops in portraits pastels or charcoal. Email: julioyumi@yahoo.com.

Jackie Simmonds
Art instruction books and videos from award-winning British pastel painter.

Jan Kunz Studio
Workshops by world famous artists in all media, on the coast in beautiful Florence, Oregon.

John Lovett
Paintings in oil, watercolor, and mixed media, with detailed notes on painting techniques and methods, and information on art materials.

Julie Houck Workshops
Plein Air Workshop on Maui
February 6, 7, 8 2007
Fee: $325.00

Provence au Printemps
May 11-18, 2007
Fee: $2,600 includes instruction, lodging, transportation to painting sites and breakfast. Class limited to 10. Non-painting companions welcome.

Plein Air Workshop in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
November 7-14, 2007

Kim Francher Lordier
Pastel painting in the Plein Air Tradition. Workshops exclusively in soft pastel for beginners through advanced painters. Art Classes - Chileno Vally Ranch Petaluma. Email: kimspastels@aol.com.

L. Diane Johnson Plein-Air Workshops
Workshops exclusively on location for beginner through advanced painters in acrylic, soft pastel & oil with highly sought-after American artist.

Learn to Paint Watercolours with Peter Saw
Free help for students of watercolor painting, including tips and hints.

London International Art School
The Magic of Painting - free painting lessons on-line for the beginner to the advanced.

Marius Fine Art Studios
Training in classical drawing & painting. Intensive workshops.

Michael Orwick
PDF with printable schedule. Teaches intermediate oil workshops and is currently working on a book. Also teaches in the Beaverton Hillsboro area.

Nan Rae Art Workshops
Offers instruction on Chinese brush painting. Mail lessons are also available.

Nita Leland's: Exploring Color for Creative Artists
Information on color theory, creativity, design, watercolor, collage, workshops, art instruction books, studio setup, and art links.

Paint in Matisses Villa
painting courses from May to October. For artists at all levels in the Matisse's old villa in Vence, Southern France.

paintersstudio.com
Dedicated to the study and use of an artist's painting and drawing materials, and techniques.

Painting Atmospheric Effects
Well known alkyd painter Robert B. Dance demonstrates how he paints clouds, mist, and sunsets.

The Painting Experience with Stewart Cubley
Providing a supportive and stimulating environment that guides people to explore the creative process through expressive painting.

Parsons, Shelia
Arizona-based professional artist and workshop instructor. Provides a class schedule, brief profile and contact information.

Ray Campbell Smith's Way With Watercolour
Provides demonstrations and tips on watercolor painting.

Singapore Watercolor Demo Online
Watercolor online demo by Ng Woon Lam NWS.

Suite 101: Oil Painting
From stretching your own canvas, to mixing oil colour, to informative discussions, you'll soon learn there's nothing quite like the smell of grease paint. Archive of articles.

Trevinhurst Lodge
Watercolor painting courses in the south of England, with artist Brian Smith.

Watching Paint Dry
Learn to paint watercolour landscapes with Don Harrison. Instructional and demonstration art videos books workshops painting holidays and art materials.

Watercolor Demonstrations
Step-by-step demonstrations for various watercolor projects. Information about watercolor painting; techniques, history, and materials.

Watercolor Painting
Art news, resources, history, lessons, articles, and links for watercolor artists of all skill levels.