Cost: $245 | Member Pricing: $180–220
Instructor: Greg Gandy
▶ Instructor: Greg Gandy, MFA | Portfolio
▶ 12 Participants Maximum
▶ In-Person Participation Only
COST: $245
MEMBER PRICING | Use code at checkout
$220 – Member | use code: MEMBER
$198 – Advancing Plan | use code: ADVANCING
$180 – Mastering Plan | use code: MASTERING
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
We want everyone to be able to participate. If you need financial assistance, a 30% discount is available – just email us at team@azgourartgroup.com
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
Join us on location in the San Francisco Bay Area for a dynamic, hands-on painting workshop designed to spark creativity, strengthen compositional instincts, and expand your visual language. This immersive five-hour session blends lecture, demonstration, guided painting time, and a supportive group critique – all in a small group setting limited to 12 participants.
LOCATION: TO BE ANNOUNCED
WORKSHOP STRUCTURE
Objective
Painting outdoors can feel overwhelming—but it doesn't have to. In this workshop, you'll learn a simple, repeatable approach to plein air painting, from choosing the right scene to creating a strong composition, simplifying what you see, and capturing light with confidence. Through demonstrations, individual instruction, and plenty of painting time, you'll gain practical tools that will strengthen every painting you make, whether outdoors or in the studio.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Instructor lecture and painting demonstration
Structured painting exercises with room for interpretation
Individualized guidance during studio work
Group critique and discussion
Insights into the instructor’s current projects as added educational context
A casual, energetic environment that encourages experimentation and growth
MATERIALS TO BRING
Acrylic paint is preferred but oil will work as well.
Small canvas anywhere between 8x10” to 16x20” is fine. If you want to work larger that is fine too.
Reference photos of whatever subject you would like to paint, or studies if you work more abstract.
Brushes, turp or water to clean brushes
Rags or paper towels
Tables and chairs are provided. Participants may bring their own easels (tabletop or freestanding) or work directly on the table. The studio offers a restroom, paint-washing sink, paper towels, water, tea, and backup art supplies if you forget something. A café is conveniently located across the street, though bringing lunch is recommended to maximize working time.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Arrival: Participants are welcome to arrive up to 20 minutes early to settle in.
Parking: TO BE ANNOUNCED
Questions: please get in touch via email: team@westportalgallery.com
LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED
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415 212 9092 | team@westportalgallery.com
