Join teaching artist Annie Melik for a series of immersive 8 studio courses (2 hours each) that bridges the gap between historical art movements and contemporary painting practice. Each week combines hands-on technical exercises, rich historical discussion, and guided creative process in a joyful group learning experience to help artists deepen their understanding and refine their personal style.

$60/2-hr session or $480 for full 8-weeks

Audience: Intermediate to advanced artists, art students, and educators 

Duration: each individual session is 2 hrs. Full course is 8 weeks

• $60 individual sessions, sign up HERE.

• $480 8-week workshop, sign up HERE.

Format: Weekly studio painting sessions + historical context and artist’s debate of the topic.

Class dates & subjects:

• Week 1: 10/10/2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

  • Classical Foundations – Renaissance & Baroque

• Week 2: 10/17/2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

  • Romanticism & Realism

• Week 3: 10/31/2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

  • Impressionism

• Week 4: 11/7/2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

  • Post-Impressionism & Symbolism

• Week 5: 11/14/2025, 2:00-4:00 PM

  • Cubism & Futurism

• Week 6: 11/21/2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

  • Expressionism & Surrealism

• Week 7: 12/5/2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

  • Abstract Expressionism & Minimalism

• Week 8: 12/12/2025: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

  • Contemporary Movements & Personal Practice as Artists

What You’ll Gain

• Explore foundational techniques from major art movements

• Apply historical methods to modern painting

• Create a series of paintings inspired by global traditions

• Develop a personal visual language rooted in art history

• Build a portfolio of sketches and finished works

Why This Class? Whether you're refining your portfolio, expanding your teaching practice, or seeking new inspiration, this course offers a dynamic blend of tradition and innovation. Work in studio, continue at home, and grow with a community of passionate artists.

Limited spots available, enroll now and elevate your painting practice!