In-Person Workshops
The
Immersive
Way to
Paint &
Create
Experience the Magic Live!
Let's face it - there's nothing quite like in-person learning! Whether you want to fine tune a few techniques, dive deep on a single subject painting, or immerse yourself completely in multiple days of thrilling learning and accomplishment, Bruce on Art has retreats that are right for you! Whichever you choose, your retreat is guaranteed to be filled with both "A Ha" and "HaHa" moments that will have you laughing and learning as you transform your skills.
1 Day Classes
Limited on time? Join us for morning or afternoon "Quickies" in our beautifully equipped studio space in North Phoenix for a fabulous 3.5 hour session, and leave with a finished painting!
Bruce alternates short demonstrations (10 minutes or less) and assisting students complete their paintings up to that point. This call & response style makes it easy for everyone to create a work they're proud of, no matter your experience level.
All materials and snacks provided; subject matter changes from session to session.
3 Day Workshops
Our three day "Lollapaloozas" are held in Phoenix, and are subject focused: you can choose from Animal, Landscape, or Figurative Lollapaloozas.
Start the day with quick studies, then dive in to work on one of two large scale paintings you'll create during the three days.
Coming from out of town? Don't worry- we'll pack & ship your artwork home for a small fee.
All materials and lunch provided; students arrange their own accommodations & transportation.
5+ Day Retreats
The experience of a lifetime...you'll eat, sleep, and breathe art, make life-long friends, and create some of your most amazing art when you sign on for one of our all-inclusive retreats.
We have a recurring retreat, "Paint the Desert," which we host in Tucson each May, but we've also taken students to Italy, Greece, and Cabo San Lucas, with more international locales planned.
Our students LOVE these experiences so much, that most return for second, third, and fourth painting retreats with us. (If not a BoA Member, prior approval needed from Bruce to attend a retreat).
Check out this Video about one of our 5 Day Retreats!
Accelerated Learning • Hands-on Help • Fun, Nurturing Environment
Up-Coming Dates:
BoA Blitz One Day Workshops - Dates Coming Soon
Landscape Lollapalooza - Coming Fall 2025
Animal-palooza - Coming Fall 2025
Paint the Desert - Coming in May 2026
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Why You'll Love Our Workshops:
All Materials Provided
At every BoA In-Person learning experience, we provide all materials for you, from canvases and paint to brushes, scrapers and other tools.
Why? Well, of course this makes it easier when you're traveling here from another state or country...who wants to try to fit all that equipment in their carry on?
But we also do it because we want you to feel truly FREE to paint and create...with no worries about how much paint you're using (we want you to use lots), whether or not to use your "good" canvas first (they're all good canvases), or if you're going to run out of paper towels (we have more of everything).
And sometimes, more is better.
Meals & Snacks Provided
Creativity can't run on an empty stomach...we're using brain cells here, breaking through barriers and learning in "full sponge" mode, and that takes fuel.
So every in-person session also comes with a wide array of beverages and snacks to keep you energized & satisfied (gluten free or other special dietary needs taken care of, too).
In many cases, your session will also include meals, whether a delicious lunch imported from a nearby restaurant, or a delectable dinner made & served in-house by our very own chef.
We want to make everything easy for you.
Small Class Sizes
We know how frustrating it is to select and pay for a workshop that promises to give you everything you're looking for, only to arrive and find the room so crowded that you can't really even SEE your instructor. Not so with Bruce on Art!
Bruce keeps class sizes low, so everyone gets a good seat. But there's another, more important reason he limits the number of students- so everyone also gets plenty of personal, one-on-one time and assistance from him!
Because Bruce is just as invested in your success as you are, so whether you want a quick opinion or his hands-on help, he's got time to devote just to you.
Customizable Curriculum
To facilitate growth and learning, most of the in-person learning sessions are structured with group demonstration periods followed by guided studio time, with all of the support photos and materials provided. But suppose you have an image of your own you were hoping to use?
In most cases, there's no problem adapting your painting to an image that's personal to you (as long as it's related to the lesson at hand). In fact, Bruce always has a color printer available, to assist with gridding and printing an image you've brought with you.
Plenty of Laughter, Too
If you're familiar with Bruce's teaching style, you've probably noticed that he likes to keep the atmosphere light and keep his students laughing, but you may not understand why.
At Bruce on Art, we believe that fear kills creativity- you can't possibly feel free to paint, explore, and learn if you are nervous or afraid of making a mistake.
And one of the greatest antidotes for fear is...you guessed it, laughter! SO come to your in-person session prepared to LAUGH- because it's going to help you paint, learn, grow, and create!
“I started painting about 15 years ago and have taken numerous art classes and workshops along the way. But I hit the jackpot last year! You are an artist so passionate and skillful in teaching art, generous in sharing EVERYTHING you know and genuinely dedicated to the success and well being of your students. And you do it with a sense of style, humor, gratitude and joy. I have learned so so much! You are a gift to all your members ♥️”
Clare K.
“Sofia the Cat is the second painting that I’ve ever done. I was a C student in Art class so this is pretty amazing! You have a special talent for enabling people like me to do something they never thought possible. Thank you!”
Kathy A.
Frequently Asked Questions...
If I'm attending a 5+ Day Retreat, will I get my own room?
What skill level are these workshops suitable for?
Can I sell the paintings I create at these workshops?
Can I bring my own brushes/supplies with me to these workshops?
What kind of payment plans do you have for these workshops?
