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WIFAS WORKSHOPS

Our instructors are not just outstanding artists, they know how to teach. Our workshops typically have a demonstration in the morning of the first day and provide close-up views of what the instructor is doing on a large screen, visible from all angles. The curriculum of the remainder of the workshop is determined by the instructor. We have a 2,400 square feet facility in a tranquil spot and provide easels, palette tables, stools, chairs, lighting and wonderful refreshments. We always have an artist-monitor to assist the instructor and the students so that everyone can completely focus on painting. Finally, we have an instructor/student party at our house in the evening of the first or second day to get to know each other in a fun and relaxed way.  This is one way for us to make sure that our workshops are not just very well organized and instructive events but also a very enjoyable experience for everybody.

2025 UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

We have excellent workshops planned throughout the year, with instructors from around the world.  More workshops on the way! 

Sign up early to reserve your seat. Limited availability per workshop.

Juliette Aristides artwork

May 2-4

Juliette Aristides
Still Life Painting

Peter Van Dyck artwork

May 15 - 18

Peter van Dyck
Painting the Interior and Exterior

Crystal DeSpain child portrait

June 13 - 15

Crystal DeSpain
Painting the Child Portrait

Rose Frantzen portrait art

July 11 - 14

Rose Frantzen
Portrait Painting FAQ

Kyle Ma artwork

July 18 - 20

Kyle Ma
Landscape Painting

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Every Thursday

One on one, in studio, private mentorship.

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August 21-24

Zhaoming Wu
Painting the Draped Figure

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August 27-30

Dave Santillanes
Plein Air to Studio Workshop

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August 31 - September 1

Heather Burton
Painting Animals

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September 11-15

Fred Wessel
Egg Tempera Painting

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September 19 - 21

Mike Hernandez
Plein Air Painting 

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September 27-29

Catherine Bobkoski
Expressive Flower Painting

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October 3 - 5

Todd Telander
Atmosphere and Compelling Composition in Landscape Painting

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Every Thursday

Mentorship for students who wish to gain more mastery in painting and drawing.

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Travel Info

Visiting Whidbey Island
Find places to stay and places to explore.

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Art Links

Galleries, education, organizations and more.

Testimonial for Rose Frantzen's Workshop

"All I really have to say is that she is a phenomenal painter and a tremendous teacher!  Rose is confident yet humble, serious about what she’s doing but manages to infuse the dialogue with so much humor. She’s incredibly compassionate and empathetic and gives 100 %. No laziness on her part!! Definitely get her back!!"

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