Many artists reach a point where they have developed skills and accumulated techniques but find themselves wondering how to move their work forward. This immersive five-day workshop is designed to help artists break out of habitual ways of working, embrace experimentation, and reconnect with intuition as an essential part of their creative process.
Working with drawing, acrylic paint, acrylic monotypes, collage, and R&F Pigment Sticks® and Drawing Oils®, participants will create layered surfaces that serve as both a starting point and a record of discovery. Through demonstrations, guided prompts, and experimentation, we will explore repetition, variation, texture, color, and composition while working in multiples. Emphasis is placed on process rather than predetermined outcomes, allowing unexpected connections and recurring themes to emerge.
Throughout the week, artists will learn strategies for generating momentum, re-entering work that feels stalled, and developing greater confidence in decision-making. Individual feedback, group dialogue, and daily studio exploration will support each participant in identifying what is most compelling in their work and discovering what the work needs next.
Participants can expect to:
- Work in multiples to encourage experimentation and reduce perfectionism
- Explore layering, collage, drawing, and paint as tools for discovery
- Develop strategies for reworking, editing, and transforming surfaces
- Strengthen their understanding of color, texture, rhythm, and composition
- Identify recurring visual interests and emerging themes within their work
- Receive individual feedback and participate in group discussions
About Lisa Pressman
Lisa Pressman is a visual artist and educator based in New Jersey. She has taught workshops nationally for over two decades and is known for her energetic, process-driven approach that encourages artists to move beyond familiar solutions, embrace experimentation, and discover new possibilities in their work.
Pressman received her MFA in Painting from Bard College and has taught at Penland School of Craft, Pratt Institute, Sedona Arts Center, Hudson River Valley Art Workshops, the International Encaustic Conference, and R&F Handmade Paints, where she has been a Core Instructor for many years. Her teaching emphasizes curiosity, creative risk-taking, and helping artists develop a deeper understanding of their own visual language and studio practice.
Rates & Enrollment
Day Student Tuition: $1,245.00
Full 5-Day Package*: $3,098.28 (double occupancy pp) or $3,312.12 (single occupancy)
*5-Day Workshop Package includes: Tuition for 5 full class days, 6 nights of dinner, lodging, breakfast, daily cookie and fruit breaks, unlimited coffee and tea, and welcoming wine and cheese reception. Your choice between a room to yourself (single occupancy) or bring a friend and split a room (double occupancy).
Get more information about your options to enroll here.