Event Type : Classes

Tuesdays, April 25 to June 6, 2023 | 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Claim your ground, set up your spot, and let the beauty of our garden be your muse! Join us as we paint and draw on location to capture idyllic scenes throughout the garden! This course is a must for those wanting a breath of fresh air, while enjoying the best of Plein Aire rendering in a wide range of media. This course is suitable for the beginner to advanced levels that wish to explore different types of media and approaches to drawing as well as painting.

The program fee does not include materials. Please click here to view a list of suggested and required supplies. 

Ticket Rates
Members $180 (for a seven-session class)
Non-members $210 (for a seven-session class)

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Tickets are nonrefundable. This class runs rain or shine.

Instructor biography: Carlos Gallostra is a representational artist whose practice has been shaped under numerous celebrated mentors in the U.S. and Italy throughout the years. He holds a B.F.A. from the prestigious New World School of the Arts of Miami as well as an M.F.A. and an M.S. from the Pratt Institute of New York. In addition, he has furthered his studies at various ateliers, academies, and museums throughout the U.S. and abroad. Next to crafting his work, he takes great joy in imparting ideas, approaches, and helping his students find their voices in the arts.

Tuesdays, April 25 to June , 2023 (7 weeks) | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Designed for the beginner/intermediate student in mind (age 12+), this workshop continues to reinforce many of the most
important steps, concepts, and aesthetic principles towards a creative practice in drawing and painting. Under the guidance
of Carlos Gallostra, the student will develop a master copy derived from the works of Impressionist artists Joaquin Sorolla
and John Singer Sargent. Through these studies, students will establish key steps and stages to develop master copies
focused on composition, form, light, color, mark and aesthetic.

Come join us and discover the many wonderful things you will create!

There is no class on May 23, 2023. 

The program fee does not include materials. Please click here to view the syllabus with the complete list of suggested and required supplies. 

Ticket Rates
Members $275 (for a seven-session class series)
Non-members $300 (for a seven-session class series)

BUY TICKETS

Tickets are nonrefundable. This class runs rain or shine.

Instructor biography: Carlos Gallostra is a representational artist whose practice has been shaped under numerous celebrated mentors in the U.S. and Italy throughout the years. He holds a B.F.A. from the prestigious New World School of the Arts of Miami as well as an M.F.A. and an M.S. from the Pratt Institute of New York. In addition, he has furthered his studies at various ateliers, academies, and museums throughout the U.S. and abroad. Next to crafting his work, he takes great joy in imparting ideas, approaches, and helping his students find their voices in the arts.

Thursdays, May 4 to June 15, 2023 (7 weeks) | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Share and get creative along with other fellow artists under the guidance of Carlos Gallostra in our live six-day Painting Studio: From Portraits to Florals.

Designed for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this figurative painting workshop positions the participant to explore subject matter ranging from portraits, landscapes, and florals. Using your own photo reference as the muse, you will learn how to effectively develop your subject in oil paint through tailored mentoring and critiquing. Students already working in acrylic are also welcomed.

The workshop introduces the student to a step-by-step process that facilitates capturing the subject from the initial contour to the fully rendered form in tonal value and color. Topics discussed will range from ideas on observation, measurement, color mixing and expressive mark making. Through in depth investigation, the students will employ a signature approach towards crafting their own masterwork.

The program fee does not include materials. Please click here to view the syllabus with the complete list of suggested and required supplies. 

Ticket Rates
Members $275 (for a seven-session class series)
Non-members $300 (for a seven-session class series)

BUY TICKETS

Tickets are nonrefundable. This class runs rain or shine.

Instructor biography: Carlos Gallostra is a representational artist whose practice has been shaped under numerous celebrated mentors in the U.S. and Italy throughout the years. He holds a B.F.A. from the prestigious New World School of the Arts of Miami as well as an M.F.A. and an M.S. from the Pratt Institute of New York. In addition, he has furthered his studies at various ateliers, academies, and museums throughout the U.S. and abroad. Next to crafting his work, he takes great joy in imparting ideas, approaches, and helping his students find their voices in the arts.

Thursdays, May 4 – June 13, 2023 | 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Designed for beginners and advanced alike, this workshop challenges students to develop their own master copy of floral studies created by 19th century artists Monet, Van Gogh, Cassatt and other fellow Impressionists. Employing a direct and loose manner in mark making, students will make an impression through their study and within the same breath, grasp a stronger understanding in principles of design, color theory, and composition. Students may choose to interpret their master copy in a wide range of media, including oil, acrylic, as well as pastel.

Carlos Gallostra is a representational artist whose practice has been shaped under numerous celebrated mentors in the U.S. and Italy throughout the years. He holds a B.F.A. from the prestigious New World School of the Arts of Miami, where he has taught over the past ten years, as well as an M.F.A. and an M.S. from the Pratt Institute of New York. In addition, he has furthered his studies at various ateliers, academies, and museums throughout the U.S. and abroad. Next to crafting his work, he takes great joy in imparting ideas, approaches, and helping his students find their voices in the arts.

The program fee does not include materials. A syllabus will be sent to all registrants before the start of class. 

Ticket Rates
Members $160
Non-Member $200

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Tickets are nonrefundable. This class runs rain or shine.

Fridays, May 26 to June 30, 2023 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Let Miami artist Marcelle Zanetti lead you on a painting journey using oil or acrylic on canvas. Students of all levels are welcome.

Bring a few well composed photographs you’ve taken in strong light and Marcelle will help you choose the best composition to create your first masterpiece! We recommend choosing a simple photograph.

Instructor Bio: Marcelle Zanetti has a B.S. in Painting and Art Education from Southern Connecticut State University and attended the University of Massachusetts. Represented by galleries nationwide during the past 25 years, her paintings are in permanent exhibits at museums and corporate and private collections. See www.marcellezanetti.com for more information.

Please note that the cost of admission does not include supplies. Please click here to view the list of required and recommended supplies. 

Ticket Rates
Members $209 (for a six-session class)
Non-members $269 (for a six-session class)

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Tickets are nonrefundable. This class runs rain or shine.

Select Saturdays, Summer 2023 | 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

Channel the dancer within you.

Join us for a low impact, sculpting workout that will lift, tone, align, and burn from head to pointed toes. Led by the wonderful Natalia of Ballet Flow, you’ll move with control and methodically challenge your stability in your body.

Enjoy the exercise with the added benefits of working on your posture, breathing, flexibility and perhaps most importantly, your mindset and inner strength. No dance experience necessary, and all levels are welcome.

Please bring your own mat and water bottle.

Find Natalia on:
Instagram
TikTok

Ticket Rates
Members $20
Non-members $25

Tickets are nonrefundable. This class runs rain or shine.

Instructor biography: At just five years old, Natalia began taking dance lessons in her home state of New Jersey. She continued to advance her training by attending Ballet Hispánico School of Dance in New York City, and received a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts at Montclair State University. With 20+ years of dance training, Natalia is inspired to offer Ballet Flow Fitness to everyone who enjoys movement and dance.

Sunday, June 11, 2023 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Rey Alvarez of Macramé del Rey, teaches us how to create our own beautiful plant hangers with the art of Macramé.

During the class, your instructor will introduce you to the history of macramé, teach you a few basic knots to get you started, and walk you through the planning and design process. You will have plenty of guidance and time to practice these new skills. This is a beginner macramé class! No prior experience is needed.

Materials will be provided.

Ticket Rates
Member, Adult $39
Non Member, Adult $49

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Tickets are nonrefundable. This class runs rain or shine.

Tuesdays, June 20 to August 8, 2023 (7 weeks) | 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Rembrandt, Velazquez, Zorn and other artists alike owe much to Apelles of Kos, a master artist in his own right who championed the classic four-color palette of Yellow Ochre, Red, White as well as Black and brought forth lasting contributions to the arts. This workshop is designed for all levels, so come join us and take your skill sets further under the direction of Carlos Gallostra. With just a simplified palette of four pigments, you will learn to mix a wide spectrum of hues and capture the essence of a friend and loved one.

The program fee does not include materials. Please follow this link to view the syllabus with a full list of supplies.

Please note: There is no class on July 11, 2023. 

Ticket Rates
Members $275 (for a seven-session class)
Non-members $300 (for a seven-session class)

BUY TICKETS

Tickets are nonrefundable. This class runs rain or shine.

Instructor biography: Carlos Gallostra is a representational artist whose practice has been shaped under numerous celebrated mentors in the U.S. and Italy throughout the years. He holds a B.F.A. from the prestigious New World School of the Arts of Miami as well as an M.F.A. and an M.S. from the Pratt Institute of New York. In addition, he has furthered his studies at various ateliers, academies, and museums throughout the U.S. and abroad. Next to crafting his work, he takes great joy in imparting ideas, approaches, and helping his students find their voices in the arts.

Tuesdays, June 20 to August 8, 2023 (7 weeks) | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Designed for the beginner/intermediate student in mind (age 12+), this workshop continues to reinforce many of the most important steps, concepts, and aesthetic principles towards a creative practice in drawing and painting. Under the guidance of Carlos Gallostra, the student will develop a master copy derived from the works of Impressionist artists Joaquin Sorolla
and John Singer Sargent. Through these studies, students will establish key steps and stages to develop master copies focused on composition, form, light, color, mark and aesthetic.

Come join us and discover the many wonderful things you will create!

There is no class on July 11, 2023. 

The program fee does not include materials. Please click here to view the syllabus with the complete list of suggested and required supplies. 

Ticket Rates
Members $275 (for a seven-session class series)
Non-members $300 (for a seven-session class series)

BUY TICKETS

Tickets are nonrefundable. This class runs rain or shine.

Instructor biography: Carlos Gallostra is a representational artist whose practice has been shaped under numerous celebrated mentors in the U.S. and Italy throughout the years. He holds a B.F.A. from the prestigious New World School of the Arts of Miami as well as an M.F.A. and an M.S. from the Pratt Institute of New York. In addition, he has furthered his studies at various ateliers, academies, and museums throughout the U.S. and abroad. Next to crafting his work, he takes great joy in imparting ideas, approaches, and helping his students find their voices in the arts.

Thursdays, June 22 through August 10, 2023 (7 weeks) | 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Share and get creative along with other fellow artists under the guidance of Carlos Gallostra in our live six-day Painting Studio: From Portraits to Florals.

Designed for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this figurative painting workshop positions the participant to explore subject matter ranging from portraits, landscapes, and florals. Using your own photo reference as the muse, you will learn how to effectively develop your subject in oil paint through tailored mentoring and critiquing. Students already working in acrylic are also welcomed.

The workshop introduces the student to a step-by-step process that facilitates capturing the subject from the initial contour to the fully rendered form in tonal value and color. Topics discussed will range from ideas on observation, measurement, color mixing and expressive mark making. Through in depth investigation, the students will employ a signature approach towards crafting their own masterwork.

The program fee does not include materials. Please click here to view the syllabus with the complete list of suggested and required supplies. 

Ticket Rates
Members $275 (for a seven-session class series)
Non-members $300 (for a seven-session class series)

BUY TICKETS

Tickets are nonrefundable. This class runs rain or shine.

Instructor biography: Carlos Gallostra is a representational artist whose practice has been shaped under numerous celebrated mentors in the U.S. and Italy throughout the years. He holds a B.F.A. from the prestigious New World School of the Arts of Miami as well as an M.F.A. and an M.S. from the Pratt Institute of New York. In addition, he has furthered his studies at various ateliers, academies, and museums throughout the U.S. and abroad. Next to crafting his work, he takes great joy in imparting ideas, approaches, and helping his students find their voices in the arts.

Thursdays, May 4 – June 13, 2023 | 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Designed for beginners and advanced alike, this workshop challenges students to develop their own master copy of floral studies created by 19th century artists Monet, Van Gogh, Cassatt and other fellow Impressionists. Employing a direct and loose manner in mark making, students will make an impression through their study and within the same breath, grasp a stronger understanding in principles of design, color theory, and composition. Students may choose to interpret their master copy in a wide range of media, including oil, acrylic, as well as pastel.

Carlos Gallostra is a representational artist whose practice has been shaped under numerous celebrated mentors in the U.S. and Italy throughout the years. He holds a B.F.A. from the prestigious New World School of the Arts of Miami, where he has taught over the past ten years, as well as an M.F.A. and an M.S. from the Pratt Institute of New York. In addition, he has furthered his studies at various ateliers, academies, and museums throughout the U.S. and abroad. Next to crafting his work, he takes great joy in imparting ideas, approaches, and helping his students find their voices in the arts.

The program fee does not include materials. A syllabus will be sent to all registrants before the start of class. 

Ticket Rates
Members $160
Non-Member $200

BUY TICKETS

Tickets are nonrefundable. This class runs rain or shine.

Select Saturdays, Summer 2023 | 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

Channel the dancer within you.

Join us for a low impact, sculpting workout that will lift, tone, align, and burn from head to pointed toes. Led by the wonderful Natalia of Ballet Flow, you’ll move with control and methodically challenge your stability in your body.

Enjoy the exercise with the added benefits of working on your posture, breathing, flexibility and perhaps most importantly, your mindset and inner strength. No dance experience necessary, and all levels are welcome.

Please bring your own mat and water bottle.

Find Natalia on:
Instagram
TikTok

Ticket Rates
Members $20
Non-members $25

Tickets are nonrefundable. This class runs rain or shine.

Instructor biography: At just five years old, Natalia began taking dance lessons in her home state of New Jersey. She continued to advance her training by attending Ballet Hispánico School of Dance in New York City, and received a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts at Montclair State University. With 20+ years of dance training, Natalia is inspired to offer Ballet Flow Fitness to everyone who enjoys movement and dance.

Tuesdays, June 20 to August 8, 2023 (7 weeks) | 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Rembrandt, Velazquez, Zorn and other artists alike owe much to Apelles of Kos, a master artist in his own right who championed the classic four-color palette of Yellow Ochre, Red, White as well as Black and brought forth lasting contributions to the arts. This workshop is designed for all levels, so come join us and take your skill sets further under the direction of Carlos Gallostra. With just a simplified palette of four pigments, you will learn to mix a wide spectrum of hues and capture the essence of a friend and loved one.

The program fee does not include materials. Please follow this link to view the syllabus with a full list of supplies.

Please note: There is no class on July 11, 2023. 

Ticket Rates
Members $275 (for a seven-session class)
Non-members $300 (for a seven-session class)

BUY TICKETS

Tickets are nonrefundable. This class runs rain or shine.

Instructor biography: Carlos Gallostra is a representational artist whose practice has been shaped under numerous celebrated mentors in the U.S. and Italy throughout the years. He holds a B.F.A. from the prestigious New World School of the Arts of Miami as well as an M.F.A. and an M.S. from the Pratt Institute of New York. In addition, he has furthered his studies at various ateliers, academies, and museums throughout the U.S. and abroad. Next to crafting his work, he takes great joy in imparting ideas, approaches, and helping his students find their voices in the arts.

Tuesdays, June 20 to August 8, 2023 (7 weeks) | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Designed for the beginner/intermediate student in mind (age 12+), this workshop continues to reinforce many of the most important steps, concepts, and aesthetic principles towards a creative practice in drawing and painting. Under the guidance of Carlos Gallostra, the student will develop a master copy derived from the works of Impressionist artists Joaquin Sorolla
and John Singer Sargent. Through these studies, students will establish key steps and stages to develop master copies focused on composition, form, light, color, mark and aesthetic.

Come join us and discover the many wonderful things you will create!

There is no class on July 11, 2023. 

The program fee does not include materials. Please click here to view the syllabus with the complete list of suggested and required supplies. 

Ticket Rates
Members $275 (for a seven-session class series)
Non-members $300 (for a seven-session class series)

BUY TICKETS

Tickets are nonrefundable. This class runs rain or shine.

Instructor biography: Carlos Gallostra is a representational artist whose practice has been shaped under numerous celebrated mentors in the U.S. and Italy throughout the years. He holds a B.F.A. from the prestigious New World School of the Arts of Miami as well as an M.F.A. and an M.S. from the Pratt Institute of New York. In addition, he has furthered his studies at various ateliers, academies, and museums throughout the U.S. and abroad. Next to crafting his work, he takes great joy in imparting ideas, approaches, and helping his students find their voices in the arts.

Thursdays, June 22 through August 10, 2023 (7 weeks) | 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Share and get creative along with other fellow artists under the guidance of Carlos Gallostra in our live six-day Painting Studio: From Portraits to Florals.

Designed for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this figurative painting workshop positions the participant to explore subject matter ranging from portraits, landscapes, and florals. Using your own photo reference as the muse, you will learn how to effectively develop your subject in oil paint through tailored mentoring and critiquing. Students already working in acrylic are also welcomed.

The workshop introduces the student to a step-by-step process that facilitates capturing the subject from the initial contour to the fully rendered form in tonal value and color. Topics discussed will range from ideas on observation, measurement, color mixing and expressive mark making. Through in depth investigation, the students will employ a signature approach towards crafting their own masterwork.

The program fee does not include materials. Please click here to view the syllabus with the complete list of suggested and required supplies. 

Ticket Rates
Members $275 (for a seven-session class series)
Non-members $300 (for a seven-session class series)

BUY TICKETS

Tickets are nonrefundable. This class runs rain or shine.

Instructor biography: Carlos Gallostra is a representational artist whose practice has been shaped under numerous celebrated mentors in the U.S. and Italy throughout the years. He holds a B.F.A. from the prestigious New World School of the Arts of Miami as well as an M.F.A. and an M.S. from the Pratt Institute of New York. In addition, he has furthered his studies at various ateliers, academies, and museums throughout the U.S. and abroad. Next to crafting his work, he takes great joy in imparting ideas, approaches, and helping his students find their voices in the arts.

Saturday, July 8, 2023 | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

It’s Mango Season! Come take advantage of this wonderful time of the year by relaxing and capturing a little bit of mango magic with us! Join our workshop and learn how to create colorfully vivid paintings from a variety of mangos. With the direction of Carlos Gallostra you will develop dynamic illustrative compositions from life in color pencils, watercolor, or mixtures of both. Learn and master techniques including layering, blending, and color mixing. All levels are welcome!

The program fee does not include materials. Please view the syllabus with the complete list of required and suggested supplies here. 

Ticket Rates
Members $39
Non-members $49

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Tickets are nonrefundable. This class runs rain or shine. A ticket to this class serves as entry to the Garden, and the Mango Festival, for the whole day ofSaturday, July 8, 2023.

Instructor biography: Carlos Gallostra is a representational artist whose practice has been shaped under numerous celebrated mentors in the U.S. and Italy throughout the years. He holds a B.F.A. from the prestigious New World School of the Arts of Miami, where he has taught over the past ten years, as well as an M.F.A. and an M.S. from the Pratt Institute of New York. In addition, he has furthered his studies at various ateliers, academies, and museums throughout the U.S. and abroad. Next to crafting his work, he takes great joy in imparting ideas, approaches, and helping his students find their voices in the arts.

Sunday, July 9, 2023 | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

It’s Mango Season! Come take advantage of this wonderful time of the year by relaxing and capturing a little bit of mango magic with us! Join our workshop and learn how to create colorfully vivid paintings from a variety of mangos. With the direction of Carlos Gallostra you will develop dynamic illustrative compositions from life in oil or acrylic. Learn and master techniques including layering, blending, and color mixing. All levels are welcome!

The program fee does not include materials. Please view the syllabus with the complete list of required and suggested supplies here. 

Ticket Rates
Members $39
Non-members $49

BUY TICKETS

Tickets are nonrefundable. This class runs rain or shine. A ticket to this class serves as entry to the Garden, and the Mango Festival, for the whole day of Sunday, July 10, 2022.

Instructor biography: Carlos Gallostra is a representational artist whose practice has been shaped under numerous celebrated mentors in the U.S. and Italy throughout the years. He holds a B.F.A. from the prestigious New World School of the Arts of Miami, where he has taught over the past ten years, as well as an M.F.A. and an M.S. from the Pratt Institute of New York. In addition, he has furthered his studies at various ateliers, academies, and museums throughout the U.S. and abroad. Next to crafting his work, he takes great joy in imparting ideas, approaches, and helping his students find their voices in the arts.

Sábado, 22 de julio de 2023 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

¡Conozca las necesidades básicas para cuidar sus orquídeas!

Obtenga información sobre la selección de variedades, el mantenimiento, la solución de problemas y más para cultivar orquídeas saludables y hermosas en el hogar.

Esta clase se imparte en español. This class is taught in Spanish.

Instructor Bios: C.S. Orchids is a family-owned and operated orchid sales and maintenance company founded by Carlos and Carmen Segrera. Carlos is past President of the Pan American Orchid Society and Coalition of Orchid Species, and a member of the South Florida Orchid Society, Eastern Airlines Orchid Club and the American Orchid Society. Carmen is currently a member of several orchid societies where she shares her knowledge and appreciation of orchids and keeps abreast of all information involving the cultivation and preservation of orchids. She has won numerous awards for her orchid plants and show theme displays. In her spare time, she enjoys tending to her private collection of more than 2,000 orchid plants, including several bearing her name.

Ticket Rates
Members $29
Non-members $39

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Las entradas no son reembolsables. Tickets are nonrefundable. This class runs rain or shine.

Tuesdays, June 20 to August 8, 2023 (7 weeks) | 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Rembrandt, Velazquez, Zorn and other artists alike owe much to Apelles of Kos, a master artist in his own right who championed the classic four-color palette of Yellow Ochre, Red, White as well as Black and brought forth lasting contributions to the arts. This workshop is designed for all levels, so come join us and take your skill sets further under the direction of Carlos Gallostra. With just a simplified palette of four pigments, you will learn to mix a wide spectrum of hues and capture the essence of a friend and loved one.

The program fee does not include materials. Please follow this link to view the syllabus with a full list of supplies.

Please note: There is no class on July 11, 2023. 

Ticket Rates
Members $275 (for a seven-session class)
Non-members $300 (for a seven-session class)

BUY TICKETS

Tickets are nonrefundable. This class runs rain or shine.

Instructor biography: Carlos Gallostra is a representational artist whose practice has been shaped under numerous celebrated mentors in the U.S. and Italy throughout the years. He holds a B.F.A. from the prestigious New World School of the Arts of Miami as well as an M.F.A. and an M.S. from the Pratt Institute of New York. In addition, he has furthered his studies at various ateliers, academies, and museums throughout the U.S. and abroad. Next to crafting his work, he takes great joy in imparting ideas, approaches, and helping his students find their voices in the arts.

Tuesdays, June 20 to August 8, 2023 (7 weeks) | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Designed for the beginner/intermediate student in mind (age 12+), this workshop continues to reinforce many of the most important steps, concepts, and aesthetic principles towards a creative practice in drawing and painting. Under the guidance of Carlos Gallostra, the student will develop a master copy derived from the works of Impressionist artists Joaquin Sorolla
and John Singer Sargent. Through these studies, students will establish key steps and stages to develop master copies focused on composition, form, light, color, mark and aesthetic.

Come join us and discover the many wonderful things you will create!

There is no class on July 11, 2023. 

The program fee does not include materials. Please click here to view the syllabus with the complete list of suggested and required supplies. 

Ticket Rates
Members $275 (for a seven-session class series)
Non-members $300 (for a seven-session class series)

BUY TICKETS

Tickets are nonrefundable. This class runs rain or shine.

Instructor biography: Carlos Gallostra is a representational artist whose practice has been shaped under numerous celebrated mentors in the U.S. and Italy throughout the years. He holds a B.F.A. from the prestigious New World School of the Arts of Miami as well as an M.F.A. and an M.S. from the Pratt Institute of New York. In addition, he has furthered his studies at various ateliers, academies, and museums throughout the U.S. and abroad. Next to crafting his work, he takes great joy in imparting ideas, approaches, and helping his students find their voices in the arts.

Thursdays, June 22 through August 10, 2023 (7 weeks) | 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Share and get creative along with other fellow artists under the guidance of Carlos Gallostra in our live six-day Painting Studio: From Portraits to Florals.

Designed for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this figurative painting workshop positions the participant to explore subject matter ranging from portraits, landscapes, and florals. Using your own photo reference as the muse, you will learn how to effectively develop your subject in oil paint through tailored mentoring and critiquing. Students already working in acrylic are also welcomed.

The workshop introduces the student to a step-by-step process that facilitates capturing the subject from the initial contour to the fully rendered form in tonal value and color. Topics discussed will range from ideas on observation, measurement, color mixing and expressive mark making. Through in depth investigation, the students will employ a signature approach towards crafting their own masterwork.

The program fee does not include materials. Please click here to view the syllabus with the complete list of suggested and required supplies. 

Ticket Rates
Members $275 (for a seven-session class series)
Non-members $300 (for a seven-session class series)

BUY TICKETS

Tickets are nonrefundable. This class runs rain or shine.

Instructor biography: Carlos Gallostra is a representational artist whose practice has been shaped under numerous celebrated mentors in the U.S. and Italy throughout the years. He holds a B.F.A. from the prestigious New World School of the Arts of Miami as well as an M.F.A. and an M.S. from the Pratt Institute of New York. In addition, he has furthered his studies at various ateliers, academies, and museums throughout the U.S. and abroad. Next to crafting his work, he takes great joy in imparting ideas, approaches, and helping his students find their voices in the arts.