We offer a series of workshops to help foster continual artist inspiration and development in the local art community. Our workshops vary between 1-3 days and are held in New Harmony, IN. The historic Wabash River town offers several overnight accommodations through Airbnb, The New Harmony Inn, and The A.C. Thomas House Bed and Breakfast, along with tasty eateries.
Instructed by CAROL POWERS
3 Hour Workshop
Saturday, March 21, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
Hoosier Art Salon New Harmony Gallery
$35 Ages 10 & Up
*No discounts
Space is limited to 20 seats!
Join artist Carol Powers for a hands‑on workshop in the traditional Ukrainian Pysanky Egg Decorating, just in time for Easter!
Using the wax‑resist method with beeswax and a ‘kistka’ stylus to craft your own beautifully detailed egg while learning the rich history behind this ancient folk art, as taught to her by her Aunt.
Instructed by DOUGLAS DAVID
1-Day Workshop
Monday, April 20, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST
Holy Angels Community Center, New Harmony, IN
Space is limited to 15 seats!
A simple, informative, fun approach to give a better understanding of drawing.
This popular one‑day drawing workshop introduces you to the essential basics of drawing. Whether you’re looking for a refresher or taking your very first drawing class, the concepts will feel approachable and immediately useful. Created in response to frequent requests from painting students, Douglas has gathered the key fundamentals he believes will help you feel more comfortable and confident in your drawing.
What you will learn:
$160
*No discounts
Instructed by DOUGLAS DAVID
For beginners or those who want to brush up on basics
2-Day Workshop
Tuesday – Wednesday, April 21 – 22, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST
Holy Angels Community Center, New Harmony, IN
Join us for a fun and informative oil painting workshop! You’ll learn the basics of composition, form, light, and shadow while creating simple, dynamic paintings in no time. Douglas guides you with sound principles that build a strong foundation through basic elements of painting including, composition, massing, building form, light and shadow whether you’re brand new to painting or looking to sharpen your skills. Expect lively discussions, practical techniques, and the confidence to know when your work is finished—without overworking it.
$375
Current 2026 Hoosier Art Salon members use discount code OILBASICS26 for a $50 discount!
Instructed by JED DORSEY
How to infuse your paintings with color and light.
2-Day Workshop
Tuesday – Wednesday, April 21 – 22, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST
The Mews, New Harmony, IN
Through this 2-day workshop, you will discover how to use color and light effectively to create dynamic, well-designed paintings. Filled with practical exercises and beautiful demonstrations, you’ll be given tools to transform your own work for years to come. You will gain an easy-to-grasp understanding of color theory, bringing beautiful color harmony to all your work. You’ll also learn the easiest way to create dynamic, jaw-dropping art, plus gain the tools to problem-solve any painting. Open to all levels, although some experience with painting is beneficial.
$325
Current 2026 Hoosier Art Salon members use discount code DORSEY26 for a $25 discount!
Instructed by CHERI CHRISTENSEN
Painting in the Russian Impressionist Tradition
3-Day Workshop
Thursday – Saturday, September 24 – 26, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST
Holy Angels Community Center
Join renowned artist Cheri Christensen for an immersive workshop focused on mastering the art of painting color and light. This workshop invites painters of all levels to explore the nuances of working with light and shadow, as well as understanding the intricate color relationships.
The main objective of the workshop is to enable participants to effectively capture the interplay of color and light in their paintings. Throughout the sessions, Cheri Christensen will guide you through techniques to keep your colors clean and your compositions dramatic, all while maintaining critical value and color relationships. The workshop welcomes artists to choose any subject matter they desire, allowing for a personalized and creative experience. You may bring your own photos for reference work.
$625
Current 2026 Hoosier Art Salon members use discount code CHERI26 for a $30 discount!
MORE INFO TO COME!!