Dates: Fri-Sun. Nov. 6-8, 2020 | 10:00am to 5:00pm | Three Days
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Cost: $700* General | $675* NUMU Members

Capturing the likeness of his subjects, Zhaoming leaves his mark with expressive and masterly strokes of paint. The movement and energy in his portraits leaves a personal relic of each subject's character. Zhaoming is a kind and wise presence and he is well liked by his students.

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Dates: Saturday & Sunday, September 26 & 27, 2020 | Two Days
Times: 10:00am to 4:30pm PDT
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Cost: $260* General | $245* NUMU Members

Join renowned local master Robert K. Semans for a two-day oil virtual painting workshop via Zoom. Each student will have their own unique floral arrangement to draw inspiration from created by local florist Kat from Kat’s Flower Affair. Each student will be required to pick up their unique living arrangement prior to the workshop on Friday September 25th. Follow Bob's guidance through the process of composing and painting a beautiful still life full of spring colors. Beginners to advanced students are welcome.

Floral arrangements are generously provided Kat's Flower Affair, a Los Gatos based floral and event design studio. View her work: Instagram Website

Floral arrangements are generously provided Kat's Flower Affair

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Dates: Thu.-Sun., July 23 - 26, 2020 | Four Days
Times: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Cost: $850* General | $825* NUMU Members

NUMU invites students to spend four days under Adrian's instruction to practice the fundamentals of portrait painting in oil, using 16th and 17th century and experimental painting techniques.

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Dates: Wed.-Sun. June 25-28, 2020  | 10:00am to 5:00pm | Four Days
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Cost: $750* General | $725* NUMU Members  

Working with a female nude figure model, David will take you step by step. From initial underdrawing though the final glazes you will learn to build your painting. With a series of layers you can effectively translate the observed human figure into an elegant and refined painting. Drawing, composing and capturing color from life in the studio is challenging and rewarding when led by a master teacher such as David.

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Dates: Friday-Sunday, April 3- April 5, 2020  | Three Days
Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Cost: $700* General | $675* NUMU Members  

This workshop is to designed for students who already have a basic drawing and painting experience from life figure, they would like to continue improve their visual perception and craftsmanship. Three-day painting workshop will be focusing on setting up poses, design elements, paint application in Alla Prima approach. Instructor will be doing painting demonstration; individual attention help will be given through a workshop.

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Dates: Saturday & Sunday, March 21 - 22, 2020  | Two Days
Times: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Cost: $400* General | $380* NUMU Members  

Come explore techniques for mastering expressive portraiture with vine charcoal from live model. Oliver will work with each student as we practice drawing from a live model. The studio is well equipped with easels and good lighting. Just bring the suggested materials and enjoy the weekend with Oliver Sin.

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Sarah Sedwick | Painting the Dynamic Still Life

November 1 - 3, 2019  | 10:00am to 5:00pm | Three Days

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Cost: $450* General | $425* NUMU Members
 
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Paint looser, and more confidently. During this three-day workshop with Oregon artist Sarah Sedwick, learn a step-by-step approach to alla prima oil painting, from black-and-white studies to brilliant color! Build a beautiful composition with life and movement, and pack your paintings with rich, harmonious color while simplifying your palette. Get a new perspective on the still life, and learn tips for bringing inspiration to your home studio practice.

We will cover the basics of value and composition design, and do quick, fun exercises to focus on loose, energetic brushwork before creating a finished piece. Sarah will demonstrate, and work with each student individually. Painters of all levels are welcome. Instruction is in oils. (Ages 15 and above.)

Zhaoming Wu | Alla Prima Clothed Figure Painting

October 4 - 6, 2019  | 10:00am to 5:00pm | Three Days

Skill Level Intermediate to Advanced

Cost $700* General | $675* NUMU Members
This workshop is SOLD-OUT, please join the waitlist and we’ll contact you if any spots become available

Capturing the likeness of his subjects, Zhaoming leaves his mark with expressive and masterly strokes of paint. The movement and energy in his portraits leaves a personal relic of each subject's character. Zhaoming is a kind and wise presence and he is well liked by his students.

Born and bred in Guangzhou, China, Zhaoming Wu graduated from Guangzhou Academy of Fine Art in China. Zhaoming is a very successful painter and is currently an instructor of painting at the Academy of Art University where he earned his MFA.

David Gray Workshop
Painting The Classical Portrait From Life

Date September 12 - 15 | 4 Day Workshop
Time 10am - 5pm
Skill Level Beginner to Advanced
Cost $750* General | $725* Members
Location: NUMU Studio at New Museum Los Gatos

In this intensive 4-day program, David will take you step by step through his four stage process of building a portrait from life. From under-drawing to final glazes, learn the tips and tools needed to achieve an accurate likeness in oil. The fundamental skills emphasized in the class will be drawing, value and color relationships, achieving a sense of three dimensional form, and paint handling. 

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Adrian Gottlieb Workshop | Portrait Painting from Life

This workshop is SOLD-OUT.
To join the waitlist email numustudio@gmail.com

July 25 - 28, 2019  | 10:00am to 5:00pm | Four Days

Skill Level Beginner to Advanced

Cost $800* General | $775* NUMU Members

NUMU invites students to spend four days under Adrian's instruction to practice the fundamentals of portrait painting in oil, using 16th and 17th century and experimental painting techniques. 

Brianna Lee | Color Mixing Workshop

June 22 - 23, 2019  | 10:00am to 5:00pm | Two Days

Skill Level Beginner to Advanced

Cost $375* General | $350* NUMU Members

Portrait artist Brianna Lee will guide you through mixing life-like and vibrant flesh tones like the Old Masters with her specially designed color wheel. After you complete your color mixing wheel, you will learn to use it as a guide by creating a master study of a painting by Rembrandt! All skill levels welcome.

Oliver Sin | Figure Charcoal Drawing

May 18 - 19, 2019  | 10:00am to 5:00pm | Two Days

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Cost: $400* General | $380* NUMU Members  

Come explore techniques for mastering expressive Figure Drawing with vine charcoal from live model. Oliver will work with each student as we practice gesture and longer poses from a professional figure model. This class is ideal for young students needing practice with a lightly clothed action and gesture model. Just bring the suggested materials and enjoy the weekend with Oliver Sin.

Material list: Extra Soft Vine Charcoal, willow charcoal, 18"x24" Strathmore 70lbs drawing paper medium surface on drawing board, Kneaded eraser, and final fixative.

Oliver Sin | Portrait Charcoal Drawing 

April 13 - 14, 2019  | 10:00am to 5:00pm | Two Days

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Cost: $400* General | $380* NUMU Members  

Come explore techniques for mastering expressive portraiture with vine charcoal from live model. Oliver will work with each student as we practice drawing from a live model. The studio is well equipped with easels and good lighting. Just bring the suggested materials and enjoy the weekend with Oliver Sin.

Material list: Extra Soft Vine Charcoal, willow charcoal, 18"x24" Strathmore 70lbs drawing paper medium surface on drawing board, Kneaded eraser, and final fixative.

Oliver Sin | Portrait Charcoal Drawing 

March 23 - 24, 2019  | 10:00am to 5:00pm | Two Days

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Cost: $400* General | $380* NUMU Members  

Come explore techniques for mastering expressive portraiture with vine charcoal from live model. Oliver will work with each student as we practice drawing from a live model. The studio is well equipped with easels and good lighting. Just bring the suggested materials and enjoy the weekend with Oliver Sin.

Material list: Extra Soft Vine Charcoal, willow charcoal, 18"x24" Strathmore 70lbs drawing paper medium surface on drawing board, Kneaded eraser, and final fixative.

Cuong Nguyen | Portrait in Pastel 

November 9 - 11, 2018  | 10:00am to 5:00pm | Three Days

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Cost: $450* General | $425* NUMU Members  

Our good friend Cuong has become widely successful in many media. His love for pastel painting combines his expertly rendered drawings with his masterful use of color. Cuong is always ready to share and demonstrate his methods of creating highly realistic skin tones. His love for detail and beauty show in his prolific body of work. His workshops are always fun and inspiring.

David Gray Workshop | Painting The Classical Portrait From Life

Date September 6 - 9 | 4 Day Workshop
Time 10am - 5pm
Skill Level Beginner to Advanced
Cost $625* General | $600* Members
Location: NUMU Studio at New Museum Los Gatos

In this intensive 4-day program, David will take you step by step through his four stage process of building a portrait from life. From under-drawing to final glazes, learn the tips and tools needed to achieve an accurate likeness in oil. The fundamental skills emphasized in the class will be drawing, value and color relationships, achieving a sense of three dimensional form, and paint handling. 

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Jim McVicker Workshop |  Still Life Painting

Date August 3, 4, 5, 2018 | 3 Day Workshop
Time 10am - 5pm
Skill Level Intermediate to advanced
Cost $490* General | $465* NUMU Member
 

Jim McVicker has been a professional full time oil painter for 45 years. He and his wife Terry paint from life at home in the studio and outdoors on location. He learned by painting with his lifelong friends in Humboldt County. His painting style is true Impressionism. His process leaves the mark of searching and exploring each subject until his observations are complete. Every painting Jim finishes has the look of a well-loved work of Art. Students will have three days to to study and practice in the style of this truly legendary, and nationally renowned, California painter.

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(Class Full)
Elizabeth Zanzinger Workshop | Alla Prima Portrait in Oil

June 23- 24, 2018 |  10:00am - 5:00pm | Two Days

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Cost: $390  |  $370 for NUMU Members

Location: NUMU Studio at New Museum Los Gatos

The Visiting Artist Workshop Program hosts bright, well-trained and internationally experienced educators in the NUMU Studio. Elizabeth Zanzinger is one of the Bay Area's most talented and versatile oil painters. She is also an accomplished teacher and her workshops are very popular. Students can expect thorough demonstrations and personal instruction in technique. And, Zanzinger's expansive knowledge of color is generously shared throughout the weekend-long session. Students will paint from two models during the workshop.

Cancelled - Robert Semans Workshop | Portrait Painting

June 2-3, 2018  |  10:00am - 5:00pm | Two Days

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Cost: $300  |  $285 for NUMU Members

Location: NUMU Studio at New Museum Los Gatos

Bob Semans is a master painter with an enormous body of knowledge and experience. Bob offers a proper introduction into using a palette as means of managing and mixing color. Students will practice painting form by paying special attention to the effects of light and shade in the studio environment. 

Study the fundamentals and methodology of portrait painting with a live model. Bob will spend time demonstrating several key steps toward creating a successful portrait painting in oil. This will include posing and lighting the model in the studio; plus developing an accurate drawing and likeness. The workshop will devote time to study the nature of flesh tones and how color changes from light to shadow.

Robert is an experienced and entertaining teacher, and we are pleased to have him back in our studio once again. Students provide their own brushes and paints. A materials list is provided upon registration.

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Robert Semans Workshop | Portrait Painting - Cancelled

March 24-25, 2018  |  10:00am - 5:00pm | Two Days

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Cost: $300  |  $285 for NUMU Members

Location: NUMU Studio at New Museum Los Gatos

Bob Semans is a master painter with an enormous body of knowledge and experience. Bob offers a proper introduction into using a palette as means of managing and mixing color. Students will practice painting form by paying special attention to the effects of light and shade in the studio environment. 

Study the fundamentals and methodology of portrait painting with a live model. Bob will spend time demonstrating several key steps toward creating a successful portrait painting in oil. This will include posing and lighting the model in the studio; plus developing an accurate drawing and likeness. The workshop will devote time to study the nature of flesh tones and how color changes from light to shadow.

Robert is an experienced and entertaining teacher, and we are pleased to have him back in our studio once again. Students provide their own brushes and paints. A materials list is provided upon registration.

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Robert Semans Workshop | Portrait Painting

November 18-19, 2017  |  10:00am - 5:00pm | Two Days

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Cost: $280  |  $265 for NUMU Members

Location: NUMU Studio at New Museum Los Gatos

Bob Semans is a master painter with an enormous body of knowledge and experience. Bob offers a proper introduction into using a palette as means of managing and mixing color. Students will practice painting form by paying special attention to the effects of light and shade in the studio environment. 

Study the fundamentals and methodology of portrait painting with a live model. Bob will spend time demonstrating several key steps toward creating a successful portrait painting in oil. This will include posing and lighting the model in the studio; plus developing an accurate drawing and likeness. The workshop will devote time to study the nature of flesh tones and how color changes from light to shadow.

Robert is an experienced and entertaining teacher, and we are pleased to have him back in our studio once again. Students provide their own brushes and paints. A materials list is provided upon registration.

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Cuong Nguyen | Portrait in Pastel 

November 10 - 12, 2017  | 10:00am to 5:00pm | Three Days

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Cost: $450 General | $425 NUMU Members  
 

Our good friend Cuong has become widely successful in many media. His love for pastel painting combines his expertly rendered drawings with his masterful use of color. Cuong is always ready to share and demonstrate his methods of creating highly realistic skin tones. His love for detail and beauty show in his prolific body of work. His workshops are always fun and inspiring.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Robert Semans Workshop | Fundamentals of Oil Painting

October 7-8, 2017    |  10:00am - 5:00pm | Two Days

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Cost: $280  |  $265 for NUMU Members

Location: NUMU Studio at New Museum Los Gatos
 

Bob Semans is a master painter with an enormous body of knowledge and experience. Bob offers a proper introduction into using a palette as means of managing and mixing color. Students will practice painting form by paying special attention to the effects of light and shade in the studio environment. 

These two-day workshops feature open instruction in oil painting, with special attention to color and how it is affected by light and shadow (chiaroscuro). Also the use of the palette as a tool in color mixing, how it can aid the mixing of colors and eliminate common problems.

As an artist Robert has drawn inspiration over the years from several painters including the old masters Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Velasquez and more recent master such as Sargent, George Innes, Mancini, Aaron Shikler, Walter Vaes and others.

Robert is an experienced and entertaining teacher, and we are pleased to have him back in our studio once again. Students provide their own brushes and paints. A materials list is provided upon registration.

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David Gray Workshop | Oil Portrait Sketch

September 15 - 17, 2017   |  10:00am - 5:00pm | Three Days

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Cost: $480 (includes model fee)  |  $455 for NUMU Members

Location: NUMU Studio at New Museum Los Gatos

Visiting Artist  |  David Gray | www.davidgrayart.com

This painting workshop is excellent for artists interested in realistic oil painting techniques. David Gray teaches how to manage a traditional portrait painters' palette, and demonstrates his alla prima ("first stroke") style. David is a highly accomplished realist painter who excels at this particular quick-sketch technique. This workshop condenses many of the skills taught in lengthy portrait painting courses, with a more impressionistic use of traditional painting techniques.

Students will be painting one-day portraits of three separate models over three days. Mornings will be an intimate demonstration session including direct painting techniques. Generous afternoon studio time will allow students to complete a portrait in a day.

This workshop condenses many of the skills taught in lengthy portrait painting courses, with a more impressionistic use of traditional painting techniques. It's a very expressive and energetic kind of painting, and David's teaching style reflects this.

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Questions? Call Atelier Director, Gabriel Coke 831-345-1845 or email numustudio@gmail.com

Joseph Daily Workshop | Classical Portrait Painting in Oil

Workshop Cancelled

This five-day feature length workshop will allow Joseph to guide students through the process of building a strong under painting and progress toward a finer finished portrait.

Joseph is the son of two professional artists and graduated from the School of Visual Arts, New York City. His tutelage by Marvin Mattelson earned him a solid foundation to become a naturalistic painter and educator. 

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Questions? Call Instructor Gabriel Coke at 831-345-1845 or email numustudio@gmail.com

Adrian Gottlieb Workshop | Classical Methods of Oil Portrait Painting

June 19 - 23, 2017 | 10:00am - 5:00pm | Five Days

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Cost: $680 (includes model fee)  |  $645 for NUMU Members

Location:  NUMU Studio at NUMU Los Gatos

www.adriangottlieb.com

Painter and portraitist Adrian Gottlieb offers instruction in painting methods developed from the Renaissance through the early 20th century with a particular emphasis on his ongoing research and experimentation with 16th and 17th century painting techniques.

NUMU invites students to spend five days under Adrian’s instruction to practice the fundamentals of portrait painting in oil, using these techniques. This rare glimpse into the depth of what Adrian has to offer will assist any student in gaining a better understanding of oil painting.

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Questions? Call Instructor Gabriel Coke at 831-345-1845 or email numustudio@gmail.com

Elizabeth Zanzinger Workshop | Oil Portrait Sketch

May 27 - 28, 2017 | 10:00am - 5:00pm | Two Days

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Cost: $380 (includes model fee) • $360 for NUMU Members

Location: NUMU Studio at New Museum Los Gatos

www.ezanzinger.com

Elizabeth Zanzinger is rapidly becoming one of the bay area's most popular young masters. Her workshops fill quickly and create a special occasion for the local art community. Elizabeth is highly skilled in fine realism to painterly impressionism with commanding virtuosity. Two models in two days with Elizabeth will be a weekend to remember.

This two-day oil painting workshop will focus on specific observational skills to help you create more efficient, fun, and accurate alla-prima portrait paintings from life.

Elizabeth will demonstrate time-saving techniques with a limited contemporary palette to achieve lively results that reflect the sitter’s uniqueness. Emphasis will be placed on drawing and fresh color, with demos and helpful individual feedback throughout.

Special attention will also be given to portrait anatomy and the dynamics of color and light. Each day we will work with a new model so we can practice achieving the individual characteristics that lead to a solid likeness and a successful portrait study.

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Questions? Call Instructor Gabriel Coke at 831-345-1845 or email numustudio@gmail.com

Bob Semans Workshop | Fundamentals of Oil Painting

Workshop Cancelled

Bob Semans is a master painter with an enormous body of knowledge and experience. Bob offers a proper introduction into using a palette as means of managing and mixing color. Students will practice painting form by paying special attention to the effects of light and shade in the studio environment. 

These two-day workshops feature open instruction in oil painting, with special attention to color and how it is affected by light and shadow (chiaroscuro). Also the use of the palette as a tool in color mixing, how it can aid the mixing of colors and eliminate common problems.

As an artist Robert has drawn inspiration over the years from several painters including the old masters Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Velasquez and more recent master such as Sargent, George Innes, Mancini, Aaron Shikler, Walter Vaes and others.

Robert is an experienced and entertaining teacher, and we are pleased to have him back in our studio once again. Students provide their own brushes and paints. A materials list is provided upon registration.

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Questions? Call Instructor Gabriel Coke at 831-345-1845 or email numustudio@gmail.com

Bob Semans Workshop | Fundamentals of Oil Painting

February 11 - 12, 2017 |  10:00am - 5:00pm | Two Days

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Cost: $280 |  $265 for NUMU Members

Location: NUMU Studio at New Museum Los Gatos

Visiting Artist |  Robert Semans | www.robertksemans.com

These two-day workshops feature open instruction in oil painting, with special attention to color and how it is affected by light and shadow (chiaroscuro). Also the use of the palette as a tool in color mixing, how it can aid the mixing of colors and eliminate common problems.

As an artist Robert has drawn inspiration over the years from several painters including the old masters Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Velasquez and more recent master such as Sargent, George Innes, Mancini, Aaron Shikler, Walter Vaes and others.

Robert is an experienced and entertaining teacher, and we are pleased to have him back in our studio once again. Students provide their own brushes and paints. A materials list is provided upon registration.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Questions? Call Instructor Gabriel Coke at 831-345-1845 or email numustudio@gmail.com

Bob Semans Workshop | Fundamentals of Oil Painting

January 21 - 22, 2017  |  10:00am - 5:00pm | Two Days

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Cost: $280  |  $265 for NUMU Members

Location: NUMU Studio at New Museum Los Gatos

Visiting Artist |  Robert Semans | www.robertksemans.com

These two-day workshops feature open instruction in oil painting, with special attention to color and how it is affected by light and shadow (chiaroscuro). Also the use of the palette as a tool in color mixing, how it can aid the mixing of colors and eliminate common problems.

As an artist Robert has drawn inspiration over the years from several painters including the old masters Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Velasquez and more recent master such as Sargent, George Innes, Mancini, Aaron Shikler, Walter Vaes and others.

Robert is an experienced and entertaining teacher, and we are pleased to have him back in our studio once again. Students provide their own brushes and paints. A materials list is provided upon registration.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Questions? Call Instructor Gabriel Coke at 831-345-1845 or email numustudio@gmail.com