Creative Approach to Still-Life Painting (Online Course) Fall 2026 w/ Susan Ashworth

  • A four-week online course exploring creative approaches to still-life painting through live demonstrations, artist references, discussion and practical assignments.

    The course runs on Tuesdays from 6 October to 27 October 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern Time. All sessions are recorded and can be viewed for three months after the final class.

    Course fee: $265

  • Across the four sessions, Susan will guide students through:

    • Creating light and form with a limited colour palette

    • Selecting meaningful objects and developing compositions

    • Using textured grounds to create depth and atmosphere

    • Layering colour, tone and glazes to refine a series of paintings

    The course is designed to help participants develop original still-life work through a combination of studies, experimentation and completed paintings.

  • Students will work with drawing paper, prepared boards or canvases, gouache, acrylic or oil paints, brushes and a selection of objects for their still-life arrangement.

    A complete materials list, course demonstration and full booking information are available on the Penn Studio School of Art website.

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