INSPIRING ART WORKSHOPS IN THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA
FEATURING NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TEACHING ARTISTS AND
WELCOMING STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Village Art Workshops brings nationally recognized artists and exceptional local instructors together for creative, welcoming workshops designed for all skill levels.
Escape to The Villages — Your Florida Art Destination
Village Art Workshops invites artists from around the country to The Villages for inspiring, hands-on workshops led by exceptional visiting instructors. Teaching artists travel here from across the U.S., and students do too — drawn by the opportunity to learn in a supportive, creative setting.
Our workshops are designed to meet artists where they are, helping each participant build skills they can carry forward into future work while enjoying the camaraderie of a shared creative experience.
Village Art Workshops invites artists from around the country to The Villages for inspiring, hands-on workshops led by exceptional visiting instructors. Teaching artists travel here from across the U.S., and students do too — drawn by the opportunity to learn in a supportive, creative setting.
Our workshops are designed to meet artists where they are, helping each participant build skills they can carry forward into future work while enjoying the camaraderie of a shared creative experience.
Last Chance to Register — Starts Next Week!
Jodi Ohl — "Abstract Art Collection" Acrylic and Collage Workshop |February 16-18, 2026
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Upcoming Featured Visiting Artists
🎨 FEATURED VISITING ARTIST
Jennifer Stone
"Wild Women"
Mixed Media Workshop | February 23-24, 2026
Jennifer Stone is back—and this workshop fills fast. Wild Women is three days of laughter, layering, collage, texture, and bold, expressive faces—packed with mixed media magic and the kind of creative freedom that leaves you energized, inspired, and proud of what you made.
Explore Jennifer Stone's Workshop
Jennifer Stone
"Wild Women"
Mixed Media Workshop | February 23-24, 2026
Jennifer Stone is back—and this workshop fills fast. Wild Women is three days of laughter, layering, collage, texture, and bold, expressive faces—packed with mixed media magic and the kind of creative freedom that leaves you energized, inspired, and proud of what you made.
Explore Jennifer Stone's Workshop
Learn from nationally recognized artists in 2026
🎨 FEATURED VISITING ARTIST
Christopher Leeper
"Success with Watercolor Landscapes"
Watercolor Workshop | March 2-4, 2026
Join accomplished artist and instructor Chris Leeper for a dynamic and inspiring workshop designed to strengthen your foundational painting skills while boosting your creative confidence. With a fun and relaxed teaching style, Chris provides daily demonstrations, personalized guidance, and one-on-one instruction to help each student grow—no matter their experience level.
Explore Christopher Leeper's Workshop
Christopher Leeper
"Success with Watercolor Landscapes"
Watercolor Workshop | March 2-4, 2026
Join accomplished artist and instructor Chris Leeper for a dynamic and inspiring workshop designed to strengthen your foundational painting skills while boosting your creative confidence. With a fun and relaxed teaching style, Chris provides daily demonstrations, personalized guidance, and one-on-one instruction to help each student grow—no matter their experience level.
Explore Christopher Leeper's Workshop
Upcoming Visiting Artists
More inspiring workshops coming soon
Tom Jones - Discover how simple—and fun—watercolor can be with award-winning artist Tom Jones. Learn his easy four-step process for painting luminous, atmospheric landscapes—and he even provides the paint and paper.
Janet Rogers - Join renowned watercolorist Janet Rogers—a Signature Member of the American Watercolor Society and a celebrated instructor with over 40 years of experience—for a three-day journey into vibrant, fluid painting. Known for her sensitivity to color and her intuitive approach, Janet brings spontaneity and joy to every brushstroke
For years, artists have traveled to Village Art Workshops to learn from nationally recognized instructors in a welcoming, supportive setting.
“I travel to The Villages specifically for Village Art Workshops. The instructors are outstanding, the classroom setup is excellent, and the atmosphere is supportive and encouraging.”
— Visiting Workshop Student
“I travel to The Villages specifically for Village Art Workshops. The instructors are outstanding, the classroom setup is excellent, and the atmosphere is supportive and encouraging.”
— Visiting Workshop Student
Questions? Contact Wanda Boyd