Workshops 2026 schedule

The North Carolina Academy of Art offers various workshops during the year. They are open to the students and the public.

Attendees can select either dry or wet mediums (Graphite, Chalk, Crayons, Charcoal, Pastels or Oils).

The supplies list is provided upon registration based on your medium of choice.

*New - Intensive Summer Drawing Workshops

This workshop will cover Figure Life drawing , Master’s copy drawing and human anatomy. 6 hours per day, open from 14 years old. Open to all levels with the intent to develop drawing skills. At the end of the workshops, the students will have a portfolio of high quality drawings.
July 5th until July 23rd, Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 4:30 PM (3 weeks)
July 26th until August 13th, Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 4:30 PM (3 weeks)
*New - Intensive 2 weeks oil Painting workshop

This workshop will cover Figure Life painting and Master’s copy painting . Open from 16 years old with parental consent. Open from beginners to advanced with the intent to understand or improve knowledge and practice of the classical painting methodology. At the end of the workshops, 2 paintings will have been completed.
From August 30th until September 10th from 9:30 to 4:30 PM
Plein Air Landscape

One day Workshop (6 hours)
09/20 - 10:00 to 4:30 pm
10/11 - 10:00 to 4:30 pm
04/-4 - 10:00 to 4:30 pm
05/02 - 10:00 to 4:30 pm
05/30 - 10:00 to 4:30 pm
06/20 - 10:00 to 4:30 pm
(Lunch 60 min)
Selfie/Self-Portrait & Portrait

Two days workshop (12 hours)
31/01/2027 & 02/07/2027 - 10 to 5:00 pm - Self Portrait
(Lunch 60 min)
Costumed/Dressed Figure Life

Two Days Workshop (12 hours)
12/13 & 12/20 10 to 5:00 pm
(Lunch 60 min)
Figure Life Drawing/Painting

Two days workshop (12 hours)
03/07 & 03/14 - 10 to 5:00 pm
(Lunch 60 min)