Armbruster Artworks Fine Art Classes

Gretchen Armbruster teaches fine art workshops on various fine art techniques at her Covington Art School and Gallery. Her workshops are suitable for students of all experience levels. Each month covers a different topic such as landscape, still life, and pastels. Classes fill up fast so reserve your easel soon!

Kathy Benasbat teaches a beginners watercolor workshop, for her workshop visit here.
Ryan Perea teaches a drawing and oil painting workshop, for his workshop visit here.
David Blackwell teaches a fundamentals of drawing workshop, for his workshop visit here.

May Workshop

The May workshop is a 4 class workshop. In the first class you will learn the techniques and art of pastels. In the last 3 classes each student will do an oil painting of their own. The cost of the workshop is $230 and all supplies are included. This fee is due by the 15th of April and after the 15th the cost is $250. Classes fill fast so reserve your easel soon. You will choose the day that you wish to come every week in May.

Monday: 6:00pm – 8:30pm / May 1, 8, 15, 22
Tuesday: 10:30am – 1:00pm / May 2, 9, 16, 23
Wednesday: 10:30am – 1:00pm / May 3, 10, 17, 24
Wed Afternoon: 3:00pm – 5:30pm / May 3, 10, 17, 24
Thursday: 6:00pm – 8:30pm / May 4, 11, 18, 25
Friday: 10:30am – 1:00pm / May 5, 12, 19, 26

June Workshop

June is a 4 class workshop. In the 1st class you will paint a still life that has been set up in class. Shadow, composition, drawing and color will all be subjects learned in this lesson. In the next 3 classes each artist will paint a subject of their choice. The cost of the workshop is $230 and all supplies are included. This fee is due by the 15th of May and after the 15th the cost is $250. Classes fill fast so reserve your easel soon. You will choose the day that you wish to come every week in May / June.

Monday: 6:00pm – 8:30pm / May 29th, June 5, 19 , 26
Tuesday: 10:30am – 1:00pm / May 30, June 6, 20, 27
Wednesday: 10:30am – 1:00pm / May 31, June 7, 21, 28
Wed Afternoon: 3:00pm – 5:30pm / May 31, June 7, 21, 28
Thursday: 6:00pm – 8:30pm / June 1, 8, 22, 29
Friday: 10:30am – 1:00pm / June 2, 9, 23, 30

*No class for the week of June 11-17

June Workshop

Hi Artists! Summer is almost here, and the June calendar is still open, but filling quickly. The sign-up deadline for June classes is May 15th, but you should reserve your spot now. During our first class in June, we'll study aspects of using color and color values in your paintings, and how it can help you with your painting's composition.
In the remaining three classes in June, we'll focus on projects of your choosing, and Gretchen or Ryan will guide you through to completion of your own work of art. Ryan Perea's classes are on Monday & Thursday evenings, covering painting and drawing. Gretchen's classes are available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, at various times, as noted on the calendar below. BIG NEWS! Peggy Bergeron is joining us in June, teaching watercolor painting. Peggy will have a class every Thursday morning in June from 10:30am - 1pm. Monthly class fees are $250 with all supplies included.
*** Gift certificates for classes are available - they make great gifts. *** If you have any questions or would like to sign up, contact Gretchen Armbruster at 985-630-6295!

July Workshop

Hi Artists! Summer is upon us, and the July calendar is still open, but filling quickly. The sign-up deadline for July classes is June 15th, but you should reserve your spot now. During our first class in July, we'll create a beautiful Landscape Painting with step-by-step guidance.
In the remaining three classes in July, we'll focus on projects of your choosing, and Gretchen or Ryan will guide you through to completion of your own work of art. Ryan Perea's classes are on Monday & Thursday evenings, covering painting and drawing. Gretchen's classes are available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, at various times, as noted on the calendar below. In case you missed the news last month, Peggy Bergeron has joined us, teaching watercolor painting. Peggy will have a class every Thursday morning in July from 10:30am - 1pm. If you are taking her class now, make sure you sign up now for the next sessions. Monthly class fees are $250 with all supplies included. Please note that sign-up and payment is due by June 15th, so all supplies can be ordered.
*** Gift certificates for classes are available - they make great gifts. *** If you have any questions or would like to sign up, contact Gretchen Armbruster at 985-630-6295!

Workshop Calendar

May Workshop Schedule

Monday Oil and Drawing workshop with Ryan Perea-
6:00-8:30pm May 1, 8, 15, 22
Tuesday Oils with Gretchen Armbruster-
10:30-1:00pm May 2, 9, 16, 23
Wednesday Oils with Gretchen-
10:30-1:00pm May 3, 10, 17, 24
Wednesday Oils with Gretchen-
3:00-5:30pm May 3, 10, 17, 24
Thursday Oils with Ryan Perea-
6:00-8:30pm May 4, 11, 18, 25
Friday Oils with Gretchen-
10:30-1:00pm May 5, 12, 19, 26

June Workshop Schedule

Monday Oil and Drawing workshop with Ryan Perea-
6:00-8:30pm June 5, 12, 19, 26
Tuesday Oils with Gretchen Armbruster-
10:30-1:00pm June 6, 13, 20, 27
Wednesday Oils with Gretchen-
10:30-1:00pm June 7, 14, 21, 28
Wednesday Oils with Gretchen-
3:00-5:30pm June 7, 14, 21, 28
Thursday Watercolor with Peggy Bergeron-
10:30-1:00pm June 8, 15, 22, 29
Thursday Oils with Ryan Perea-
6:00-8:30pm June 8, 15, 22, 29
Friday Oils with Gretchen-
10:30-1:00pm June 9, 16, 23, 30

July Workshop Schedule

Monday Oil and Drawing workshop with Ryan Perea-
6:00-8:30pm July 3, 10, 17, 24
Tuesday Oils with Gretchen Armbruster-
10:30-1:00pm July 4, 11, 18, 25
Wednesday Oils with Gretchen-
10:30-1:00pm July 5, 12, 19, 26
Wednesday Oils with Gretchen-
3:00-5:30pm July 5, 12, 19, 26
Thursday Watercolor with Peggy Bergeron-
10:30-1:00pm July 6, 13, 20, 27
Thursday Oils with Ryan Perea-
6:00-8:30pm July 6, 13, 20, 27
Friday Oils with Gretchen-
10:30-1:00pm July 7, 14, 21, 28

Call Gretchen to reserve your easel! 985-630-6295

About the Workshop

Gretchen Armbruster’s instructional workshops have become popular with students of all experience levels. The workshops are usually 4 classes each month, teaching color mixing, line, composition and many techniques in oil painting. Each month covers a different topic in the first class. Landscape, still life, figure and face, and seascapes have been some of the previous subjects. In some workshops other mediums are taught, such as pastel, pen and ink, or watercolor and pencil. In the last 3 classes students will do a painting of their choice in oils.

Guest teachers such as Ryan Perea, Mary Helen Seago, and Ben Benson teach a variety of workshops at Armbruster Artworks. For any questions contact Gretchen Armbruster at 985-630-6295.

Classes fill fast so reserve your easel soon!!!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sign up?

Call Gretchen at 985-630-6295!  Note that you are not signed up until payment is received!

Pricing and Payment Methods

We accept all major credit cards, cash, or check!

All workshops are $240 and due by the 15th of the previous month.

Discount bulk workshops are available:
3 Months – $630 ($60 savings)
6 Months – $1230 ($150 savings)
12 months – $2400 ($360 savings)

Refund and Makeup Class Policy

No refunds once a workshop has been paid for and booked. You may schedule one makeup class if you have to miss a workshop due to emergency.

Makeup Workshop Policy
1. Only 1 make up per month. If you miss another the next month but have not done a makeup for the previous missed class you will not be able to make that class up.
2. Makeups are for emergencies only.
3. If you schedule a makeup then miss that makeup you forfeit the makeup.
4. If you don’t let me know that you are missing class, either by phone call, text or email, you forfeit the class. Please let me know the day before or earlier if possible. (Text is best).
These rules make it easier to manage and keep track of and make it fair to all.

Armbruster Artworks Fine Art Gallery and School is located at 502 N Columbia St, Covington, LA 70433. Directions here.

Armbruster Artworks