Workshops & Classes | Charles Thomas: Landscape painting basics

In this workshop we will cover the basics of landscape painting; composition, values and finally color. Lecture and demo followed by student work. I'll provide reference photos or bring your own. Each day we'll do several block-ins and studies. Plenty of individual attention. It's my goal to break down landscape painting into discrete areas of practice to make progress simple and fun. Oil or acrylic. If you're not sure which to use, oil is the most forgiving.

Workshop Details

Date:

January

15

-

January 16, 2026

Duration:

9:00 am

-

4:00 pm

Location:

Tubac School of Fine Art

Type:

In Studio

Medium:

Oil, acrylic or gouache

Skill level:

All Welcome

Materials are included.

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Syllabus:

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Pricing

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Members:

$400.00



Non-Member:

$440.00

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Please note: Space is Limited, advance registration is required. Event closes when space is full.‍ See our visitor guidelines for further information or call 520-398-2371. For all other inquiries, contact Info@tubacarts.org

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Instructor Bio

Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas, b1960, began his art career as a graphic designer in the early 1980s. He spent twelve years as a sought after illustrator before devoting his energies full time to fine art in 1998. His work has been widely published and has also been exhibited by the Society of Illustrators Annual of American Illustration. As a fine artist, Thomas' work has been recognized by the Oil Painters of America and the American Impressionist Society, where he has been a finalist in their national exhibitions. Charles makes his home in rural Southern Arizona, where he can often be found exploring the trails, backroads and byways of the West, in search of the next painting.

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In this workshop we will cover the basics of landscape painting; composition, values and finally color. Lecture and demo followed by student work. I'll provide reference photos or bring your own. Each day we'll do several block-ins and studies. Plenty of individual attention. It's my goal to break down landscape painting into discrete areas of practice to make progress simple and fun. Oil or acrylic. If you're not sure which to use, oil is the most forgiving.

Workshop Details

Date:

January

15

-

January 16, 2026

Duration:

9:00 am

-

4:00 pm

Location:

Tubac School of Fine Art

Type:

In Studio

Medium:

Oil, acrylic or gouache

Skill level:

All Welcome

Materials are included.

Supply List

View Here

Syllabus:

View Syllabus

Pricing



Members:

$400.00



Non-Member:

$440.00

Register Now

(opens a new window)

Please note: Space is Limited, advance registration is required. Event closes when space is full.‍ See our visitor guidelines for further information or call 520-398-2371. For all other inquiries, contact Info@tubacarts.org

Workshop Photos

Instructor Bio

Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas, b1960, began his art career as a graphic designer in the early 1980s. He spent twelve years as a sought after illustrator before devoting his energies full time to fine art in 1998. His work has been widely published and has also been exhibited by the Society of Illustrators Annual of American Illustration. As a fine artist, Thomas' work has been recognized by the Oil Painters of America and the American Impressionist Society, where he has been a finalist in their national exhibitions. Charles makes his home in rural Southern Arizona, where he can often be found exploring the trails, backroads and byways of the West, in search of the next painting.

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it was the best demo we ever had!

From The Santa Rita Art League

Mostly, thank you for such a great workshop, I know I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenge and have learned volumes. I am confident the students are also challenged and learning too. I have had great feed back! Great job Charles!

Linda

Thanks for a great workshop. It was such a pleasure to watch you paint. I know everyone had a grand time and learned a great deal. Thanks for sharing all your gifts!..."

Susan

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Charles Thomas: Landscape painting basics

January

15

-

January 16, 2026

9:00 am

-

4:00 pm

We will work each day on multiple studies to gain a better understanding of what goes into a successful landscape painting, step by step, with instructor demos and hands on student work with lots of individual attention. Oil or acrylic.

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Register Now

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

Members:

$400.00



Non-Member:

$440.00

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Charles Thomas: Landscape painting basics

January 15, 2026 9:00 AM

January 16, 2026 4:00 PM

Tubac School of Fine Art

US/Arizona

We will work each day on multiple studies to gain a better understanding of what goes into a successful landscape painting, step by step, with instructor demos and hands on student work with lots of individual attention. Oil or acrylic.

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