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"I love PaintSpace NOLA! It felt good to breathe some out-of-town air, see things from new perspectives, and get out of my comfort zone. Grateful for it all!"
- Kelli K.

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Our workshops offer a vibrant blend of inspiration and skill-building, where you can immerse yourself in the city's rich culture while experimenting with various mediums. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, join us for an unforgettable artistic adventure.
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Aug 31, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Sep 03, 2026, 4:30 PM CDTPaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USAYou’ve been told oil painting has rules… a lot of them. Don’t mix this. Don’t layer that. Wait days. Maybe weeks. And heaven forbid you mess up halfway through 😅 What if none of that had to be true?
7 tickets left76 days to the eventWed, Sep 09Sep 09, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Sep 12, 2026, 4:30 PM CDTPaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA$1500 | Push your abstract paintings further by building deeper layers of marks and new materials. Explore how collage, acrylic paint, and a wide range of mark-making media such as inks, oil pastels, water soluble crayons, graphite, marker and more can play together on the same canvas.
Oct 13, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Oct 16, 2026, 4:30 PM CDTPaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USAGive yourself space to explore, release, and reconnect with your creative voice during this 4-day intuitive abstract painting workshop. Grounded in the belief that painting can be deeply therapeutic, Mindy will guide you through a range of techniques...
1 ticket left140 days to the eventThu, Nov 12Nov 12, 2026, 10:00 AM CST – Nov 15, 2026, 5:00 PM CSTPaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA$1525 | A four-day immersive painting experience designed to help artists rediscover play, trust their instincts, and strengthen their design sensibility. It’s a balance between freedom and intention—between the sweet flow of intuition and the spicy spark of challenge.
2 tickets left146 days to the eventWed, Nov 18Nov 18, 2026, 9:30 AM CST – Nov 21, 2026, 4:30 PM CSTPaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA$1425 | Get the most out of your studio time by keeping things simple, to-the-point, and powerful. Join internationally renowned artist and educator Patrick Lee in this game-changing workshop that is sure to sell-out.
Dec 01, 2026, 9:30 AM CST – Dec 05, 2026, 4:30 PM CSTPaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USAMove beyond predictable painting habits and explore fresh techniques with curiosity and confidence. Through inspiring demos, plenty of painting time, and thoughtful critiques, you'll discover new possibilities in your creative process.
8 tickets left198 days to the eventSat, Jan 09Jan 09, 2027, 9:30 AM CST – Jan 12, 2027, 4:30 PM CSTPaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USAWhether you’re looking for fresh inspiration, a deeper connection to your work, or simply a way to loosen up, this workshop will provide hands-on strategies and exercises to spark creativity.
8 tickets left231 days to the eventThu, Feb 11Feb 11, 2027, 9:30 AM CST – Feb 14, 2027, 4:30 PM CSTPaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USADiscover the joy of working with mixed media collage and its ability to unlock your artistic confidence. Create colorful, unexpected, collage papers using a variety of prompts and techniques. Incorporate collage papers with mixed media layering techniques...
8 tickets left236 days to the eventTue, Feb 16Feb 16, 2027, 9:30 AM CST – Feb 19, 2027, 4:30 PM CSTPaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USAA 4-Day Advanced Workshop with Will Day | Every artist reaches a moment when technique alone is no longer enough. The next breakthrough comes from discovering the courage to trust your instincts and create work that is unmistakably your own.
8 tickets left242 days to the eventMon, Feb 22Feb 22, 2027, 10:00 AM CST – Feb 25, 2027, 5:00 PM CSTPaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USAFrom painting what you see to expressing what you felt—explore abstract landscapes through acrylic paint, using photo references and personal memories as starting points for creating work that feels expressive, personal, and alive.
10 tickets left246 days to the eventFri, Feb 26Feb 26, 2027, 10:00 AM CST – Feb 28, 2027, 4:00 PM CSTPaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USAStep into the world of Impressionism and discover how artists like Monet, Cassatt, and Degas transformed ordinary moments into extraordinary paintings. In this combination studio/plein air workshop, you'll learn to capture light, color, movement, and atmosphere.
249 days to the eventMon, Mar 01Mar 01, 2027, 9:30 AM CST – Mar 04, 2027, 4:30 PM CSTPaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USAKim Knoll is a contemporary artist whose restrained approach to abstraction has been commissioned by brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Regent Seven Seas, CB2, and Crate & Barrel. For the first time, she’s sharing her painting techniques and creative process in this hands-on workshop,
Mar 06, 2027, 10:00 AM CST – Mar 10, 2027, 4:00 PM CSTPaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USAIf you're curious about abstract painting but aren’t sure where to begin—or you’re feeling stuck and want to loosen up your process - Abstract Interactive: Volume One is designed to help you break through those blocks and build real momentum in your creative practice.

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Sep 14, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Sep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM CDTPaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA$725 | Using one favorite object, artists will create a multitude of compositions by using gesture and contour drawing, printing, stencilling, collage and color interaction. Each artist can launch 50 pieces of work in this high-energy workshop.
WAITLISTThu, Sep 24Sep 24, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Sep 27, 2026, 4:30 PM CDTPaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA$1695 | A vibrant exploration of freedom in painting — an invitation to question habits, break patterns, and rediscover joy in the creative process. Guided by internationally acclaimed artist Manuela Karin Knaut, participants will dive into a world of experimentation...


Oct 18, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT – Oct 21, 2026, 4:30 PM CDTPaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USAWaitlist Award-winning creator of the "Dive Into Abstract Painting™" series - Julie Schumer - returns for an Abstract Adventures. Learn how to get loose, go big and paint fearlessly in this best-selling, 4-day experience.




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"I loved every minute of it! I learn so much when I immerse myself in the practice. Look forward to my next workshop!"
- Mindy M.
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