WORKSHOPS
Create Something Meaningful at SOBO
At SOBO Gallery, our workshops are about more than just making art—they’re about taking time for yourself, trying something new, and enjoying the creative process in a welcoming space.
Whether you’re just beginning, returning to your practice, or an experienced artist looking to explore and refine, our classes are designed to be engaging, inspiring, and accessible at every level. There’s no pressure to be perfect—just the opportunity to create, connect, and grow.
With small group sizes, experienced instructors, and all materials provided, you can simply show up and enjoy the experience.
Why Take a Workshop at SOBO?
Designed for all levels—from beginners to experienced artists
Small group sizes for a more personal experience
Skilled, supportive instructors
All materials included
Welcoming, no-pressure environment
A chance to slow down, create, and connect
Come as you are—leave inspired.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
September 19th - Impressionist Landscape Painting in Oil and Cold Wax with Noreen Coup
What: Impressionist Landscape Painting in Oil and Cold Wax
When: Saturday, September 19th
What Time: 10am-3pm with small break for lunch
Where: SOBO gallery
Member Price: $135
Non Member Price: $140
DESCRIPTION:
In this workshop you will learn my techniques for color mixing with oil and cold wax from a limited double primary palette, using warms and cools, to create a full spectrum of colors. We will explore the effects of transparency and texture to enhance the realism in your work. We will start with the basic principles of composition, learn how to sketch out a road map for success and apply layers of paint to created depth in your paintings. You will learn the techniques for using both palette knives and squeegees to apply your paints. You will complete (2) beautiful finished works of art, ready for hanging. We will work from Instructors reference photos.
All supplies included. Please bring an apron or covering for your clothes - this class can get messy!
INSTRUCTOR
Noreen Coup is a self-taught Artist. Her passion for painting and drawing began while living in Paris from 2000-2002. While there, she studied at the WICE Academy and continues her art education by taking classes and workshops from master painters for the past 20 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from Woodbury University, Los Angeles. Her design background incorporates a sense of balance, color harmony and perspective, into her contemporary works.
Her medium is Oil with Cold Wax Medium and she paints mostly with a Palette Knife. Her technique allows her to create bold, colorful, textural abstract and landscape paintings. Her process involves the building up of multiple layers of paint creating depth and vibrance in her works.
Noreen currently has Gallery presence at The Winter Garden Art Association, where she serves as a Board Member.
While living in Palm Desert from 2021 – 2024, she was represented in the Coachella Valley at the Desert Art Center, Palm Springs, Artist Council at Galen Center in Palm Desert and the Old Town Artisan Studio in La Quinta. She’s had galleries presence with Carre d’Artistes Galleries in San Miguel d’Allende, MX, Bleecker Street, New York, Boca Raton, FL; Arts On Center Gallery in Amelia Island, FL., and Ile de Re, France.
Noreen was member of McRae Art Studios in Orlando from 2015 – 2019. She is an award-winning artist participating in juried Art Festivals including the Indian Wells Art Festival in 2022, Windermere Art Festivals and the Winter Park Winter Festival, 2018. She has taught classes for Crealde School of Art, Winter Park, FL. and the Winter Garden Art Association, as well as hosting travel workshops in France, Italy and San Miguel Allende, MX. Upon her return to Winter Garden, FL in 2024, she has resumed teaching at The Winter Garden Art Association and the Art Room in Windermere.
Workshop Registration - Noreen Coup
October 10th - Autumn Wreath Making with Lenore Eastham
What: Autumn Wreath Making
When: Saturday, October 10th
What Time: 10am-11:30
Where: SOBO gallery
Member Price: $60
Non Member Price: $65
DESCRIPTION:
Celebrate the beauty of autumn by creating a stunning pumpkin-shaped wreath to welcome the season! Guided by certified art educator Lenore Eastham, you’ll receive step-by-step instruction as you design your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Throughout the workshop, participants will explore the fundamentals of composition, balance, texture, and color while working with a variety of seasonal materials. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or trying something new, this fun and relaxing class is the perfect way to express your creativity.
Leave with a beautiful handcrafted wreath you’ll be proud to display on your front door or in your home all season long!
INSTRUCTOR
Meet Lenore Eastham BFA, MA
Certified Art Educator
Having retired from OCPS Visual Arts, I am excited to be facilitating quality art programming through stART studio. I am a key part of child & family programs with SOBO Gallery, Winter Garden Art Association, associated with Nerhling Gardens, and have been an education consultant with Crayola, and provided classes at various venues.
Through the years I have been honored by being recognized for excellence in teaching, but by far, my greatest reward is the joy of seeing budding artists explore and create!
I named my company stART Studio because my goal is the provide
Simply Terrific ART Experiences!
All general supplies are included but artists are encouraged to bring “extras” to customize to match your decor like additional floral and/or ribbons.
November 7th - Small Art with a BIG Impact with Mary Beth Lesko
What: Small Art with a BIG Impact
When: Saturday, November 7th
What Time: 10am-3pm
Where: SOBO gallery
Member Price: $90
Non Member Price: $100
DESCRIPTION:
Students will draw two small art pieces.
Class will discuss layering colored pencil , creating lights and darks for drama
Along with composition ideas for a great impact.
SUPPLIES:
Kneaded eraser, #2 pencil, professional grade-colored pencils such as Prismacolor in colors:
Yellows, reds, greens, indigo Blue, blue violet and dark purple
Pencil sharpener, ruler
INSTRUCTOR will provide paper, reference photo and transfer paper
INSTRUCTOR:
I am a member of the Colored Pencil Society of America. I am founder and past president of the first Pennsylvania District Chapter of the Colored Pencil Society. Teaching drawing and colored pencil techniques is my passion, along with creating fine art with colored pencils.
I graduated from Luzerne County Community College with an associate degree in Commercial Art. I have studied with many colored pencil master artists over the years and tried various art mediums while especially enjoying oil painting and pastel from time to time.
I have taught at many art organizations and adult art classes at local high schools in Northeast Pennsylvania and at art associations in Florida. I have been teaching colored pencil drawing for over 20 years.
My colored pencil art has been published in “Strokes of Genius 8” and in “Strokes of Genius 9”. My art has won awards and has been exhibited in art galleries. My art has also been featured on the online exhibitions of COLOR magazine, by Ann Kullberg and in the Colored Pencil Society annual
international exhibition and the Explore This online exhibition featuring colored pencil and mixed media.
Inspiration comes from everything you see, hear or touch. Take time to stop and really SEE the colors in a flower, tree, sky or fur of an animal. Stop and make a mental note or a quick sketch of it, it may inspire you to create a masterpiece!
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