Connie Rigdon 

Abstract Expressionist Bootcamp

September 19,20,21

In this fun, hands-on workshop, participants explore the core elements of abstract expressionism—line, shape, color, energy, and intuition—through a series of dynamic exercises. You'll begin with expressive mark-making and colorful shape creation, then transform your work into unique collages. Using blind contour drawing from real-life objects, you'll develop intentional lines and later carve out abstract forms with color. The workshop culminates in a large-scale piece that channels your personal thoughts, feelings, or experiences. Perfect for artists eager to embrace abstraction and deepen their creative expression.

Cost:$475.00

Dates: September 19,20,21

Time: 9:30am to 4:00pm

Where: Meyer Vogl Gallery & Studios Daniel Island,  250 River Landing Dr.

Larry Moore

Abstraction From Nature

October 11 - 14

This 4-day class in Daniel Island, SC covers the fundamental tenets of design in art. It’s not specifically a non-objective (pure abstract) class, you get to decide the level of abstraction you wish to explore. This is a learn-how-to-think class where you receive a process that you can use to explore new ideas. It’s a crash course on finding authenticity in your work. We cover the seven tenets of creative expression and the language of art. Larry’s intent is to help each artist find a way that works that is unique to them, whether they wish to interpret from life, push their process, or go fully abstract.

Larry is versatile in all mediums, having worked extensively in pastel, acrylic, oil, gouache and mixed-media. Work in the medium you are most comfortable with. This is not a class for beginners; participants need to have some experience with drawing, color, and painting. Author of Fishing for Elephants: Insights and Exercises to inspire authentic creativity, Poster and Process, and the follow-up book for Fishing for Elephants currently in progress.

Cost: $745.00

Dates: October 11, 12,13 & 14 (Friday thru Monday)

Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm

Where: Meyer Vogl Gallery & Studios Daniel Island,  250 River Landing Dr.

Laurie Meyer

Color Workshop

October 20 - 23

This workshop will explore the nuances of pigments and color mixing and the science behind color perception and application. Daily skills and exercises will enhance your understanding of how color can enhance your paintings. Improve mixing greens, often considered the most difficult land challenging hue in landscapes. Additionally, we will explore creating beautiful and believable light and shadow.

Cost: 
$600 (a $300 deposit is due upon signing up. The balance can be paid during the workshop)

Dates: 
Monday, October 20 – Friday, October 23, 2025

Monday, October 20
12-4pm
welcome lunch and instruction 

Tuesday, October 21 - Wednesday, October 22
9am-4pm
instruction

Thursday, October 23
9am-12pm
"Thanks For the Memories" farewell pizza party

Homebase:
Daniel Island Gallery/Studio, 250 River Landing Dr.

Richard Christian Nelson

Expressive Portraits

October 24,25,26

In over 25 years as a professional artist, Richard has completed over 500 oil portraits, 1000 charcoal portraits, sold many gallery paintings, been part of a number of shows, and won a number of awards, mostly from the Portrait Society of America and the Oil Painters of America, both of which organizations he is a signature member.

In this workshop Rich will be focusing on painting the head with good drawing and strong natural color. The workshop is open to all ages and skill level, and all media. Rich will be using oils. 

Rich breaks painting down into seven steps: inspiration, composition, drawing, value, color, paint application and edges, and calling it done.

Day 1: Starting with introductions, a lecture on his materials and approach, light and shadow, and on color. He will do a demo and then the class will set up and begin painting.

Days 2 and 3 will also start with a demo and then artists will paint afterwards.

Throughout the time that artists are working on their own pieces there will be number of class reviews along the way; mostly just putting the work up and having each artist say 'how it's going’.

Rich often keeps painting if the class would like, as he is interested in demonstrating and participating in the "process" of painting

Cost: $745

Dates: October 24,25,26 Friday thru Sunday

Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm

Where: Meyer Vogl Gallery & Studios Daniel Island,  250 River Landing Dr.