Painting Workshops 2025/26
at Swallow Falls State Park, Maryland
July 28 - July 30, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
$375 series rate (3 days)
$150 day rate
Workshop Focus & Instruction
This workshop explores the dynamic nature of water, with a central emphasis on how light interacts with the landscape. While oil paint will be used for all primary demonstrations and remains the core of the curriculum, we welcome artists working in other media.
Instruction:
Students will engage in learning through demonstrations, along with personalized feedback and hands-on demos.
Core Curriculum:
Light Effect: Mastering the essence of light
Light Direction: Anticipating shifts in natural daylight
Temporal Strategies: Capturing the essence of various times of the day, including nocturnes
Composition: Structuring and balancing tonal dynamics
Methodology: Investigating both open and closed practices
Application Fee: $45
Registration Options:
$1250 artist private room
+$450 guest
$950 artist shared room
$550 Day Rate - No housing (Breakfast, dinner receptions included)
Accommodations consist of standard full-sized beds with shared bathrooms situated between two rooms. While private bathrooms are available on-site, they are prioritized for artist participants traveling with registered guests. You are welcome to request a private bathroom as a single occupant during the application process, and these will be assigned based on availability.
M. Tobias Hall Workshops
all Levels
Portrait Drawing Demo| Wednesday June 24 from 9:30am-12:30pm - free to the public (space is limited - Contact me to RSVP). Located at JF Mazur Studio, Santa Fe
Portrait Drawing Workshop | Thursday June 25 from 9:30am-4:30pm (1 hour lunch break from 12:30-1:30). Participants will be drawing a model from life (2 poses). Tuition for the workshop is discounted to $200 if you register by the exhibition opening (June 5) - Use code STUDIOTOUR43 at checkout for the discount. Only 15 seats available for the workshop! Register here| $650 Located: JF Mazur Studio, Santa Fe
Painting En Plein Air: Swallow Falls, Maryland | TBA
Parent & Child Workshop
Silks workshop for adult ages with the option to add a child (ages 5 - 12)
10 am - 12 pm
April 18th
April 24th
May 9th
May 16th
$55 Adult Participant
$45 per child
Fringe Beaded Earring Workshop
Class Details
Date: May 31, 2026 12-3pm
Location: J.F. Mazur Studio - 1807 2nd St #58, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Duration: 3 hours
Instructor: Michele Mazur
Skill Level: No prior experience needed
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
Workshop Overview
Learn how to create your own pair of modern fringe beaded earrings in this hands-on workshop.
You’ll learn:
How to build a strong foundation row
How to create balanced, flowing fringe
Basic pattern reading
Clean finishing techniques
Make it your own:
Choose your own color palette and create a pair that feels completely your own. You’ll have access to a variety of color options, so you can customize your earrings while working from the same pattern.
Skill level:
No prior experience required, though all levels are welcome.
What to bring :
Just yourself (and glasses if you use them). All materials, tools, and handouts are provided.
✨This workshop is part of a summer series, with additional classes (including brick stitch techniques)leading into a 2-day beaded earring intensive in September ✨
Refund Policy
Cancellations made 7 days before class will receive a full refund.
Cancellations within 7 days are non-refundable but may be transferred to a future MazurMade workshop ✨
Questions?
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Michele by emailing mazurmade505@gmail.com She’ll be happy to help with any questions about the class, registration, or materials.
ADULT
$250 for 2 hours (materials not included)
$1125 for 5 lessons (expires 6 months after purchase)
$50 additional fee for oil painting