2026 Weekly Classes
"The DaVinci Studios is a wonderful place to learn under a very knowledgeable and patient teacher, Robin Williamson! She gives 100% while teaching. Beginner to advanced level learners will gain great insights from her.
I highly recommend!"
"I wanted to learn from Robin because her portrait work is so incredible. She has taught me so much about mixing colors, painting from life, and the classical steps of creating a portrait from start to finish.
Fall Classes
Facial Features
(Oil Painting class)
Tuesday
Mornings
Oct 27,
Nov 3, 10, 17, 24
Dec 1, 8
(6 weeks)
Bring Your Portraits to Life!
The eyes, nose, mouth, and ears may be small parts of the face, but getting them right can make all the difference between a painting that looks good and a portrait that truly comes alive!
In this 6-week oil painting class, you’ll take a closer look at the individual facial features and learn how to paint them with greater accuracy, dimension, and realism.
Making it look Real!
Painting Realistic Cloth and Surfaces in Oil
Tuesday
Afternoons
Oct 27,
Nov 3, 10, 17, 24
Dec 1, 8
(6 weeks)
How do you do that?
Learn to make clothing look soft, glass look transparent, metal look reflective, and wood look solid and textured. The secret is learning to see and paint the subtle differences in value, color, edges, reflections, and texture that define each surface.
In this 6-week oil painting class, you’ll explore techniques for painting a variety of challenging materials, including cloth, glass, metal, wood, and more.
Robin is so generous with her knowledge and, she’s great at explaining the how’s and why's.
Atelier Studies
(graphite, charcoal, oil)
Wednesday
(Morn, Afternoon, Evening)
Oct 28,
Nov 4, 11, 18, 25
Dec 2, 9
(6 weeks)
All good paintings begin with good drawing skills.
Our Atelier program is a skill-based program designed to develop a strong foundation in drawing, value, proportion, and form before moving into painting.
More Feedback
"Robin is an amazing artist and instructor! She has the ability to translate her knowledge into very understandable information. She is able to identify student's needs and provide them the tools to improve their skills. So happy to have found The DaVinci Studios!
"I wanted to learn from Robin because her portrait work is so incredible. She has taught me so much about mixing colors, painting from life, and the classical steps of creating a portrait from start to finish. Her class has been such a blessing to me!"
"Painting a portrait is the ultimate painting skill. Robin teaches how to start a portrait and progress to the final stages where the painting comes alive. Her teaching uses both technical proportions and facial planes while you learn color mixing and how light and shadows play on the face. If you want to learn to paint, Robin is the best teacher I've ever had"
Past 2026 Classes
Anatomy for Artists
Crash Course
Tuesday Mornings
June 30 - July 28, 2026
(5 weeks)
Our Anatomy for Artists Crash Course will help you understand the delicate nuances of the human form through the lens of classical realism.
Oil Painting
Crash Course
Tuesday Afternoons
June 30 - July 28, 2026
(5 weeks)
Our Oil Painting Crash Course is designed for beginners and aspiring artists who want to quickly learn the essential foundations of oil painting.
Atelier
Studies
Wednesday
Choose Mornings, Afternoon, or Evening
July 1 - July 29, 2026
(5 weeks)
Our Atelier program is an intensive, skill-based program to develop a strong foundation in drawing, value, proportion, and form before moving into painting.
Master Copy Class
7 Weeks
Jan 13th - March 3rd, 2026
Unlock the Secrets of the Old Masters
Have you ever stood in front of a great painting and wondered How did they do that? Master Copy painting offers a rare chance to step directly into the mind and methods of history’s greatest artists. By carefully studying a masterwork—its colors, its brushwork, its subtle decisions—you begin to decode the very techniques that brought it to life. Join us!
Past Classes
2025
Portrait Painting
from Live Model
(6 week course)
Jan - Feb
Master Copy
(6 week course)
March 4-April15
