Ways to Learn Outdoors

Beginner Painting Classes

Start with the essentials of plein air painting in a supportive class setting. Learn how to choose and use basic materials, simplify a scene, mix colors, and work with changing outdoor light. Guided exercises help you practice each skill without pressure to finish a polished painting. Bring questions and build a steady foundation for painting outdoors.

Guided Outdoor Sessions

Take your painting practice outside with a guided session in the Sioux Falls area. Get help selecting a workable view, setting up supplies, and deciding what to focus on first. As you paint, receive practical feedback on composition, value, color, and how to adjust when light shifts. Sessions emphasize observation and problem-solving you can use on your own.

Small Group Workshops

Spend a session concentrating on a practical part of outdoor painting, such as simplifying shapes, mixing greens, or capturing light and shadow. The instructor demonstrates the process, then gives you time to apply it to a scene. Small-group learning makes room for questions and individual guidance. Workshops suit painters who want focused practice without committing to a longer course.

Private Art Instruction

Work individually with an instructor on the plein air skills you want to develop. A private lesson can focus on getting started, solving a specific painting challenge, or building confidence with your materials and process. Instruction adapts to your experience and questions, with clear feedback and time to practice. Bring your own supplies or discuss what to prepare before the session.