Workshops
Learn alongside Scott L. Christensen through immersive in-person painting experiences designed for artists seeking deeper growth, stronger observation, and a lifelong adventure in landscape painting.
A Personal Invitation
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— Christensen Studio
An Invitation
Apprenticeships in the Studio
Every so often, I open my studio to a very small number of apprentices. This isn’t a class — but it is a learning environment. You’ll spend only a small portion of your time on your own work; the rest will be spent watching, absorbing, and engaging. You’ll see firsthand what it takes to conceive, plan, and orchestrate a large canvas from the first idea to the final stroke.
Painting large is its own discipline. Scale changes everything — how you compose, how you build, how you hold an entire image in your mind while your hand touches only one small part of it. That’s what these apprenticeships are about: not just painting bigger, but understanding how a large painting is orchestrated, through hours of watching, working, and endless questions and answers.
Because of the nature of this work, I take on very few people in any given year — as a rule, only two apprentices at a time, unless we arrange something different together. These positions are limited by design, and they don’t come around often.
If this stirs something in you, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email letting me know you’re interested, and I’ll follow up with the details.
Featured Workshop
Honing Your Personal Vision & Process
September 12 – 16, 2026 Victor, Idaho
A Five-Day In-Person Intensive Study with Scott L. Christensen
A Personalized Intensive
“I designed this workshop to help you hone your vision through focused, one-on-one guidance.”
During this five-day intensive, Scott works alongside each participant, both outdoors and in the studio, helping refine artistic decisions, challenge assumptions, and strengthen individual vision and creative process.
A central focus of the workshop is developing a deeper understanding of color relationships while addressing the unique challenges that stand between each artist and their next level of growth. Through personalized guidance, every participant receives focused instruction designed to encourage meaningful artistic breakthroughs.
Featured Workshop
Who This Workshop & Is For
This intensive is designed for painters who:
✓ Have a solid understanding of painting fundamentals
✓ Have been consistently investing time and effort into their artistic practice
✓ Are ready to refine their personal vision
✓ Want to strengthen their working process
✓ Welcome direct, individualized feedback
Logistics
Participant Information
Logistics
Participants Should Plan For
- Art supplies and painting materials
- Lodging
- Meals
- Transportation to and from Victor, Idaho
- Transportation within Teton Valley
Important Info
Important Information
- Additional logistics and preparation details will be provided after registration.
- Applications are reviewed individually.
- Acceptance notifications are sent within one week after applying.
Featured Workshop
Five Days of Focused & Painting & Study
Unlike a traditional workshop built around a fixed curriculum, this program is tailored to the needs of each participant. Together, you’ll develop a workflow that supports your personal artistic direction.
Throughout the week, Scott provides one-on-one guidance in the core disciplines essential to artistic growth, including drawing, value control, color theory, composition, and the complexities of color.
Each day includes:
- Outdoor painting with direct feedback
- Studio study sessions and personalized instruction
- Individual critiques at your easel
- One-on-one conversations about your artistic goals and direction
Participant Information
Participants are responsible for:
- Art supplies and painting materials
- Transportation to and from Victor, Idaho, and throughout Teton Valley
- Lodging accommodations
- Meals
Additional logistics and preparation details will be provided upon registration.
The Intensive
A Personalized Intensive
I designed this workshop to help you hone your vision through focused, one-on-one guidance.
During this five-day intensive, Scott works closely with each participant—both outdoors and in the studio—to refine artistic decisions, challenge assumptions, and strengthen each painter’s individual vision and creative process.
The workshop places special emphasis on achieving clarity in color relationships while helping every participant overcome the unique challenges limiting their artistic growth.
Applications are now open. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status within one week of submitting an application.
Selection
Who This Workshop Is For
Painters with a solid understanding of painting fundamentals
Artists committed to regular practice
Those ready to refine their artistic vision
Painters looking to strengthen their working process
Artists who welcome honest, individual feedback
September 12 – 16, 2026 Victor, Idaho
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Spend five immersive days working alongside Scott L. Christensen in an intensive environment dedicated to artistic growth, focused instruction, and personal development
Frequently Asked Questions
Any future event details will be emailed through the Adventure of Painting Newsletter. Join the newsletter to receive future workshop announcements and opportunities.
Scott covers everything and more in his Adventure of Painting Signature Course that he found he consistently covered in his previous workshops. Delivering that foundation online allows future workshop time to focus on applying the knowledge in the field rather than discussing foundational concepts indoors.
Scott currently has long-term collections on display at the Booth Western Art Museum, and the National Museum of Wildlife Art. We recommend calling ahead to make an appointment to view specific art.
Please check Scott’s Events & Exhibitions page for a list of scheduled exhibitions.
All future workshop announcements are shared exclusively through the Adventure of Painting Newsletter.
Yes. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions about the Signature Course, membership, or future workshops.