Summer Art Workshops in Columbus/ Worthington Ohio

Summer Art Workshops for Teens & Adults in Columbus/Worthington OH, June/July (6/23 - 7/31/2025)

These art workshops run from June 23 through July 31. Registration is due June 20. Receive a $25 discount if you register on or before June 18.  REGISTER TODAY!

Register and enroll for workshop classes:

  • Contact Cooley Studios and ensure your registration, click here.
  • Material list will be sent to you by email after you successfully register

Drawing fundamentals and beyond

This 5 day mini-workshop will introduce the beginner and intermediate artist to basic drawing fundamentals from an academic approach. 
– Monday: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21
– Group 1: 9am to 12pm/ Group 2: 1pm – 4pm
– 5 days/ $175
– Limited to 8 students per group
– Instructor: Michael Cooley
– Registration due, 6/20/2025

Painting fundamentals and beyond

This 5 day mini-workshop will introduce students to the basic fundamental principles of oil painting in values.
– Tuesday: June 24 July 1, 8, 15, 22
– Group 1: 9am to 12pm/ Group 2: 1pm – 4pm
– 5 days/ $175
– Limited to 8 students per group
– Instructor: Michael Cooley
– Registration due, 6/20/2025

Understanding Color: how to make it work

This 5 day mini-workshop will introduce students to the concept and practices for understanding color and how to make it work. 
 – Wednesday: June 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23
– Group 1: 9am to 12pm/ Group 2: 1pm – 4pm
– 5 days/ $175
– Limited to 8 students per group
– Instructor: Michael Cooley
– Registration due, 6/20/2025

Black and white to color

This 5 day mini-workshop will introduce students to the concept of the grisaille underpainting leading to over painting in color. 
 – Thursday: June 26 July 3, 10, 17, 24
– Group 1: 9am to 12pm/ Group 2: 1pm – 4pm
– 5 days/ $175
– Limited to 8 students per group
– Instructor: Michael Cooley
– Registration due, 6/20/2025