Painting & Drawing

Code: D1227-25

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      Open to All

      Students of any skill and knowledge level.

Reinventing the Still Life

Aug 18 - 22, 2025

9AM-5PM

Concept

Discover how to take ordinary still-life paintings to the next level. In this mixed-media painting class, we learn about contemporary artists whose exciting work fits into the still-life genre for inspiration. We then set up our own compositions, and learn techniques to fill our paintings with meaning, wonder, pattern, form, color relationships, and dynamic compositions. The class focuses on experimenting with abstract mark-making as well as representational imagery. We discover different ways of using acrylic and delve into techniques such as collage, pochoir, stencils, and trace monotype to create new and surprising marks.

Media & Techniques

Acrylic, collage, pochoir, stencils, trace monotype

Faculty

Karen Lederer

Karen Lederer received her MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. She was an artist-in-residence at Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop Program, Lower East Side Printshop, and Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program. Her work has recently been featured in solo exhibitions at Morgan Lehman Gallery and Cheymore Gallery, and in group exhibitions at Hashimoto Contemporary, Bernay Fine Art, and Contemporary Art Matters.

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Karen Lederer, Triumphs

Join Waitlist for Reinventing the Still Life

Thank you for your interest in the waitlist. When space in a workshop or program becomes available, registration will open on the website. Everyone on the waitlist will be emailed to alert them of the opening. This ensures that everyone has an equal opportunity to register for the workshop or program.

Painting & Drawing

Make, reflect, consider, engage—these are all critical elements of the Painting and Drawing workshops at Anderson Ranch. Our exceptional workshops combine focused, hands-on art making with critical feedback for artists of all levels. Painting and Drawing guest faculty are phenomenal artists and educators with experience supporting students by offering technical knowledge and encouragement.

The bright, natural light of the Wyly Painting and Drawing Building provides an inspiring environment where students can explore and expand their artistic practice. Our facilities are equipped with individual worktables, wall space, easels, rolling palettes, odorless solvents, a wide range of hand tools, computer access with Adobe software, wifi, printing, scanning, and projection capabilities. Spend a week here— or several—and engage in a variety of activities that will fuel your practice throughout the year.

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Workshop Details

Workshop Supplies

For general information about studio access, shipping, and more, please visit our info page.

If you have any questions regarding your supplies for your workshop, please contact Lindsey Yeager, [email protected].

Provided by Anderson Ranch

Equipment
Supplies

What you need to bring

Required Tools and Supplies
Optional Tools and Supplies

* Available for purchase in the studio.
** Available to purchase at the Anderson Ranch ArtWorks Store for 10% off. The store aims to stock comparable items, though specific products from the supply list may vary based on inventory.
Learn more about shipping supplies and artwork to and from the Ranch in the Student Handbook.

Lodging & Meals

Housing is limited and includes shared and private lodging options. Reservations will be managed on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you reserve housing, the better your chance of receiving your preferred option. Please note: Workshop costs do not include accommodations. 

NEW: Tuition includes a welcome dinner and lunches. In our effort to foster a stronger sense of community and accessibility at Anderson Ranch, we include the welcome dinner and all lunches as part of the tuition for summer workshop students. Our hope is that this adjustment will encourage all students to come together to share meals and engage in meaningful conversations. The Ranch Café Meal Plan, which is included with Room and Board fees, strives to provide healthy, creative meals that will nourish your artistic creativity. Learn more.

We have established a Business Safety Plan with added layers of precaution that prioritize the health and safety of our staff, students, faculty and guests while continuing to provide you with the Anderson Ranch experience that you know and enjoy.

 

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Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts

Making Art Accessible

Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.

Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.

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