

Fri, Aug 27
|Julie Schumer Studio
Santa Fe, NM | Dive Into Abstract Painting® | 4-Day Workshop
Limited to 3 participants, this Santa Fe retreat is ideal for artists at all levels who are passionate about abstract painting and eager to push their boundaries. More than 200 sold-out workshops later, Julie Schumer knows what helps artists break through.
Time & Location
Aug 27, 2027, 9:30 AM MDT – Aug 30, 2027, 4:30 PM MDT
Julie Schumer Studio, 1189 Parkway Dr a3, Santa Fe, NM 87507, USA
Description
Workshop: Dive Into Abstract Painting
Where: Julie Schumer Studio, Parkway Studios, Santa Fe, NM
Days: 4
Participants: 3
Tuition: $1650
New Mexico Sales Tax: $135.09
Total Registration: $1785.09
Includes: Lunch, healthy snacks, water, coffee and tea
What makes this workshop unique?
Each workshop is geared toward what you need/want to work on in your own painting practice. The atmosphere is relaxed and supportive, and we will work with acrylic paint and mark making tools. Expect some structure with assigned exercises designed to get you going, but the focus will be on me helping each participant individually with their painting issues. Consider it a mini residency!
Designed For
This workshop is ideal for artists at all levels who are passionate about abstract painting and eager to push their boundaries. Whether you’re a beginner looking to gain confidence or an experienced artist seeking fresh inspiration, this mini residency offers the perfect opportunity to grow and transform your practice.
What are the benefits of a small group workshop?
Each workshop is limited to 3 participants so I can give everyone the personalized attention you would expect in a one-on-one private workshop. Participants are also more comfortable with adequate space to paint larger than they might ordinarily.

Goals
Discover/strengthen your unique creative voice
Overcome fears and roadblocks
Learn new approaches to increase your creative confidence
Practice ways to loosen up and get unstuck
Discover new perspectives and criteria
Recognize when to stop on a painting
What People Are Saying
★★★★★ “Painting with Julie was so helpful, she was able to access both my strengths and also where I needed extra attention! She helped me through my ‘stuck’ stages, by using less color and simplifying! She teaches with much ease and grace which helped me loosen-up and expand…BOLD moves!” -Carmen P.
★★★★★ “I feel like a completely different artist compared to who I was when I entered.” — Bonnie G.
★★★★★ “If someone had told me less than 3 years after taking your Boldly Abstract class that a gallery would want to represent me I would have said they were crazy!” — Lisa B.
★★★★★ “I thought I would never be able to paint large or finish two paintings a day, but I did! This was indeed life-changing.” — Kim M.
★★★★★ “This experience is comparable to a spiritual break through for me…” — Laura Tarnoff
★★★★★ “The workshop was a life changing event…” — Violeta Hammond
★★★★★ “Totally kick started my leap into my vision…” — Katia B.
★★★★★ “I loved getting wild and re-igniting my creative spirit.” — Rose H. Faissal
Schedule
Days 1-4 | 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
After Your Registration Is Received
You will receive an email with a materials list and a questionnaire about your painting practice, painting journey and current needs/goals.
Are supplies included?
Basic studio supplies are included, and I have plenty of unconventional tools for you to play with, so you need not bring those.
Supply List
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancel 90+ days before the workshop: receive a full refund minus a $150 administrative fee
Cancel within 90 days: no refund, unless your spot is filled
Health Policy
At my workshops, the health and safety of the participants are paramount. I require all members of our community to take shared responsibility for a healthy workshop environment.
Illness and Attendance: All participants are required to actively monitor their health. If you are experiencing any symptoms of a communicable illness (including fever, cough, shortness of breath, etc.), or if you have tested positive for a highly contagious disease (like COVID-19 or flu), you must not attend the workshop and will be asked to leave. This policy applies to a minor cold as well. Please contact me immediately to discuss your specific situation and next steps.
Health Recommendations: I highly recommend that all workshop participants and teaching artists follow current public health guidelines, including practicing good hand hygiene and staying current on relevant vaccinations and boosters (e.g., COVID-19, Flu).
Policy Guidance: I monitor and follow relevant guidelines, risk assessments, and recommendations provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the State of New Mexico Health Department to ensure a safe experience for everyone.
I am committed to maintaining a safe and inspiring experience for all. I look forward to giving you an outstanding and memorable workshop experience.
Tuition
Registration
*Includes New Mexico sales tax
$1,785.09
+$44.63 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00