Art Making at Olive Rush Studio

Step into the historic adobe home and studio of modernist painter Olive Rush, and tap into your own creativity in a space built for inspiration.

We offer year-round classes, workshops, and special events for artists of all levels—from beginners to professionals.

What We Offer

  • Drawing, watercolor, and printmaking classes

  • Visiting artist workshops

  • Community art days

  • Seasonal and one-day events

Check our upcoming events below, register, and make art with us! Scroll down to register for any of our art classes.

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PAINT WITH US: ELEMENTS OF PLACE
Sep 10
PAINT WITH US: ELEMENTS OF PLACE

What happens when you take in the ordinary?  The everyday of what is here.  What is familiar?  What is new? What surprises?  Explore the expressive nature of watercolor in a calm and encouraging way. Prompts and techniques to inspire Use your observations and feelings of this place to inspire your watercolor sketches. ($70 for three hour class with e klingner)

PAINT WITH US: WATERCOLOR FOCUS ON FALL
Oct 8
PAINT WITH US: WATERCOLOR FOCUS ON FALL

Observe inside and out.  Take note of old beauty.  Watercolor your personal autumn with inspiration from trees and leaves surrounding this old adobe house on Canyon Road.  Paint weathered gardens layered and loose. Play with value and translucency to capture vibrant glow with your palette.  Save practice pieces into a folio. ($70 for three hour class with e klingner)

PAINT WITH US: LIGHT And LANDSCAPE
Nov 12
PAINT WITH US: LIGHT And LANDSCAPE

Give yourself time for play and practice. Focus on abundance.  Our vast views with slope and sky, mountains and mesas.  Explore possibilities as you paint landscapes from abstract to real.  Limited palette for natural harmony.  Paint a set of watercolor postcards.  Save into a book ready for framing  or giving. ($70 for three hour class with e klingner)