A week to reconnect with your creative self.
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This June, join Gabriel in beautiful Ashland, Oregon, for a week-long in-person workshop. Weâll begin each day in his studio, surrounded by the smells of paint and coffee, buzzing with the kind of creative synergy that's only available to artists who share the same inspired space.
Your experience is curated to be fully immersive and personal. With a small group of 10 to12 students, youâll receive one-on-one guidance and feedback directly from Gabriel. Weâll explore the figure through the lens of color, composition, and form in new ways, building confidence and curiosity as we go.
Between studio sessions, youâll have space to breathe. To wander through Ashlandâs charming shops, visit a winery, attend a play, or simply enjoy some good food and great company. Part painting retreat, part creative reset, this is an invitation to fall back in love with the creative act.
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đ¨ Paint
5 days at Enclave Studios, with one-on-one feedback from Gabriel. Work with live models, new tools, and incredible people.
âď¸ Relax & Explore
Ashland is home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, beautiful walking trails in Lithia Park, renowned wineries, restaurants, boutiques, and more!
đĽ Connect
We begin with a meet & greet and end with a celebratory farewell dinner, with daily studio lunches in between. Optional outings include a winery visit and a Shakespeare play.
What You'll Learn
Iâll teach you the figure-painting method Iâve developed over years of studio practice and teaching, bridging realism and abstraction with confidence.
Youâll see my process in action, but more importantly, youâll gain the tools to build your own visual language, loosen your hand, and translate the human form into paint with clarity and presence.
Over the course of 5 days in the studio, weâll cover:
Figure fundamentals â proportion, movement, structure, and the subtle shifts that make the figure feel alive.
Design & composition â how to shape your reference into a compelling, intentional painting or sketch.
Abstract grounds & mark-making â building depth with mixed media, intuitive textures, and expressive underlayers.
Color, value & light â creating harmony, sculpting form, and balancing warmâcool relationships with contrast and composition.
Gesture & atmosphere â loosening your hand, amplifying presence, and painting the feeling rather than the photograph.
Weâll work from photographic references and live models, creating space to personalize your approach.
Prepare with ease! Before the course, you'll receive:
A detailed workshop schedule.
A full materials list.
A list of recommended accommodations/hotels.
The opportunity to discuss your goals with me personally, via email or a 15 minute call, so I can tailor guidance to your individual needs.
Schedule for the week!
Daily painting, & time to explore or relax!
Sunday, June 7
Opening Night at Enclave
Join Gabriel, the 8paint team, and your fellow artists for a relaxed welcome gathering in the studio. An easy, inspiring start to the creative week ahead.
Monday, June 8
Studio Day 1
Settle into your space and open the week with a mindset session. Gabriel leads a value demonstration as you build dynamic playgrounds in texture, color, and value. Work from a live model and begin shaping strong compositions.
Free evening.
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Tuesday, June 9
Studio Day 2
Paint with momentum. Gabriel offers a morning demo with guided follow along work. After lunch at the studio, enjoy an afternoon of self paced painting with individual guidance.
Free evening.
Wednesday, June 10
Studio Day 3
A focused morning of painting and feedback.
In the afternoon, gather for a relaxed winery outing at 4 pm.
Thursday, June 11
Studio Day 4
A full studio day devoted to painting and one on one feedback. Continue your main piece or begin something new.
Optional evening outing to a Shakespeare play with Gabriel.
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Friday, June 12
Studio Day 5
Morning reviews and personal feedback to close the week with clarity. We hang your work for a joyful studio exhibition, followed by a relaxed farewell dinner to celebrate your creative journey.
Included
âArt supplies (Acrylic paint, brushes, & panels)
â20+ hours studio instruction + painting time
âLunch at the studio + soft drinks, teas, coffees & water
âFarewell Dinner
Not Included
âFlightsÂ
âAccommodations/Hotels
âExtra activities (Excursions, plays)
Ashland, Oregon
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Ashland is a small, vibrant cultural hub nestled in the scenic Rogue Valley. It's home to the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival as well as wineries, boutiques, restaurants, and stunning walking trails.
I have lived in Ashland for well over 20 years! I'll put together a list of my recommended accommodations/hotels for you, as well as plan an optional outing to a winery and a play during your stay.
On the final day of your visit, my wife Naomi and I will host a fun-filled dinner at our home.
About Gabriel
Gabriel Mark Lipper is a full time painter and teacher based in Ashland. With more than two decades of professional studio practice, he helps artists strengthen their foundations, see with clarity, and paint with confidence. His teaching is direct, encouraging, and rooted in a lifelong commitment to creating work that feels honest and alive.
Let's do this together!
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This week is designed for artists who want clear guidance, focused practice, and a supportive studio environment. If youâre ready to strengthen your foundations, deepen your understanding of the figure, and create work that feels more confident and alive, youâll feel right at home here.
"Thank you for the amazing program! This is exactly the kind of work I wanted to be creating, and now I can"
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Heather Trotter
"He was the perfect combination of fun and academia to be able to learn the principles and put the techniques into practice."
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Debera Dowell
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