the classroom
"I learned more in a week with Kirah than ten years of classes."
Kirah offers a variety of educational opportunities. As a certified Golden Artist-Educator Alum, and Silver Brush Artist-Educator, Kirah has tremendous insight and experience with materials, and professional history in both traditional and contemporary processes. She teaches acrylics, watercolors, oils, pastel, mixed media, monoprinting (gelli arts), and creates custom programming and mentorship for the individual or small groups.
CRITIQUE PUNCHCARD
Interested in a critique or consulting session? Perhaps a painting session to work on a specific issue or technique. The punchcard is $60, can be used to get insights/advice on up to three works in progress, or a painting session, juried show submissions, grant proposals, art biz advice, materials questions, or push past blocks.
This can be in person or virtual. Available in the art "store."
2025 WORKSHOPS & LECTURES
Interested in custom private or semi-private, in-person or virtual studio sessions?
Kirah works with student-artists from beginner to professional in building painting confidence and art biz insights. Contact here.
COLOR & COMPOSITION FOR DYNAMIC PAINTING
Cameron Art Museum - Pascoe Studio
Tuesdays, November 18 - December 9, 2025
1 - 4:00 pm
Rich color and strong compositional design are key ingredients to
dynamic visual storytelling. Let’s explore melding our understanding of
color relationships to bring movement, depth, and contrasts to painting
composition. Through demos, design templates and studio exercises,
students can develop a more evocative approach to mark-making.
Intermediate level, all painting mediums welcome.
Date/Time: Tuesdays, Nov 18- Dec 9, 1-4pm
Adult: Intermediate
CAM MEMBER $256, Not-Yet Member $320
WATERCOLOR WRANGLING: ABSTRACT LANDSCAPES
Cameron Art Museum - Pascoe Studio
December 5, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
CAM Member $112 / Not-yet Member $140
Grab your lasso and spurs and enjoy a day of abstract watercolor techniques
with landscapes as our focus. Layered washes, distilling complex shapes, bold
color, and a few mixed media processes tossed in for good measure. Watercolor
offers its unique challenges when working more abstract, this is an opportunity
to round them up, corral them into your painting toolbox.
Date/Time: Tuesdays, Nov 18- Dec 9, 1-4pm
Adult: Intermediate
CAM MEMBER $256, Not-Yet Member $320
2026 ART + TRAVEL WORKSHOPS
PAWLEYS ISLAND SPRING ARTIST RETREAT
Friday, April 17 - Friday, April 24, 2026
Join Kirah for the 46th Annual Plein Air Workshop at Sea View Inn
Spring is the perfect time for this beloved annual workshop combining great
low country painting sites, food, cultural and natural history and the historic
Sea View Inn. Every April Kirah and the artists take over the charming shabby
chic inn for plenty of plein air sketching, painting fundamentals, art history,
and gorgeous coastal inspiration. This fills up fast!
Contact the inn directly here for 2026 pricing and availability.
FRENCH ALPS: COLOR CONFIDENCE WITH KIRAH
and FRENCH ESCAPADES (5 spots left)
June 12 - 18, 2026
Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring grandeur of the French Alps on this
unforgettable 8-day travel painting vacation taught by renowned artist
Kirah Van Sickle.
Capture the golden glow of alpine meadows, the crisp reflections of snow-
capped peaks in crystal-clear lakes, and the charming villages nestled
in the valley, where the mountain pine fills the air.
Relish the camaraderie of like-minded artists as you savor cheese fondue
and local wines.
With hands-on instruction, stunning scenery, and a supportive, joyful
atmosphere, you’ll leave with not just new skills but cherished memories
and a heart full of creative energy.
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8 to 14 participants
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Watercolor, Acrylic
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Pick up and drop off at Geneva airport
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7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 6 dinners
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Daily transportation to painting sites
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2 tour leaders at all times
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Price starts at US $3,990
Sign up before 11/30/25 and save $150!
Use the code EARLYBIRD at checkout.
For details and registration info: CLICK HERE
