This class is open to students who have taken Neal's workshop before, or other advanced students may apply by sending 3 slides or digital images of their work and past educational experience. Similar to other Michael Shane Neal workshops, but limited to 15 students (5 around each model) to allow more on-on-one instruction. There will be more in-depth lectures, demonstrations, and discussions, including individual critique sessions for each participant. Students will also enjoy an evening visit to Neal's studio. A continental breakfast will be provided each morning. Most lunches will be "working lunches" with powerpoint presentations. Students will receive a nearly 200 page workbook compiled by Neal to compliment the week's studies. Sketches and studies from Neal's demonstrations will be available for purchase. $1200

Contact: Paige Entrekin at (615)297-0516 or
Email: nealstudio@comcast.net

Cumberland Society of Painters
Oil Painting Workshop
September 12-15, 2007

For more information, please contact,
email: CSOPworkshop@comcast.net

This class is open to artists of any experience, with a limit of 24 students. Principles of painting portraits, still lifes, and landscapes will be covered. There will be in-depth lectures, demonstrations, and discussions, including easel-to-easel critiques for each participant. A continental breakfast will be provided each morning. Most lunches will be "working lunches" where students will view powerpoint presentation highlighting important historical artists as well as discussions of techniques, studios, materials and equipment. Students will receive a workbook compiled by Neal to compliment the week's studies. Sketches and studies from Neal's demonstrations will be available for purchase. $395

Contact: Paige Entrekin at (615)297-0516 or
Email: nealstudio@comcast.net

Advanced Oil Portrait Workshop #1
May 18-23, 2008
Location: TBA
Nashville, TN

This class is open to artists who have taken Neal's workshop before, or other advanced students may apply by sending 3 slides or digital images of their work and past educational experience. Similar to other Michael Shane Neal workshops, but limited to 15 students (5 around each model) to allow more on-on-one instruction. There will be more in-depth lectures, demonstrations, and discussions, including individual critique sessions for each participant. Students will also enjoy an evening visit to Neal's studio. A continental breakfast will be provided each morning. Most lunches will be "working lunches" with powerpoint presentations. Students will receive a nearly 200 page workbook compiled by Neal to compliment the week's studies. Sketches and studies from Neal's demonstrations will be available for purchase. $1200

Contact: (615)297-0516 or
Email: nealstudio@comcast.net

Advanced Oil Portrait Workshop #2
July 20-25, 2008
Location: TBA
Nashville, TN

This class is open to students who have taken Neal's workshop before, or other advanced students may apply by sending 3 slides or digital images of their work and past educational experience. Similar to other Michael Shane Neal workshops, but limited to 15 students (5 around each model) to allow more on-on-one instruction. There will be more in-depth lectures, demonstrations, and discussions, including individual critique sessions for each participant. Students will also enjoy an evening visit to Neal's studio. A continental breakfast will be provided each morning. Most lunches will be "working lunches" with powerpoint presentations. Students will receive a nearly 200 page workbook compiled by Neal to compliment the week's studies. Sketches and studies from Neal's demonstrations will be available for purchase. $1200

Contact: (615)297-0516 or
Email: nealstudio@comcast.net