Details
Instructor
Amy Gibson
# of Days
2 Days
Start Date
August 23, 2025
End Date
August 24, 2025
Location
The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
Overview
ALLA PRIMA PORTRAIT WORKSHOP
DATES/TIMES: August 23-24, 2025, 9-4:00 pm
LOCATION: CUYAHOGA VALLEY ART CENTER
COST: MEMBER $175 NON-MEMBER $200
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE: Discover the expressive power of the “Alla Prima” technique in this immersive two-day oil painting workshop, designed for beginner to intermediate students eager to elevate their portrait skills. Alla Prima, an Italian term meaning “at once” or “at first attempt,” encourages artists to complete a painting in a single sitting, capturing the essence and likeness of their subject with immediacy and confidence.
Under the expert guidance of renowned artist Amy Gibson, participants will learn the essentials of portrait painting, including techniques for capturing an accurate facial likeness, mixing realistic skin tones, mastering value relationships, and creating a compelling emotive portrait. The instructor will kick off the workshop with a demonstration, sharing her process and tips, before working closely with each participant to provide tailored feedback and support.
Students can bring a photo reference to work from or one will be provided for them. A supply list will be provided with the required items needed for the workshops. Class size is limited.
Below are images provided by the instructor as examples of her Alla Prima Portraits:
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Supply List: Amy Gibson Alla Prima Portrait Workshop SUPPLY LIST
WORKSHOP DETAILS:
Refreshments and light snacks will be provided. Please pack your lunch for this workshop daily. If you cannot, there are local places where staff can recommend ordering boxed lunches. Students will need to pick up these lunches during their designated lunch.
- Payment in full is due 14 days before the workshop start date.
- All deposits, $75, are non-refundable unless CVAC cancels the workshop.
- Refunds, less deposit, will not be issued for attendee cancelations 14 days before the workshop start date.
INTERESTED IN A SCHOLARSHIP?
Click here to learn more: www.cvart.org/scholarships
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: Amy Gibson
Amy Gibson, b. 1976 in Alliance Ohio. Amy received her B.F.A from the University of Akron in 1999. She currently teaches at Cuyahoga Valley Art Center in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio and Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington NC. She also offers private lessons. Ten of her works are archived for the moon as part of the Lunar Codex Project. Her artwork has been featured in Fine Art Connoisseur and American Art Collector Magazine. She has shown in PTFN at the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, Teaching Artists at the Cameron Museum of Art, and her work is Internationally collected. She loves teaching and helping people reach their goals. She is represented by 33 Contemporary Gallery in Miami.
Website: www.amygibsonart.com