Color Intensive with Nina Weiss
A 5-day immersive painting workshop hosted by Warren Hardy in
the Palace of the Arts — a light-filled studio in the
heart of a UNESCO heritage town.
Sign up now for August 24th – 28th, 2026
A Calm Learning Oasis
The Warren Hardy campus is a private compound — a
beautiful, calm learning oasis in the National Heritage
Town of San Miguel de Allende.
Warren — himself a painter and life-long lover of
the arts and learning — has added a stunning,
fully equipped studio to his campus. The space is full
of natural sunlight with high ceilings, concrete floors,
excellent lighting, a slop sink, easels, tables, a
kitchen, and a convenient restroom.
Students are welcome to use the beautiful outdoor spaces
of the compound, and the hilltop setting affords
brilliant views over the city.
Nina Weiss
Nina Weiss is a practicing professional artist and
educator with over 40 years of teaching experience. She
taught for 18 years at both The School of the Art
Institute of Chicago and Columbia College, and currently
teaches at the Evanston Art Center, the North Shore Art
League, and the Chicago Botanic Gardens.
2026 marks Nina’s 26th year leading her annual
European Landscape Workshops — this year in France
— as well as her fourth painting workshop in San
Miguel de Allende. Additional workshops include the
Oliver Art Center, Peninsula School of Art, The
Clearing, La Romita School, and Red Wing Art Center.
See Nina’s work at
ninaweiss.com, J. Petter Galleries, and Alma Art.
5 Days. Color, Composition, Confidence.
In this intensive 5-day workshop, students will learn
all about color usage, mixing, and application. A
successful painting is rooted in good composition and
thoughtful color — we will explore color
relationships, how to balance your compositions, color
strength and weakness, and why
scale and placement matter so much.
Using opaque water-based paints, students construct a
series of small non-representative paintings —
each a separate learning exercise tackling a specific
aspect of color and composition.
The course includes a color theory review, lecture,
downloadable handouts, demonstrations, and critique.
Dates: August 24th – 28th,
Monday – Friday
Schedule: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
daily (final day runs 10:00 – 2:00)
Tuition: $750 for the 5-day intensive
Optional lunch: $75 (catered on-site,
prepaid)
Payment: Zelle, personal check, or
direct deposit.
Credit cards accepted with a processing
surcharge.
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Spaces are limited and fill quickly. Reserve your spot by
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sessions.
Friday
Color Intensive with Nina Weiss
The signature 5-day workshop at the Warren Hardy campus.
Opaque water-based media. All skill levels welcome.
Open Studio & Gallery Visits
Visit the gallery, meet the instructors, and see the
studio space on the Warren Hardy compound.
Weekend Painting Retreat
A condensed 2-day introduction to color and composition
for students new to the practice. Details coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to bring my own art supplies?
Yes. A thorough materials list will be shared with you in
advance. There is also an art supply store in SMA.
Do I need to bring an easel?
No. Easels are provided in the studio.
How do I get from my hotel in SMA to the workshop?
Cabs are inexpensive, and the compound is walkable from
town.
Where do I sleep?
The workshop does not provide lodging; however, we are happy
to suggest local accommodation. Several options are listed
on the Warren Hardy website.
What airport do I fly into if coming from abroad?
Students typically fly into either León (BJX) or
Querétaro (QRO). There are shuttles to SMA from both
airports.
What medium should I paint with?
Opaque water-based media are recommended — gouache,
tempera, or acrylic.
What is the cost of the workshop?
Tuition for the 5-day intensive is $750, with an optional
prepaid daily lunch add-on of $75. Zelle, personal check, or
direct deposit to Nina is welcome. Credit card payments
carry an additional processing charge.
Ready to Paint with Us in San Miguel?
Seats are limited. Nina is handling enrollment and payment through
her secure online Jotform.
The form opens in a new tab so you can complete enrollment and
payment directly with Nina.