Upcoming Workshops

What Folks Are Saying About The Workshops…

  • “I have studied under many instructors, but I experienced a true growth spurt taking Natalie’s class. She has a deep wealth of knowledge of technique and her teaching style is great at communicating it clearly. Her approach is kind, attentive, and fun. If Natalie is teaching a class and I have time, I want in!"

    Carol Bivins

  • “Natalie is a very talented artist in her own rite. She is also a gifted teacher who provides the instruction in an organized and easily understandable way. She teaches techniques and processes for getting one's ideas on canvas with greater success! You won't be disappointed.”

    Lynda Goodvoice

  • “I loved Natalie's class. She helped reignite my love for painting after many years. Her teaching style left plenty of room for personal exploration, while at the same time she was always there to help explain basic principles and answer any questions I had. I highly recommend her!”

    David Goodman

  • "Natalie gives articulate, easy to follow guidance, while also working on her own painting along with the class. As a visual learner, I found it so helpful to not only listen to her words, but also to look to her own process when I had questions. Not only did she provide a great example of painting, but her own discoveries, mishaps and dogged perseverance provided an example of creative drive and artistic passion."

    Tanya Goodman

  • “Thank you Natalie for your creative teaching style. I love the way you always had encouraging comments as I worked on new techniques in your online class. I looked forward to each night we had class, and it was nice to be able to work from home.”

    Nancy Menchenbier

  • "Natalie guides you through the process of painting in its entirety, and she does so with deep curiosity, kindness, and an earnest and easing presence that is reassuring and hopeful. I had never painted before my first class with her, and deeply doubted I could; she has facilitated me believing otherwise. Her transparency about her own process and willingness to listen and ask questions about other’s experiences makes for a meaningful and collaborative experience."

    Madeleine Wilson

  • "I love taking painting classes with Natalie! She is a gifted teacher who is patient, prepared, and engaging. She walked our class through an interesting and unique painting setup and made sure we were all comfortable with each step... It was a delightful way to spend a Saturday afternoon."

    Lise Watkins

Meet Your Instructor

Natalie Voelker has been drawing and painting for more than 20 years. Her artwork pays homage to the individuality and personal experiences of her subjects. This interest in the uniqueness of the individual is also expressed in her teaching style. Natalie's classes focus on specific techniques that invite participants to expand their ability to express themselves. A warm and welcoming environment allows students to explore new concepts without fear of judgment. Individual attention and tailored suggestions encourage each student to develop skills in accordance with their interests. Natalie teaches monthly zoom workshops and periodic in-person weekend workshops.

A Helene Wurlitzer Foundation fellow and international BP Portrait Award exhibitor, Natalie Voelker creates paintings, drawings, murals, and art installations that investigate complexity and transcendence in the seemingly ordinary. Her painting, “Davetta,” has been exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery in London as well as the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh and the Ulster Museum in Belfast, Ireland. Her work has been featured in multiple publications including the anthology, BARED, and the French-English magazine, VolUp. Voelker has produced commissioned works for the Harwood Art Center, 508 Mural Festival, the City of Albuquerque, and various private collections – both nationally and abroad. She has a BFA from the University of Wisconsin and currently lives and works in Albuquerque, NM.

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