ARTIST WORKSHOPS
FOR ALL MEDIUMS AND SKILL LEVELS
SUSAN'S TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Connect - Inspire - Support
Susan Nicholas Gephart is an award winning pastel and oil painter who has been creating colorful, impressionistic landscapes "plein air" for over fifty
years. She works and teaches in all mediums, and welcomes new students of all levels and mediums.
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Susan believes in nurturing the "Artistic Spirit" of the individual artist. Learn more about Susan's teaching philosophy in this video.
WORKSHOPS
Contact Susan about Workshops at SNicholas Studios
Email or call Susan
(814)360-2116
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SNicholas Studios
351 E Bishop St.
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Pastel Explorations One-Day Workshop
Art Alliance of Central PA
Saturday, August 15th, 2026, 9:30-4pm
$125 for Members, $150 for Non-Members
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Join Susan exploring the colorful world of pastel painting. She will support you in the steps of learning how to create a unique and personally expressive pastel painting in the subject of your choice. Susan will start the morning with a demonstration that connects, inspires, and supports you at your level. All levels are welcome.
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​Register here.
Color Exploration for All Mediums
York Art Association​
Saturday, August 22, 2026, 9:30am-4:00pm
Price: $200 for members, $225 for non-members
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In this relaxed, upbeat workshop you will learn how to see the depth of color and create a unique and personally expressive landscape painting or (subject of your choice). All levels welcome.
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Registration opens June 19, 2026.
Plein Air Painting in Nature at
Rhoneymeade For All Mediums
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Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
9:30am-4:00pm
Price: $125
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​Susan will be teaching a one-day workshop for all mediums at Rhoneymeade Arboretum. This is an exceptional location with extensive subject matter, ranging from unique trees, gardens, historic structures, fields, and mountain vistas with Central PA skies. Susan will begin with a short inspirational demo designed to kick-start you into the creative spirit, aid in color expression, and prepare you for plein air set-ups.
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Register here.
Color Explorations for Acrylics & Oil
Art Alliance of Central PA
Mon., Oct. 5 & Tue., Oct. 6, 2026, 9:30-4pm
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In this relaxed, upbeat workshop you will learn how to see the depth of color and create a unique and personally expressive landscape painting or (subject of your choice). The use of the color wheel will help support and guide your color mixing. Susan will begin each morning with a short inspirational demo designed to kick-start you into the creative spirit and aid in color expression.
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Some painting experience needed. Check Susan's recommended supplies here.
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Learn more and register here.
Plein Air Painting at Skytop Lodge
​Skytop Lodge
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
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​Susan is planning an All Mediums Workshop at Skytop Lodge for October 2026. There will be an exhibit following the workshop. Email Susan Nicholas Gephart at SNicholasArt@gmail.com to pre-register.
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Learn more here.
Two-Day All Mediums Workshop
Adam's County Arts Council​
October 30 & 31, 2026
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In this relaxed, upbeat workshop you will learn how to see the depth of color and create a unique and personally expressive landscape painting or (subject of your choice). All levels and mediums welcome.
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Learn more and register here.
Plein Air Painting in Nature at
Rhoneymeade For All Mediums
Supported by the Art Alliance of Central PA
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Tentative Dates: June 4 & 5, 2027
9:30am-4:00pm
Price: $250
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​Susan will be teaching a two-day workshop for all mediums at Rhoneymeade Arboretum. This is an exceptional location with extensive subject matter, ranging from unique trees, gardens, historic structures, fields, and mountain vistas with Central PA skies. Susan will begin each morning with a short inspirational demo designed to kick-start you into the creative spirit, aid in color expression, and prepare you for plein air set-ups.
RETREATS
Hameau Farm Studio Artist Retreat
Upcoming Hameau Artist Retreats:
Tuesday, May 4 - Thursday, May 6, 2027
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Hameau Farm
6364 Pa-655
Belleville, PA 17004
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See Susan on Art School Live with Eric Rhoads
Art Associations and other Organizations: Contact Susan about teaching, demonstrating, and jurying opportunities
