Zoya Scholis’ leadership style includes movement, improv games and music to enhance learning and creative inspiration. She is an award-winning painter who has been teaching since 1998. Her resume can be viewed on the About/Contact page.
Artwork can be purchased through gallery agents only:
Nancy Dodds, Carmel by the sea
Bryant street Gallery, Palo Alto
Artwork can be purchased through gallery agents only:
Nancy Dodds, Carmel by the sea
Bryant street Gallery, Palo Alto
"Fix It"
COURSE DECRIPTION
“Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,..."
In this case I just mean the paintings you are struggling to finish.
It is helpful to have experienced eyes evaluate your work.
You will need to bring your painting supplies and two or three unfinished paintings
of any size and we'll see if we can get'er done! Questions, contact Zoya : [email protected]
IMPORTATN DETAILS
Fee: $100
Date & time: Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 from 10:00-2:30 PM
Registration method: Email[email protected]
University Art Redwood City
COURSE DECRIPTION
“Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,..."
In this case I just mean the paintings you are struggling to finish.
It is helpful to have experienced eyes evaluate your work.
You will need to bring your painting supplies and two or three unfinished paintings
of any size and we'll see if we can get'er done! Questions, contact Zoya : [email protected]
IMPORTATN DETAILS
Fee: $100
Date & time: Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 from 10:00-2:30 PM
Registration method: Email[email protected]
University Art Redwood City
One Day Workshops 2026
January 10th, 2026
Richard Diebenkorn, Ocean Park Style Minimalism
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Richard Diebenkorn (1922-1993) was an abstract painter.
Taking inspiration from his Ocean Park series and his “10 rules for painting”, we will embark on our own color-field journey. Minimalism requires simplification to the essence of things. Painting this way helps us see new possibilities in art and life.
DETAILS
Fee: $150 Please see materials list
University Art, Redwood City: 2550 El Camino Real, Redwood City
Saturday, Jan 10th from 10-2:30 PM
To register contact Zoya at [email protected]
Richard Diebenkorn, Ocean Park Style Minimalism
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Richard Diebenkorn (1922-1993) was an abstract painter.
Taking inspiration from his Ocean Park series and his “10 rules for painting”, we will embark on our own color-field journey. Minimalism requires simplification to the essence of things. Painting this way helps us see new possibilities in art and life.
DETAILS
Fee: $150 Please see materials list
University Art, Redwood City: 2550 El Camino Real, Redwood City
Saturday, Jan 10th from 10-2:30 PM
To register contact Zoya at [email protected]
February 7th, 2026
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) has long been recognized as one of the greatest painters of the 20th century. Matisse was a descendent of generations of weavers. His interiors often feature a multitude of textile patterns, open windows and bright colors. He famously said he wished his art to be “…something like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue.” In this workshop we will put together original compositions and try out some of his techniques to create our own pleasing paintings. Class size limited to eight students. Please see materials list below.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Saturday Feb. 7th from 10-2:30
Fee: $150
University Art, Redwood City, 2550 El Camino Real, Redwood City
To register contact Zoya at [email protected]
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) has long been recognized as one of the greatest painters of the 20th century. Matisse was a descendent of generations of weavers. His interiors often feature a multitude of textile patterns, open windows and bright colors. He famously said he wished his art to be “…something like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue.” In this workshop we will put together original compositions and try out some of his techniques to create our own pleasing paintings. Class size limited to eight students. Please see materials list below.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Saturday Feb. 7th from 10-2:30
Fee: $150
University Art, Redwood City, 2550 El Camino Real, Redwood City
To register contact Zoya at [email protected]
March 14th, 2026
Georgia O'Keefe Zoomed-in Abstraction
COURSE DECRIPTION
Georgia O'Keeffe (November 15, 1887 – March 6, 1986) was the second of seven children. By age 10, she had decided to become an artist. She is best known for her paintings of flowers, New York skyscrapers, and New Mexico landscapes. In 2014, the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum was established in Santa Fe. In this workshop, we will be blending a vibrant pallet to produce abstracted shapes inspired by nature.
DETAILS
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 from 10AM-2:30
Fee: $150
Please see materials list, class size limited to 8 participants
University art, Redwood City, 2550 El Camino Real
To register contact Zoya at [email protected]
Georgia O'Keefe Zoomed-in Abstraction
COURSE DECRIPTION
Georgia O'Keeffe (November 15, 1887 – March 6, 1986) was the second of seven children. By age 10, she had decided to become an artist. She is best known for her paintings of flowers, New York skyscrapers, and New Mexico landscapes. In 2014, the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum was established in Santa Fe. In this workshop, we will be blending a vibrant pallet to produce abstracted shapes inspired by nature.
DETAILS
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 from 10AM-2:30
Fee: $150
Please see materials list, class size limited to 8 participants
University art, Redwood City, 2550 El Camino Real
To register contact Zoya at [email protected]
