Courses 2026 · Online · In person · Retreats

Learn to see,
not just to make

"I don't just teach techniques. I teach you to see, decide, and build images with intention."

Develop a more conscious eye through composition, encaustic, monotypes and mixed media — and build a visual language of your own.

20+ years teaching artEnglish · EspañolDenis Diderot Grant 2026 · France
Zen painting by Gabriela Sánchez — ink and gesture
01 · Online courses

"I want to learn a new technique, at my own pace, from home."

Online courses

Immediate, lifetime access: composition, encaustic, Zen painting and more, with downloadable guides for your studio practice.

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Composition and Forms

Train your eye before your hand.

The best starting point to develop a solid visual language. Immediate enrollment. English.

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Composición y Formas

Entrena tu mirada antes de entrenar tu mano.

Composition and forms as the foundation of your own visual language. Spanish edition.

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Introduction to Encaustic

Clear foundations for painting with wax: 4 recorded classes, from materials to your first layers.

$195 USD $230

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Zen Painting for Encaustic

Gesture, ink and breath: a contemplative practice joining expressive calligraphy and wax.

$49 USD

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Molten Marks

Marks, lines and textures with molten wax: a short, intense lab to loosen your hand.

$49 USD $65

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02 · Mentorship

"I already paint — I want expert eyes on MY work."

Private mentorship

A 60-minute session with me to review your pieces and unblock your process: composition, color, series development or portfolio.

Gabriela Sánchez in her studio

Want to analyze your work in a private session?

We review your work — or the technique you choose — and you leave with clarity to move forward.

1 session

$110 USD

$1,850 MXN · 60 min

Pay 3 · Get 4

4 sessions

$330 USD $440

one session free

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Tuesdays & Thursdays · English or Español

03 · In person & retreats

"I want to live art in person — with time, material and community."

In person & retreats

Immersive experiences with limited seats in Mexico, the United States and beyond: intensive workshops and creative retreats.

August · 2026

Going Big with Zen, Ink & Encaustic — Rhode Island
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Rhode Island · USA — August 6–9

Going Big with Zen, Ink & Encaustic

4 days of large-format exploration with Kelly Milukas: contemporary encaustic and expressive inks. Layers, transparency and texture.

English + Español · Sold out

October · 2026

Óxidos / Rust — Cuernavaca October 2026
Next · Limited seats

Cuernavaca · Mexico — October 6 & 7

Óxidos / Rust

Experimental workshop with Aline Villaumé and Gabriela Sánchez: oxidation on paper, fabric and objects. Pigments, vinegar, iron and mild acids for surfaces full of history.

Spanish

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November · 2026

The Alchemy of Ink — San Miguel de Allende
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San Miguel de Allende · Mexico — November 5–12

The Alchemy of Ink

A 6-night art retreat with Elizabeth Schowachert: Zen painting, encaustic monotypes and brush making in the heart of Mexico.

English + Español

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Coming · 2027

New dates and destinations 2027 — very soon

In-person workshops and retreats for 2027, including new work from the Château d'Orquevaux residency in France. Subscribe to hear it first.

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04 · Free

"I'm just exploring — I want to try before investing."

Free resources to keep training your eye

Downloadables, guides and tutorials at no cost, to start today.

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Freebies & downloadable guides

PDFs, templates and resources for your practice.

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A letter from my studio

Reflections, work in progress and course news. No noise — only the essential.

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Video tutorials

Process, techniques and demonstrations on my YouTube channel.

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Before you start

Every artist starts in a different place.

Not sure which course is right for you? Write to me — I'll gladly help you find the best starting point for your creative process.

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