Unless you already live in the sun belt, this is the time of year when plein air painters think about flying south. One of the best places to go is the Scottsdale Artists' School, where they offer classes with world-class instructors.
It's still possible to sign up for some of their plein air classes, including these:
The Really Useful Oil Painting Class with Bill Lundquist
Outdoor Painting in Gold Canyon, Arizona with Dan Young
Landscape Painting: Using Color Creatively with Ron Rencher
Oil Painting: Quick Sketch with Kim English
Plein Air Painting in Tucson, Arizona with Phil Starke
There are also many other workshops that focus on still lifes, figures and various media. They also have an Open Studios program with models.
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