Immerse Yourself in Art: Create, Connect
in Beautiful Helper, Utah
"This is a great place for an artist". - B.S.
4-6 Day Intensive Art Workshops
and Retreats in Helper, Utah
IMMERSION: 3-7 day long, intensive art workshops away from everyday distractions against the beautiful backdrop of Helper..
INSTRUCTION: Offering a rare combination of skill and teaching ability.
ACESSIBILITY: Workshops and instruction for varying levels of experience - beginner to post-graduate
TOPICS: Include Drawing Fundamentals, Figure/Portrait (drawing and painting), and Painting still life and landscape Basic and advanced, Sculpture, Monotype, Professional Development. Custom workshops available.
EMPHASIS on basic skills and PROCESS.
Why come to Helper?
Why come to Helper?
Helper art Workshops is proud to have helped launch dozens of successful art careers by way of workshops, mentorships, and residencies.
The communal living space offered by the lodging space was an important part of emphasizing work ethic, providing camaraderie, and defining oneself as an artist - a critical step in becoming one.
In the 2023 Dictionary of Utah Artists co-author Vern Swanson, states:
“The most significant development
[in Utah art] has come from the longtime efforts of
Paul Davis and David Dornan
in Helper, Utah.”
“…the greatest learning environment I have been in.”
-S.C.
“It is amazing what I have learned in 8 days. In some ways, I have it’s been more valuable than 2 years in a university.”
-D.G.
“I have discovered new ideas and methods, as well as having old ones reinforced.
The immersion nature of the week forced a paradigm shift, a change in consciousness, in the way I look at art, the world, and myself.”
-N.G.
No pretension, logistically smooth and graciously entertaining with a strong sense of community.”
-T.L.
“…and I love that this real and historic model of instruction and community is alive here…”
-T.J.