Teaching

A list of Suzann’s area workshops and in-studio portrait classes follow below. Suzann also has a limited number of openings for one-on-one mentoring and teaching. Don’t see the class you’re looking for? — recruit 2 or more friends and design your own workshop! (please contact Suzann for more information).

Please check back periodically for updates as area workshops are subject to individual facility management.

Studio Classes

Suzann holds weekly classes in her studio Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Students are welcome to work in their medium of choice. Please contact Suzann at Suzann_Beck@email.com to reserve your place, or call 612-619-4010.

2026 PORTRAIT PRACTICUM FRIDAYS $70 per session. Hands-on practice with easel-side coaching.
May 22, 29 | June 12, 19, 26 | July 17, 24 | August 21, 28 | Sept 11, 18, 25 | October 10, 17, 24, 31 | Nov 14, 21

Workshops

WHITE BEAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS
White Bear, MN. Please contact WBCA for more information.
June 20, 2026 — Abstract Landscape in Oil Palette Knife Technique, Saturday 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 22 & 29, 2026 — Fundamentals of Drawing, 2 Mondays 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
June 22 & 29, 2026 — Still Life in Soft Pastel, 2 Mondays 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
July 25, 2026 — Flowers in Soft Pastel and Alcohol Wash, Saturday 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
August 22, 2026 — Introduction to Painting the Oil Portrait in One Sitting, Saturday 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WET PAINT ART STORE
St. Paul, MN. Please contact Wet Paint for more information.
May 27, 2026 — Doodle Like DaVinci, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
June 17, 2026 — How to Draw Faces, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
June 27, 2026 — Fundamentals of Drawing, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
July 19, 2026 — Soft Pastel Portraits from Photo Reference, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
August 9, 2026 — Focus on Features, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS
St. Cloud, MN. Please contact the Paramount for more information.
September 26, 2026 — Fundamentals of Drawing, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
October 24, 2026 — How to Draw Faces, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
November 14, 2026 — Pet Portraits in Pastel, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
December 5, 2026 — Doodle Like DaVinci, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MID-METRO ACADEMY
Mid-Metro Academy for homeschool students is now offering Suzann’s classes. Please go to their website for more information.
Fall Semester Sep 9, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026—Wed — Realistic Faces, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Fall Semester Sep 9, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026—Wed — Draw Like Davinci 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Spring Semester Jan 13, 2027 – Apr 28, 2027—Wed — Portraits in Pastel Pencil, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Spring Semester Jan 13, 2027 – Apr 28, 2027—Wed — Metalwork Jewelry, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM