Senior Plein Air Session packages are available for students that are 65 years or older. They can be purchased in groups of three sessions. Every third purchase receives an additional bonus session, whether they are purchased at the same time or at different times, e.g. if you purchase 1 package, a month later purchase another, and a month later purchase a third, your third purchase will trigger the bonus, and you will get 4 sessions with that third purchase. This represents a discount of $100 against the first time student discount, and considerably more when compared to the regular price, when you factor in the two additional sessions.

Plein Air Sessions are held in the greater Seattle area, including Snoqualmie Valley, Snohomish Valley, Eastside, Pioneer Square, Washington Park Arboretum, Discovery Park, etc. Plein air sites are selected based on aesthetic interest and relative convenience.

This class meets from approx. mid-April to approx. mid-November, depending on weather conditions. Students can sign up for either 8 or 16 sessions, and attend the class sessions that are convenient to their schedule. The student does not lose session credits if a particular class is missed, and if session credits remain at the end of the painting season, they can be applied to the following year’s plein air season. Class times are 10 AM to 2:30 PM on either Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Alternate days may also be offered if weather is inclement on designated class days.

Session fees do not cover the cost of equipment and painting materials, including easels or other required items.

Classes are scheduled based on the number of students enrolled. If insufficient enrollment results in a full cancellation, then a full refund will be made.

Refund Policy for Studio Classes: Refunds are not available for any other reason than cancellation of class.

Private Lessons are available for both studio and plein air work. A typical lesson is 4 hours and costs $250. There is a discount available for pre-payment of 2 or more sessions.

Private Lessons are intensive and can either be held at your studio or Mr. Elston's studio, or at a site of your choosing in the Seattle metropolitan area. Availability is dependent on Mr. Elston's schedule and prior commitments. All Lesson sessions must be scheduled in advance, via email or telephone with Mr. Elston, before payment is made.

Private Lessons are discounted based on the number of lessons that you sign up for. Please select the quantity that you are interested in purchasing.

Refund Policy for Private Lessons: Refunds are available only in the event that the instructor is unavailable or unable to fulfill the lesson or critique commitment.

Private Critiques are available. These are generally held in the artist / student's own studio, provided it is located in the greater Seattle metropolitan area.

A typical critique is approximately 2 hours and costs $200. There is a discount available for pre-payment of 2 or more sessions.

Private Critiques are intensive. Availability is dependent on Mr. Elston's schedule and prior commitments. All Critique sessions must be scheduled in advance, via email or telephone with Mr. Elston, before payment is made.

Private Critiques are discounted based on the number of critiques that you sign up for. Please select the quantity that you are interested in purchasing.

Refund Policy for Private Critiques: Refunds are available only in the event that the instructor is unavailable or unable to fulfill the lesson or critique commitment.