Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # cobaltstudios.biz Backdrop Painting Studio & School for Scenic Artists ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://cobaltstudios.biz/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Cobalt Studios](https://cobaltstudios.biz/) - Cobalt Studios is a Scenic Painting Studio and School that offers training opportunities for scenic artists at all levels of experience. - [Specialty Pro Seminars](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/specialty-pro-seminars/) - Cobalt Studios offers a variety of Professional Seminars designed to elevate your training and expand your understanding of specialty scenic techniques. - [Advanced Independent Studies](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/advanced-independent-studies/) - This is a program made to order for you. The process begins with a phone call to Rachel Keebler. You’ll discuss what subject you are interested in pursuing. - [How to Hire Us](https://cobaltstudios.biz/commissions/how-to-hire-us/) - Our 125′ x 38′ paint deck is ready to be at your service. We are pleased to discuss the nature and scope of your project with you. - [Commissions](https://cobaltstudios.biz/commissions/) - Let Us Paint for You! We are a full-service Scenic Painting Studio specializing in painting Scenic Backdrops, Scrims, and Translucencies of any design... - [Teachers’ Training for Scenic Painting](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/teachers-training-for-scenic-painting/) - Created for teachers to give them confidence, tools and resources to practice scenic painting while passing on their skills and knowledge to their students. - [Summer Scene Painting](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/summer-scene-painting/) - Develop your skills and gain significant confidence through this popular three-week intensive scene-painting course. - [Training Programs](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/) - Cobalt Studios has a variety of training programs to artists at all levels of experience, from beginners to professional scenics working in our industry - [Scenic Artist Training Program](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/scenic-artist-training-program/) - This 2-year resident program is ideal for a student who is intent on becoming a Professional Scenic Artist. - [SATP 2025 - 2027 Student Information](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/satp-2025-2027-student-information/) - Cobalt Studios provides quality apprentice-style training to people interested in pursuing a career in Scenic Art. - [Month at Cobalt](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/month-at-cobalt/) - A Month at Cobalt is the “Slice of Life at Cobalt” program. Participants come to spend a month joining in whatever is going on during that time. - [Joy Taney](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/instructors/joy-taney-2/) - Joy Taney Using Pneumatic Sprayers for Scenic Artwork Joy Taney’s airbrush, fabrication, makeup, and design work has appeared on Netflix, Buzzfeed Video, Drag Race, Cats: The Jellicle Ball and Dragula, and can be seen on stages and cities across the US. They have been teaching visual and performing arts classes and workshops for the last - [Instructors](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/instructors/) - A gallery of current and emeritus instructors that Cobalt Studios. Get to know these amazing Instructors by clicking on their headshot and reading more about them. - [Andrew Mannion](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/instructors/andrew-mannion/) - Meet Andrew Mannion, our Instructor for the All About Foam Seminar. - [MAC Sign Up Form](https://cobaltstudios.biz/home/mac-sign-up-form/) - Month at Cobalt Sign Up Please fill out the following to sign up for A Month at Cobalt About YouName(Required)Preferred PronounsDate of Birth(Required)Email Address(Required)Phone(Required)Address(Required)Have you attended any Seminars at Cobalt Studios?(Required) Yes No I attended something else at Cobalt Studios If Yes, which Seminars have you attended? Foliage I: Photo real The Historic Method: Painting - [SPS Sign Up Form](https://cobaltstudios.biz/home/sign-up-form/) - Pro Specialty Seminar Sign Up Sign Up Today! Fill out the form below to sign up for a Specialty Pro Seminar. "*" indicates required fields FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Which Seminar are you signing up for?* Antifreakout Job Market Round-table Furnishing Your Backdrop w/ Susan Crabtree Stage Floors & - [Advanced Independent Study Sign Up Form](https://cobaltstudios.biz/home/advanced-independent-study-sign-up-form/) - Advanced Independent Study Sign Up Please fill out the following to sign up for an Advanced Independent Study Name(Required)Preferred PronounsDate of Birth(Required)Email(Required)Address(Required)Phone Number(Required)Best time to call Morning Afternoon Evening Have you attended a Seminar at Cobalt Studios before?Describe your painting background & experience level(Required)Why are you interested in an Advanced Independent Study?(Required)List three topics within - [2024-2025 Academic Calendar](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/2024-2025-calendar/) - The Academic Calendar for the Two Year Scenic Artists Training Program. - [The Cobalt Experience](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/the-cobalt-experience/) - A Collection of Photos curated to showcase the Grounds, Studio Life, Social Activities, and Scenic Studio at Cobalt Studios - [Contact & Directions](https://cobaltstudios.biz/contact-and-directions/) - Located in White Lake, New York two hours northwest of NYC, Cobalt Studios is situated on 28 acres of fields and forest. - [Lissa Slay](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/instructors/lissa-slay/) - Lissa Slay Teachers Training Lissa Slay is a director, educator, and teaching artist, holding a B.A. in Directing for the Theatre (CSUF), M.S. in Education (CSUF), M.F.A. in Theatre Education (MUW), and California Teaching Credentials in both primary (multiple-subject, authorization for Drama/Theatre – CSUF), secondary (English – UCLA), and career technical education (Arts/Media/Entertainment – - [Commissions Testimonials](https://cobaltstudios.biz/testimonials/commissions-testimonials/) - A selection of kind words that folks have said about the professional commissions that Cobalt Studios has completed over the years. - [Student Gallery](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/student-gallery/) - The Student Gallery is a sampling of projects completed over the course of the 2 Year Scenic Artists Training Program. - [Training Testimonials](https://cobaltstudios.biz/testimonials/training-testimonials/) - A selection of kind words that folks have said about the training programs offered at Cobalt Studios - [Alan Bryson](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/instructors/alanbryson/) - Meet Alan Bryson our Instructor for the Historic Scene Painting Seminar. - [Gwen Cox](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/instructors/gwen-cox/) - Meet Gwen Cox, our Co-Instructor for Teachers' Training along with Jenny Knott. - [Our Philosophy](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/our-philosophy/) - Why We Created Cobalt Studios Rachel Keebler and Howard Jones founded Cobalt Studios in 1988... - [Terra Writz](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/instructors/terra-writz/) - Meet Terra Writz, professional scenic artist and Successor to Rachel Keebler upon her retirement from Cobalt Studios. - [Susan Crabtree](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/instructors/susan-crabtree/) - Meet Susan Crabtree, the Author of Scenic Art for the Theatre: History, Tools and Techniques and Instructor for Furnishing Your Backdrop. - [Sean Crosby](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/instructors/sean-crosby/) - Meet Sean Crosby, our Instructor for the Film & TV Series: Interior Grade Woodgrain. - [Sandy Phillips](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/instructors/sandy-phillips/) - Meet Sandy Phillips, our Instructor for the Spray Seminar: Using Pneumatic Sprayers for Scenic Artwork. - [Rebecca Perrenod](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/instructors/rebecca-perrenod/) - Meet Rebecca Perrenod, our Instructor for the Film & TV Series: The Basics Seminar - [Rachel Keebler](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/instructors/rachel-keebler/) - Meet Rachel Keebler, the Owner and Co-Founder of Cobalt Studios. Rachel has dedicated her life to continuing the tradition of hand painted scenery. - [Kimb Williamson](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/instructors/kimb-williamson/) - Meet Kimb Williamson, a longtime Instructor and friend to Cobalt Studios. Kim has since retired and now teaches Perspective For The Scenic Artist II. - [Helen McCarthy](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/instructors/helen-mccarthy/) - Meet Helen McCarthy, our Instructor for the Film & TV Series: Rust & Aging Seminar - [Testimonials](https://cobaltstudios.biz/testimonials/) - TestimonialsCommissions TestimonialsTraining TestimonialsCommissions TestimonialsTraining TestimonialsCommissions TestimonialsTraining Testimonials - [Resume](https://cobaltstudios.biz/commissions/resume/) - The Cobalt Studios Resume Categories include: Ballet & Dance, Musicals & Opera, Special Events & Other Great Projects, Theatre, & Touring Productions. - [Portfolio](https://cobaltstudios.biz/commissions/portfolio/) - A selection of projects from the Cobalt Studios Scenic Portfolio. Projects dating as far back as 1995 to recently completed commissions. - [Creative Alternatives to the Traditional Backdrop](https://cobaltstudios.biz/commissions/creative-alternatives-to-the-traditional-backdrop/) - Here you will find an assortment of past projects that showcase the variety of options one might consider when developing a production design. - [Emily Yoder](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/instructors/emily-yoder/) - Meet Emily Yoder, our Instructor for the Film & TV Series: 3D Textures Seminar. - [Brian Goodman](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/instructors/brian-goodman/) - Meet Brian Goodman, our Instructor for the Sign Painting & Hand Lettering Seminar - [Brian Clinnin](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/instructors/brian-clinnin/) - Meet Brian Clinnin, our Instructor for Portraiture who also specializes in Plein Air Painting. - [Jamie Clausius](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/instructors/jamie-clausius/) - Meet Jamie Clausius, one of our Co-Instructors for Summer Scene Painting. - [Summer Session Sign Up](https://cobaltstudios.biz/home/summer-session-sign-up/) - Summer Session Sign Up Summer Scene Painting / Teachers' Training Application Fill out the form below to sign up for a Summer Session "*" indicates required fields NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Which Session are you applying for?* Summer Scene Painting Teachers' Training Have you attended a Seminar at Cobalt - [Jenny Stanjeski](https://cobaltstudios.biz/training-programs/instructors/jenny-stanjeski/) - Jenny Stanjeski HARD SCENERY: Materials, Methods, and Touchups STAGE FLOORS and the Scenic Artist Jenny Stanjeski earned her BFA in Theatrical Design form Carnegie Mellon University in 1999. After returning to New York, she worked as a scenic artist Off-Broadway while continuing her studies of painting and the figure at The Art Students League and - [General template](https://cobaltstudios.biz/general-template/) - Scenic Artist Training Programtext here - [Commissions template](https://cobaltstudios.biz/commissions/commissions-template/) - Scenic Artist Training Programtext here image here ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://cobaltstudios.biz/category/uncategorized/)