Grades 9 - Adult

This workshop is for the person who wants to try painting without having prior knowledge of painting.  Students will be creating a beautiful vase of flowers.  The style is intuitive, casual, and abstract  The canvas is a 9"x12" flat board which will fit a frame of your choice (not included).  This is a great workshop to take with family or friends!  

You can also reserve a private workshop with a minimum of 6 guests!  Please call the McKinney Center to make this reservation.

9:00 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, September 4.

Grades 9 - Adult

This is a class for students who would like to explore watercolor painting from home. It continues the study of watercolor techniques introduced in Fall Semester’s Basics of Watercolor online class, but it is open to all students who wish to experience watercolor painting. Zoom instruction includes step-by-step projects designed to guide you through the painting process from start to finish. The course will offer a variety of special techniques and approaches to making watercolor paintings of different subjects. Students will work on paintings along with the instructor as she demonstrates the steps. You will also receive emails with detailed Power Points so that you may practice further or complete a piece at home. Each session will also be recorded. Students will receive a supply list after they register. Students may purchase their own supplies or through the McKinney Center for an extra $50.00. If purchased through the McKinney Center materials can be picked up prior to class (if given proper notice).

Cost is $113 plus supplies.

5:00 - 6:30 pm, Wednesday ONLINE, September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10.

Grade 6- Adult

Mixed Media class builds upon a foundation of drawing, while expanding the possibilities with a multitude of mediums. Students will learn how to create varying degrees of line width using pen & ink; while also being introduced to brush pens -- creating smooth, flowing energetic lines. A world of color, texture and composition will be explored, using techniques from printmaking, painting and even textiles!  Students are encouraged to explore processes such as collage and abstraction.  All skill levels and ages are welcome! 

9:00 - 11:00 am, Saturdays, September 11, 18, 25, October 9, 16, 23.

Adult

Bring your own refreshments, bring a friend, and enjoy this oil impasto palette knife workshop!  You will learn palette knife techniques using oil paint on a 6"x6" canvas and have a lot of fun at the same time.  This workshop is designed to be laid-back and a wonderful night out with your friends or special someone!  

All supplies will be included.

5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Friday, September 17.

Grades 9 - Adult

This workshop is for the person who wants to try painting without having prior knowledge of painting.  Students will be creating a beautiful vase of flowers.  The style is intuitive, casual, and abstract.  The canvas is a 9"x12" flat board which will fit a frame of your choice (not included).  This is a great workshop to take with family or friends!  

You can also reserve a private workshop with a minimum of 6 guests!  Please call the McKinney Center to make this reservation.

5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 21.

Grades 9 - Adult

This one-day workshop will demonstrate how to use alcohol ink to produce a stunning 2-D composition.  Students will use inks and glass to create an interesting framed piece of art and learn how to use materials and gain confidence with their future art endeavors.  Students will have two framed, finished pieces to take home.

1:00 - 4:00 pm, Saturday, October 9.

Grades 9 - Adult

This workshop is for the person who wants to try painting without having prior knowledge of painting.  Students will be creating a beautiful vase of flowers.  The style is intuitive, casual, and abstract.  The canvas is a 9"x12" flat board which will fit a frame of your choice (not included).  This is a great workshop to take with family or friends!  

You can also reserve a private workshop with a minimum of 6 guests!  Please call the McKinney Center to make this reservation.

9:00 a.m. - Noon, Tuesday, October 12.