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Painting

Beginning Oil Painting, Learning the Basics

$187

with Donna Bird

Calendar Mar 11, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Adult

Join us for an engaging 6-week still life painting class, perfect for beginning to intermediate artists! Whether you’re new to oil painting or looking to refresh your skills, this course will help you paint with confidence and creativity.

What You’ll Learn:

Basic Drawing Techniques: Build a solid foundation in drawing from life.

Composition: Discover how to arrange your subjects for visual impact.

Values: Explore the interplay of light and shadow for depth.

Color Theory: Master color mixing to achieve vibrant results.

Creating a Completed Painting: Apply your knowledge to produce a finished piece.

While some supplies will be provided, students will need to purchase their own materials. A detailed supply list will be sent upon registration, with an estimated cost of around $40-$45.

Join us on this creative journey to enhance your artistic abilities and deepen your love for painting!

 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Tuesdays, March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15.

Will run

Flower Painting & Vase Mosaic

$162

with Beverly Thomas Jenkins

Calendar Mar 26, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 2 weeks

Grades 9 - Adult

This 4-day Impasto painting and mosaic workshop is for the person who wants to try painting and mosaics without having prior knowledge of either.  Students will be creating a beautiful bouquet of flowers using water-soluble oil paint in a mosaic vase.  The style is intuitive, casual, and abstract.  The canvas is a 12" x 16" flat board which will fit a frame of your choice (not included).  This is a great workshop to take with family or friends!  

9:00 am - Noon, Wednesdays and Fridays, March 26, March 28, April 2, 4.

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 2 payments of $68.50, paid weekly.




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