Advancing in Watercolor: Spontaneous Painting
During this class, we will explore the fascinating qualities of watercolor. At the beginning of class, the instructor will being with a demonstration that showcases the class theme. Participants will let spontaneity take over their painting by scrapping and using the wet into wet techniques. We will also be pouring the paint and see what…
Read MoreColor Theory for All Mediums
Understanding color is fundamental to making art. In this class, you will learn the basics of color theory and more. The study will include many simple practice exercises using watercolors or acrylic paint. This class will help you use and mix colors more effectively.
Read MoreAlcohol Ink Beach Painting
Alcohol ink is a dye based permanent ink that is activated by using 91% rubbing alcohol. The colors are bright and give the illusion of stained glass. The ink is used on a nonporous paper called YUPO. The objective of this class is to create an abstract beach painting. There is no drawing or art…
Read MoreHow to Mix Color with Paint
Students will learn how to recognize the four components of any color, and to mix paint to recreate that color. It includes a system to name colors in order to make them easy to remember, recognize, and most importantly, to enjoy. Also covered, is how to create the Illusion of Light. Students will see demos,…
Read MoreAcrylics Are Not Oils!
Acrylic paint does not behave like oil paint. It dries very quickly, impeding the process of blending. Learn to take advantage of this characteristic by applying layer after layer of thick gooey pigment. Also experience the satisfaction of using palette knives to create richly textured impressionistic passages in your paintings. The instructor will execute a…
Read MoreAdvancing in Watercolor: Spring Fun
Time to get ready for a spring of growth in your watercolor world. During these four-week sessions, we will explore the fascinating qualities of watercolor. At the beginning of the class, the instructor will begin with a demonstration that showcases the various techniques used in watercolor painting. Don’t worry if you’re new to this, as…
Read MorePainting Your Vision
Painting Your Vision is a painting class where participants spend six-weeks working on a single painting from beginning to the end. You will work from a photo of a painting that you admire, preferably one that you have taken, and the instructor will guide you through its creation from beginning to end. Participants can work…
Read MorePainting Nature in Watercolor
This class is a good next step for students interested in practicing drawing and painting with watercolors in a positive, encouraging atmosphere with an instructor. Participants will be creating drawings in the style of naturalist artists.
Read MoreAcrylic Birds
We all love animals and especially birds! Get creative and paint your favorite bird in acrylic! Choose your favorite picture and sketch (or trace) it prior to class. Or we review transferring (drawing) the bird in class. The instructor will model how to identify the different values in your photo (the lights, mediums, or darks),…
Read MorePainting in Reverse on Glass
This workshop will teach how to paint-in-reverse on glass. Painting in reverse on glass is a very old, little known technique. It is an art form consisting of applying paint to a piece of glass and then viewing the image by turning the glass over and looking through the glass at the image. You will be able…
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