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Colorful Wooden Sculptures
Create animal sculptures inspired by the Oaxaca-painted animal figurines of Mexico. You will learn about color theory, rhythm, repetition, and how to mix colors. You will then apply these skills to a variety of projects including painting, pattern making, and sculpture. Sculptures will be made with wood in the shape of an animal or something else of your choosing. Supplies will be provided. Ages 6-9
Watercolor Floral Painting
In this watercolor floral painting class, you will have the vibrant and relaxing experience where learning to capture the delicate beauty of flowers using soft, flowing brushstrokes. We will explore a variety of techniques to bring floral scenes to life with elegance and charm. Supply list online. Ages 16-Adult
The Belle Epoque
An art journal, bound in class together, will be used to create pages inspired by art from the iconic turn of the century era. A bit of art history exploring Alphonse Mucha, William Morris, and Gustav Klimt combined with mixed media techniques inspired by these artists will be the focus. The Belle Epoque pages will include layered painting techniques based on textile motifs from the era, cyanotype nature prints, and collage. This class encourages the discovery of personal style, intuitive painting, and playful expression. Supply list online. Ages 16-Adult
Craft Lab: Painting Wine Glasses
NEW CRAFT LAB SERIES! Come paint on a wine glass. Enjoy time painting a unique personalized wine glass with a friend or on your own. Students will learn how to paint on a wine glass using acrylic enamel paints, no prior art experience is needed! Class will include all necessary supplies, such as wine glasses, and specialized paint. There is a material fee of $20 due to the instructor on the first day of class. Adults
Still Life Oil Painting
If you are looking to brush up on your oil painting skills or new to the oil painting medium, this class will guide you through a traditional approach to painting a still life in oils. We will cover how to choose an interesting composition, color mixing with a minimal pallet, understanding shadow shapes, rendering form life-like and much more. We will work on one painting for the entirety of the course, leaving you with the confidence to continue painting in oils and a gorgeous painting for your portfolio! Supply list online. Ages 16-Adult
Holiday Greetings in Watercolor
The most exciting paintings in watercolor are often simple and familiar. Choose a seasonal subject and add a touch of sparkle. Explore the mono print method or a simple watercolor image to create a lasting treasure. Bring it all together for a personal and original greeting with a touch of bling...Voila! Happy Holidays! We will take a short break so please bring your lunch and a drink. Supply list online. Ages 16-Adult
Live Model: Portrait Painting
Join us for the opportunity to practice the traditional method of portrait painting in oils with a live model! Using a minimal color pallet, we will focus the first day on the oil paint medium and how to achieve flesh like skin tone while studying the correct proportions of the model. The second day we will focus on the shadow shapes and achieving correct value, rendering your artwork life-like. You will leave this class with a better understanding of how to paint the human face! Supply list online. Ages 16-Adult