Painting

Abstraction in Acrylics

We will be working with acrylic to create four large, bold abstract images on paper.

You will learn:
How to work fast and free
How to create bold patterns
How to let go

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Acrylic Painting I

Acrylics are one of the most versatile media ever invented! Bright, luminous colors, ease of use, and infinite techniques make acrylic painting a boundless, creative choice. Whether you are intrigued by acrylic's potential, or have worked in acrylic for years, this class has something for everyone!

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Art We Amazing: Restorative Arts Group

Art We Amazing is a restorative arts group in which we connect with others and care for our own needs so that we can continue to support others. We do this by exploring art materials and socializing with other caregivers. Through conversation and self exploration, we increase our capacity to do our important work caring for others. Join us!

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Drawing & Painting: Flowers and Plants

Painting and drawing flowers and plants is easy and fun- you will be amazed as you bring them to life! In this class you will learn how to draw and paint a wide variety of natural subjects. We will cover lighting, color harmony, composition, and many other subjects to help you to bring your artwork to life! The subjects will be taught in a step-by-step fashion, in which you will be able to follow along with the steps while they are being done in front of the class. 

All Levels

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Drawing and Painting Animals and Birds

Painting and drawing animals and birds is easy and fun- you will be amazed as you bring these creatures to life! In this class you will learn how to draw and paint a variety of animals and birds doing what they do best- running, jumping, flying, swimming, etc. We will be drawing and painting animals and birds such as owls, tigers, parrots, wolves, hummingbirds, housecats, pelicans, bears, etc!

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Drawing and Painting Sci-Fi Creatures for Kids

If you traveled to another planet in the future, what creatures would you discover? Learn drawing and painting skills while creating unique creatures from other worlds.

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Drawing in Color: Pastels & Colored Pencil

Drawing is extremely easy and fun! We will be drawing a variety of subjects such as landscapes, animals, flowers and still lives in pastel and colored pencil in this class. We will be covering contrast, highlights/shadow and composition. The subjects will be taught in a step-by-step fashion. You will be able to follow along with the steps to achieve beautiful finished projects!

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Drawing Portraits & Caricatures

Drawing people is easy and fun - you will be amazed as you bring them to life! In this class you will learn how to draw a wide variety of people. We will cover anatomy, lighting, composition, and many other subjects to help you bring your artwork to life! The subjects will be taught in a step-by-step fashion, in which you will be able to follow along with the steps while they are being done in front of the class. 

All levels

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Encaustic Open Studio/Series Work

This is a great time to make gifts, work on a series, play, ask questions, bring your projects you need help with, I'm here for you, and I'll be demonstrating different ways I like to paint and how to use wax over photos.

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Fabulous Acrylic Pours

Students will explore and learn the popular and fascinating, fast and exciting new art form of acrylic pours.

Students will learn how to prep their canvas, selecting colors, paint layering, several techniques of applying paint to the surface, as well as finishing the artwork and prep for hanging.

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Finding Freedom Through Intuitive Art

This is for anybody who deals with any or all of these aspects: Doesn't think they're a creative, struggles with perfectionism, compares themselves with others, who can't call themselves an artist, who seeks permission from others, who craves the feeling of living in freedom, and who doesn't know what it means to follow their intuition. Through a playful and fun series of intuitive art classes, we explore all these aspects of ourselves and more to help you become more YOU.

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How to Live the Artistic Life

Are you trying to kickstart your artistic endeavors but just can't seem to find the time and energy? Are you trying to balance your work/family/art? Do days/weeks/months/years pass and, to your dismay, little to no progress is made?

This 3 hour interactive workshop will focus on the basics of the artistic life: honing your on-the-fly observation skills, amping up your ability to cram, and adjusting what you can so you can do what you must! If you are, as we all tend to be, bogged down with your art/life balance, this is the class for you!

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Intuitive Painting - Large Abstracts

Painting 3 large works on heavy paper and then a large canvas, we are continuing our letting go theme with the intention of building some new contrast and forms, be ready to fill those walls!

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Large Abstracts in Black & White

We will be working in black and white acrylics to create four elegant abstract pieces. Come join the fun! 

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Oil Painting Workshop

Oil painting is a fun way to express your creative spirit. It's the most forgiving of all painting mediums. As you develop your skills, you'll soon be on your way! We will learn how to blend colors, which brush to use and how to apply the paint. You will be guided through different techniques such as: wet-on-wet, fat over lean, palette knives painting, and so on. All levels

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Painted Collagraphs

This is a fun two-day workshop where students will learn how to create mixed-media paintings from a printed collagraph enhanced with colored mediums. Using cardboard and heavy paper, students will design and make their own image plates. With oil-based inks, they will roll and print from them onto rag paper and then develop their images with gouache staining, acrylic paints and colored pencils. 

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Painting for Kids

Acrylics are one of the most versatile media ever invented! Bright, luminous colors, ease of use, and infinite techniques make acrylic painting a boundless, creative choice. Whether you are intrigued by acrylic's potential, or have worked in acrylic for years, this class has something for everyone!

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Sculpture: Paper & Acrylic

There's so much to be discovered simply by manipulating paper!
Learn how paper & acrylics can be combined to create 3D sculptural forms or simply add more dimension within your flat work. It all begins with the creation of color, pattern and texture on paper, using methods combining acrylic paints, mediums and gels. 

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Stencil Graffiti

Learn how to apply a timeless technique with a modern vibe through stencil graffiti.

Students will learn layering approaches using stencils to create modern and bold art.

Students will make custom stencils and make prints prior to creating their final canvas graffiti production.

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Wake Up Your Abstracts: Movement & Mark Making

Learn how to add action to your abstract paintings with a variety of strokes and marks. We will paint large on paper with Ink and Mixed Media. You will learn how to create bold pattern and create several large paintings on paper.

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Watercolor Painting

Enjoy the fascinating, vibrant world of watercolors in this exciting class! We will paint and draw a variety of subjects- landscapes, animals, portraits, and still lives, and explore color, value, shadow, perspective, materials, and brush handling in this fun and informative class for everyone! The subjects will be taught in a step-by-step fashion. You will be able to follow along with the steps to the paintings as they are being done in front of the class.  

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