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Capture the beauty of the world around you in a loose and fluid style using watercolors!  In this course, we will focus on drawing for watercolor, color mixing, brush work and critique. Explore how to find the perfect subject to paint, techniques for better composition, editing tips, how to manage the amount of time it takes to paint your piece,...

New format: You will paint o canvas panels instead of stretched canvases You can choose the size of your canvas panel: 8x10, 9x12 or 11x14 You get to choose your painting style - Realistic or POPArt You will also learn how to transfer your pet photo to your canvas This is a self-paced workshop, and you can sign up as often as you like. Lovejoy...

In these courses, students will learn new techniques about color and composition, texture with gels and pastes, glazing, and how to finish a painting through class demonstration, instructor critique, and peer interaction. Students will complete paintings as part of the lesson with the class as a whole, following the instructor's step-by-step guidance....

Join us for a fun indoor painting class as we paint “Be My Valentine” while you sip your favorite adult beverage. You will be guided step-by-step through the entire painting process by fun and entertaining artist & instructor. Enjoy a variety of Italian dishes from full menu or take advantage of the happy hour menu with tantalizing Italian...

Join us for a fun outdoor painting class as we paint “Sunset Flight” while you sip your favorite beverage. You will be guided step-by-step through the entire painting process by our fun and entertaining artist & instructor. You’re sure to enjoy a fun & creative evening as you produce your very own masterpiece! All materials...

Create your own unique Vincent Van Gogh inspired artwork with painter-animator, Charlene Mosley, who worked on the award-winning film, "Loving Vincent!" In this workshop, learn how to paint like Vincent Van Gogh step-by-step. Students will do color mixing to find this master artist's color palette, how to apply thick and expressive brushstrokes, and...

This course builds upon the skills acquired in the basic class. Artists will learn about composition for abstract art, different tools and mediums to incorporate in a piece of artwork and how to start an abstract piece from scratch. ​Each artist will be working on 1-2 pieces that they will complete during the 6-week course. This course may be repeated...

Join us for a fun indoor 21 & over painting class as we paint “Peaceful Sunset” while you sip your favorite adult beverage. You will be guided step-by-step through the entire painting process by our fun and entertaining artist & instructor.   You’re sure to enjoy a fun & creative evening as you produce your very own masterpiece!...

Find out why oils are actually the easiest painting medium of them all and explore color, value, and composition! Perfect for those brand new to oil paint, returning to painting, or an experienced artist looking to add oils to your repertoire. Explore topics including studio materials, dynamic composing of objects, creating a narrative, and...

Join us for a fun outdoor painting class as we paint "Sandy Path" while you sip your favorite adult beverage. You will be guided step-by-step through the entire painting process by our fun and entertaining artist & instructor.   You're sure to enjoy a fun & creative evening as you produce your very own masterpiece! All materials...

In this workshop, we'll be using what we learned in Color Mixing Basics and use it to explore how to: identify color schemes choose colors that don't fight with each other recognize that the appearance of color depends on its surroundings arrange colors to discover the logic behind their interaction use transitional tones to unify colors ...and...

Paint a Fun Portrait of your Pet! 15% is donated to Labs + Friends Dog Rescue. NEW format & in-person classes You will paint on canvas panels instead of stretched canvases (the switch is due to supply costs) You can choose the size of your canvas panel - 8x10, 9x12 or 11x14 You get to choose your painting style - Realistic or POPArt You...

Learn to paint you own colorful Artist Tote Bag that is easy, fun, and washable!​ In this workshop, learn how to properly apply acrylic paint to fabric using a fabric medium, plan a design for your tote, and select a complementary color palette. ​You'll will walk away with your very own, one-of-a-kind "designer" bag and the knowledge to create...

Prerequisite for this class is Portrait Drawing. Painting portraits can be intimidating to say the least, but I want to show you how to let go of that fear! Learn the fundamental elements of creating a realistic portrait in acrylic paint using reference photos and expand on what we learned in the Portrait Drawing class. We will explore a variety...

In this workshop, explore the possibilities of miniature art! Miniatures are both a challenging and rewarding creative process that everyone should try at least once. Learn the tools, methods, and layering process for going extra small and how to create a "Mini Series" with your minis! For all skill levels. Students will get to create a set of 6...