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Watercolor Painting Techniques

Explore all the tools and materials, skills and painting approaches in watercolor without the investment. The pace and scope of the class will be adjusted depending on the skill level…

Vivid Landscapes in Acrylic or Oil

Based on his popular online class through Craftsy, Robert will demonstrate how to achieve bold, exciting color in landscape painting on canvas. Techniques of underpainting and direct painting will be…

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Intermediate Oil Painting

Register by April 26 Instruction will include how to create three dimensional effects, balance and unify painting composition, strengthen brush handling and color mixing skills. Subject matter includes still life, drapery, flowers…

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Color Theory in Oils

Register by July 11 Enhance your color sensitivity and understanding of color interaction through color charts, still lifes and a variety of studio projects. Working with oils, students will explore…

Beginning Oil Painting

Register by August 1 Become acquainted with a variety of oil painting materials as you explore basic color theory and the effects of light. Working from direct observation, examine different…

Beginning Oil Painting

Register by April 13 Become acquainted with a variety of oil painting materials as you explore basic color theory and the effects of light. Working from direct observation, examine different…

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Intro to Oil Painting

Register by April 13 All the fundamentals of oil painting will be covered--from canvas preparation to composition, color mixing and paint application. Supply list will be provided. Instructor: Maureen Cotti…

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Drawing and Painting in Oil or Acrylic

Register by April 11 This introductory course is designed to offer beginners the skills needed to explore personal expression in both drawing and painting. Students will practice basic skills in…

Dramatic Skies, Sensational Landscapes in Pastel

Register by August 4 Skies offer endless possibilities for creating drama, buoyancy, atmosphere, color and light effect to greatly enhance your landscapes. Whether around midday, dawn or sunset, skies will…

Pastels

Intro to Pastels Workshop

A versatile medium for beginners, pastels emit an intensity of color unchallenged by any other medium. Students will be guided from start to finish, establishing proportion and shape, then volume…

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