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SUMMARY:Project Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Having trouble finishing a painting? Stuck on a specific project? Join Caroline Gates for an open studio-style session where you can come in\, work on your own project\, and ask me questions along the way. It’s $25\, relaxed\, supportive\, and a great way to stay creatively accountable. \nDates: \n3/13 \n3/27 \n4/10 \n4/24
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/project-fridays-4/
LOCATION:Caroline Gates Art Studios\, 1001 Old Easley Highway\, Greenville\, SC\, 29611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Gates":MAILTO:caroline.gates.art@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Project Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Having trouble finishing a painting? Stuck on a specific project? Join Caroline Gates for an open studio-style session where you can come in\, work on your own project\, and ask me questions along the way. It’s $25\, relaxed\, supportive\, and a great way to stay creatively accountable. \nDates: \n3/13 \n3/27 \n4/10 \n4/25
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/project-fridays-3/
LOCATION:Caroline Gates Art Studios\, 1001 Old Easley Highway\, Greenville\, SC\, 29611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Gates":MAILTO:caroline.gates.art@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Project Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Having trouble finishing a painting? Stuck on a specific project? Join Caroline Gates for an open studio-style session where you can come in\, work on your own project\, and ask me questions along the way. It’s $25\, relaxed\, supportive\, and a great way to stay creatively accountable. \nDates: \n3/13 \n3/27 \n4/10 \n4/25
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/project-fridays-2/
LOCATION:Caroline Gates Art Studios\, 1001 Old Easley Highway\, Greenville\, SC\, 29611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Gates":MAILTO:caroline.gates.art@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Oil Painting: Limited Palette
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Oil Painting: Working with the Zorn Palette \nDiscover the foundations of oil painting through the beauty and discipline of a limited color palette. This four-week course is designed for beginners and focuses on developing strong color mixing and painting skills using just a few carefully selected pigments\, made famous by the Swedish painter Anders Zorn. \nIn the first week\, students will learn to mix and organize colors by creating their own color wheel—building a deeper understanding of relationships between hues\, values\, and chroma. Over the following three weeks\, students will apply these principles to a simple still life painting\, exploring composition\, light\, and form while practicing brushwork and layering techniques. \nBy the end of the course\, students will have a solid grasp of color mixing\, painting preparation\, and oil painting fundamentals\, along with a still life that demonstrates their growing skill and confidence. \nNo prior experience required. All materials list provided upon request.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/introduction-to-oil-painting-limited-palette/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:River Rocks Studio\, 1001 Old Easley Hwy\, Greenville\, SC\, 29611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Gates":MAILTO:caroline.gates.art@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Project Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Having trouble finishing a painting? Stuck on a specific project? Join Caroline Gates for an open studio-style session where you can come in\, work on your own project\, and ask me questions along the way. It’s $25\, relaxed\, supportive\, and a great way to stay creatively accountable. \nDates: \n3/13 \n3/27 \n4/10 \n4/25
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/project-fridays/
LOCATION:Caroline Gates Art Studios\, 1001 Old Easley Highway\, Greenville\, SC\, 29611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Gates":MAILTO:caroline.gates.art@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Private Art lessons
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to draw or paint in a private setting? Come study with Caroline! Styles include drawing with graphite or charcoal\, oil painting\, soft pastel techniques\, and plein air painting. Students can choose to focus on still life\, portrait painting\, designing a narrative work\, copying master works\, etc. We will look at how works from the past have informed the art world today and how artists today are in conversation with the story of art as a whole. The course can be as structured or unstructured as desired. Contact Caroline to get started today! \nAdults: $65 for a 90 minute session or $250 for a package of four 90 minute classes\nKids: $40 for an hour long session. $150 for a package of 4 hour long classes. \nSemi-Private Painting Classes – \nAdults: 2 – 3 students: $60 per 90 minutes or $215 (split between the students) for a package of 4 classes.\nKids: 2 – 3 students: $35 per child per hour.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/private-art-lessons/
LOCATION:River Rocks Studio\, 1001 Old Easley Hwy\, Greenville\, SC\, 29611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Gates":MAILTO:caroline.gates.art@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:All About Hands
DESCRIPTION:Hands are one of the most expressive—and challenging—parts of the figure. In this three-week class\, we’ll begin with drawing\, anatomy\, and movement to understand structure and gesture. Then we’ll spend the final two weeks painting hands in oil. Emphasis will be placed on form\, color\, and psychological expression rather than photographic detail. Ideal for artists looking to build confidence and deepen their figurative work. Thursday nights from 6 PM – 8:30 PM February 12 – February 26.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/all-about-hands/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:River Rocks Studio\, 1001 Old Easley Hwy\, Greenville\, SC\, 29611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Gates":MAILTO:caroline.gates.art@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T180000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Figure Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Intimidated by drawing people? Or just curious to improve your drawing skills? Come join me for an intro to figure drawing class! We will spend four weeks looking at different ways to approach figure drawing working from a live\, nude model. \nIn these four weeks\, we will practice 6 different methods of figure drawing: \nWeek 1: gesture drawing and envelope drawing\nWeek 2: proportional measurements drawing\nWeek 3: anatomical drawing\nWeek 4: blind contour and mass drawing \nWe will discuss the pros and cons to each technique\, what tools to use and why\, and how they can be combined as you discover what works best for you. This class focuses on technique rather than a finished product and is a great course for anyone interested in developing their drawing skills. \nClass format: This will be a small\, focused class. At the beginning of class\, Caroline will provide short lectures and demos\, but the majority of the class time\, you will be drawing from the model focusing on the new technique of the day while Caroline circulates to offer individualized help and feedback. \nPrice: $225 for all 4 classes\, $60 for single classes \nDates: Sunday afternoons in October: 10/5\, 10/12\, 10/19\, 10/26
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/introduction-to-figure-drawing/2025-10-26/
LOCATION:River Rocks Studio\, 1001 Old Easley Hwy\, Greenville\, SC\, 29611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Gates":MAILTO:caroline.gates.art@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T180000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Portrait Painting in Oils
DESCRIPTION:This six-week course offers a comprehensive introduction to the classical\, indirect method of portrait painting. Students will work step by step through the traditional process of building a portrait\, beginning with drawing and progressing from an underpainting through glazing to final touches. By the end of this course\, each participant will create a portrait while developing a deeper understanding of structure\, form\, and color. \nCourse Outline: \nWeek 1: Drawing & Structure of the Head\nLearn the foundations of portrait drawing\, focusing on proportion\, placement\, and the anatomy of the head and face. This week will be spent with graphite and charcoal. We will look at some examples from Art History to see how portrait painting was approached throughout art history. \nWeek 2: Beginning the Grisaille\nStart the monochromatic underpainting to establish composition\, form\, and tone. \nWeek 3: Refining the Grisaille\nContinue developing the grisaille\, closing forms and clarifying structure to create a strong foundation for color. \nWeeks 4–6: Glazing & Opaque Layers\nIntroduce transparent glazes and opaque layers of paint to build depth\, luminosity\, and naturalistic skin tones. Explore how light moves across form\, refine mark-making techniques\, and discover how to create depth on a 2 dimensional surface. \nThroughout the course\, students will gain an understanding of the structure of the head and facial features\, learn practical tools for mixing a variety of skin tones\, and develop a repeatable process for future portrait projects. \nClass will meet on the following dates from 6 PM – 8:30 PM: 9/18\, 9/25\, 10/2\, 10/9\, 10/16\, 10/23 (If anyone needs to miss a class\, 10/30 is available for a makeup session.) \nCost: $300 for all 6 session or $55 per session if you need to miss one\n*Class participants will receive a discount on all other events for September/October. Bring a friend and you will each get $10 off. Class capped at 6 people. \nMaterials:\nBefore class 1: Send Caroline 3 options for your portrait and she will sign off on one. Look for photos with a strong\, controlled light source. Print this off and bring it to class.\nWeek 1: a sketchbook\, an eraser\, and drawing pencils: 2h\, HB\, 2b\, 4b\nWeeks 2 and 3: a canvas\, raw umber or burnt umber oil paint (not master’s touch)\, white oil paint (titanium zinc or Titanium)\, gamsol and linseed oil\, a glass jar with a lid\, paper towels\, and paint brushes.\nWeeks 4 – 6: Everything from the previous weeks and Liquin original and oil paint colors: yellow ochre\, red ochre\, cadmium red\, alizarin crimson\, ultramarine blue\, cold black
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/introduction-to-portrait-painting-in-oils/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:River Rocks Studio\, 1001 Old Easley Hwy\, Greenville\, SC\, 29611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities,Visual Arts,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Gates":MAILTO:caroline.gates.art@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T150000
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SUMMARY:Figure Drawing Charcoal Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, you will take a drawing from start to….as close to finished as possible in this instructed long pose figure drawing class. We will have a model for 2 posing hours\, and we will work subtractively\, starting on a piece of paper tones with charcoal. We will learn how to place your figure on the page\, how to edit what you see\, and how to create a beautiful drawing with depth\, volume\, and poetry. \nYou will need: an 18 x 24 piece of white paper which we will tone at the beginning of class\, charcoal sticks\, charcoal pencils\, white chalk pencil\, kneaded eraser\, hard eraser\, drawing board\, paper towels. Alternatively\, we can provide materials for an additional $15 fee. \nClass: $55
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/figure-drawing-charcoal-workshop/
LOCATION:River Rocks Studio\, 1001 Old Easley Hwy\, Greenville\, SC\, 29611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Gates":MAILTO:caroline.gates.art@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T180000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Oil Painting (Indirect Methods)
DESCRIPTION:Discover the exciting and unique properties of oil painting in this oil painting class designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike as we create a traditional still life painting. Students will be introduced to traditional indirect painting techniques\, taking a painting from a grisaille (monochromatic underpainting) through glazing and scumbling\, to a finished work. Students will leave with a painting\, as well as a basic understanding of this oil painting technique\, composition\, and color theory. \nDates: 8/7\, 8/14\, 8/21\, 8/28 \nWhat You’ll Learn: \nMaterials and Tools: What makes oil paint so special and different from other mediums? Why must a canvas be primed? Why should you not finger paint with oils (and why we do anyways)? \nBasic Techniques: Learn fundamental techniques of indirect oil painting\, starting from a grisaille (under painting) and moving to glazing (transparent washes of paint) and scumbling (opaque application of paint). \nComposition: Discover how to direct your viewer’s eye through placement of objects and colors in your painting. \nColor Theory: Understand the basics of color theory and how to create harmonious palettes in your paintings. \nPersonal Expression: Discover ways to express your unique artistic voice through the medium of oil paint. \nClass Format: \nThis hands-on course combines demonstrations\, practical exercises\, and individualized instruction to help you build confidence and proficiency in oil painting. We will examine still life paintings from art history and see how to use their techniques for our own works. \nWho Should Attend: \nThis class is perfect for beginners with no prior experience in oil painting and intermediate artists looking to build on their techniques. \nMaterials: \nA list of required materials will be provided upon registration.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/introduction-to-oil-painting-indirect-methods/
LOCATION:River Rocks Studio\, 1001 Old Easley Hwy\, Greenville\, SC\, 29611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshop
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