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Introduction to Portrait Painting in Oils

by admin on August 26, 2025.

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...

Figure Drawing at 906 Art Gallery

by admin on August 21, 2025.

Draw from a live nude model for a 2-hour session at 906 Art Gallery. All skill levels are welcome to attend! 18 and up only. Show up early for the reception to get settled in and meet fellow artists. Doors open at 6:30, model starts at 7:00. Please bring any necessary drawing utensils, paint, charcoal,...

Fall Beginner Paint Classes (Evenings)

by admin on August 19, 2025.

In these small group, family-friendly classes (no more than five people), you’ll enjoy a relaxed and encouraging space to explore painting—no experience needed! Whether you haven’t picked up a brush in years or you’re simply curious to try something new, we’ll focus on letting go of the “I can’t” mindset and enjoying the process. Basic...

Introduction to Figure Drawing

by admin on August 15, 2025.

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. In these four weeks, we will practice 6 different methods of figure drawing: Week...

Capturing Light in Oils

by admin on August 12, 2025.

This still life workshop will focus on painting directly from life and realizing the visual effect early in the painting process, avoiding preliminary drawing. This is to keep interest and energy throughout the process and to convey a sense of life and joy in the painting. Students will explore the use of color, value, paint...

Handmade Baskets & Prongs

by admin on July 29, 2025.

In this course, intermediate to advanced silversmithing students will be introduced to the technical aspects of both creating their own basket settings and prong setting faceted stones. Students will have the opportunity to practice and develop their own personal skills in basket fabrication and in prong setting stones. Skills learned can be applied to all...

Sea to Studio: Jewelry from Coastal Treasures

by admin on July 23, 2025.

Turn Your Treasured Beach Finds Into Beautiful Wearable Jewels! As summer fades into fall, give your coastal treasures new life. In this hands-on, one-day class, you’ll learn how to drill seashells, shark teeth, and other found objects to transform them into stunning wearable pieces. We’ll walk you through how to safely work with fragile natural...

Art Classes with Kate Fagan: Creative Formation

by admin on July 17, 2025.

Through the art of acrylic painting, discover the vision you were made to share. Whether you’re just starting out or honing your skills, join a supportive community committed to helping you cultivate and express your unique creative voice. August 18 – September 25, 2025 at Grace & Peace Studio Mondays or Thursdays | 10 AM–1...