Art & Decorative Painting

~ Around the Campfire ~ 

You may register for one of two classes for this project; each class will begin on a Monday and conclude the following Wednesday as indicated below.

1st Class: Mon/Wed, Nov 8 & 10, 2010 (6-10pm) 
2nd Class: Mon/Wed, Nov 15 & 17, 2010 (6-10pm)
Beginner Class
OIL BRUSHES/Tools You need: Bob Ross 1” Flat(Landscape); 2” Ross Flat(Background); #6 Ross Fan Blender;  SCRIPT Liner;  (any extra 1” or 2” brushes you may have to limit your cleaning time between colors and blending); Small or Large Palette Knife; and Paper Towels for Clean up.
COST: $40

(OIL)  16”x20” prepared canvas board. Guest Artist, Steve Lubanovic will instruct the step by step process to guide you in painting this very charming woodsy campfire scene. The nearby tent assures you that there are people being warmed by the fire.  A splatter bucket with cleaning turp and easel are provided for your use at the studio.

~ Hollyhocks and Butterfly ~

Mon, Oct 18, 2010 (6-10pm)
Beginner/Intermediate Class
Items/BRUSHES You Need:  A Firm Backing Board to Tape the Watercolor Paper to, Tape,  Plus a 1″ Wash (or ¾”); #4 Round ;  3/8” Angle; good 0/05 Liner (Elaine especially likes brushes of the Loew-Cornell #7300C series, but not necessary.)  and Paper Towels
COST: $23

(Watercolor) 11″x15″ #200 Watercolor Paper is provided for you along with paints, pattern, instructions and photo. Guest Artist, Elaine Walker, will lead us to painting beautiful pink hollyhocks along with a charming butterfly.  This painting is a little more detailed than previous paintings. (If you have questions, send an email request and I’ll put you in touch with the instructor.)

~ Beacon in the Storm ~

(There will be two separate Classes for this project. Please register for the 1st Class OR the 2nd Class. Each class starts on a Monday and concludes two days later on a Wednesday.)

Mon/Wed, May 17 & 19, 2010 (1st Class)
Mon/Wed, May 24 & 26, 2010 (2nd Class)
Beginner Class
BRUSHES / ITEMS You must Bring to Class:   Bob Ross 1” Flat (Landscape); Opt., but VERY useful for efficiency: 2” Ross Flat(Background); #6 Ross Fan Blender;  #6 Filbert (Wildlife); SCRIPT Liner; Small Palette Knife; and Please Bring Paper Towels for Clean up.
COST:  $40

 (OIL)  16”x20” prepared canvas board plus all oil paint, pattern, instructions and photo are included. Guest Artist, Steve Lubanovic will instruct the step by step process to guide you in creating this stormy seascape using different methodology than in the past classes that he’s taught - If you’ve ever wanted to learn Ross-style of painting, this is the class to take! There’s always a fun time during Steve’s instruction.  A splatter bucket with cleaning turp and easel are provided for your use at the studio. 

~ Winter Chill ~

Mon, March 29, 2010
Beginner Watercolor by Guest Artist: Elaine Walker
ITEMS / BRUSHES You must bring to Class:  A Firm Board to Tape your Watercolor Paper to Plus a 1″ Wash (or ¾”); #4 Round (or #6);  3/8” or ½” Flat or Angle; good Liner AND 1 old brush (#1or#2) for putting on Mastic (Elaine especially likes brushes of the Loew-Cornell #7300C series, but not necessary.)  and Paper Towels.
COST:  $28

(Watercolor)   8”x12” watercolor paper with a matte to make an 11”x14” finished painting that you may frame. Paints, surface, instructions and photo of the painting will be included in this beginner class. Elaine Walker will give basic instructions and hints to paint this warm winter scene - It’s always a fun learning time with Elaine!

Guest Instructor - Elaine Walker

Elaine Walker started painting seriously when she retired 15 years ago and found a great pastime.  She attends as many seminars as possible and as many classes as can be worked in between her teaching schedule.  She is very busy traveling and teaching at retreats and seminars as well as her studio at home. Teaching others is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby. She has painting friends in their 90’s and hopes to follow in their footsteps.