Art & Decorative Painting

~ Good Ole’ Summertime ~
(There will be TWO 2-class Sessions)

1st 2-class Session: Mon & Wed, Oct 12 & 14, 2009 (6-10pm)
2nd 2-class Session: Mon & Wed, Oct 19 & 21, 2009 (6-10pm)
Beginner OIL Painter
OIL BRUSHES You must bring: BobRoss 1″ Flat(Landscape); #6 Ross Fan Blender; #10 Ross Painting Knife; #2 Script Liner; #6 Filbert Wildlife Bristle [Optional, but VERY Useful: 2″Ross Flat(Background)]
COST: $40.00 (Class Max of 10)

Guest Artist, Steve Lubanovic will be instructing the painting of a summery landscape complete with Antique Barn, Clouds in Sky, Trees and Pond. He’ll use two evenings with step by step instructions, guiding you through the process of this landscape painting in oil on a 16×20″ canvas board. All oil paints, canvas board, cleaning turp, pattern, instructions and photo will be included. Splatter bucket and easel provided for your use at the studio.

~ Watermelon ~

Mon, Oct 5, 2009 (6-10pm)
Beginner Watercolor Painter
Watercolor BRUSHES/Tools You Must Bring: 1″ Wash ; #6 Round ; 1/2″ Flat and a good Liner (A favorite brush is the Loew-Cornell #7300C or #7400C series); Backboard to tape your watercolor paper on; Low tack tape.
COST: $23.00 (Class Max of 10)

(Watercolor) by Guest Artist, Elaine Walker: Still-life of Watermelon Slice and Salt Shaker on 8×10 watercolor paper #140 cold press; included will be a double matte for your finished painting! The paints, surface, instructions and picture will be included. Elaine will give basic instructions and some helpful hints to get you started on this new adventure in painting. Come Join Us!!

~ Summer Angel ~

By Guest Artist: Sharon Holt

Mon/Wed, June 1 & 3, 2009 (6-10pm)
Intermediate Painter
BRUSHES You Must Bring: Basecoating; 5/8″ Angle; 1/2″ Angle; Liner; AND either a #2 Flat or  #4 Flat or 1/4″ Angle to do the strokework flowers
COST: $23  ($18 for 1st class & $5 for 2nd class)
(class maximum of 10)

(Acrylic) Large Metal Plaque with hangers on back. Come join Sharon to paint this delightful welcome sign of a Summer Angel waving  a ribbon with your choice of word(s).  She has a kind, sweet face with a flower garland wreathing her head and lovely double lacing at the hem of her gown.  Sharon will show you how to create the lovely strokework flowers by using a small Flat or Angle brush as noted above.  You’ll also have several color choices for the gown, ribbon and flowers. Be prepared to have a great painting class!!

~ Garden Stake Trio ~

Wed, May 27, 2009 (6-10pm)
Intermediate Painter
BRUSHES You Must Bring: Small Angles; Small Flats; Liner
COST: $16.00 (class maximum of 10)

(Acrylic) Guest Artist, Sharon Holt, will instruct a painting on Three 15″ tall Metal Garden Stakes. Violets, Thistle and Periwinkle in various tints of purple and blue will be painted along with their botanical name. They’ll look lovely both in the garden or as an adornment along your garden path or sidewalk. A great gift!

~ Moonlight Over the Mountains ~
(There will be TWO 2-Session Classes)

1st Class: Mon & Wed, April 27 & 29, 2009 (6-10pm)
2nd Class: Mon & Wed, May 4 & 6, 2009 (6-10pm)
BEGINNER OIL
OIL BRUSHES Needed: Bob Ross 1″Landcape Flat; #10 Ross Painting Knife; Bob Ross Script Liner; #6 Ross Fan Blender (Opt, but handy: 2″ Ross Background Flat)
COST: $40.00

(OIL) Guest Artist, Steve Lubanovic will be instructing us in painting a Wonderful Moonlit landscape. He’ll use two evenings with step by step instructions, guiding you through the process of landscape painting in oil on a 16×20″ canvas board. The painting is of a moonlit night sky casting light and shadow over the mountains, trees, lake and a cabin emitting a warm glow. All oil paints, canvas board, cleaning turp, pattern, instructions and photo will be included. Splatter bucket and easel provided for your use at the studio.