Art & Decorative Painting

~ 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.)

~ Santa’s Dance ~

Mon/Wed, Oct 11 & 13, 2010 (6-10pm)
Intermediate / Advanced Class
BRUSHES You Need:  5/8” Angle, ½” Angle, Liner, Stippler, #4 Round
COST:  $24

(Acrylic) 9” Round Resin Cookie Dish.  If you’ve ever imagined Santa having the fun time he deserves, then you’ll love the Dancing Santa on this piece. He’s decked out with wonderful curly-toed boots, many reds on his lobed hat , shaking X-mas bells and, of course, hanging on to -what else- a cookie! This is an heirloom piece that the family will enjoy for years to come!

~ One, Two & Three Ornaments ~

Wed, Oct 6, 2010 (6-10 pm)
Intermediate Class
BRUSHES You Need:  ½” Angle, Stippler, Small Liner, and #4 or Round plus old scruffy brush for textured snow.
COST: $16

(Acrylic)  3.5 Glass Ball, Log Slice and Metal Star. Glass Ball has a wonderful Snowy Village Scene and textured snow; the Log Slice features a Country Santa and the Metal Star is painted with a Sweet Angel – This class will complete both the Glass Ball and the Log Slice. The Metal Star will only be completed if time permits.  Gem stars will be distributed for students to add further accents as desired to their ornaments.   Painting ornaments for the holidays make wonderful and memorable gifts for family and friends.

~ Bundled Bear ~

Mon, Oct 4, 2010 (6-10pm)
Intermediate Class
BRUSHES You Need: 5/8″Angle, 1/2″Angle, Stipple Brush, Small Liner (Opt. #4 Filbert or #4Round)
COST: $16

(Acrylic) Boxes, Plaques, a Basket Lid and a Log Slice are available to paint on (As always, First come, first serve). Painting surfaces are a minimum 9” or larger. This charming Bear is dressed in a knitted scarf and hat that will surely keep out winter’s chill. Learn to paint a knit-look surface and stipple fur.

~ Chickadee Reflection ~

Mon/Wed, Sept 27 & 29, 2010 (6-10pm)
Intermediate Class
BRUSHES You Need: Basecoating, 5/8″ Angle , 1/2″Angle, Small Liner and #4 Filbert (or a #4 Round).
COST: $26

(Acrylic) 15” Resin-framed, octagonal Mirror will be painted with a duo of Charming Chickadees on Holly branches loaded with beautiful berries. Painter will use multiple shades of green for the holly and add drama with reflected light.