Art & Decorative Painting

~ Cherries and Blueberries ~
Intermediate Class: October 2008

All the pretty smiles are due to the wonderful finished pieces! The instructor was quite impressed at the great paintings. Both the berries and cherries had good depth and contour… I believe these gals know what they’re doing! Thanks for a fun time this evening!

~ Witch Xing Sign and Snowman Bowl ~
Beginner Class:  September 2008

Three new gals joined us on the quest for creating works of art - Welcome!
Our Snowmen all were still smiling when we finished and every Witch was flying high over the glowing moons… what fun! Great Jobs by all!

~  Jingle All The Way  ~

Wed, Nov 19, 2008 (6-10pm)
1-Session Class (possible 2nd class at add’l $5 cost)
Intermediate Painter
BRUSHES You Must Bring: Basecoating Brush; 5/8″Angle; 1/2″Angle; Small Liner; (Opt. #4 Round)
COST: $16 

12″ x 12″ Curved Board with holes for hanging with included Red Ribbon. A wood-graining tool is used to create a novel background before beginning to paint the bells. Charming Jingle Bell sign has large brass, silver and bronze bells. Includes great, easy lettering of a famous song. (NOT SEEN in the photo that is part of the project piece are a Brass, Rusty and Silver Jingle Bells that hang at the side of the board with red ribbon.) It’ll be a treasured piece for years to come!

~ Cardinals In The Light ~
(Due to Class Size, an Add’l Class will be Added)

1st Class: Wed/Mon, Nov 12 & 17, 2008 (6-10pm)
2nd Class: Wed/Thurs, Dec 10 & 11, 2008 (6-10pm
Each Class takes 2-Evenings to complete
Intermediate/Advanced Painter
BRUSHES You Must Bring: Basecoating Brush; 5/8″Angle; 1/2″Angle; Small Stippler; Small Liner; Filbert Rake; #4 Round
COST: $30

Large 10″T x 20″W Slate with 2 Cardinals in a winter setting of pine and snow along with a glowing brass lamp post light and greetings sign. Everyone’s favorite winter birds… simply a warm winter scene. IF YOU PREFER, a large wooden serving tray may be painted in lieu of the slate. No change in cost.

~ Perry Penguin ~

Wed/Mon, Nov 5 & 10, 2008 (6-10pm)
2-Session Class
Intermediate Painter
BRUSHES You Must Bring: Basecoating Brush; 5/8″Angle; 1/2″Angle; Small Stippler; Small Liner; (Opt. #4 Round)
COST: $23

7″ x 12″ Slate (most have 2 angled corners - first paid gets first choice). A delighful painting of a realistic Penguin baby who is wearing a rich rainbow-hued stocking cap. Swirling snow will be painted on the slate before Perry is added by stippling, tint washing, stroking and floating. Very natural colors are used until Perry’s brilliant hat is painted… My favorite painting of the season!!