Our Painting Classes

Watercolor has a unique character—it's fluid, transparent, and often unpredictable. This class is for anyone drawn to the soft, luminous quality of watercolor paintings.

We'll explore how water and pigment interact, learning to work with the medium's natural tendencies rather than against them. You'll discover techniques for creating washes, building layers, and letting colors blend organically on the paper.

The focus is on developing a feel for the medium—understanding when to let the paint flow freely and when to guide it more carefully. We'll work with both controlled techniques and more spontaneous approaches.

No prior experience is needed. We start with the basics of paper selection, brush handling, and color mixing, then gradually explore more complex techniques as you become comfortable with the medium.

Acrylic paints offer remarkable versatility. They can be thinned to create watercolor-like washes or applied thickly for bold, textured effects. This class explores the full range of possibilities.

We'll experiment with different application techniques—from smooth, even coverage to expressive brushwork and palette knife painting. You'll learn how to work with acrylics' quick-drying nature and how to extend working time when needed.

The class covers color mixing, creating depth through layering, and working with various surfaces. We'll also explore how to use mediums and additives to achieve different effects and textures.

Whether you prefer detailed, realistic work or loose, expressive painting, acrylics can accommodate your style. This class helps you discover what resonates with you.

Oil painting has a rich tradition and a unique working process. The slow drying time allows for blending, reworking, and thoughtful color mixing that's difficult to achieve with other media.

This class introduces you to the fundamentals of working with oils—from preparing your palette to understanding how different brushes and techniques create different effects. We'll explore color mixing, value relationships, and the basics of composition.

You'll learn about the traditional approach to oil painting, including working from dark to light and building up layers. We'll also discuss modern techniques and how to work safely with oil paints and solvents.

The pace is unhurried, allowing you to fully experience the meditative quality of working with oils. There's time to observe, consider, and adjust—qualities that make oil painting such a rewarding practice.