March Minis Studio II Classes 2025

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MONDAYS

Exercises Leading to Portraiture in Oil with Kevin Feary

Painting portraits can be demanding. We use the same practices in portraiture as we do in lanscape, still life and the like. So why does it seem so much harder? Practice makes all the difference in the world. This weekly class will cover the basics of portraiture. In the first two classes we will do exercises that help us understand proportions, mix fleshtones and organize the basic structure of the head. In the second two classes we will practice what we learned from the prior two classes and paint portraits from photos I supply. Professional Oil colors supplied by the teacher. Remaining portrait materials list for student will be provided.

Mondays, March 3, 10, 17 | 9:30am-12:30pm | 3 sessions | $100
(Plus $20 Oil Materials fee paid directly to teacher [cash])

March 24 snow day.

Express Yourself in Oils with Cheryl Leonard
Express yourself in oils! Cheryl is offering a Monday evening oil painting class during March. This class is designed for experienced painters. Emphasis will be placed on interpreting one’s reference to create a good composition. Color theory using transparent and opaque mediums will be taught. Explore the values of light and perspective.

MONDAYS

March 3, 10, 17, 24 | 6:30-9:00pm | 4 Sessions | $120

Moving Forward - Oil Painting on Wednesday Mornings with Cindy Harris

March Mornings! Spark your inner-artist with this class for both beginners and those re-awakening their oil painting passion. Learn the fundamentals of oil painting through Cindy’s method of painting impressionist landscapes and studio still life subjects in a relaxed class that covers basic techniques in a step-by-step, easy-to-learn method while allowing you to nurture your inner artist using a limited palette of colors. We will start with a value sketch, then using a limited palette explore value, light and shadow, color mixing, and other techniques that will help you create your own unique vision. Each session begins with a brief demonstration to get you started followed by one-on-one guidance from Cindy throughout the evening.

WENESDAYS
March 5, 12, 19 | 9:30 - noon | 3 Sessions $95

Wednesday Evenings, Plein Air Style with Steve BonDurant

Three Wednesday evenings of oil painting in the studio! We’ll explore the fundamentals of creating convincing landscape paintings, with emphasis on composition, value structure, depth via color temperature and atmospheric perspective, and finesse for a finish. Individualized instruction of how to make the most of completing the effort from the evening, plus a review of the previous week’s effort. Participants will work from their own reference images. Work completed from the final class is encouraged to be sent via email for final input. Participants get mixing exercise worksheets to enhance color theory

WEDNESDAYS

March 5, 12, 19 | 6:30 – 9:00 pm | 3 Sessions | $95

THURSDAY
Pastel Painting Landscape on Toned Paper with Pat Tribastone

Painting landscape scenes in pastel on toned paper is a great way to achieve drama and a sense of light and shadow. This two-week class will give students a chance to try this technique and paint scenes with a striking sense of weather! All materials organized.

THURSDAYS
March 6, 13 | 1:30 – 4:00 pm | $65 plus $25 Materials fee paid (cash) directly to the teacher for pastel usage and paper needed for class.
(April 3 reserved as snow date)

Painting Birds in Oils with Pat Tribastone

The elusive bird will be the subject of this ‘try it’ class! You will learn to identify the basic anatomy of the bird, and then paint both the vibrant and subtle colors of our fine feathered friends! All materials provided; no solvents will be used in the class.

THURSDAYS

March 20, 27 | 1:30 – 4:00 pm | $65 plus $15 Materials fee paid (cash) directly to the teacher.
(April 3 – reserved as snow make up day for either class)

FRIDAYS

Express Yourself in Oils with Cheryl Leonard
Express yourself in oils! Any level experience! Cheryl is offering an afternoon oil painting class designed for painters for all levels. Emphasis will be placed on interpreting one’s reference to create a good composition. Color theory using transparent and opaque mediums will be taught. Explore the values of light and perspective. Painting demonstrations will take place along with a fun and informative class critique at end of each class.

If you want to sign up for fewer than the 4 classes, please call the Gallery and speak with a Gallery team member.

FRIDAYS
March 7, 14, 21, 28 | 1:00 to 3:30 pm | | 4 Sessions | $120

Color Mixing in Oils with Steve BonDurant

With warm primaries (cadmium yellow, cadmium red deep, and phthalo blue), their cool counterparts (cadmium lemon, rose madder genuine or alizarin crimson, and French ultramarine), plus a couple of convenience colors (yellow ochre, cadmium orange,) and titanium white, you can make any color you need to make a cohesive painting. The Gruppé palette is simple and limited, and is effective for many accomplished landscape painters. This mixing class will contribute to color sense and value range, making fabulous browns and greens from scratch, and confidence about taming chroma and seeking the look of an honest painting. Worksheets on card stock will be provided the day of the class, and a complete materials list follows.

Saturdays

3/8 and 3/15 | 1–4pm | 2 sessions $80
3/16 as a snow date.

$5 paid directly to the teacher for worksheets for the mixing class.

Exploring Gouache with Victoria Brzustowicz

In this one-day workshop, explore the expressive world of gouache, a medium that combines the qualities of watercolor and opaque media such as oils or acrylics. Designed for artists with some painting experience, the workshop will focus on painterly techniques such as brushwork, layering, texturing, and color mixing. You’ll learn how to build depth with layering and glazing, experiment with wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry methods, and create dynamic effects using various brushes and textures.

Whether you're new to gouache or looking to expand your skills, this hands-on workshop will provide the tools to create bold, visually engaging artwork.

Download a materials list here.

Saturday

3/29 | 10–4pm | 1 session $100
(Plus $20 For those who do not have gouache supplies, share fee can be paid directly to teacher) (Cash)

*Alla prima* gouache, Victoria Brzustowicz

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We have a new, efficient, and secure way
to register for classes through our website.
To register:
Click here to sign up for Studio II Winter classes.
Please note that payment in full must be received by the gallery one week prior to the start of class.