For those interested in an introduction to oil painting, participants will focus on technique, experimentation and play, and then dive into the indirect painting approach, which includes building the composition and under painting. incorporating glazing and shifts in temperature to bring a work to life will also be included. For intermediate and advanced painters, the […]

This class explores watercolor techniques including wet on wet and use of drawing gum. Students will practice learning different triad palette combinations and pulling and glazing watercolors using personal photographs and still life as inspiration. Use of gouache and egg tempera is acceptable. Painting experience is a must. Students work at their own pace with […]

True beginners will see the progress they can make with even one class with Diana. Students will learn which brush to use, the proper water to paint ratio, how to set up a palette, how to mix colors, and whether to use wet on wet or wet on dry techniques. Students will experiment with several […]

Edward Degas, Mary Cassatt, Eugène Delacroix, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, James Whistler, Georgia O’Keeffe and Pablo Picasso all embraced pastels.  Learn through understanding basic tools, materials to use as surfaces, subject matter and storage from an instructor with 40 years’ experience with medium. Demonstrations will be provided.  Participants will paint from their own photos brought to […]

Students will carve a decoy using a knife or more advanced students will power carve. All decoys are completed with paint. A $90 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the first class for the wood, eyes, and paint for the project. A list of additional supplies and power tools are available.

For those interested in an introduction to oil painting, participants will focus on technique, experimentation and play, and then dive into the indirect painting approach, which includes building the composition and under painting. incorporating glazing and shifts in temperature to bring a work to life will also be included. For intermediate and advanced painters, the […]

True beginners will see the progress they can make with even one class with Diana. Students will learn which brush to use, the proper water to paint ratio, how to […]

Edward Degas, Mary Cassatt, Eugène Delacroix, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, James Whistler, Georgia O’Keeffe and Pablo Picasso all embraced pastels.  Learn through understanding basic tools, materials to use as surfaces, subject […]

Students will carve a decoy using a knife or more advanced students will power carve. All decoys are completed with paint. A $90 supply fee is payable to the instructor […]