These classes are for those who want to learn to paint or those who want studio time with suggestions, supervision and support.

The first class includes color theory, playing with the paints and for reviewing subject matter and the supplies needed. For returning participants, it's your choice to either begin a new painting, finish one, or join in the review and be sure to bring a stretched canvas or canvas panel, acrylic paints, and brushes.

Acrylic is a water-based paint that is thicker than watercolors, but thinner than oils, and dries within minutes. No artistic talent required!

There is no sketching or drawing. A traceable pattern is provided, along with the use of all supplies needed, including an 11" X 14" canvas. Let Tina take you step-by-step all the way through to a completed project in only four hours! Wearing old clothing is suggested. This painting project will be on display in the MTP office a month in advance of this class.

Topics include:
January- Birdhouse Garden
February- Garden Chair
March- Sandhill Crane
April- Sunset Fishing
May- Up in the Air
June- Washed Up

Acrylic is a water-based paint that is thicker than watercolors, but thinner than oils, and dries within minutes. No artistic talent required!

There is no sketching or drawing. A traceable pattern is provided, along with the use of all supplies needed, including an 11" X 14" canvas. Let Tina take you step-by-step all the way through to a completed project in only four hours! Wearing old clothing is suggested. This painting project will be on display in the MTP office a month in advance of this class.

Topics include:
January- Birdhouse Garden
February- Garden Chair
March- Sandhill Crane
April- Sunset Fishing
May- Up in the Air
June- Washed Up

Tina will be teaching oil painting using Water Mixable Oil Paints! Water mixable oil paints act just like regular oil paints except there is no use of any chemical solvents to thin paints or wash brushes! Tina will take you "step-by-step", at an easy to follow along pace through to a completed project in ONLY 4 HOURS! The use of ALL SUPPLIES and 11"X 14" canvas are INCLUDED. Topic to be painted: January- The Beach, February- Cape Lighthouse, March- Florida Swamp, April- The Lake, May- Turtle, June- Fall Path.

A fun, low-key & stress-free painting class. Each participant is guided through the painting process, all while having fun and socializing with others. Class is geared for people that want whimsical fun-art, not fine-art! Students will complete a 11x14 canvas painting during class.

No experience or supplies needed, just bring an apron. Note: $10 supply fee payable to instructor day of class.

Topics include:
January 14- Anchors Away: Learn how to use a wood graining tool to achieve the look of wood grain on canvas.

January 28 9:30am- Vintage Bathing Suit: Choose your own colors & designs to paint this fun nostalgic swimsuit!

January 28 1:30pm- Flip Flops on the Beach: Dimensional painting using sand, seashells & texture mediums!

January 31- Shasta Daisy: Select your own color combinations for this Quick & Easy Daisy.

February 7 - Textured Daisy: Students learn how to texture the canvas, and paint sunflower

April 16 9:30am- Tropical Palm Tree

April 16 1:30pm- Flamingo Trio

So what exactly do you use a fanbrush for? EVERYTHING! This three day water soluble oil painting workshop introduces the versatility of the fanbrush in the creation of a seascape.

Various paintings of the Florida Highwaymen will offer inspiration as each painter creates a unique image through both step-by-step group instruction and individual guidance.

Note: There is a $20 supply fee payable to the instructor the first day of class for all needed supplies.

China painting is a very old technique done on glazed porcelain tiles, which are placed in a kiln and fired to finish the project. All supplies are provided at no additional charge.

Topics include:
January- Ink Scenes
March- Chef
May- Vine Slippers

This class is for students who have completed the China Painting 101 class and got a painting kit. Please bring kit. No extra charges or supplies needed for class. Topics include: April- Cherries on Pitcher; June- Scene on Tile.

Artist Tina Carchia will be teaching an ink with watercolors class. She uses ink to bring out all of the details and then goes over it with watercolors to add in the color and shading.

Unlike oil paint, which dries very slowly, watercolor is a quick drying paint. A traceable pattern is provided so there is no sketching or drawing. Tina will take you at an easy to follow pace, all the way through to a completed project in only four hours!

The use of all supplies and an 11"X14" mat are included. Wearing old clothing is suggested. This painting project will be on display in the MTP office a month in advance of this class.

Topics include:
January- Tiger
February- Blue Boat
March- Dragonfly
April- Bird Houses
May- Sunflower
June- Blue Heron

Artist Tina Carchia will be teaching an ink with watercolors class. She uses ink to bring out all of the details and then goes over it with watercolors to add in the color and shading.

Unlike oil paint, which dries very slowly, watercolor is a quick drying paint. A traceable pattern is provided so there is no sketching or drawing. Tina will take you at an easy to follow pace, all the way through to a completed project in only four hours!

The use of all supplies and an 11"X14" mat are included. Wearing old clothing is suggested. This painting project will be on display in the MTP office a month in advance of this class.

Topics include:
January- Tiger
February- Blue Boat
March- Dragonfly
April- Bird Houses
May- Sunflower
June- Blue Heron

Artist Tina Carchia will be teaching an ink with watercolors class. She uses ink to bring out all of the details and then goes over it with watercolors to add in the color and shading.

Unlike oil paint, which dries very slowly, watercolor is a quick drying paint. A traceable pattern is provided so there is no sketching or drawing. Tina will take you at an easy to follow pace, all the way through to a completed project in only four hours!

The use of all supplies and an 11"X14" mat are included. Wearing old clothing is suggested. This painting project will be on display in the MTP office a month in advance of this class.

Topics include:
January- Tiger
February- Blue Boat
March- Dragonfly
April- Bird Houses
May- Sunflower
June- Blue Heron

Surf and Sand. Something Florida has plenty of and now you can have it in your home without the mess. Join us as we create this picture of surf and sand. In this class we will use brush strokes and blending and shading with EZ Strokes. With EZ Strokes you can achieve the look of water colors, with detailed shading and blending. For this class a knowledge of brush strokes and shading is needed. It is not for beginners. Everything you need to paint the plate will be provided. A short supply list (apron, towel, etc.) will be provided a week before class. $10 supply fee (cash or check) payable to the instructor on the day of class.

Time to celebrate the 4th of July with a patriotic plate. Using an underglaze called Concepts we will produce a plate with plenty of patriotism. The pattern for this plate will be made with pre-cut stars and masking tape for the stripes. Everything you need to paint the plate will be provided. A short supply list (apron, towel, etc.) will be provided a week before class. $10 supply fee (cash or check) payable to the instructor on the day of class.

Have you heard about diamond painting and wondered what it was all about? Have you seen diamond painting kits appearing on the shelves of stores, but didn't think you would be "artistic" enough to do it? This course will introduce you to diamond painting, teach you how to get started and give you some tips and tricks to make it even more enjoyable.

Anyone can do diamond painting - come learn about this relaxing and fulfilling new craft! Each month, we will work on a different painting together. We will work on the same painting for three weeks every month. You will be amazed at how much fun diamond painting is!

Topics Include:
January- beach scene painting
February- Floral bouquet painting
March- Inspirational Message painting
April- Mandala Notebook
May- 6" tree LED light

Have you heard about diamond painting and wondered what it was all about? Have you seen diamond painting kits appearing on the shelves of stores, but didn't think you would be "artistic" enough to do it? This course will introduce you to diamond painting, teach you how to get started and give you some tips and tricks to make it even more enjoyable.

Anyone can do diamond painting - come learn about this relaxing and fulfilling new craft! Each month, we will work on a different painting together. We will work on the same painting for three weeks every month. You will be amazed at how much fun diamond painting is!

Topics Include:
January- beach scene painting
February- Floral bouquet painting
March- Inspirational Message painting
April- Mandala Notebook
May- 6" tree LED light

Participants may attend and work on any diamond painting. If a class kit is needed, the instructor will have it available at class for $10.

You'll be amazed at how much fun and EASY it is to create free-form abstract designs using Alcohol Inks on various surfaces such as tiles, mirrors, glass and more! Students will go home with an assortment of projects, including a framed picture.

No experience or supplies needed, just an apron. Note: There is a $10 supply fee payable to instructor day of class.

You'll be amazed at how much fun and EASY it is to create free-form abstract designs using Alcohol Inks on various surfaces such as tiles, mirrors, glass and more! Students will go home with an assortment of projects, including a framed picture.

No experience or supplies needed, just an apron. Note: There is a $10 supply fee payable to instructor day of class.

Watercolor batik is a fascinating painting technique that combines pen & ink, watercolor and melted wax on rice paper to create a design, followed by wax application over the entire painted design to create a free form finished batik look.

This fun and exciting class is for anyone that wants to discover a watercolor batik look! Students encouraged to bring apron, and lots of old newspapers. No experience or supplies required. Note: There is a $15 supply fee.

Watercolor batik is a fascinating painting technique that combines pen & ink, watercolor and melted wax on rice paper to create a design, followed by wax application over the entire painted design to create a free form finished batik look.

This fun and exciting class is for anyone that wants to discover a watercolor batik look! Students encouraged to bring apron, and lots of old newspapers. No experience or supplies required. Note: There is a $15 supply fee.

Watercolor batik is a fascinating painting technique that combines pen & ink, watercolor and melted wax on rice paper to create a design, followed by wax application over the entire painted design to create a free form finished batik look.

This fun and exciting class is for anyone that wants to discover a watercolor batik look! Students encouraged to bring apron, and lots of old newspapers. No experience or supplies required. Note: There is a $15 supply fee.

Watercolor crystals are intense and versatile colors in fine powder form that can be applied in a variety of methods onto watercolor paper. Students will ink a design on paper, then apply the crystals to enhance the design.

Learn exciting ways to create free-form, amazing watercolor crystal techniques in a myriad of different ways. Students will go home with a framed work of art. Open a world of possibilities for all artists, and crafters of every level.

No experience or supplies needed, an apron is recommended. Note: There is a $10 supply fee.

This technique was developed by Donna Dewberry, and designed to bring out the artist in everyone with just a few simple basic one stroke painting combinations!

Certified instructor Teri will guide you through the steps to paint sunflowers, vines, leaves, and much more - students will learn how to blend colors, use palette and care for brushes. Beginners will be surprised at how fun and quick it is to learn this method of painting!

Teri will provide 9 x 12 size canvas. No previous painting experience is necessary. Students are required to bring own supplies. List of required supplies available at time of registration, or from instructor via e-mail at: terisfunart@gmail.com

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Notice: some supplies will be available for purchase from instructor on the first day of class.

"Mixed Media" it's artwork created with a variety of art products, and materials. Mixed Media textural art uses a variety of techniques and products resulting in exciting art & craft projects!

Have you seen or heard of friendship rocks - hide yours and find others? Well, come on and join the fun and learn how to paint on an variety of rocks! It's easy to create an assortment of themes & designs, transforming an ordinary rock into a work of art! Use for meditation, friendship, paperweights, or just for FUN!!!

No experience or supplies needed, an apron is recommended. Note: There is a $10 supply fee payable to instructor day of class.

This 2 session workshop is designed to introduce painters of all levels to color theory, the use of the color wheel and color blending. This class will be experimental and informational, focusing on primary and secondary colors. Painters will create 4 small painting "exercises" on canvas based on color instruction. No experience is required, All supplies are provided by the instructor the day of class for a $15 supply fee.