Here's something really NEW. It's acrylic painting on printed parchment paper. There is no sketching or drawing as a traceable pattern is provided along with the use of all supplies needed for this class. Please see the website to view all project images. Topics include: February- Sailboat; April- Humming Bird; June-Cocktails.

Here's something really NEW. It's acrylic painting on printed parchment paper. There is no sketching or drawing as a traceable pattern is provided along with the use of all supplies needed for this class. Please see the website to view all project images. Topics include: February- Sailboat; April- Humming Bird; June-Cocktails.

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.

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.

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- Sunflower 2
February- Bird Houses
March- Basket of Geraniums
April- Dragonfly & Cattails
May- Birdhouse & Dogwood
June- Red Parrot Head

 

 

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- Sunflower 2
February- Bird Houses
March- Basket of Geraniums
April- Dragonfly & Cattails
May- Birdhouse & Dogwood
June- Red Parrot Head

 

 

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- Sunflower 2
February- Bird Houses
March- Basket of Geraniums
April- Dragonfly & Cattails
May- Birdhouse & Dogwood
June- Red Parrot Head

 

 

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- Up in the Air
March- Big Moon Beach
May- Mermaid

 

 

 

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- Up in the Air
March- Big Moon Beach
May- Mermaid

 

 

 

A hands-on workshop style "open studio" format for artists curious about this exciting and bold medium. Supplies include sanded paper and student grade pastels which will be provided by the instructor.

Easels (table-top or free standing) and supports are the responsibility of the student. Each session includes a 15 minute demo of a specific skill or topic, followed by hands-on work time, during which the instructor will circulate the room providing individualized support. Each student has the opportunity to share efforts during the final 15 minutes.

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 Lake
February- Turtle
March- Butterflies & Flowers
April- Smokey Rose.

 

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 Lake
February- Turtle
March- Butterflies & Flowers
April- Smokey Rose.

 

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 a variety of designs such as; flowers, vines, leaves, as well as how to blend colors, care for brushes, and much more.

Beginners will be surprised at how fun and quick it is to learn this method of painting! No previous painting experience is necessary. Students are required to bring own supplies. List of required supplies available at time of registration, or can be purchased from instructor via e-mail at: terisfunart@gmail.com.

Note: Students may contact instructor 1 week prior to class to purchase some supplies on first day of class, subject to availability.

 

There is a $5 supply fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class.

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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 a variety of designs such as; flowers, vines, leaves, as well as how to blend colors, care for brushes, and much more.

Beginners will be surprised at how fun and quick it is to learn this method of painting! No previous painting experience is necessary. Students are required to bring own supplies. List of required supplies available at time of registration, or can be purchased from instructor via e-mail at: terisfunart@gmail.com.

Note: Students may contact instructor 1 week prior to class to purchase some supplies on first day of class, subject to availability.

 

There is a $5 supply fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class.

Click to open the class supply list

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 a variety of designs such as; flowers, vines, leaves, as well as how to blend colors, care for brushes, and much more.

Beginners will be surprised at how fun and quick it is to learn this method of painting! No previous painting experience is necessary. Students are required to bring own supplies. List of required supplies available at time of registration, or can be purchased from instructor via e-mail at: terisfunart@gmail.com.

Note: Students may contact instructor 1 week prior to class to purchase some supplies on first day of class, subject to availability.

 

There is a $5 supply fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class.

Click to open the class supply list

"Brush Expressions" is mixed media in which we use clay and acrylic paint to "alter or re-purpose" art brushes into whimsical expression characters with motivational messages. Use air dry clay and acrylic paint to transform an ordinary paint brush into a character that expresses and conveys a message. Everyone loves these little characters, and they make GREAT gifts! No experience or supplies required.

"Brush Expressions" is mixed media in which we use clay and acrylic paint to "alter or re-purpose" art brushes into whimsical expression characters with motivational messages. Use air dry clay and acrylic paint to transform an ordinary paint brush into a character that expresses and conveys a message. Everyone loves these little characters, and they make GREAT gifts! No experience or supplies required.

"Brush Expressions" is mixed media in which we use clay and acrylic paint to "alter or re-purpose" art brushes into whimsical expression characters with motivational messages. Use air dry clay and acrylic paint to transform an ordinary paint brush into a character that expresses and conveys a message. Everyone loves these little characters, and they make GREAT gifts! No experience or supplies required.

Come learn something quite different as Tina teaches you the art of reverse glass painting. The combination of pen and ink, along with oil paints on plexiglass, makes for a very unique finished piece.

There is no sketching or drawing. A traceable pattern is provided along with the use of all supplies needed for this class. Tina will take you step by step to a completed project in only 4 hours! Please see the website to view all project images.

Topics include:
January- Sea Turtles
March- Bass
May- Gold Fish

Come learn something quite different as Tina teaches you the art of reverse glass painting. The combination of pen and ink, along with oil paints on plexiglass, makes for a very unique finished piece.

There is no sketching or drawing. A traceable pattern is provided along with the use of all supplies needed for this class. Tina will take you step by step to a completed project in only 4 hours! Please see the website to view all project images.

Topics include:
January- Sea Turtles
March- Bass
May- Gold Fish

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.

Painting on pots & pavers is fun and easy! Get ready to wow your friends with these projects- they make great gifts! Students will complete a painted terra cotta pot, and a paver No experience or supplies needed, just an apron. There is a $10 supply fee.

This is an outdoor painter's workshop to be held at Sholom Park. Each painter will have an easel, canvas, and water soluble oil paint and work independently to develop their own image inspired by the various scenery as we travel around the park. Both group and one-on-one instruction will be offered. All materials and brushes will be supplied. We will meet at the entrance of the park. Painters will be working independently and introductory painting experience is required, however no experience needed for water soluble oil painting. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to workshop for set up and introduction. Note: There is a $20 supply fee payable to the instructor the first day of class.

Georgia's desire was that a small flower's beauty be seen. This workshop explores the subtle tones of whites, Tints, Shades and Tones. Focus will be on color theory, blending techniques and composition. Each painter works independently on a canvas 18x24" to 24x30," and painting experience is required. All materials are supplied and an additional supply fee of $25 is payable to the instructor on the first 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.

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- Silhouettes
February- Mexican Tile
March- Poppies
May- Christmas Bow Box

Students will transform an assortment of seashells into beautiful array of decorative designs and ornaments using a variety of paints & mediums such as: imitation gold leaf, iridescent metallics, and much more!

Don't miss this class! No experience or supplies needed, just bring an apron. Note:There is a $10 supply fee payable to instructor day of class.

Join the fun and learn how to paint on an assortment of rocks! It's easy to create a variety of designs, change the look of a rock into a work of art! Use rocks for meditation, friendship exchange, decorations, or just for FUN!!! Students will go home with an assortment of painted rocks.

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