Painting   

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.

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.

Yes, you read that right- you can use string/chain to pull paint on a canvas to ceate free form abstract designs on canvas! it’s so exciting to see the results of what can happen when you pull string or chain through the wet paint on a canvas. Two projects will be completed in class. NO SUPPLIES needed, just bring an apron. Note: There is a$25 fee payable to instructor day of class for all supplies.

Ever wanted to decorate glass wares? In this course, students will learn how to use acrylic paints to decorate ordinary glass wares and transform them into decorative pieces. Bring to class a mason jar, jelly jar, or any other glass container you want to turn into a decorative container. This is perfect for accenting the home decor. No supplies needed to bring to class, just bring a jar and an apron. Note: There is a $15 supply fee payable to the instructor the day of class.

Ever wanted to decorate glass wares? In this course, students will learn how to use acrylic paints to decorate ordinary glass wares and transform them into decorative pieces. Bring to class a mason jar, jelly jar, or any other glass container you want to turn into a decorative container. This is perfect for accenting the home decor. No supplies needed to bring to class, just bring a jar and an apron. Note: There is a $15 supply fee payable to the instructor the day of class.

Each session will be tailor made to the goals of each member of the class. Such topics as fog effects, cloud formations, stellar objects, atmospheric effects and active movement are offered. Members are provided an opportunity to enhance their skill level using input from class members and the instructor. Sharing is learning!

Each session will be tailor made to the goals of each member of the class. Such topics as fog effects, cloud formations, stellar objects, atmospheric effects and active movement are offered. Members are provided an opportunity to enhance their skill level using input from class members and the instructor. Sharing is learning!

Each session will be tailor made to the goals of each member of the class. Such topics as fog effects, cloud formations, stellar objects, atmospheric effects and active movement are offered. Members are provided an opportunity to enhance their skill level using input from class members and the instructor. Sharing is learning!

This workshop introduces the use of the 'color circle'. Through creative guidance, demonstration and painting exercises, artists will use both acrylic and water soluble oils to mix and blend primary and secondary color, and the art of tints, tones and shades. No experience is required. All materials are supplied.

Get a head start on the holiday cheer in this fun filled class! Projects will include a variety of projects using an assortment of paints, techniques, and surfaces with Acrylic paints, Watercolors, Pen & Ink, and more. Projects include: Ornaments, Candles, Terra Cotta, Metal, Glass, Wood, Canvas. Lot’s of fun surprises including snacks to help you make it through the day. Students will go home with a full box of great projects to get ready for the holiday season! NO SUPPLIES needed, just bring an apron and beverage. Note: There is a $25.00 fee is payable to instructor day of class.

Acrylic paints, Watercolor, Pen & Ink, and more- paint multiple works of art like these projects: Ornaments, Candles, Terra Cotta, Metal, Glass, Wood, Canvas. Projects will include a variety of items for fall & Halloween using an assortment of paints, techniques, and surfaces. Lots of fun surprises, including snacks to help you make it through the day! Students will go home with a full box of great projects to get ready for the fall season. Get a head start on the fall season in this fun filled class. NO SUPPLIES needed, just bring an apron and beverage.

Note: There is a $25.00 supply fee is payable to instructor day of class.

Harvest the reward of your efforts with the beauty and transparency of watercolor. Expand your knowledge of composition and techniques that reveal your creativity and the reality you want to paint.  Learn at your own pace with plenty of hands-on time in class.  Instructor-led lessons offer visual clarity; along with one-on-one assistance and friendly, informative reviews.  It's time to get creating while having FUN! 

Note:Please review the attached supply list for classroom supplies.

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Here's something really NEW. It's Acrylic painting on printed Parchment Paper. Acrylic is a water-based paint that is thicker than watercolors but thinner than oils and dries within minutes. Tina will take you "step-by-step," at an easy to follow along pace through to a COMPLETED PROJECT in ONLY 4 HOURS!

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:
-July- Flamingo on Dictionary Page
-October- Deck the Halls on Music Sheet
-December- Silent Night on Music Sheet

Here's something really NEW. It's Acrylic painting on printed Parchment Paper. Acrylic is a water-based paint that is thicker than watercolors but thinner than oils and dries within minutes. Tina will take you "step-by-step," at an easy to follow along pace through to a COMPLETED PROJECT in ONLY 4 HOURS!

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:
-July- Flamingo on Dictionary Page
-October- Deck the Halls on Music Sheet
-December- Silent Night on Music Sheet

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!

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. Tina will take you "step-by-step," at an easy to follow along pace through to a completed project in ONLY 4 HOURS!

Topics include:
-October- Winter Sunrise

Developed by Donna Dewberry, this technique is designed to bring out the artist in everyone with just a few simple basic one stroke painting combinations, and is for absolute beginners and those who have dabbled with painting before! 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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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:
-August- Soft Waves
-September- Deer at Sunset
-November- Giraffe Lunch

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:
-August- Soft Waves
-September- Deer at Sunset
-November- Giraffe Lunch

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:
-August- Soft Waves
-September- Deer at Sunset
-November- Giraffe Lunch

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, foil and acetate. 

No experience or supplies needed, just an apron. Note: There is a $15 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, foil and acetate. 

No experience or supplies needed, just an apron. Note: There is a $15 supply fee payable to instructor day of class.

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:
-November- Cardinal & Pinecones

Have fun painting pots & pavers using acrylic paints. Great for garden décor or gifts. Lots of fun designs can be painted, with no previous painting experience. No supplies needed, bring apron.

Note: There is a $10 supply fee payable to instructor the 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. After the design is painted, it is followed by wax application over the painted design, then ironed to remove the wax and reveal the free batik look.

This fun and exciting class is for anyone that wants to discover the fun of watercolor batik. Students will have lots of designs to choose from and will go home with a practice piece and a finished 8x10 painting. No experience or supplies required, just bring an apron, and lots of old newspapers.

Note: There is a $20 supply fee payable to the 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. After the design is painted, it is followed by wax application over the painted design, then ironed to remove the wax and reveal the free batik look.

This fun and exciting class is for anyone that wants to discover the fun of watercolor batik. Students will have lots of designs to choose from and will go home with a practice piece and a finished 8x10 painting. No experience or supplies required, just bring an apron, and lots of old newspapers.

Note: There is a $20 supply fee payable to the instructor day of class.

Transform an assortment of seashells into a beautiful array of decorative designs and ornaments using a variety of paints & mediums; imitation gold leaf, iridescent metallic, and much more. Seashells can be made into gorgeous works of art, jewelry or ornaments. Don’t miss this class! No experience or supplies needed, bring apron.

Note: There is a $10 supply fee payable to instructor the 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. No experience or supplies needed, bring an apron.

Note: There is a $10 supply fee payable to instructor the day of class.

Artist Tina Carchia uses ink to bring out all of the details and then goes over it with watercolors to add in the color and shading. Watercolor is a quick drying paint. Tina will take you at an easy to follow pace, all the way through to a completed project in only four hours!

There's no sketching or drawing as a traceable pattern is provided along with the use of all supplies and 11X14 mat included. Please see the website to view all project images.

Topics include:
July- Crab Splash
August- Great Blue Heron
September- Raccoon
October- Cactus Flower
November- Poinsettias
December- Wild Daisies

Artist Tina Carchia uses ink to bring out all of the details and then goes over it with watercolors to add in the color and shading. Watercolor is a quick drying paint. Tina will take you at an easy to follow pace, all the way through to a completed project in only four hours!

There's no sketching or drawing as a traceable pattern is provided along with the use of all supplies and 11X14 mat included. Please see the website to view all project images.

Topics include:
July- Crab Splash
August- Great Blue Heron
September- Raccoon
October- Cactus Flower
November- Poinsettias
December- Wild Daisies

Artist Tina Carchia uses ink to bring out all of the details and then goes over it with watercolors to add in the color and shading. Watercolor is a quick drying paint. Tina will take you at an easy to follow pace, all the way through to a completed project in only four hours!

There's no sketching or drawing as a traceable pattern is provided along with the use of all supplies and 11X14 mat included. Please see the website to view all project images.

Topics include:
July- Crab Splash
August- Great Blue Heron
September- Raccoon
October- Cactus Flower
November- Poinsettias
December- Wild Daisies

Artist Tina Carchia uses ink to bring out all of the details and then goes over it with watercolors to add in the color and shading. Watercolor is a quick drying paint. Tina will take you at an easy to follow pace, all the way through to a completed project in only four hours!

There's no sketching or drawing as a traceable pattern is provided along with the use of all supplies and 11X14 mat included. Please see the website to view all project images.

Topics include:
July- Crab Splash
August- Great Blue Heron
September- Raccoon
October- Cactus Flower
November- Poinsettias
December- Wild Daisies

Artist Tina Carchia uses ink to bring out all of the details and then goes over it with watercolors to add in the color and shading. Watercolor is a quick drying paint. Tina will take you at an easy to follow pace, all the way through to a completed project in only four hours!

There's no sketching or drawing as a traceable pattern is provided along with the use of all supplies and 11X14 mat included. Please see the website to view all project images.

Topics include:
July- Crab Splash
August- Great Blue Heron
September- Raccoon
October- Cactus Flower
November- Poinsettias
December- Wild Daisies