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This is an ongoing class taught by Jeanne Hougen, which meets on Wednesdays from 12:30-3pm.This class is designed for students who have taken one of Jeanne's beginning oil or acrylics classes, or for those with some previous painting experience. Please bring the painting supplies you normally use. Getting a firmer handle on the basics of painting and design will give any artist a boost toward better paintings. You will learn through discussions, demonstrations, and one-on-one instructor help as you paint. This…

This is an on-going class; you can start at any timeThursdays, 1:00 - 3:30 pm, September through December• 4 sessions $168; Drop in fee - $47 Can be used within four months of purchaseDescription: This adult class is designed to help artists approach their painting in a loose and intuitive way. Discussion and description of other artists’ work will help the students see and create in new ways. It is for intermediate and above level painters. Students are responsible for…

Life drawing will be held at Lauries studio on Saturdays January 4 and 18, from 10am-noon. Call or email Laurie for directions.This event is for artists wanting to practice, hone or refresh their skills by the human form using live models. The instructor will act as moderator of the class managing time and directing the model but is available for advice and gentle critique. We will start with short timed poses for warm up and then increase the length of…

This class is appropriate for Adults and Teens.$15 materials fee to be paid to the instructor on the first day of class. Class meets on Tuesdays from 2-4pm. Drop-in's are welcomed after recieving a verbal confirmation from April for $37 per class.If you can sign your name, you can draw, but you must learn how just like anything else. Basic drawing is the stepping stone to a better painting; seeing differently is the key to a great drawing. Give your drawings…

This class meets on Tuesdays, is designed for adults and teens, with a material fee of $15 to be paid to the insructor on the first day of class.You are welcome to purchase a $37 drop-in admission ticket only after recieving a verbal confirmation from April.Learn the magic of drawing with colored pencils using prismacolor or comparable colored pencils. Learn to match, blend and layer colors to create a drawing of your own choosing. Bring a set of 24 Prismacolor…

This class is for adults and teens ages 16 and up, and meets on Wednesdays.Description: This 4 week session is designed to give the beginning acrylic painter the basic skills necessary to begin their acrylic painting journey. You will learn about the various supplies and techniques used by acrylic painters, and be able to hone in on the ones you would like to use, as well as the ones most necessary for all acrylic painters. You will practice both painting…

Class meets Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00pm. Materials fee of $15.00 due to instructor on the first day of class.Join artist and teacher April Christenson to explore the many options and techniques that pen and ink offers. You can be a beginner or experienced artist to enjoy this class! Bring a 9”x12” spiral bound sketchbook, #2 pencil and several skinny black pens. We will discuss other specific supplies at the first session. Continuing students bring a photo (or two) to start a…