Try It Thursday! Palette Knife Painting: Winter Birds
Use palette knife painting techniques to depict impasto winter birds on canvas.
Try It Thursdays! Barn Quilt Painting
Paint a quilt pattern on the side of a barn using palette knife painting techniques on canvas.
Try It Thursdays! Fall Wreath Canvas Painting
Paint an acrylic, fall-inspired wreath on canvas using all the warm and vivid colors of the season.
Try It Thursdays! What’s Your Sign?
Paint your zodiac sign with acrylic paint to create a piece inspired by the RAM exhibition, David R. Haper: Zodiac.
Urban Sketching Workshop: Inside the Galleries
Join Urban Sketcher Patti Fallon for an in-depth look at the Wustum galleries. Sketch what you see, whether that is the people, art, or building. Patti will instruct you on creating quick sketches using drawing supplies that you are most comfortable with—all media is welcome.
Urban Sketching Workshop: Plein Air in the Gardens
Join Urban Sketcher Patti Fallon as she takes you outdoors around the Wustum Gardens. Focus on the natural autumn landscape of the grounds as the subject for onsite location sketching. Patti will instruct you on creating quick sketches using drawing supplies that you are most comfortable with—all media is welcome.
Try It Thursdays! Pumpkin Painting
Liven up your fall decor with a fabulous pumpkin painting!
Fundamentals of Painting
This class is foundations-based, dealing with the basic principles of painting. Students will complete exercises that explore composition, value, color, line, and texture while working from direct observation. The overarching goal is to equip the student with a basic knowledge of painting and demystify the process—instilling confidence to tackle independent projects.
Painting with Acrylics
Gain confidence with basic elements of acrylic painting, including composition, color, value, and more. All skill levels are welcome!
Cacti Palette Knife Canvas Painting Workshop
The southwest is calling with this ode to the resilient cactus. Paint this prickly plant on canvas using palette knife painting techniques.
Summer Sunset Palette Knife Canvas Painting Workshop
Use palette knife painting techniques to create a glorious sunset on canvas. Brilliant warm hues and luxurious blues will make your painting pop as vibrantly as the real thing.
Try It Thursday! Tropical Plants Palette Knife Painting
Use impasto palette knife techniques to paint a brilliant, textured tropical plant on canvas.
Try It Thursdays! Summer Treats Canvas Painting
Use palette knife techniques to paint yummy summertime sweets like bomb pops, cotton candy, and ice cream.
The Painter’s Studio | Two Weeks
Learn painting techniques from a talented artist working in an open studio environment. Explore composition, painting styles, techniques and color analysis through individual instruction. Develop a personal approach to painting.
Draw and Paint Like a Pro: Ages 7–13
Draw and design a great composition—or several—from start to finish. Discover ways to hone drawing skills, mix paints to create different hues, layer colors, and add finishing touches that will make your paintings spectacular.
Mixed Media Painting: Ages 10–13
Paint amazing artworks both abstract and realistic using a variety of paints and other materials.
Wonders of Watercolor: Ages 7–13
How many ways can we use watercolors? Let's find out! Boldly explore the range of what watercolor paint is capable of, and uncover your adventurous art spirit.
Acrylic and Ink Abstracts Workshop: Ages 7–13
Experimentation plays a big role in art, and sometimes just following the process works best. There's a bit of chance, a bit of creative thinking, and all kinds of fun in this class! There is only one rule for this workshop: find images hidden in the ink splotches, then let your imagination run wild with the paint.
Watercolor Leaf Prints Workshop: Ages 7–13
Make a beautiful nature-themed print with colorful illustrations of various leaves. You can create these stunning watercolor leaf illustrations in minutes—perfect for a beginner's watercolor project!
Over in the Woods…Canvas Painting Workshop: Ages 7–13
Let's explore what's popping up in the woods this spring! Paint a springtime woodland creature on canvas using acrylics.
