Teaching Artist: James Bongartz

You can easily learn the basics of painting while using acrylic paints! Students will complete a "paint-along" study with the instructor during the 6 weeks and complete color mixing studies and thumbnail sketches. Students will explore the traditional blocking-in method while developing subject matter using expressive color, contrast and brushwork. After observing demonstrations, students will start off creating studies to learn basic techniques in color mixing and applications for building volume and space. The instructor will offer critiques to assist with constructive problem solving while exercising our vocabulary for the painting process. Supplies are provided by the student and a list will be prior to the start of class. The bulk of the investment of supplies will include paints, a few brushes, and 2 canvases.  A welcome letter and supply list will be sent by the instructor upon receiving a working class roster.  Level: Beginner thru Intermediate.

This class is also offered Mondays, 6:30 - 9 pm.

Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions. Online payment at time of registration is preferred. Please note, if you choose to use the "payment by check" option, that checks are accepted only during the first 4 weeks of registration and the check payment option expires two weeks prior to the start of each class. Checks must be received two weeks prior to the start date for completion of registration in order to be added to the class roster. Registrations will be cancelled if payments are not received prior to these deadlines.