Art Programs

Acrylic Painting for Beginners
Tuesdays – 10am-12pm
10 weeks – Begins September 19
$90.00 per participant

Acrylic Painting for Beginners

This Beginner Painting class requires no previous painting experience. The classes are about having fun in a relaxed atmosphere while learning all about acrylic painting. The class covers : Color mixing using the color wheel, warm and cool colors, the magic of complimentary colors, and various painting techniques. I provide many demonstrations throughout the classes. Painting techniques such as blending, various paint strokes, how to use different brushes and how to set the tone starting with a color wash.

Room: Multipurpose Room
Equipment Required: See supply list for required equipment Instructor: Heather Hawley

Supply List:

( Michaels craft store has online discount coupons)

  • Canvas 3- 8×10
  • A Palette ( large wells for mixing) or a palette paper pad
  • Paint tubes sizes 4 oz or 120ml or 22 ml tubes ( Liquidex Basics or Artist Loft Brands) Crimson Red, Light Blue, Titanium White, Lemon or Primary Yellow, Permanent or Ultramarine blue, hooker green( or any medium tone green) Black
  • Brushes ( soft bristle) A package of multiple sizes. ( large for backgrounds 1 1/2 inch, angled brush 1inch, round brush ,detailed brush and a flat edged brush 1⁄2 inch
  • Mason jar or large plastic cup for water
  • Paper towel or rag for cleaning brushes
    The instructor will supply the easels and plastic table cloths; If you have any questions pleaseemail: Heatherhawleyart@gmail.com

Intro to Knitting
Mondays – 10-11:30am
6 weeks – Begins September 17 (excludes Oct 8) $70.00 per participant (supplies included)

Includes:

a. Overview of:

i. ii. iii. iv. v.

Yarn labels Stitch gauge

Terminology

Different Fabrics Finishing

vi. Blocking

b. Instruction for:

i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi.

Casting on Binding off Knit stitch

Purl stitch Increasing

Decreasing

c. d. e.

Links to helpful websites and patterns
Class will work on samples and a small project, yet to be determined. Email and phone support will be provided between classes.

Room: Conference Room
Equipment Required: All supplies are included in the program fee. Instructor: Terry Goodyer