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In these oil painting workshops, you’ll learn the techniques to bring your artistic vision to life. Starting with the basics of color mixing, value and composition. We’ll break down the core skills of painting to help you understand each step of the process. Through guided practice, you’ll develop confidence and control, allowing you to experiment with brushwork, layering and color harmony. As you gain these foundational skills, the focus will shift to personal expression, encouraging you to create work that reflects your individual style and voice.

Teacher: Trevor Thomas

Details: Delve into the world of warm and cool value relationships. Learn to masterfully manipulate these subtle shifts to create depth, dimension, and a captivating sense of realism. Discover how to use contrasting values to bring your subjects to life, whether you're painting landscapes, portraits, or still lifes.

Ages: 18 years and older. Exceptions made for mature teens with a parent's permission.

Class Size: Eight students, all skill levels are welcome.

Materials: Students are recommended to bring their own materials, although some will be available at the art center. A detailed supply list will be sent to all who enroll.

Course Price: Non-member $35 | Resident $30 | Member $25

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Teacher: Trevor Thomas

Details: Discover the timeless beauty of earth tones. This workshop explores the rich, muted palette of natural pigments. Learn how to mix and layer these colors to create harmonious landscapes, rustic still lifes, and evocative portraits. We'll focus on building depth and atmosphere using the subtle nuances of umbers, siennas, and ochres.

Ages: 18 years and older. Exceptions made for mature teens with a parent's permission.

Class Size: Eight students

Materials: It's recommended that students bring their own materials, although some will be available at the art center. A detailed supply list will be sent to all who enroll.

Course Price: Non-member $35 | Resident $30 | Member $25

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Teacher: Trevor Thomas

Details: Back to basics! This workshop dives into the essential building blocks of color: red, yellow, and blue. Learn how to mix a full spectrum of hues using only the primaries. We'll explore color theory, mixing techniques, and how to achieve vibrant and nuanced results with a limited palette.

Ages: 18 years and older. Exceptions made for mature teens with a parent's permission.

Class Size: Eight students, all skill levels are welcome.

Materials: Students are recommended to bring their own materials, although some will be available at the art center. A detailed supply list will be sent to all who enroll.

Course Price: Non-member $35 | Resident $30 | Member $25

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Teacher: Trevor Thomas

Details: Expand your color vocabulary beyond simple orange, green, and violet. This workshop focuses on mixing and utilizing chromatic secondaries – nuanced blends that lean towards one primary or another. Learn to create richer, more complex color harmonies and capture the subtle shifts in light and shadow.

Ages: 18 years and older. Exceptions made for mature teens with a parent's permission.

Class Size: Eight students

Materials: It's recommended that students bring their own materials, although some will be available at the art center. A detailed supply list will be sent to all who enroll.

Course Price: Non-member $35 | Resident $30 | Member $25

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Teacher: Trevor Thomas

Details: Capture the interplay of light and shadow. This workshop explores the dynamic of warm light illuminating cool shadows. Learn how to use this contrast to create dramatic effects, emphasize form, and imbue your paintings with a sense of depth and luminosity.

Ages: 18 years and older. Exceptions made for mature teens with a parent's permission.

Class Size: Eight students, all skill levels are welcome.

Materials: Students are recommended to bring their own materials, although some will be available at the art center. A detailed supply list will be sent to all who enroll.

Course Price: Non-member $35 | Resident $30 | Member $25

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Teacher: Trevor Thomas

Details: Flip the script and explore the subtle beauty of cool light and warm shadows. This workshop delves into the techniques of capturing the soft, diffused light of overcast days or interiors. Learn to create a sense of tranquility and atmosphere using this unique dynamic.

Ages: 18 years and older. Exceptions made for mature teens with a parent's permission.

Class Size: Eight students, all skill levels are welcome.

Materials: Students are recommended to bring their own materials, although some will be available at the art center. A detailed supply list will be sent to all who enroll.

Course Price: Non-member $35 | Resident $30 | Member $25

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Teacher: Trevor Thomas

Details: Immerse yourself in the principles of color perception with a focused Hensche color study. This workshop explores the techniques developed by Henry Hensche, a student of Charles Hawthorne. 1 Learn to see and paint color as it truly appears, focusing on the interplay of light, shadow, and local color to achieve vibrant and luminous results.

Ages: 18 years and older. Exceptions made for mature teens with a parent's permission.

Class Size: Eight students

Materials: It's recommended that students bring their own materials, although some will be available at the art center. A detailed supply list will be sent to all who enroll.

Course Price: Non-member $35 | Resident $30 | Member $25

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