DECORATIVE PAINTING CLASSES

Current listings will be taught in (water-based) non-toxic acrylic paints. 

Tuition fees are due upon registration to secure your space. Cancellations must be made prior to the posted deadline for a full refund. After the deadline, refunds of the tuition payment will only be made if there is a wait list and another student can fill the vacated space. Payment of Supplies can be made at the time of the first class or delivery of painting surface(s). Each student will be provided a list of supplies required for each class.

*Note: If you choose to provide your own surface, please indicate that prior to the registration deadline. Once the deadline has passed, the surface will be ordered for you.

Classes are taught by Wendy unless otherwise indicated. All classes are taught in the studio, and limited to seven students per class. If a class is full ,you will be put on a waitlist.   Waitlist candidates will be notified, and money refunded prior to class date should space not become available.

Prices include Tax.

 


Decorative Painting Basics - Strokes

 These classes are the foundation for all others.  You will learn basic brush strokes, care of your brushes and surface preparation.  Supplies in class include a book  and other paper items.  Brushes, paint and other basic painting supplies will be extra, dependent upon students needs.

 

Tuesday January 26

 9am-Noon

 

Registration Deadline: January 20

or

Saturday, February 20

9am - Noon

Registration Deadline:  February 10

Tuition:  $15.00

Class Supplies:  $10.83  

 

 

 

 

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My Garden Bunny

 By Trudy Beard, taught on 11" x 14" canvas by Kathy Swigon, CDA.

Just in time for Spring!!

This can be painted on any surface of your choosing.

Wednesday, January 27
9am-3pm

Full

 Saturday, February 6

9am-3pm

Full

Tuition:  $36

Pattern:  $7.04

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Beginner Easter Stroke Box

Utilize your new skills to paint the spring stroke design on a paper-mache' box designed and taught by Wendy Watson.

Tuesday, February 2
9am-Noon

Registration Deadline:  January 17

or

Saturday, February 27

9am-Noon

Registration Deadline:  February 12 

Tuition: $15

Box and Pattern:  $10.83

 

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"Spring Babies"

By Trudy Beard, taught on tin mini buckets by Wendy Watson.

Nice Easter decorations or children's toys.

 
Monday
, February 15

9am-Noon 

Full

 Tuition $15

Tin and Pattern: $16.73

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Passion Flower

Designed and taught by Wendy Watson.

"For God so loved the world that he gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish and have eternal life."  John 3:16

Students will provide their own 8" x 10" gallery canvas for this project.

 
Tuesday, February 23

9am-3pm

  Registration Deadline:  February 6

 

Tuition $30

Texture, Paste and Tools: $17.32

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Tuscan Countryside

Designed and taught by Kathy Swigon, CDA

Adaptation of a design of Kathy's published in the Decorative Painter, painted on basket lid. You may use any surface of your choosing.

 

Wednesday, February 24
9am-3pm

Full

 or

Wednesday, April 7
9am-3pm

Full

Tuition:  $36

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"HE IS RISEN"

Design by Golda Rader taught on a (12" x 36") canvas banner by Wendy Watson.

Golda taught this at the 2009 Houston EXPO and is being taught by special request.


Tuesday, March 2
9am-3pm

Full

Tuition:  $30

Banner and Pattern:  $25.48

 

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Painted Buntings

Another Special Request. 

The perfect bird for painters!!  Designed by Marlene Kreutz and taught by Wendy Watson.

Students will provide surface of choice

Saturday, March 6
9am-3pm

Full

or

Tuesday, March 23
9am-3pm

Full

 

Tuition:  $30

Pattern:  $8.41

 

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Toad in the Water

Designed by Bobbie Takashima and published in her book "Imaginings", taught by Kathy Swigon CDA on a watering can.  Pattern cost is not available at this time.  Students will be notified of additional cost as soon as it is available.



Wednesday, March 17

9am-3pm

Full

Tuition:  $36

Watering Can:  $9.74
Book: $12.99

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"Believe" Santa Bowl

Design byJudy Westegaard brought back by popular demand!  This 14 1/2" bowl is made of a wood composite (not resin) and is a great painting surface.  Another good face study for intermediate to Advanced students taught by Wendy Watson.



Friday and Saturday, March 19 and 20

9am-3pm

 Full

 

Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27

9am-3pm

 Full

Tuition:  $60

Bowl: $20.00 + $1.65 tax
Stand: $10.00 + $0.83 tax

Book: $8.00 + $0.66 tax


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