Artist Toolbox

Artist Toolbox

Dates

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Ages

On Mondays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This course will focus on the skills and materials you need to create great acrylic paintings. Beginners will focus on learning the basic elements that go into making a great piece of art, while more seasoned artists will learn how to level up their work. Students will create studies to hone their new skills, and by the end of the session will complete a painting that they can be proud of using their new “toolbox” of skills. Students are asked to bring a canvas for their final painting but all other supplies for this class will be provided.
 
 

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Kacee Friedman

Kacee Friedman is a painter living in Woodstock, Georgia. She has a background in film and fashion, but has devoted the last 11 years to being a full time artist. She works in series and past collections featured moody landscapes, foggy roads and high fashion portraits. She has shown in multiple galleries in Atlanta and has been published in Create magazine. Her most recent solo show was at Echo Contemporary and was featured in the AJC.
 

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If you have any questions, please let us know.

Modern Still Lifes

Modern Still Lifes

Dates

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Ages

On Mondays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Each week will have a new, and fun still life set up ready to work from. The teacher will be there to help guide the process, teaching students skills as they create. In this special Summer class the students have an opportunity to work using the chosen materials they bring to create unique, modern still lifes. Students will be guided by the teacher to work on mastering light, form and composition. They will get helpful feedback, and tips throughout classes to make their work stronger so they can bring home a piece they can be proud of. The class will also learn how to use an app on their phones to digitally alter their still life if they desire.
 
 

Supplies

Your medium of choice. Some suggestions are pencils, acrylic paint, watercolors, colored pencils, or makers. Something to work on. Some suggestions are a pad, paper clipped to a board, or a canvas. Your charged phone to take photos of the still life so that you can work on cropping or finish the piece at home if needed.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Kacee Friedman

Kacee Friedman is a painter living in Woodstock, Georgia. She has a background in film and fashion, but has devoted the last 11 years to being a full time artist. She works in series and past collections featured moody landscapes, foggy roads and high fashion portraits. She has shown in multiple galleries in Atlanta and has been published in Create magazine. Her most recent solo show was at Echo Contemporary and was featured in the AJC.
 

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Watercolor Painting

Watercolor Painting

Dates

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Ages

On Wednesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This class is for beginners or people who have dabbled a bit with watercolor. We will explore different types of watercolor paintings – more structured and detailed and looser paintings. We willpractice layering color to add depth and shading, painting composition, and basic sketching. Participants will have at least three finished pieces and gain more confidence with the medium.
 

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Supplies List

Palette – any style, white, 

plastic Mason jar, or something to hold water 

Paint: • 

Cool Red – Permanent Alizarin Crimson • 

Warm Red – Cadmium Red Light,

 Light Red or Vermillion •

 Cool Blue: Ultramarine Blue or Cobalt blue •

 Warm Blue: Thalo Blue • 

Warm Yellow: Yellow Ochre or Raw Sienna •

 Cool Yellow: Light Yellow • 

Earths: Sepia, or Burnt Sienna • 

Payne’s grey •

 White gouache 


Size 10 round watercolor brush 

Size 5 or 6 round watercolor brush 

3/4 or 1 inch Flat wash watercolor brush 

Size 1 or 3 Rigger watercolor brush 

pencil 

Kneaded eraser

 At least 12 sheets of 9×12 watercolor paper


INSTRUCTOR

Holly Payton

Holly started painting with oils at age 14. While she worked predominantly in oils for many years, ten years ago, she decided to switch mediums and devote herself to improving her Watercolor skills. Holly is anxious to pass along what she’s learned to those starting out. Holly has a lively and energetic teaching style.

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If you have any questions, please let us know.