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Watercolor

Sea Grapes, Kris Peterson

Sea Grapes, Kris Peterson

Kris Peterson, I-A

Mondays 12:00-4:00

Let’s get out our bright watercolors and paint the beauty of Florida’s iconic Sea Grape, a plant that thrives in its coastal home and bears clusters of vibrant, multicolored fruit and leaves. While not actual grapes, these lookalikes are more colorful and varied when ripe.

S1: Nov 4 Class Full Call for Waitlist
S2: Mar 31

$82 ACM Members

$107 Future Members

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Watercolor – Palm Trees & Tall Grasses, Joanna Coke

Watercolor – Palm Trees  & Tall Grasses, Joanna Coke

Joanna Coke, B-I

Tuesdays 9:30-12:00

What really says that you’re in the tropics are palm trees and tall grasses. And yet the way that light illuminates them is so different. So you will learn that there are a variety of colors and placement of shadows that are unique to palm trees. You will also learn how to paint natural tall grasses which are very similar in approach as palm trees.

Mar 4, 11, 18, 25 Class Full Call For Waitlist

$140 ACM Members

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Comical Pencils, Kris Peterson

Comical Pencils, Kris Peterson

Comical Pencil     I-A
Kris Peterson

Fridays: 1:00 – 4:00

In this class we’ll paint a jar of colorful pencils arranged together and reflecting their colors through a glass Ball jar.
Don’t be intimidated by those small squares with funny characters inside, they are surprisingly easy and enjoyable to paint. The details and lettering will be completed with a fine tip Sharpie.
There’s so much to learn and do in this fun class!
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1. Your watercolor paints and brushes.
2. A completed line drawing on Arches 140 or 300 lb cold press paper, 11×14.
3. A fine tip black Sharpie.
S1: April 18, 25
Member: $96
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The Blue Door, Kris Peterson

The Blue Door, Kris Peterson

The Blue Door     I-A
Kris Peterson

Thursdays: 1:00 – 4:00

A blue door with potted palm and old plaster walls evokes the sensation of a late afternoon in Santorini, Greece. Multiple watercolor techniques will be employed for this painting and it will be executed in a square format, 12×12, or optionally expanded to an 11 x 14, if you choose.

S1: July 10 & 17

 

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Italian Villa-Watercolor & Goauche, Kris Peterson

Italian Villa-Watercolor & Goauche, Kris Peterson

Kris Peterson I-A

Monday 1:00-4:00

This class is designed to teach the benefit of using gouache, considered an opaque watercolor, with transparent watercolors. The techniques are used to highlight, correct, and soften your watercolor paintings. Use it to create realistic feathers on birds, easily blend backgrounds, paint interesting foliage and any other number of uses. Gouache, pronounced “gwash”, is easily lifted and reworked even after several weeks without scrubbing.

Jan 27 Class Full Call For Wait List

 

$61 ACM Member

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Polly Want a Cracker?, Kris Peterson

Polly Want a Cracker?, Kris Peterson

Polly Want a Cracker?     I-A
Kris Peterson

Thursdays: 1:00 – 4:00

This colorful parrot will be done with our most vibrant watercolors using the wet-in-wet technique. When dry, we will add the details, as many or as few as you like.
The soft background is enhanced using a “bokeh” effect to add interest and highlights. Please review
SUPPLY list prior to class. This is an intermediate/advanced class and previous watercolor experience is suggested for the best results.

S1: May 8 & 15

Member: $96
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Playing & Exploring Watercolor, Helen Solomon

Playing & Exploring Watercolor, Helen Solomon

Playing & Exploring Watercolor     B-I
Helen Solomon

Tuesdays: 9:00 – 12:00

Join us for an enjoyable and enriching journey into watercolor painting! This exciting class is designed for both beginners and those with some experience. You will learn at your own pace, discover new techniques, and enhance your skills using your photographs as inspiration.
In this class, you will master drawing from photos, mixing and blending colors, creating textures, and bringing your artwork to life. You will also learn how to correct mistakes and improve your skills. Each class will start with a discussion and demonstration about color mixing, composition, and placement, allowing you to choose the topic.
This class aims to have fun and make new friends.

S1: 4wk: May 6, 13, 20, 27
S2: 4wk: June 3, 10, 17, 24
S3: 5 wk: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

4 wk: Member: $135
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5 wk: Member: $169
Future Member:$ 194

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Mastering Watercolor, Helen Solomon

Mastering Watercolor, Helen Solomon

Mastering Watercolor     I-A
Helen Solomon

Fridays: 9:00 – 12:00

This class is designed for students who have prior experience with watercolors and want to enhance their painting skills. This class is an excellent opportunity to learn new techniques and refine your artistry. You will actively explore color mixing and blending, create rich textures, and improve your overall artwork. Additionally, you will discover effective strategies for addressing mistakes and revitalizing your pieces, including techniques such as the “sink-dunk” method.
Using your vacation photographs as inspiration, you will create personalized works of art that reflect your unique perspective. Most importantly, this class aims to provide a rewarding and enjoyable experience as you progress in your artistic journey. Participation in discussions and demonstrations is highly encouraged.

S1: 5 wk – May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S2: 4 wk – June 6, 13, 20, 27
S3: 4 wk – July 11, 18, 25, August 1

4 wk: Member: $135
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5 wk: Member: $169
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Gull-abile, Kris Peterson

Gull-abile, Kris Peterson

Gull-abile     I-A
Kris Peterson

Thursdays: 1:00 – 4:00

Two Laughing Gulls in watercolor, standing on a piling and eyeing each other
This two-part class covers wet-in-wet blue skies with white fluffy clouds, a detailed piling, and two smitten gulls. We will employ a range of techniques, culminating in the creation of this charming painting.

S1: June 19 & 26

Member: $96
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Gentle Giant, Barbara Doty

Gentle Giant, Barbara Doty

Gentle Giant     B-A
Barbara Doty

Wednesdays: 9:30 – 12:00

Ever wanted to paint an elephant but didn’t know where to start? Unleash your creativity and bring these majestic elephants to life with watercolor pencils! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop will guide you through a simple step-by-step process to capture the beauty of these magnificent creatures. You’ll experience the precision of a pencil while still enjoying the beauty of watercolors. No experience necessary nor drawing skills. Let’s have some fun and create a masterpiece together.

S1: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11

 

Member: $143
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Colorful Glass Vases, Kris Peterson

Colorful Glass Vases, Kris Peterson

Colorful Glass Vases     I-A
Kris Peterson

Thursdays: 1:00 – 4:00

We will create 3 colorful vases filled with wildflowers and herbs. The objective of this class is to achieve the effect and appearance of stems underwater and transparency in glass. You may vary the colors of the vases and flowers if you like.

S1: May 29 & June 5

 

 

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