Exploring Acrylics With Jen Livia

Supplies can also be rented for $15 per class, so if you want to try a new medium this is a great way to do so without investing in all of the supplies.

Spend the day playing and painting in these half-day Acrylic workshops with teacher and painter Jen Livia. If you have ever wanted to try Acrylics but didn't know where to start or have dabbled in Acrylics and need direction these are the class for you. We will explore how to mix colors, apply layers, work with Mediums, create texture and work on details for both Abstract and Realistic paintings.

Each student should be able to complete one or more paintings in each class. Acrylics are messy so don't wear your best outfit - or bring a shirt, smock or apron!

No drawing skills needed for any class, you do not need to know how to draw to paint! All Workshops are limited to 8 students, sign up early to reserve you seat. Call the gallery for more information 805-643-6400.  To see more samples of Jen's work please click Jen Livia.

Abstracts and Beyond         

Sun, Feb 19th 1pm-4pm $49 each
Learn how to see your paint beyond traditional subjects and form.  Bring your ideas and anything that inspires you.  We will work on several exercises to help your mind and arm loosen up to get the paint to flow out of you.   

Go Big Or Go Home

Sat, Feb. 25th 10:30am-1:30pm $49 each

and Sat, Feb. 25th from 2-5pm $49 each

You can take either session or take all day for $95

This is two classes where we will explore how to paint on a larger canvas.The size will be determined by the student’s comfort and desired finished project (recommended 20x20 or larger). Students will learn how to get started with this larger, and some times, intimidating size. We will learn the easy tricks of composition, the importance of a variety of values and layers within your work to create a strong and visually interesting painting.

Silhouettes in Nature

Sunday, March 4th 1-4pm $49 each

Begin with learning to paint bold and breathtaking skies filled with color and light.  Next we will add a dramatic dark silhouette to the foreground allowing you to create depth and contrast in your nature scene.  

Diptychs- 2 Of A Kind

Saturday, March 10th 10:30-1:30pm $49 each

Move beyond a single canvas.  You will learn how to create an interesting piece of work that crosses over onto two surfaces.  The new perspective will allow you to create a unique perspective and break up your normal routine. 

Flowers Big and Small 

Sunday, March 18th 1-4pm   $49 each 

This class will focus on creating paintings of both individual flowers, bouquets and bushes of flowers. We will discuss how to compose an interesting close up and how to pick what to focus on. The flowers will be loose and vibrant and details will be added along the way. Several pieces will be accomplished as we paint with wet acrylics.

The Sea March Friday, 23rd 1-4pm $49 each
Create your own seascape above or below the water.  You can choose from a variety of scenes including the sandy beach or the colorful world under the waves.  We will incorporate several textures mixed media options into our work to make something unique.