Painting, Digital Art & Mixed Media Classes

Winter Session 2025
10-Week Session: January 7 – March 15

Summer Session 2025
10-Week Session: June 24 – August 30

TUESDAYS

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INTRO TO ACRYLIC PAINTING

Beginners will start by learning the fundamentals of acrylic painting, including color mixing and a variety of application techniques. The course also introduces key concepts such as perspective, proportion, and color theory. With guided instruction, students will select their own subject matter for their paintings. A range of creative painting styles will be explored to inspire personal expression. Intermediate students will expand on the foundational skills acquired at the beginner level. The focus will shift toward refining techniques, deepening understanding of formal principles, and developing a unique artistic voice through continued practice and exploration. Open to students ages 14 and up.

Ages:  14+ | Instructor: Doug Billings | Skill Level: Beginning/Intermediate

Tuesdays, 10a.m. – Noon

10 Weeks
Jun. 24 – Aug. 26

Location: Easels Studio

Public Price: $192 | Member Price: $174.55

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AFTERNOON ABSTRACT PAINTING

Explore both historical and contemporary trends in nonobjective painting while working with acrylics, water-based media, drawing, and collage. This course encourages creative experimentation and personal expression, offering students the freedom to develop their own visual language. With guidance and feedback from instructor Jim, participants will work at their own pace on individualized projects. All experience levels are welcome, from beginners to seasoned artists, in this supportive and exploratory studio environment.

Ages:  14+ | Instructor: Jim Gross | Skill Level: Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced

Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jun. 24 – Aug. 26

Location: Tables Studio

Public Price: $192 | Member Price: $174.55

Grass Simmons Painting Light in the Studio

PAINTING LIGHT IN THE STUDIO

This course features a combination of presentations, hands-on exercises, and guided practice to help students learn, review, and apply essential concepts in oil painting. Each student will develop individual paintings while receiving personalized instruction from the instructor to refine technique, strengthen artistic skills, and discover their unique creative voice. Open to students ages 14 and up.

Ages:  14+ | Instructor: Virginia Grass Simmons
Skill Level: Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced

Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jun. 24 – Aug. 26

Location: Easels Studio

Public Price: $289 | Member Price: $262.73

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MULTI-MEDIA: COLORED PENCIL, PASTEL & WATERCOLOR

Learn through creative exploration in a supportive and relaxed studio environment. Students will work on individual projects at their own pace, with guidance tailored to their personal interests and skill level. Emphasis will be placed on key visual concepts such as composition, perspective, value, color mixing, and layering. Whether working in drawing, painting, or mixed media, students are encouraged to experiment with the medium(s) of their choice while developing their artistic voice and technical skills.

Ages:  14+ | Instructor: Gayle Bryson Clayborn | Skill Level: Beginning/Intermediate

Tuesdays, 6–8 p.m.

10 Weeks:
Jun. 28 – Aug. 30

Location: Youth Studio

Public Price: $192 | Member Price: $174.55

Watercolor Bradshaw

BEGINNING / INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR

Explore introductory materials such as paper, paints, brushes, and essential techniques and terminology related to watercolor painting. Learn or review the fundamentals of color theory and apply this knowledge in your artwork. Develop an understanding of effective painting composition. Complete skill-building watercolor exercises and finish a final painting of your choice. Open to students ages 14 and up.

Ages 14+ | Instructor: Bernadette Bradshaw | Skill Level: Beginning/Intermediate

Tuesday, 6–8 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jun. 24 – Aug. 26

Location: Tables Studio

Public Price: $192 | Member Price: $174.55

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BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE ACRYLIC PAINTING

Beginners will cover the basics including color mixing and how to apply acrylic paint with various techniques. Additional topics include perspective, proportion and color theory. Students will choose the subject matter for their paintings with guided instruction. Various creative styles of painting will be explored for further inspiration. Intermediate students continue to build upon the techniques and painting skills learned as a beginner. Students will develop their own artistic voice using fundamental formal ideas and processes.

Ages:  14+ | Instructor: Doug Billings

Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jan. 7 – Mar. 11

Location: Easels Studio

Public Price: $192 | Member Price: $174.55

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INTRO TO ACRYLIC PAINTING

Beginners will cover the basics including color mixing and how to apply acrylic paint with various techniques. Additional topics include perspective, proportion and color theory. Students will choose the subject matter for their paintings with guided instruction. Various creative styles of painting will be explored for further inspiration. Intermediate students continue to build upon the techniques and painting skills learned as a beginner. Students will develop their own artistic voice using fundamental formal ideas and processes.

Ages:  14+ | Instructor: Doug Billings

Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.

10 Weeks
Apr. 1 – Jun. 3

Location: Easels Studio

Public Price: $192 | Member Price: $174.55

WEDNESDAYS

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GOUACHE, THE MAGIC MEDIUM

Gouache is a beloved watercolor based, opaque medium among artists due to its rich pigment concentration, portability, and the capacity to layer light over dark. Enhance skills in color theory, drawing and design while learning to structure gouache paintings from start to finish creating artworks that showcase light, texture and depth for a more immerse artistic experience.

Ages:  14+ | Instructor: Mary Binford Miller

Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-Noon

10 Weeks
Jan. 8 – Mar. 26 (No Classes Feb. 26 & Mar. 5 / Make-Up Dates: Mar. 19 & 26)

Location: Easels Studio

Public Price: $289. | Member Price: $262.73

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ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR

This class will practice basic and advanced watercolor techniques working with landscape, still-life and abstract forms. Basic watercolor tubes required. Paper provided. Gross is a charter member of the Kansas Watercolor Society.

Ages:  14+ | Instructor: Jim Gross

Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.

10 Weeks
Jan. 8 – Mar. 12

Location: Tables Studio

Public Price: $145 | Member Price: $131.82

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ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR

In this class, students will explore both basic and advanced watercolor techniques, working with a variety of subjects including landscapes, still-life compositions, and abstract forms. Basic watercolor tubes are required, while paper will be provided. Instructor Gross, a charter member of the Kansas Watercolor Society, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to help guide students through each stage of the creative process.

Ages:  14+ | Instructor: Jim Gross | Skill Level: Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced

Wednesdays, 1 – 3 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jun. 25 – Aug. 27

Location: Tables Studio

Public Price: $192 | Member Price: $174.55

Cavanaugh All Skills Watercolor

ALL SKILLS WATERCOLOR

Introductory and continuation of exploring materials, paper, paints, brushes, skills and techniques as well as terminology related to painting with watercolor. Learn or review basic color theory and how to apply the knowledge through using in a painting. Demonstrate good painting composition. Complete watercolor skills assignments as well as complete a painting of their selection.

Ages:  14+ | Instructor: Paul Cavanaugh

Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jan. 8 – Mar. 12

Location: Tables Studio

Public Price: $192 | Member Price: $174.55

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LUMINOUS LIGHT

The important elements of a well-designed and beautifully “lit” painting will be practiced and discussed. Students will paint from their own photographs. This class is for those who want to immerse themselves in painting for longer periods of time. This will allow more time for instruction and more time to complete your work.

Ages:  14+ | Instructor: Mary Binford Miller

Wednesdays: 1-4:00 p.m.

10 Weeks:
Jan. 8 – Mar. 26 (No Classes Feb. 26 & Mar. 5 / Make-Up Dates: Mar. 19 & 26)

Location: Easels Studio

Public Price: $289 | Member Price: $262.73

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LIGHT

The important elements of a well-designed and beautifully “lit” painting will be practiced and discussed. Students will paint from their own photographs. This class is for those who want to immerse themselves in painting for longer periods of time. This will allow more time for instruction and more time to complete your work.

Ages:  14+ | Instructor: Mary Binford Miller

Wednesdays: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

10 Weeks:
Apr. 2 – Jun. 4

Location: Easels Studio

Public Price: $289 | Member Price: $262.73

Vega Storytelling class

STORYTELLING WITH ARTWORKS

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Ages:  14+ | Instructor: Jessica Vega

Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jan. 8 – Mar. 12

Location: Easels Studio

Public Price: $192 | Member Price: $174.55

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ABSTRACT PAINTING

Learn about past and current trends in nonobjective painting and explore possibilities with found objects and techniques with mixed media. Students work on individual projects with guidance from the instructor. All skill levels are welcome.

Ages:  14+ | Instructor: Matthew Hilyard

Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jan. 8 – Mar. 12

Location: Tables Studio

Public Price: $192 | Member Price: $174.55

November#30

ABSTRACT PAINTING

Discover past and contemporary trends in nonobjective painting while exploring creative possibilities using found objects and mixed media techniques. Students will develop their own individual projects with personalized guidance from the instructor. All skill levels are welcome—no prior experience required, just a willingness to experiment and create. Open to students ages 14 and up.

Ages:  14+ | Instructor: Matthew Hilyard | Skill Level: Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced

Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jun. 25 – Aug. 27

Location: Tables Studio

Public Price: $192 | Member Price: $174.55

THURSDAYS

Melinda Weis

SMALL PAINTINGS, BIG IMPACT

Gain confidence in your art making. Painting small is the quickest way to improve your skills! In this course students will explore how to craft small paintings while focusing on the important elements of a successful composition. Learn how to let go of what is not needed and pick up speed along the way. Any paint medium is welcome. Students must have working knowledge of their chosen medium.

Ages: 14+ | Instructor: Melinda Weis

Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-Noon

7 weeks: Aug. 15 – Sept. 26

Location: Easels Studio

Public Price $161 | Member Price $144.90

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BEYOND THE BRUSH

Painting is traditionally done with brushes of different sizes, shapes, and bristle type. We are going to explore making art with unconventional tools. Yes, you can still use your favorite brushes, but let’s think outside the box (and maybe even use that box) to make art from realism to abstraction and everything in between. All painting mediums welcome.

Ages: 16+ | Instructor: Melinda Weis

Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-Noon

10 weeks
May 16 – July 25 (No class July 4)

Location: Easels Studio

Public Price $230 | Member Price $207

Intro to charcoal and pastels

CHARCOAL AND PASTEL FOR BEGINNERS

This introductory class teaches beginners the basics of using charcoal, soft pastels, and oil pastels. Students will be doing their drawing and exploration in a sketchbook to provide a stress-free way to transport their work afterwards. Students will not just learn the different mediums provided, but also different methods of how to use said mediums and tools. This class is for those that have always wanted to explore charcoal and pastels but weren’t sure where to start!

Ages: 14+ | Instructor: Jay Lechuga

Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

10 weeks
Jan. 9 – Mar. 13

Location: Tables Studio

Public Price $192 | Member Price $174.55

Cavanaugh Advanced Watercolor

ADVANCED WATERCOLOR

Continuation of exploring materials, paper, paints, brushes, skills and techniques as well as terminology related to painting with watercolor. Revisit color theory and how to apply the knowledge through using in a painting. Revisit good painting composition. Expand knowledge base of watercolor through group and class discussions

Ages: 14+ | Instructor: Paul Cavanaugh

Thursdays, 1–4 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jan. 9 – Mar. 13

Location: Tables Studio

Public Price $289 | Member Price $262.73

Cavanaugh Advanced Watercolor

ADVANCED WATERCOLOR

Continuation of exploring materials, paper, paints, brushes, skills and techniques as well as terminology related to painting with watercolor. Revisit color theory and how to apply the knowledge through using in a painting. Revisit good painting composition. Expand knowledge base of watercolor through group and class discussions

Ages: 14+ | Instructor: Paul Cavanaugh

Thursdays, 1–4 p.m.

10 Weeks
Apr. 3 – Jun. 12 (No class Jun. 5)

Location: Tables Studio

Public Price $289 | Member Price $262.73

Weis Painting in Amazing technicolor

PAINTING IN AMAZING TECHNICOLOR

Each artist makes palette choices that dramatically affect the feel of a painting, but choosing the right colors is not as easy as it seems. This class will explore all the facets of color – hue, chroma, value and mixing. All media are welcome, but painting experience is required.

Ages: 16+ | Instructor: Melinda Weis

Thursdays, 1–4 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jan. 9 – Mar. 13

Location: Easels Studio

Public Price $289 | Member Price $262.73

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PAINTING IN AMAZING TECHNICOLOR

Every artist’s color choices have a powerful impact on the mood and message of a painting—yet selecting the right colors can be a challenge. This class delves deeply into the many facets of color, guiding students in making intentional, narrative-driven color decisions. Going beyond basic tints, tones, and shades, the course introduces unexpected color combinations and creative approaches to color use. All media and skill levels are welcome; however, some prior painting experience is recommended. Open to students ages 14 and up.

Ages: 16+ | Instructor: Melinda Weis | Skill Level: Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced

Thursdays, 1–4 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jun. 26 – Aug. 28

Location: Easels Studio

Public Price $289 | Member Price $262.73

Cavanaugh BegInt Watercolor

BEGINNING / INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR

Introductory materials, paper, paints, brushes, skills and techniques as well as terminology related to painting with watercolor. Learn or review basic color theory and how to apply the knowledge through using in a painting. Demonstrate good painting composition. Complete watercolor skills assignments as well as complete a painting of their selection.

Ages 14+ | Instructor: Paul Cavanaugh

Thursdays, 6–8 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jan. 9 – Mar. 13

Location: Tables Studio

Public Price: $192 | Member Price: $174.55

Cavanaugh BegInt Watercolor

BEGINNING / INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR

Introductory materials, paper, paints, brushes, skills and techniques as well as terminology related to painting with watercolor. Learn or review basic color theory and how to apply the knowledge through using in a painting. Demonstrate good painting composition. Complete watercolor skills assignments as well as complete a painting of their selection.

Ages 14+ | Instructor: Paul Cavanaugh

Thursdays, 6–8 p.m.

10 Weeks
Apr. 3 – Jun. 12 (No class Jun. 5)

Location: Tables Studio

Public Price: $192 | Member Price: $174.55

Vega Oil class

FOUNDATIONS IN OIL PAINTING

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Ages:  14+ | Instructor: Jessica Vega

Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jan. 9 – Mar. 13

Location: Easels Studio

Public Price: $289 | Member Price: $262.73

Vega Oil class

FOUNDATIONS IN OIL PAINTING

Discover the fundamentals of oil painting in this beginner-friendly course—perfect for those with little or no prior experience. You’ll learn how to safely handle paints, solvents, and materials while exploring key techniques such as color mixing, brushwork, and layering. With step-by-step instruction, live demonstrations, and personalized guidance, you’ll build confidence as you create your own paintings and develop a strong foundation in oil painting. Open to ages 14 and up.

Ages:  14+ | Instructor: Jessica Vega | Skill Level: Beginning/Intermediate

Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.

10 Weeks
Jun. 26 – Aug. 29

Location: Easels Studio

Public Price: $289 | Member Price: $262.73

FRIDAYS

Vega Oil class

FOUNDATIONS IN OIL PAINTING

Learn the basics of oil painting in this beginner-friendly course! Designed for those with little to no experience, you’ll explore how to safely use the solvents, paints, and supplies along with essentials such as techniques in color mixing, brushwork, and layering. Through step-by-step instructions, live tutorials, and guidance you’ll learn to create your own paintings while developing a solid foundation in oil painting.

Ages:  14+ | Instructor: Jessica Vega

Fridays, 9 a.m. – Noon

10 Weeks
Apr. 4 – Jun. 6

Location: Easels Studio

Public Price: $289 | Member Price: $262.73

SATURDAYS

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INTRODUCTION TO PAPER ARTS

Students can expect to learn how to fold different origami patterns. We will go over some basic paper sculpture techniques which include creating paper flowers using crepe paper. Also, students will learn how to make simple booklets and then more complicated bookmaking techniques.

Ages 14+ | Instructor: Lauren Miller

Saturdays, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

5 Weeks
Session 1: May 11 – June 8

Session 2: June 29 – July 27

Location: Tables Studio

Public Price: $92 | Member Price: $82.80

Painting Drop-in Open Studio

Fridays, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Students currently enrolled may attend open studio free of charge.
For previous students not currently enrolled, open studio is available for $25 per session.

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BACK TO COLOR BASICS

Let’s take color down to the very basics. If you struggle to mix the color you desire or have never mixed any color ever, we will take the color wheel down to the primaries without sacrificing saturation – a limited palette with unlimited color. This class is suitable for beginners to the seasoned artist.

Ages:  16+ | Instructor: Melinda Weis

Thursdays, 9 a.m.  – noon

Dates: May 14 – July 2

Location: Easel Studio

Nonmember Price: $210 | Member Price: $189

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