INTRODUCTION TO ACRYLIC PAINT REALISM

Class Description
This class is designed for artists who want to improve their acrylic painting skills and create realistic paintings.  Students will learn the techniques and methods used to accurately represent natural subjects while developing confidence in working with acrylic paints. Throughout the course, students will focus on three important elements commonly found in landscape and nature paintings: realistic water, wood grain textures and grassy areas. Instruction will cover color mixing, layering, blending, highlighting, shadow development and brush control to create depth, texture and realism.

Students will learn how to paint the reflective qualities and movement of water, capture the character of weathered and natural wood grain and create realistic grass using techniques that add dimension and visual
interest. Demonstrations, guided practice and individual instruction will help students develop their observation skills and artistic techniques.

By the end of the class, students will have completed realistic acrylic painting studies, and will possess the knowledge and skills needed to incorporate water, wood textures and natural landscapes into their own
artwork.

Materials to Bring
Please come prepared with the following:

• Brushes: A variety of brush sizes is recommended and brushes will work best if the bristles are soft
• Acrylic paint: A variety of paint colors is best, although we will learn to mix paint to get that
  perfect color if needed
• A palate to mix paints on
• A palate knife would be helpful
• A cup for water
• Paper towels to clean paints and brushes.

DATE: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
TIME: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
FEE: $40 (small canvases will be supplied)
INSTRUCTOR: Linda Patkin
CLASS SIZE: 10 students
REGISTRATION: Please contact Linda at 978-407-1628 for questions or registration

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CREPE PAPER FLOWERS

Have a place in your house that need a little color, a nice vase asking for some flowers to show off, a holiday season to decorate, maybe a friend that needs some cheering up or a loved one to give a special hand-made flower.

Crepe paper flowers can give a burst of color that is very unique and lasts much longer than a real flower and they are not difficult to make.  It is a very creative and fun craft giving you lots of compliments when you are done.

In this workshop you will make 3 flowers with buds.  Instructor Shannon Mason will give you the basics of flower making so that you can continue to make many other flowers of your choice.  All materials to complete the 3 flowers and buds will be provided for you. You will be asked to bring some tools and supplies for the workshop.  

Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Fee: $35
INSTRUCTOR: Shannon Mason
REGISTRATION: Please email Shannon at shansmsn@sbcglobal.net to reserve your space. There is limit of 5 spaces.

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WEEKLY/MONTHLY CLASSES

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Charcoal – Oil – Acrylic Classes

ONGOING – NOW IN SESSION

DATE AND TIME: Fridays, 1pm-4pm
COST: $35.00 per class, pay at door
INSTRUCTOR: Ruth Cox

This class is small and informal. Ruth will do a demo and Q&A for each class. She will answer questions as they come up, and give each person individual attention during the class as time permits.

Practice the concepts:  Students will practice and draw from a live model, thereby putting into practice the class concepts.  Instructor will provide individual critique and guidance during class.

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