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Elements of Abstraction in Acrylic 10/24

$125.00

Elements of Abstraction in Acrylic

Sunday, October 24, 2021

10am-3pm

Instructor: Dannielle Mick

This workshop will delve into a contemporary approach to painting. Awaken the inner desire to paint outside of the box. We will explore direct, instinctual, and highly dynamic kinds of art that involve the spontaneous application of paint and markings to the surface. Compositions that lend themselves to a more interpretive painting will be covered. The student will work quickly for a more spontaneous loose approach on many small studies. Positive and negative space and placement will be incorporated with discussion of design elements. Bring an apron and pack a lunch. All materials supplied.

Fee: $125.00

Materials Fee: $25.00 ( due on day of workshop, Cash or Check payable to Dannielle Mick)

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

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"The Bear" Bob Ross Inspired Oil Painting with Mark Saenger 11/21

$125.00

Bob Ross Painting Workshop

Sunday, November 21, 2021

10am-4pm

We all loved the PBS show "The Joy of Painting" with artist Bob Ross and now you too can create some happy little trees!

Join us for a fun and relaxing painting experience that is perfect for the complete beginner and the experienced painter.

Mark Saenger will walk you through step by step using the Bob Ross method of creating a wet on wet oil painting. By the end of the day, you will leave with your masterpiece ready to frame.

Mark is a certified Bob Ross teacher, having spent time learning personally from and having a friendship with him back in the early 90's. Learn the special techniques as seenon TV and remember there are no mistakes - just happy accidents!

All materials will be included to paint this project!

Please bring a roll of paper towels, lunch and something to drink. 

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

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Master The Mix - Color Mixing Workshop 11/28

$125.00

Color Mixing Workshop!

With Mark Saenger

November 28, 2021

10am-4pm

$125 plus materials

This workshop is perfect for the beginner as well as anyone looking for a refresher or more of an understanding on mixing colors. (oils or acrylics)

Without a clear action plan it can be hard to know where to begin, or where you’ve been going wrong……

This is a very practical color mixing workshop, taught with lecture, principles, fundamentals and FUN !

Get as hands-on as possible as we mix a lot ….

Topics include:

• How to mix the color you want.
• Mixing Greys, mastering Green, and creating luminous color
• Understanding a color wheel.
• Color temperature and why it’s so critical for color mixing..
• Mixing more natural colors.
• Understanding your palette.
• Color schemes.
• Physics of color and light in our landscapes.
• Mixing colors we can’t identify.
• ​Color schemes and their definitions.

We will work on fun projects matching colors.

You will leave this workshop with a better understanding of the why's and how's of mixing and choosing colors.

Sign up today limited seating

All Colorest Workshop attendees receive a 20% discount on workshop materials! See store associate for details.

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

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Monday High Focus Acrylic/Oil Painting 10-12:30 with Cherly Griesbach

$328.50

Sold out

High Focused Painting

WITH PROFESSIONAL ARTIST CHERYL GRIESBACH

Monday 10am - 12:00 pm (2 ½ hrs) September 20 - November 15

​Acrylic painting: Fast, fluid, fixable and forgiving. Oil painting mediums that dry paints quickly. From beginners to advanced students, this class will explore methods used to produce images of dazzling beauty. Acrylics now compete with oils in terms of the range of colors and transparent glazing colors. Similar techniques apply to both oils and acrylics. This course will teach a specific foolproof method and easy to master techniques. Learn to understand your paints and what they can do. Use of color charts, brushes and other material will be discussed with class demonstrations. Free prints for a 16X20 art panel will be provided. These prints are based on scans from still-life paintings, botanical, landscapes, and variety of subject matter. Students are also free to provide their own photographs for reference.

​9 week 2 1/2 hour course $328.50 plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

Register Here

Tuesday High Focus Acrylic/Oil Painting 7-9pm with Cheryl Griesbach

$265.50

Sold out

HIGH FOCUS OILS / ACRYLIC PAINTING

    WITH PROFESSIONAL ARTIST CHERYL GRIESBACH

Tues 7:00 - 9:00pm 2 hours September 21 - November 16

​Acrylic painting: Fast, fluid, fixable and forgiving. Oil painting mediums that dry paints quickly. From beginners to advanced students, this class will explore methods used to produce images of dazzling beauty. Acrylics now compete with oils in terms of the range of colors and transparent glazing colors. Similar techniques apply to both oils and acrylics. This course will teach a specific foolproof method and easy to master techniques. Learn to understand your paints and what they can do. Use of color charts, brushes and other material will be discussed with class demonstrations. Free prints for a 16X20 art panel will be provided. These prints are based on scans from still-life paintings, botanicals, landscapes, and variety of subject matter. Students are also free to provide their own photographs for reference.

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​9 week 2 hour course $265.50plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

Register Here

Saturday High Focus Acrylic/Oil Painting 10-12:30 with Cheryl Griesbach

$365.00

Sold out

High Focus Acrylic/Oil Painting

    WITH PROFESSIONAL ARTIST CHERYL GRIESBACH

Saturday 10am-12:30pm (2 1/2 hrs) September 11 - November 13

​Acrylic painting: Fast, fluid, fixable and forgiving. Oil painting mediums that dry paints quickly. From beginners to advanced students, this class will explore methods used to produce images of dazzling beauty. Acrylics now compete with oils in terms of the range of colors and transparent glazing colors. Similar techniques apply to both oils and acrylics. This course will teach a specific foolproof method and easy to master techniques. Learn to understand your paints and what they can do. Use of color charts, brushes and other material will be discussed with class demonstrations. Free prints for a 16X20 art panel will be provided. These prints are based on scans from still-life paintings, botanicals, landscapes, and variety of subject matter. Students are also free to provide their own photographs for reference.

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​10 week 2 1/2 hour course $365 plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

Register Here

Monday Oil Painting Techniques 7-9pm with Scott Nickerson

$265.50

Sold out

Oil Painting Techniques

Monday 7pm - 9pm September 20 - November 15

Scott Nickerson’s most popular class! Learn step by step classic oil painting techniques used by the great masters. Still Life, Landscape, Trompe l’oeil and portrait can all be explored in this class. Students may work from photo reference or create their own still life setups. Students of all levels are welcome.

​​9 week 2 hour course $265.50 plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

Register Here

Tues 9:30-12 with Scott Nickerson

$365.00

Sold out

Oil Painting Techniques or Drawing Techniques
Tuesday 9:30am - 12pm* (2 1/2 hrs)  September 14 - November 16




​Scott Nickerson’s most popular class! Learn step by step classic oil painting or drawing techniques used by the great masters. Still Life, Landscape, Trompe l’oeil and portrait can all be explored in this class. Students may work from photo reference or create their own still life setups. For drawing in the medium of your choice. Cast heads are available to work from in charcoals, graphite, or pastel/colored pencils. Mr. Nickerson will walk you step-by-step through the process of direct drawing. Covering value, contrast, and edges. Work each week to build a completed rendering.
​Students of all levels are welcome.




​​10 week 2 1/2hrs hour course $365.00 plus materials
Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,




In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.
Any class cancellation will result in class extension.
No refunds on classes.
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Tuesday Oil Painting Techniques 1-3pm with Scott Nickerson

$295.00

Sold out

Oil Painting Techniques 

Tuesday 1pm - 3pm   September 14 - November 16

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Scott Nickerson’s most popular class! Learn step by step classic oil painting techniques used by the great masters. Still Life, Landscape, Trompe l’oeil and portrait can all be explored in this class. Students may work from photo reference or create their own still life setups. Students of all levels are welcome.

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​10 week 2 hour course $295.00 plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

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Register Here

Wednesday Oil Painting Techniques 1-3pm with Scott Nickerson

$265.50

Sold out

Oil Painting Techniques

​Wednesday 1pm-3pm September 22 - November 17

Scott Nickerson’s most popular class! Learn step by step classic oil painting techniques used by the great masters. Still Life, Landscape, Trompe l’oeil and portrait can all be explored in this class. Students may work from photo reference or create their own still life setups. Students of all levels are welcome.

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​9 week 2 hour course $295 plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

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Register Here

Wednesday ​COMIC/ILLUSTRATION TECHNIQUES with Sean Pryor

$265.50

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​COMIC/ILLUSTRATION TECHNIQUES

     WITH ARTIST/ILLUSTRATOR SEAN PRYOR

Wednesday 4pm - 6pm September 22-- November 17

Students will learn the fundamentals of anatomy, perspective, light sourcing, and color theory while also learning how to write a story using sequential narrative in order to make a clearly read and entertaining comic.

For all ages 10 & up 

​9 week 2 hour course $265.50 plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

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Mixed Media Art Experience with Artist Carla Valentino

$265.50

Sold out

Wednesdays 6pm - 8pm September 22 - November 17

 This class will explore combining a variety of materials such as acrylic paint, paper of all kinds, found objects etc. to create one of a kind layered pieces.

  Acrylic pouring, collage, gelli printing and assemblage are some of the techniques that will be employed. Assorted surfaces including paper, wood, cardboard, canvas and even fabric will be used in the projects.

  No experience necessary!

9 week 2 hour course $265.50plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,

Mixed Media Experience

 

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

Register Here