General Painting- Landscapes, Still Life, Portraits, Abstracts_ Afsaneh Michaels _ All Levels _ Sept 2- October 7_ Tues 9:30-12:30 pm

General Painting- Landscapes, Still Life, Portraits, Abstracts. sketches, photos, etc.

Beginner to advanced

September 2- October 7, 2025

Tuesday 9:30-12:30 pm

This painting course introduces you to the painting process and the common stages and techniques that artists follow to create a work of art. This process can vary greatly depending on the artist, the medium and the subject matter.

You learn and follow the process starting with conception of an idea or an inspiration, gathering references, designing and composing your canvas or painting surface, selecting materials and colors, and executing the painting by sketching and blocking. Each stage is described and explained by the instructor.

Beginners, always start painting from still life set ups in the studio and will do several still life paintings before choosing their own subject matter.

Intermediate and advanced artists may paint several paintings and use more advanced techniques as well as their own subjects and learn to identify the techniques of choice and perhaps develop a style. Any subject of choice is allowed from still life to landscapes, or abstracts.

Come with your existing setup with colors, brushes, pencils, and other tools plus your

sketchbook and canvas. The first class will include a discussion of materials and supports/painting surface (canvas, paper or boards). For questions please email the instructor.

Instructor: Afsaneh Michaels, AfsanehAm@gmail.com 

September 2- October 7, 2025

Tuesday 9:30-12:30 pm

Cost: $180.00 residents, non-residents $200.00

Place: Studio 1

Number of Students: 15

Materials: Your medium of choice and your setup plus your sketchbook and a canvas or a support of your choice. For more information about colors and brushes and other painting materials please email the instructor