Clifton Forge School of the Arts

Tuition: $125 for all 5 The Basics Sessions or $30 for a single class

Ages: 13 to Adult

These introductory classes are designed to provide a comprehensive overview of effective painting techniques across five sessions. Each class will cover topics such as composition, color theory, color mixing, brushstrokes and care, as well as specific features of landscapes (trees, mountains, sky, and water), still life (fruit, tables, lighting, fabric, and shading), and portrait elements (faces and simple body shapes).

You can enroll in all five classes or choose the ones that interest you most!

It is recommended that you bring your own acrylic paint, brushes, and acrylic or canvas paper (especially if you plan to attend the full 5 classes)--however, there will be select amount of paints, brushes, and paper provided by the instructor, if needed.

If you plan to attend 3 or more classes you will need an acrylic or canvas paper pad.

5-Day Course Schedule:

1. Composition -- Tuesday, July 15, 10:00 to 11:30am
2. Color -- Thursday, July 17, 10:00 to 11:30am
3. Landscape Bases -- Tuesday, July 22, 10:00 to 11:30am
4. Still Life -- Wednesday, July 23, 10:00 to 11:30am
5. Portraits -- Thursday, July 24, 10:00 to 11:30am