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REGISTRATION for all workshops is at the very bottom of this page.
Oil Painting Workshop
Instructor: Pamela Hiatt Artist Bio​
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Beginner to Intermediate Level
Mondays: Feb 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17
10am - 12noon | $85 for 4 of the 5 dates**
** Your registration fee is for attending 4 of the 5 dates listed. You can choose which 4 you want to attend. After you register you will receive an email asking you which 4 dates you prefer (you won't be held to those dates but it helps us plan).
Want to attend all 5? You can pay an additional $20 to come to the 5th class —payable on that class date.
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NOTE: All classes are weather permitting. If a class date is canceled due to weather you will be sent a text and email before class. New date will be scheduled.​​
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This workshop is designed for all levels of painters. If you are a beginner this workshop will cover the basic skills and techniques you need to begin. Pamela will help you put aside your fears and experience the joy of creating! If you have experience in painting but have never tried oils or want to get back to painting with oils....join us! Please review the supply list info below:
SUPPLY LIST (download PDF)
It is VERY IMPORTANT to use artist grade paint, brushes and canvases for good results. This supply list gives you the best options. Think you have all the proper supplies? Please still review the list and make sure you have the correct brushes, canvases etc. Nothing can be more deflating than struggling with using the wrong type of supplies.
OPTION: If the supply list is stopping you from taking the class you can use ARC supplies for an additional $40 (includes paint, medium, edu panels, and brush cleaners--you MUST still bring your own brushes (must be oil paint brushes similar to what is on the supply list.) Payable to the ARC on your first class date.
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NOTE: Must bring own supplies, download supply list. Each workshop has a different supply list.
Watercolor Workshops
Instructor: Carol Moorhead​ Artist Bio
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Intermediate Workshop: Birds
Tuesdays, Feb 18, 25, March 4
10am - 12noon | $85
Join our intermediate workshop with instructor, Carol Moorhead, where she will demonstrate hyper-realism and loose flowing suggestive painting of birds; Blue Bird, Gold Finch, and a Chickadee. Must be comfortable with color theory, color mixing, basic brush strokes and a good foundational knowledge of watercolor.
BIRDS SUPPLY LIST (download PDF)
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Intermediate Workshop: Botanicals
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15
10am - 12noon | $85
Join our intermediate workshop with instructor, Carol Moorhead, where she will demonstrate botanical watercolor painting; Sweet Pea, Anemone, and a Tulip. Must be comfortable with color theory, color mixing, basic brush strokes and a good foundational knowledge of watercolor.
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BOTANICALS SUPPLY LIST (download PDF)
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Intermediate Workshop: Ink + Wash
Tuesdays, April 29, May, 6, 13
10am - 12noon | $85
Join our intermediate workshop with instructor, Carol Moorhead, where she will demonstrate ink and wash watercolor painting. Must be comfortable with color theory, color mixing, basic brush strokes, a good foundational knowledge of watercolor, and sketching.
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INK + WASH SUPPLY LIST (download PDF)
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NOTE: All classes are weather permitting. If a class date is canceled due to weather you will be sent a text and email before class. New date will be scheduled.​​
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Artists' Open Studio
Bring whatever project you are working on: painting, drawing, craft project, knitting etc.
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Fee: $10 per open studio date.
No pre-registration required for regular open studio dates, just drop in! Pay at time of class by exact cash or check.
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THURSDAYS 10:30am -12:30pm
*NO OPEN STUDIO ON THESE DATES*
Dec 19
Dec 26
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Held in Galena ARC Art Studio
Level: All levels are welcome—Beginner to Advanced!
This is a self-guided open studio where artists of all abilities and styles are welcome to come and share ideas, techniques, ask questions and just enjoy creating in the company of other artists. You can work at your own pace and gain knowledge from other's experiences and success. Must bring your own supplies.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES
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by CREDIT CARD
You can register online (links below).
Note: Stride Events will add a processing fee.
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by CASH OR CHECK
Complete these 3 steps:
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1. For immediate class registration please email: artdirector@galenaarc.org
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You will be placed on the class list in order of email received. Your place will be held for 4 days awaiting payment.
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2. Download and Print the Registration Form
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3. Drop off or mail:
Galena ARC
11084 W US HWY 20
Galena, IL 61036