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B373 Exploring Watercolor: Ladybugs and Bumblebees
with Danette Pratt
**Dairy Barn Members at the Individual Level or higher enjoy a 10% Discount**
For Ages 16+
Delve into small-scale watercolor painting with Teaching Artist, Danette Pratt. This class will focus on springtime inspiration and create colorful insect forms. Selecting colors and examining characteristic insect features are especially accessible when working on a small scale.
This class is both, a great introduction to the media and suitable for those with prior experience. Students will explore new skills, build confidence with the material, and create a collection of small and miniature artworks that can become small focal points used in sketchbooks, art journals, stationery, and cards or framed as miniature paintings. All materials for this class are included with registration.
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B385 Pour Painting Workshop
with Savannah Fish
**Dairy Barn Members at the Individual Level or higher enjoy a 10% Discount**
REGISTRATION for this class CLOSES @ 5:00 pm on Friday, June 7
For Ages 14+ (those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Experience the magic of pour painting, a unique technique where vibrant colors flow freely onto the canvas. Participants are encouraged to choose three colors of their liking and let their creativity soar. They can enhance their masterpieces with glitter, silicone, oil, or foil for an extra touch of sparkle and depth. The possibilities are endless, and the process is fun and free-spirited.
In this workshop, students will create their unique painting on an 8” x 10” canvas. Due to the nature of the materials, completed paintings will be left to dry and available for pick-up after two days, during The Dairy Barn’s regular hours Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and Saturday-Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
Teaching Artist, Savannah Fish, has experience teaching individuals with diverse abilities, and creating an inclusive learning environment. She invites you to discover the joy of creating beautiful art together!
**Important Accessibility Information: This class will be held in the upstairs Art Room at The Dairy Barn Arts Center, while our elevator is undergoing replacement. Access to the second floor will be via stairway only. We apologize for any limitations to participation this temporary situation may cause. Thank you for your understanding, as we work to improve our building's accessibility infrastructure.**
B381 Summer Painting Workshop
with Erica Magnus
**Dairy Barn Members at the Individual Level or higher enjoy a 10% Discount**
For Ages 16+
Calling all painters! Elevate your skills in an exclusive, day-long workshop led by experienced Dairy Barn Teaching Artist, Erica Magnus. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned painter, this workshop promises inspiration and growth for all skill levels.
Erica will provide a fully arranged still life for you or you can choose from an assortment of available fabrics and objects to arrange yourself. You may also choose to bring an object of your own. The full afternoon time frame and small class size are designed for maximum productivity and the ability to fully develop a painting. With one-on-one mentorship from Erica, participants focus on managing the relationships of color and value (dark to light) and how to make them work together. Erica provides additional guidance on aspects of composition, perspective, proportion, and scale.
Participants need only bring their own brushes (see the class materials list for details.) All other materials, including canvas, oil paints, mineral spirits, and a table easel, are provided.
**Important Accessibility Information: This class will be held in the upstairs Art Room at The Dairy Barn Arts Center, while our elevator is undergoing replacement. Access to the second floor will be via stairway only. We apologize for any limitations to participation this temporary situation may cause. Thank you for your understanding, as we work to improve our building's accessibility infrastructure.**
B382 Live Model Portrait Drawing Workshop
with Erica Magnus
**Dairy Barn Members at the Individual Level or higher enjoy a 10% Discount**
For Ages 16+
Have you found yourself wanting to draw an interesting face you’ve seen or someone you know? Unlock the essentials of portraiture in this informative and accessible day-long workshop, suited for beginners and experienced drawers alike.
Instructor-led exercises and demonstrations begin the day, with students practicing the basic forms and proportions of the human head. A live model will be present during the second half of the workshop for the ultimate opportunity to hone your craft with life drawing. With personalized instructor feedback, you'll sharpen your skills and gain confidence in rendering lifelike portraits. Students bring their own drawing pad (11” x 14” 80 lb. weight paper or higher) and all other materials for this class are provided. Students will work in pencil, various charcoals, and other dry black mediums.
B386 Pour Painting Workshop
with Savannah Fish
**Dairy Barn Members at the Individual Level or higher enjoy a 10% Discount**
REGISTRATION for this class CLOSES @ 5:00 pm on Friday, July 12
For Ages 14+ (those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Experience the magic of pour painting, a unique technique where vibrant colors flow freely onto the canvas. Participants are encouraged to choose three colors of their liking and let their creativity soar. They can enhance their masterpieces with glitter, silicone, oil, or foil for an extra touch of sparkle and depth. The possibilities are endless, and the process is fun and free-spirited.
In this workshop, students will create their unique painting on an 8” x 10” canvas. Due to the nature of the materials, completed paintings will be left to dry and available for pick-up after two days, during The Dairy Barn’s regular hours Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and Saturday-Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
Teaching Artist, Savannah Fish, has experience teaching individuals with diverse abilities, and creating an inclusive learning environment. She invites you to discover the joy of creating beautiful art together!
**Important Accessibility Information: This class will be held in the upstairs Art Room at The Dairy Barn Arts Center, while our elevator is undergoing replacement. Access to the second floor will be via stairway only. We apologize for any limitations to participation this temporary situation may cause. Thank you for your understanding, as we work to improve our building's accessibility infrastructure.**