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*New* Intro to Pastels with Victoria Brzustowicz

Mondays 6:00-8:00

Dates: 1/5/26-2/9/26 (Skip 1/26 due to weather)

$139 5 Weeks

Class Description

The Intro to Pastels class is a six-session course perfect for beginners and those looking to deepen their understanding of pastel techniques. Students will learn the basics of working with soft pastels, exploring foundational skills such as blending, layering, and creating texture. Each session will focus on different aspects of pastel work, from understanding color theory to building depth and form in still-life and landscape compositions. Exercises and demonstrations will help participants develop confidence and control over the medium while encouraging personal style and creative exploration.

Materials List:

  • Soft pastels (such as the Faber-Castell Goldfaber Studio Soft Pastels, Rembrandt, Holbein, Richeson, etc… Artist Grade – Assorted Colors, Set of 24  set to start) (If you already own pastels, bring what you have)
  • Pastel paper. The first class, I will provide Mi Tientes paper and some sample sanded paper. If you have any papers, please bring them with you. After you try some different papers, you will be able to purchase what you like.
  • Drawing board or a plain piece of masonite or board
  • Drafting or Masking Tape. I recommend white artist’s tape or tan drafting tape not blue tape.
  • Baby wipes
  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • Reference photos 
  • Sketch pad for thumbnails
  • Latex gloves (optional)
  • Apron/smock
  • Value strips
  • Glassine or wax or freezer paper for protecting your finished work
  • Inexpensive brushes
  • Rubbing alcohol

Class Cancelled due to Weather Conditions

Cancelled due to weather conditions. We normally follow the Penfield school district school closings, they have cancelled all after school activities which means we close our evening classes. Daytime classes are cancelled when school is cancelled. Today we are calling it to give our students enough time to plan. We will add a week onto the end.

Fun With Art (Saturdays)

Saturdays: 11:00-11:45

December 13th 2025 – February 14th 2026 Skip 12/27, 1/24

Cost: $115 for 8 weeks Ages 5-8

Young artists will enjoy this lighthearted class. A huge variety of projects makes this class fun over and over again. Basic art concepts are introduced at an age-appropriate level, preparing the student for creative art class, when they are ready. A smock or apron is recommended for this class. Limit 12

Supply List:

  • Drawing pad w/perforated top 9 x 12 or 11 x 14
  • 1 set Cray-Pas any size
  •  2B pencil, eraser
  • All other supplies will be supplied by The Art Stop

Small Business Saturday FREE Event-Ornament Painting

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bring your kids on Small Business Saturday 1:00-3:00 and check out our spacious studio on the 2nd floor and paint an ornament to hang on the tree for years to come! We will supply everything, the event is FREE! Refreshments will be provided.

Small Business Saturday

 

Why Should You Shop Small?

For small business owners, their business is not just a business — it’s an extension of who they are. Supporting the local businesses within your community not only keeps those businesses alive, but keeps the communities they serve thriving, as well. With more and more online shopping these small businesses are in jeopardy.

This year, shop at your local bakery, restaurant, coffee shop, boutique or neighborhood store rather than shopping at a national chain. Shopping local matters because it affects the entire community. When more money is spent at local stores, more money stays within the community. For every dollar spent at a small business, 67 cents stays within your local economy. In addition to helping schools and other organizations through taxes, small businesses are also often the organizations that support local sports teams, charities and events. Plus, local retailers are more likely to hire locally than retail chains.

Ocean View Vignette w/Paul Allen Taylor

Instructor Paul Allen Taylor

Watercolor Workshop – Paul Allen Taylor

Saturday November 22nd 2025, 9:30-4:30

Cost $80

In this workshop, students will paint an 11 x 15 landscape guided by this
value sketch. When working with value (the light and dark of color) one can
better clarify the shapes and important parts of a painting. (Color does not
yield value) Using a limited palette of Red Yellow and Blue abbreviates the
mixing of colors. The color names are Aliz. Crimson, Cad Yellow Medium
and Ultra Marine Blue.
The workshop opens with a brief plan discussion of the painting approach
and color choices. (As Paul has not painted this subject, he will talk about
options to consider when beginning a painting). Afterward, Paul guides you
in the drawing process until we are certain it’s ready for painting. After a
lunch break, we will all paint together in the afternoon. Paul will explain
and demonstrate his damp paper method as well. During the painting
process, he will stop, you work and then he continues and so on.
See the supplies list for specific items.

Watercolor supplies – Limited palette- Lighthouse Landscape

Watercolor supplies – Line and Wash Limited Palette
  • WC PAPER: Arches 140 lb Cold Pressed. Two pieces 11 x 15. (1/2 sheet cut in half)
  • PAINT: Bring tubes of paint, not pans or dried out paint. This is most important. We will use
  • three colors. Alizarin Crimson, Cad Yellow Medium, Ultra Marine Blue.
  • BRUSHES: FLATS: ½”, ¾”, 1” ROUNDS: 6, #8, #10. Also, a #4, Liner brush.
  • PALETTE: A white ceramic plate will suffice foregoing a palette. If you have a palette, you may
  • use it.
  • SUPPORT PANEL: 12” x 16”. Nonabsorbent. The best materials are Plexiglas or sealed wood.
  • PLEASE AVOID ANYTHING MASONITE OR POUROUS AS IN FOAMCORE.
  • The Artstop has a board for purchase if desired.
  • CLIPS: Four (4) “Bulldog” clips or stationary clips.
  • BLACK MAGIC PERMANENT INK: One bottle
OTHER INCIDENTALS :
  • Paper towels
  • Clean hand towel
  • Cellulose sponge
  • 2H pencil
  • Soft eraser
  • Two plastic water containers, no glass please.
  • Small spritzer bottle
  • Large foam brush
This list is meant to be a guide. If you have most of the items, choose only what is necessary

 

Create a Vignette with Line & Wash – The Old Filling Station

 

Instructor Paul Allen Taylor

Watercolor Workshop – Paul Allen Taylor

Sunday October 26th 2025, 9:30-4:30

Cost $80

Are you up for a challenge?  This class will use this drawing provided by the instructor for this vignette. “Vignette” means “incomplete” as areas of the paper will remain unpainted. Paul will share his reference briefly to discuss his design. If it is not your habit to make a sketch, this will help you see the benefits of the process. The drawing will be blocked out in pencil followed by the ink line using a wooden match.

Along with Paul’s guidance, the drawing is created for the afternoon painting session. At 3:30 an evaluation will be held on the day’s work.

See the supplies list for specific items. Matches and holders will be provided.

Watercolor supplies –

Watercolor supplies – Line and Wash Limited Palette
  • WC PAPER: Arches 140 lb Cold Pressed. Two pieces 11 x 15. (1/2 sheet cut in half)
  • PAINT: Bring tubes of paint, not pans or dried out paint. This is most important. We will use
  • three colors. Alizarin Crimson, Cad Yellow Medium, Ultra Marine Blue.
  • BRUSHES: FLATS: ½”, ¾”, 1” ROUNDS: 6, #8, #10. Also, a #4, Liner brush.
  • PALETTE: A white ceramic plate will suffice foregoing a palette. If you have a palette, you may
  • use it.
  • SUPPORT PANEL: 12” x 16”. Nonabsorbent. The best materials are Plexiglas or sealed wood.
  • PLEASE AVOID ANYTHING MASONITE OR POUROUS AS IN FOAMCORE.
  • The Artstop has a board for purchase if desired.
  • CLIPS: Four (4) “Bulldog” clips or stationary clips.
  • BLACK MAGIC PERMANENT INK: One bottle
OTHER INCIDENTALS :
  • Paper towels
  • Clean hand towel
  • Cellulose sponge
  • 2H pencil
  • Soft eraser
  • Two plastic water containers, no glass please.
  • Small spritzer bottle

Large foam brush

NOTE: IF TAKING A LINE AND WASH CLASS SEE ADDITIONAL ITEMS BELOW.

  • WC PAPER: Arches 140 lb Cold Pressed. Two pieces 11 x 15. (1/2 sheet cut in half)
  • PAINT: Tubes of paint, not pans or dried out paint. The palette is Alizarin Crimson, Cad Yellow
  • Medium, Ultra Marine Blue.
  • BRUSHES: FLATS: ½”, ¾”, 1” ROUNDS: 6, #8, #10 #4 Liner
  • PALETTE: A white ceramic plate will suffice foregoing a palette. If you have a palette, you may
  • use it.
  • PAPER SUPPORT PANEL: 12” x 16”. Nonabsorbent. The best materials are Plexiglas or
  • sealed wood. Please avoid Masonite or any unsealed wood. Consider the Watercolor Wonder
  • board or gatorboard. The size is important.
  • CLIPS: Four (4) “Bulldog” clips or stationary clips.

 

OTHER INCIDENTALS :

  • Paper towels
  • Clean hand towel
  • Cellulose sponge
  • 2H pencil
  • Soft eraser
  • Two plastic water containers, no glass please.
  • Small spritzer bottle
  • Large foam brush
  • Scratching tool: Nail file, jack knife, cut up credit cards etc.
  • FOR LINE AND WASH CLASS:
  • One bottle permanent black ink “Black Magic” or equal.
  • Scott B4 4 jaw lead holder by Alvin.
  • Wooden matches: Will be provided
  • Razor knife or similar (some will be available to borrow/share
This list is meant to be a guide. If you have most of the items, choose only what is necessary

 

Open Studio

$10 Thursdays 11:00-6:00

Want room to sprawl out in a spacious art studio? Or maybe you want to draw and paint with other artists in a relaxed social studio. For $10 you can spend the day up in our large studio with other artists. Bring whatever supplies you want except for solvents and use the tables and/or easels, kitchen and bathrooms.

No Open Studio during Winter and Spring Break, and Summer

Begins again 9/4

Limited palette- Lighthouse Landscape w/Paul Allen Taylor

Instructor Paul Allen Taylor

Watercolor Workshop – Paul Allen Taylor

September 27th 2025, 9:30-4:30

Cost $80

In this workshop, students will paint an 11 x 15 landscape guided by this
value sketch. When working with value (the light and dark of color) one can
better clarify the shapes and important parts of a painting. (Color does not
yield value) Using a limited palette of Red Yellow and Blue abbreviates the
mixing of colors. The color names are Aliz. Crimson, Cad Yellow Medium
and Ultra Marine Blue.
The workshop opens with a brief plan discussion of the painting approach
and color choices. (As Paul has not painted this subject, he will talk about
options to consider when beginning a painting). Afterward, Paul guides you
in the drawing process until we are certain it’s ready for painting. After a
lunch break, we will all paint together in the afternoon. Paul will explain
and demonstrate his damp paper method as well. During the painting
process, he will stop, you work and then he continues and so on.
See the supplies list for specific items.

Watercolor supplies – Limited palette- Lighthouse Landscape

  • Watercolor paper: Arches 140 lb Cold Pressed. Buy a full sheet 22 x 30 and cut it into quarters. Bring two for class, (one as a spare)
  • PAINT: Bring tubes of paint, not pans or dried out paint. This is most important . We will use three colors. Alizarin Crimson, Ultra Marine Blue and Cad Yellow Medium
  • BRUSHES: FLATS: ½”, ¾”, 1” ROUNDS: #6, #8, and #4 Liner brush.
  • Others will be available as necessary.
  • Note about purchasing brushes: Flat brushes are best when the length and width are equal (Bright). Longer brush hairs are too floppy when wet. Preferable brands are Richeson, Winsor Newton, and Princeton.
  • PALETTE: For this class a white ceramic plate will suffice foregoing a palette. Plates can be found at a dollar store or thrift shops. It’s important to have a generous mixing area.
  • Bring your own palette if you have one.
  • PAPER SUPPORT PANEL: (Very important) 16” x 23”. Nonabsorbent. The best materials are Plexiglas or sealed wood. Another option is a 16 x 23 painting panel for oils without canvas. (Do not bring a Masonite drawing board, foam core, or anything else that is not 12 x 16.) Paul will have one you can borrow but it’s a good thing to have one of your own.
  • CLIPS: Four (4) “Bulldog” clips or large stationary clips. No tape is necessary
  • DRAWING PAPER: Anything equal or larger than 11 x 15 for the preliminary drawing phase.
  • This can be bond paper 11 x 17 for example. The initial drawing will be on this paper before
  • transferring it to the watercolor paper.

OTHER HANDY THINGS :

  • Paper towels
  • Clean hand towel
  • Cellulose sponge
  • 2H pencil
  • Soft eraser
  • Two plastic water containers
  • Small spritzer bottle
  • Some type of brush for dusting off erasures.
  • A wide foam brush