Thursdays: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Teen To Adult
Cost: $139 for 5 weeks
Next Session: April 30th- May 28th, 2020
Have you always been drawn to the beauty of watercolor painting? Linda Serway Bordwell is a local watercolor artist who will provide a comfortable class where you can learn about this medium. You will be guided along from preparation, demonstration, practice, discussion and group critique. You can read the artist’s bio and see more of her work in the Gallery section.
Suggested materials:
• 1 full sheet of Arches Cold press 140 lb paper or 9 x 12 watercolor block
• Transparent watercolors: French Ultramarine Blue, Quinacridone Red,
Hansa Yellow
• Flat watercolor brushes: 1 1/2” and 3/4”
• Round brushes: 5,10,12 and 14 and a rigger
• Water container
• Sketch pad, pencils and gum eraser for sketching
• Palette with wells
• Paper towels
• Masking tape or clips
• Painting board (larger than paper and rigid enough to resist flexing)
If you do not have any paints or brushes, you can wait until the 1st class to see what colors you will need, defendant on your subject matter and you can purchase from open stock the colors you need
Tuesday’s: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Next Session: 4/14/20-6/2/20 (Last Session before Summer Camps)
Ages 9-12 Cost: $95 for 8 weeks
In this class, students learn to draw what they see. Proportion, perspective, composition, basic forms, negative space, and tonal value are emphasized. Pencil, charcoal, pastel and paint are used. Students will be given projects based on their ability. Class limit: 12
Materials List:
- Drawing pad w/perforated top 9 x 12 or 11 x 14
- Chalk pastel set of 24 or 48 student grade is fine
- Medium and soft Charcoal pencil
- 4 graphite drawing pencils, hard, med & soft
- Metal sharpener
- Pink pearl eraser
- Kneaded eraser
- Blending tortillians
Kits are available for purchase with free bag. All other supplies will be supplied by The Art Stop
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Next Session: March 28th 2020 – May 23rd 2020 skip April 11th (Spring Break)
Ages 9-12
Cost: $135 for 8 weeks
In this class, students learn to draw what they see. Proportion, perspective, composition, basic forms, negative space, and tonal value are emphasized. Pencil, charcoal, pastel and paint are used. Students will be given projects based on their ability. Class limit: 12
Materials List
- Drawing pad w/perforated top 9 x 12 or 11 x 14
- Chalk pastel set of 24 or 48 student grade is fine
- Medium and soft Charcoal pencil
- 4 graphite drawing pencils, hard, med & soft
- Metal sharpener
- Pink pearl eraser
- Kneaded eraser
- Blending tortillions
Kits are available for purchase with free bag. All other supplies will be supplied by The Art Stop
**New** Acrylic Pouring Workshop
($45 Open Enrollment or Private Party 6 or more)
Friday March 27th 2:00-4:00
This workshop is perfect for someone who wants the fun of painting without having to worry about being able to draw. You can pour, tilt and swipe your way to a beautiful painting. This workshop does not include food and wine in order to keep costs down, however you can bring your own if you would like.
2 Hour Workshop Includes:
2, 8 x 10 stretched canvases, Acrylic Paints, Pouring Mediums, silicone and instruction.
Open Enrollment, Alcohol Ink on Tile Workshop
Friday 3/20/20 3:00-5:00
Start out with some wine & hors’doeuvres, then using alcohol inks we will show you a variety of techniques to create your own beautiful tiles. Warning, it is addictive! Great “girls night out or couples event”. Every tile will be uniquely yours! All materials are included, tile, alcohol inks, tools and instruction! We will provide the wine, & food, all you have to bring is yourself! This is a lot of fun! You definitely do not have to be an artist to do this. Schedule your group of 8 or more, workshops are 2 hours long!
$30 Price per person for private parties, minimum of 8 or $35 open enrollment, sign up your group of 8 or more today!
7:00-9:00 6 weeks 3/18/20 – 4/29/20 Skip 4/8 (Spring Break)
Teen-Adult $145
Join Artist and owner of The Art Stop, Cindy Corrigan, to explore the many possibilities at your fingertips when you paint with acrylics. Learn about the many different mediums and what they can do for you to enhance your paintings. Learn about working with color, contrast, composition and negative space, all in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Beginner to Intermediate. Supplies: Bring something to do a tonal study (if you want to transfer your sketch onto your canvas, make your paper the same size as the canvas you wish to paint) Reference material is optional, we have many photo reference as well as still life material. Bring the acrylic supplies you have and Cindy will go through your supplies with you to see if you need anything additional after she sees your subject matter. No Liquitex Basics or paints from a Batat set.
Saturday 3/7/20 3:00-6:00 $50 for 3 hour Open Enrollment Workshop-
Poppies, poppies, poppies, you have to love them! You can do this, the instructor will break it down into simple understandable steps. Start off with some food and wine, relax and have a great time. Everything is included, just bring yourself and be prepared to have some fun!
Thursdays: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Teen To Adult
Cost: $129 for 5 weeks
Next Session: Jan 23rd- Feb 27th 2020 skip 2/20 (Winter Break Camp)
For beginning watercolor artists who have been introduced to the beauty of this medium, Linda Serway Bordwell will provide a comfortable class where you can continue to learn through guided practice exercises.
Five week sessions will walk through the basic elements of a painting, composition and color while providing opportunity to paint, observe and express yourself with watercolor.
Suggested materials:
- 1 full sheet of Arches Cold press 140 lb paper or 9 x 12 watercolor block
- Paints..I prefer professional grade tube colors such as Winsor Newton, Daniel Smith and/or M. Graham:
- 4 Warm Transparent watercolors: Winsor Red, New Gamboge, French Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna
- 4 Cool Transparent colors; Permanent Alizarin Crimson, Winsor or Hansa Yellow, Winsor Blue and Burnt Umber
- Flat watercolor brushes: 1 1/2” and 3/4”
- Round brushes: 5,10,12 and 14 and a rigger
- Water container
- Sketch pad, pencils and gum eraser for sketching
- Palette with wells
- Paper towels
- Masking tape or clips
- Masking fluid
- Painting board (larger than paper and rigid enough to resist flexing
* You can view Linda’s work on our website or in our fine art gallery.
If you do not have any paints or brushes, you can wait until the 1st class to see what colors you will need, defendant on your subject matter and you can purchase from open stock the colors you need
Save $5 per person & book a Stop Paint & Sip Workshop Private party. You choose from our gallery of Images, choose a 2 hour alcohol ink on tile or glass painting w/s for $30 per person or choose a 2.5 hour for $35 or 3 hour for $40 per person, this price is $5 less per person, with a minimum of 8 people. Included are all materials and instruction, we will even provide the food and wine, just bring yourself!
5:30-7:30 Tuesdays
01/7/20-2/11/20
$165 6 wks INCLUDES ALL SUPPLIES!
Not sure what media will become your favorite? This class is a great way to explore 6 different mediums, a different medium each week. Find out which medium is right for you without making the investment into supplies you may never use again. This class will explore different forms of graphite, carbon and charcoal, watercolor, colored pencil, acrylics, oils and pastels.
