Flowers are simply beautiful, and capturing this beauty in paint has been the objective of artists throughout history.

As the poet wrote:

A painted bloom, a vibrant hue, captured grace, forever new.  Brushstrokes dance, a petal's grace, in silent beauty, time and space.  Each color sings, a silent rhyme, of spring's sweet kiss, defying time. The artist's hand, a loving guide, where painted flowers gently ride.

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Nov. 13 - Lecture on the history of flower painting - instruction on materials, palette set up, color mixing, etc - Instructor demonstration - Class paints a beautiful flower still life  

Nov. 20 - Instructor demonstration - Class paints another beautiful flower still life - Final critique

Art club members use code VBACMember at checkout for a 15% discount.

Learn to enjoy the art of painting loose and fluid watercolors and enjoy your creativity with a clean and fresh application of pigment to paper. How to apply washes and buildups to create depth and dimension to your paintings in a very relaxed and casual atmosphere.

Students who are just starting out with no supplies may wish to wait on supplies until after the first session.

Class time: 3 hours on Fridays for 5 weeks

15% Membership discount is available at checkout. Use your membership promo code VBACMEMBER 

Learn to enjoy the art of painting loose and fluid watercolors and enjoy your creativity with a clean and fresh application of pigment to paper. How to apply washes and buildups to create depth and dimension to your paintings in a very relaxed and casual atmosphere.

Supplies

Class time: 3 hours on Fridays for 5 weeks

15% Membership discount is available at checkout. Use your membership promo code VBACMEMBER 

The practice of art journaling is a place where creatives can explore their artistic voice while experiencing a variety of media such as collage, painting, printmaking, drawing and stitching. In this class, participants will be encouraged to create journal pages that embrace experimentation and reflect observations from life and personal experiences. This class is for all levels of experience.

Materials needed:

- 8-1/2 x 11 or 9 x 12 mixed media sketchbook. Can be hardcover or spiral-bound. Please, no glue bindings. It is important to use mixed media weight paper for this class.

- acrylic paints including black and white

- watercolor pencils

- gesso

- #2 pencil

- Scissors

- Glue stick (UHU stick recommended)

- Gel matte medium (small container or tube)

- Matte medium (small bottle)

- 1 inexpensive utility paint brush

- variety of sizes of paintbrushes, any that you already have

- palette paper

- roll of paper towels

- collage paper

- old magazines

Instructor will provide:

- A variety of mixed media art materials

- Rulers

- X-acto knives and self-healing mat

Art club members will receive a 15% discount at checkout using the code VBACMember

Get into the holiday spirit by creating your very own Christmas tree jewelry set! In this fun, hands-on class, you’ll learn how to design and assemble a beautiful pendant and matching earrings that shimmer with festive cheer.

Supply list:

2 feet 20 gauge round half hard wire

2.5" 18-gauge half-hard round wire

3 - 8mm beads, 2 ear wires

Tools - wire cutters, round nose pliers, bail pliers, chain nose pliers).

Everything can be purchased at Firemountaingems.com

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At checkout use code VBACMember for a 15% member's discount.