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Landscape Painting in Oil

with Michael Vermette

Sep
12

September 12th to November 14th, 2024

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Join Michael E. Vermette for a painting journey that presents 10 different techniques and compositional approaches on how to paint in oil landscapes. Michael will demonstrate his sheer enjoyment of painting in an impasto palette knife application as well as painting exclusively with brushes to create exciting landscapes. He describes reaching a place in oil painting , where “the work takes on a life of its own.” The classes will feature a new focus each week including color theory, making beautiful lines, Describing weight and solidity through form, adding texture, the illusion of depth, creating lost and found edges, and how to use oil supplies such as Black Oil Wax and other mediums to improve the viscosity of the paint. The course will feature weekly assignments and supportive group critiques each week to help develop the power for artists to talk about their work. This class is perfectly suited for the beginner or the more advanced painter who is interested in representing visually the landscapes they are drawn to. No previous experience is needed and yet experienced artists will benefit as well from Michael’s friendly and open style of teaching. You will love just how much this inspiring course will teach you about creating amazing landscapes. For a supply list, please visit

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Technical Applications in Watercolor

with Michael Vermette

Sep
17

September 17th to November 19th, 2024

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Join NWS signature watercolorist Michael E. Vermette for a painting journey that presents10 different techniques and how to use them in a watercolor painting to represent the landscape. Michael will demonstrate his sheer enjoyment of painting in watercolor technical applications to the create exciting landscapes. Michael describes it as a place where you can let yourself go, have fun, yet still be in control of the medium. From painting lost and found edges, to floating washes wildly to create interesting treatment, watercolor is perfectly approachable especially for the beginner who is interested in representing visually what they see. The course will feature supportive group critiques each week to help develop the power to talk about your paintings. No previous experience is needed for this class and yet experienced artists will benefit as well with Michael’s friendly and open style of teaching. You will love just how much this inspiring course will teach you about watercolor techniques used to create effective landscapes. 

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Watercolor for Beginners

with Jim Lagasse

Oct
2

October 2nd to November 20th, 2024

$79 More Info

Please note this class has been changed to Wednesday (10/2/2024 - 11/20/2024). Jim Lagasse will take you on a fun journey with watercolors. In this ongoing class, beginners will explore different watercolor painting techniques, styles, and tricks in watercolor painting. Beginners will learn basic steps to painting watercolor landscapes, animals, and abstracts. You don't need any experience at all. Please join us for the fun. Experienced watercolor painters are welcome.

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