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• Jeannie Paty: Abstracted Florals with Fresh Color

  • Start
    11/05/2025
  •  
    12:15 PM
  • End
    12/03/2025
  •  
    3:15 PM
  • Location
    Historic Grant Avenue, 216 S Grant St, Denver, CO 80209
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  Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19  & December 3, 2025,
  12:15 - 3:15 pm - 4 Sessions*

  Abstract Flowers & Botanicals in a Colorful Way!

  If you would like to learn how to abstract flowers & botanicals in an expressive, colorful way, this class is for you. We will be focusing on creating unique shapes, fresh color and forms using a variety of mark-making techniques. Instead of trying to perfectly replicate the realistic appearance of flowers, we will emphasize the essence of botanicals through expressive brushstrokes, vibrant colors, good values and different shapes through abstraction. We will use reference pictures and/or real flowers and leaves as a jumping off point. In this class, you will also spend time exploring color as a way for you to gain confidence and create color harmony in your paintings.There will be plenty of hands on painting time, brief slideshows of cool artwork and demos too.
  

  
  

  Student Level

  All levels

  
  

  Supplies Students BrinG       

  • Photo references of assorted flowers and leaves, and/or books of flowers and  botanicals to work from. Bring several. 

  • Paper towels 

  • Water & Container (such as old plastic cups or large yogurt containers).  • Apron & Plastic Gloves 

  • An easel (tabletop or standing) 

  • Palette (Paper palettes that come in pads/sheets are fine or you can use some sort of  plastic palette such as Masterson Sta-Wet Palette which come in sets that includes the  sponge and paper palette in sealable container. 

  • Gray Scale and Value Finder (Optional) 

  • White Paper Roll (to be used for mark-making explorations). You may also use large  sheets that come in Pads size 18” x 24”. We will be using this initially used for mark making exploration so you don’t have to use anything expensive. 

  Note: If you want to use “archival safe papers” for the mark-making exercisesthat you eventually want to collage into your paintings, you may want to consider something like: Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media rolls such as 18” x 20 ft or 18” x 24” pads). However this can be expensive and is not necessary at this point. 

  • Sketch Pad Clip Board and metal clips or something solid like cardboard to tape  paper to. Make sure it’s large enough to fit your large paper. 

  • Painters tape 

  • 1-2 Canvas Panels or Boards (Larger sizes are best such as 16 x 20 or 20 x 24 or 24 x  30). Also, choose a painting surface that has a “hard” backing such as canvas panels  or boards that have been pre-gessoed. We will be doing several layers of mixed media  with all types of tools so you don’t want to poke a hole in a plain canvas surface).

  • Acrylic paints. Bring the colors you already have that includes: White, Black, Red,  Blue and Yellow. A suggested limited palette is: Titanium White (Bring larger tube of  white), Cadmium Yellow Light (or Lemon Yellow), Cadmium Red Light, Ultramarine  Blue, Cadmium Orange, Quinacridone Magenta (or Alizarin Crimson), Dioxazine Purple,  Phthalo Green, Phthalo Blue, Ivory Black. 

  Optional: I dont want you to go out and spend a lot of money on paints so bringwhat you already have. Additional colors that I use are: Emerald Green (or Bright AquaGreen), Cerulean Blue, Cobalt Blue, Light Blue Violet, Yellow Ochre, Light GreenPermanent, Cadmium Yellow Deep, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Naphthol Crimson (or red), Buff (or similar Unbleached Titanium), Fluorescent colors, Olive Green, and any favorite colors you already have.  

  • Gloss or Matte Medium 

  • Palette knives (various sizes and edges, plastic is fine) 

  • Brushes of various sizes. Bring what you have. I use filberts such as #2, #4 #6, #10. • Paint Scrapers in various sizes. ( you can also use old credit cards or gift cards) 

  • Mark-Making Tools such as markers, pencils, water soluble crayons, oil pastels, etc.  What ever you have to make marks with. Be creative. 

          

  PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to bring a container for acrylic and/or oil paint waste and will need to take it home to dispose of properly. It CANNOT be poured down the drains at our new location. Students are also encouraged to wipe brushes clean.

  
  

  CLASS CAPACITY

  Any

  
  

  Questions
  

  Email or call instructor. jeanniepatyfineart@gmail.com or 303.885.9843

  
  

  About the Instructor

  Jeannie Paty is a contemporary acrylic, oil & mixed media painter and teacher. Her passion for sparking joy comes to life as she paints. For her, this means interpreting flowers, botanicals and places she has traveled in a lively, contemporary fashion through expressive brushwork, abstraction and sun-drenched color. Her work has been exhibited in numerous fine art galleries, juried art shows, outdoor art festivals.

  Jeannie has taught adult art classes and workshops in the Denver Metro area at the Park Hill Art Club, the PACE Center in Parker, Evergreen Art Gallery in Evergreen and in Niwot. Jeannie hopes to share her extensive knowledge of painting and color with students who are eager to deepen their creative painting practices.

  Over the years, she has discovered a lovely synergy and connection that comes through helping others to paint works that seek to uplift the human spirit and tap into their individual creativity.

  
  

  website  l  www.jeanniepaty.com
  email  l  jeanniepatyfineart@gmail.com

  cell  l  303.885.9843
  artist video  l  www.youtube/jeanniepaty
  facebook  l  jeannie paty

  instagram  l  jeanniepatyfineart

  
  

  
  

  * NOTE: Doors open at 12:00 and close at 3:30 to give the instructor and students time to set up before class begins and to clean up at the end of each class.
  

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• Ruby Eichenour - Sketchbooking Studio

  • Start
    12/04/2025
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    9:30 AM
  • End
    12/18/2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Historic Grant Ave, 216 South Grant Street, Denver, CO 80209
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  Thursdays, December 4 to December 18, 2025, 9:30am - 12:00pm, 3 sessions*

  Unleash your Creativity with Sketchbooking!

  Sketchbook Studio is a chance for artists who have considered starting a regular sketchbook practice, and for artists who just want to loosen up and have some fun creating with other artists.

  In Sketchbook Studio you will play in your sketchbooks without worrying about creating beautiful artworks. One aim of the class is to quiet the voices in your head that say your art isn’t good enough, and just have fun creating.

  Ruby will bring lots of supplies for you to play with. You will only need to bring a few basic supplies, making it easy to get away for an afternoon of art play. Mostly, we will sketch in ink and color our sketches. We’ll use markers, pens, pencils, crayons, watercolor, and ink to explore and experiment with some techniques to help get you started with a doable, regular art practice.

  By the end of this 3-week class, you’ll have several new ideas and techniques to keep you busy filling your sketchbook pages. Perhaps you’ll also begin to uncover a path to discovering more about yourself as an artist.

  If you have already taken Park Hill Art Club’s Creative Sketchbooking class in July, please join us again. It will be all new exercises.

  
  

  LEVEL

  Beginning

  
  

  SUPPLIES FOR STUDENTS TO BRING

  Sketchbook, any size, with watercolor or mixed media paper.

  A black waterproof ink pen (like Micron or Gelly Roll )or a black ultra fine point marker like Sharpie.

  A piece of bubble wrap like the kind that comes in a mailing envelope. (Ruby will have some to share if you can't find any.)

  A couple of watercolor brushes. Ruby mostly will use a #4 round and sometimes a 1" flat. Guiry's has some SNAP brushes that are economical.

  If you have a watercolor set you want to bring, please do.

  A container for water and paper towels or a rag.

  Ruby will bring plenty of supplies to share , but you will definitely need a sketchbook (often called "art journal") with decent paper like mixed media or watercolor paper, not paper that is for drawing. Don't buy something new if you already have a sketchbook with paper that can withstand water and it has empty pages. The store Five Below sometimes has cheap art journals that work ok.
  

  
  

  SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

  Watercolor brushes

  Tombow water-based markers

  Black Gelly Roll Pen and Black Sharpie Ultra Fine Marker

  Caran d'Ache Neocolor II crayons

  Derwent Intense Ink Pencils

  Bubble wrap and paper tubes for stamping

  Assortment of markers, colored pens, and pencils

  Watercolor Paints

  Pencils and eraser for sketching

  Water container

  Personal sketchbook

  
  

  ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS

  Ruby is a mixed media artist, experienced teacher, and former PHAC board member who is currently in love with her daily sketchbooking practice. She would love sharing her simple, easy, and fun ways to start or expand your own regular art practice.
  

  
  

  QUESTIONS

  Please direct questions to Ruby at akaruby2001@yahoo.com or 303-960-0617.

  
  

  * NOTE: Doors open at 12:00 and close at 3:30 to give the instructor and students time to set up before class begins and to clean up at the end of each class.

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• Rodgers Naylor: Problem Solving in Oil Painting

  • Start
    01/07/2026
  •  
    12:15 PM
  • End
    01/28/2026
  •  
    3:15 PM
  • Location
    Historic Grant Ave, 216 South Grant Street, Denver, CO 80209
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  Wednesdays, January 7 – January 28, 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm - 4 Sessions

  Problem Solving in Oil Painting!

  How do I deal with a composition idea that's almost but not quite good? How do I use color as a design tool, and how do I achieve color harmony in my paintings? Should I even care about color harmony? How do I fix problems in a painting that I was hoping was done (but isn't)?

  In this class we'll work on answering questions like these, seeking practical approaches in all cases. We'll start with brief comments by the instructor and a short demo, but plan to spend most of the class time working on your own art. This class is open to all levels. though a little bit of painting experience is helpful. If you're looking for a first-time-ever oil painting class then there are probably some better choices out there. This is an oil painting class, and while many issues are the same in any medium, the instructor will be better able to help you if you're working in oils.

  I like to keep the atmosphere in my classes relaxed, friendly and supportive, and normally do not do group critiques at the end of the session. You'll be working on your own painting ideas so bring the ideas that you'd most love to paint!

  
  

  LEVEL

  All Levels

  
  

  SUPPLIES THAT INSTRUCTOR WILL BRING

  Students will bring their own supplies. I may have some extras on hand if needed.

  PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to bring a container for acrylic and/or oil paint waste and will need to take it home to dispose of properly. It CANNOT be poured down the drains at our new location. Students are also encouraged to wipe brushes clean.
  

  SUPPLIES TO BRING

  Please bring:

  - small sketch book: 8" x 10" or smaller

  - pencils of varying hardness. I use 2H, HB and 3B

  - Photo references or other ideas to work from. Bring several!!

  - 1 - 2 canvases. If in doubt bring small ones, like 8" x 10" or 11" x 14". But bring the size you like to work with.

  - Brushes of various sizes. I mostly work with Brights #2, #4 and #6, but I also use a #0 round for small details and an old filbert for getting rid of edges. And a #8 or larger to slather in washes in large shapes. But again if you've got favorites, bring them!

  - Oil Paints. Bring the colors you like to work with but not too many. If you're not sure, I think that a good limited palette is: Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadmium Red Light, Quinacridone Rose OR Permanent Alizarin, Cobalt Blue OR Ultramarine Blue, and a neutral such as Raw Umber or Burnt Umber.

  - An easel (tabletop or standing)

  - Paper towels or rags (I use Viva paper towels)

  - Odorless mineral spirits like Gamsol (NO TURPENTINE PLEASE) and a small container to use them in (I use something called "SILICOIL")

  Rodgers gets most of his supplies at Meininger's or Guiry's, but they're largely available online, too.

  
  

  QUESTIONS
  

  Email or call instructor at rnaylorstudio@gmail.com or 

  303-562-7554 (text or call).

  
  

  About the Instructor

  Light and depth are woven throughout Rodgers Naylor's oil paintings, and are always foremost in his mind as he paints. His landscapes reflect his love of exploring the world's natural and cultural wonders. Rodgers studied drawing at The Atelier in Minneapolis and painting at The Art Students League of Denver. The Atelier provided a rigorous approach to accurate drawing while at the Art Students League he learned a loose and painterly style of painting. These influences remain strong, and he enjoys sharing his wealth of knowledge with his students. Rodgers exhibits his work in galleries, juried shows, art festivals and other venues. He teaches both workshops and classes, including teaching for several years at the Park Hill Art Club.

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• Pam McLaughlin: Paint YOUR Dog in Watercolor!

  • Start
    01/14/2026
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  • End
    01/28/2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Historic Grant Avenue, 216 S Grant St, Denver, CO 80209
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  Wednesdays, January 14 - 28, 12:15 - 3:15 PM - 3 Sessions * 

  Capture Your Canine Loved One in Watercolor!

  Draw and paint your dog in this FUN three-week course. In the first week and start of second week, instructor will give step by step instruction in the anatomy, drawing and painting of a dog of her choosing. In week 2 and 3 of class, students will draw and paint their very own dog. Students must bring an 8.5 x 11 photocopy of their dog with the head filling most of the picture.

  
  

  LEVEL

  Any

  
  

  SUPPLIES TO BRING

  8.5 x 11 color photocopy of their dog with the head filling most of the picture.
  

  
  

  Watercolor Paints - M. Graham, Da Vinci, Daniel Smith, Winsor and Newton, Cheap Joe’s American Journey (brands recommended)

  • ultramarine blue
  • cerulean blue or cobalt blue
  • cadmium yellow medium
  • gamboge yellow (want yellow orange color some brands look brownish)
  • cadmium red
  • alizarin crimson
  • sap green
  • burnt sienna
  • raw sienna

  Arches 140# paper cold press watercolor paper (9 x 12 inch sheet size works well)

  WC Paint Brushes: synthetic or golden taklon, short handle

  • Round #10 or brush
  • Round #2 brush for detail
  • Flat 1 inch brush

  Palette (Folding Palette works well)

  Board (12 x 16 or larger, this is to tape watercolor paper to)

  Masking Tape

  Pencil

  Kneaded Eraser

  Cups/containers for water

  Paper Towels

  Blow Dryer

  
  

  Get Supplies at:

  • Meininger Art Supply
  • Guiry’s with Art Department
  • www.dickblick.com
  • www.cheapjoes.com

  
  

  ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

  Pam McLaughlin is a Colorado watercolor painter, photographer and author.

  Pam's paintings have been in numerous exhibitions including the International American Watercolor Society’s Exhibition in New York City and are featured in the Spring 2023 edition of the Art of Watercolor Magazine (49th Issue).

  For the past 15 years, Pam has taught watercolor. She is presently on the faculty at the Art Students League of Denver and teaches at the Arvada Center for the Arts.

  
  

  QUESTIONS

  Please direct questions to Pam at Watercolorsplash@gmail.com.

  
  

  * NOTE: Doors open at 12:00 and close at 3:30 to give the instructor and students time to set up before class begins and to clean up at the end of each class.

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• Mickey La Fave: Learn to Blend Watercolors Properly

  • Start
    02/04/2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    02/25/2026
  •  
    12:30 PM
  • Location
    Historic Grant Avenue, 216 S Grant St, Denver, CO 80209
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  Thursdays, February 4-25, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm -
  4 Sessions

  Learn to Blend in Watercolor!

  Explore the process of blending watercolors, which is the basis of all good paintings. When you learn the procedure correctly, it’s easy and you do not make mud! This three part workshop will include three different projects, including a structure with landscaping, a vehicle and a fun process of creating rocks in a unique way.
  

  LEVEL

  Any

  
  

  SUPPLIES TO BRING

  Please read carefully. I have students buy the wrong things and it's so disappointing when they cannot return them as they were opened!

  Watercolor Paint: Any quality watercolor paint will work just fine. I am known for my colors so if you want to mimic my colors, I am listing my paints that I will be working with in class (and use consistently with all my art). FYI, I find my students end up buying my paints after our first class as they like them so much so if you don't already have your paint, you may want to consider buying off my list!

  Guiry’s, & Meiningers carry my paints locally and they are also available on the internet from Amazon, Jerry’s Artarama & Blick Art Materials. These suppliers are good sources for all my supplies.

  Dr. PH Martin Hydrous watercolors: I only use the following colors!

  These paints come in sets and not all these colors come in one of the sets so I buy individual bottles of only these colors!

  • 5H Quinacridone Magenta
  • 9H Cobalt Violet
  • 2H Gamboge
  • 16H Cobalt Blue
  • 1H Hansa Yellow Light
  • 8H Ultramarine
  • 34H Turquoise Blue

  Dr. Ph Martin’s Bleed Proof White

  Ecoline liquid watercolor: (this is only used in the last project so I will provide this paint for your use. I am listing the product so you can find it later should you like the process.

  • 337 Magenta
  • 508 or 522 Blue

  Misket: I use Grumbacher liquid frisket (this is be used only in the last lesson)

  Frisk Masking fluid remover (also called glue and residue eraser or adhesive remover) If you have a bottle that is old, I recommend replacing it after testing it on a sheet of paper as it goes bad and will tear your paper when you try to remove it from you project.

  Art Ruling Pen: (Used in last class only) Available at Amazon.com. 2 pack Kasteco brand is available for $6.99. I bought a supply and if you want to buy one from me the cost is $3.80.

  300 lb Watercolor paper. I use Fabriano 300 lb cold press paper. I do not recommend 140 lb paper for my projects. We will work on 8” x 10” paper so be sure to add an extra 1/2” boarder around your paper so you can mount your finished piece! Guirys and Meinigers carries large single sheets that you can cut down to size or you can buy bulk at Jerry’s Artarama for a good price.

  Watercolor brushes: Good quality brushes are highly recommended. If you want to try out brushes and get help you can do so at Guirys or Meininger’s. I use Steve Quiller / Richeson Professional 7000 brushes which are good quality and reasonably priced. They are sold at Jerry’s Artarama off the internet and may be found at Meiningers, I'm not sure. For our classes, we will use round size 4 and 6 and a flat 1” or 1.5” watercolor brush (we can share the large flat brush if you don’t have one as it is only used for our last class).

  Other Supplies:

  MASKING TAPE, PENCIL, FINE POINT BALLPOINT PEN, FINE POINT PERMANENT MARKER PEN, ART ERASER, WATER CONTAINER, PALLET TO MIX PAINT AND BACKING BOARD TO TAPE YOUR PAPER TO

  I use blue 1” painter masking tape. I use foam board backing board just larger than my sheet of paper. This is available at Michaels or Hobby Lobby. I recommend laying wide packing tape strips over the foam board so the masking tape does not tear the form board and can be reused indefinitely! I find larger size triangular white porcelain tasting plate from World Market works the best for hydrous watercolor paints. I use Vanish brand erasers found at all the art supply places listed above. I use Copic Multi Liner size 0.3. There are several great brands out there but the finer the point the better!

  Scrubber brush: This is a very valuable tool that I use on almost every painting I do! I use Royal & Langnickel #2 model Z83SC. I ordered several and if you want, you can buy one from me for $4.50. I will demonstrate the magic of this tool.

  Pentel Metallic MED Gel Pen: This pen is sold in dual packs with silver or gold or both. I use the silver pen the most. It's super helpful in doing animal whiskers! Michales and Hobby Lobby carry them.

  Tracing paper: Saral graphite transfer paper, 12” roll. MAKE USE TO BUY ONLY THE GRAPHITE TYPE. I buy this from Amazon.

  Glue residue Eraser: This is used to lift masking fluid off painting once done. I have several for your use or buy from me.

  Finetec Pearlescent, F0600 paint set. This set cost around $28 at Amazon. However, I find I use primarily the Olympic Gold (F0621) or Beach gold which can be purchased separately for around $10.00 from Amazon, Meiningers or Guiry’s. This is optional but it really enhances a painting! We will only use this gold paint in our first lesson.

  NOTE: I WILL HAVE EXTRA SUPPLIES IF YOU FORGET SOMETHING.

  Click here to download suggested supply list.

  
  

  ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

  I have created art for most of my life, but I actually became a professional artist 15 years ago. I have a strong background in watercolor painting, and I teach a step-by-step approach so that anybody can learn my Methods. I provide the students with tricks of the trade that aren’t often taught by other artists!

  I have been very active in the art community since I became a professional artist.

  I have participated in numerous shows and I’m currently in two mountain co-op galleries. I have won several awards for my art over the years.

  My promise is to help each student achieve their goals and to make the classes fun!

  See more about Mickey at https://mickeylafave.com.

  
  

  QUESTIONS

  Please direct questions to mickeysfineart@gmail.com.

  Class will be limited to 20 students so sign up early!

  ** Photo does not necessarily reflect actual class project but similar concepts!
  

  
  

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• Lisa Riannson: Exploring Oil and Cold Wax Painting

  • Start
    02/05/2026
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • End
    02/26/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Historic Grant Avenue, 216 S Grant St, Denver, CO 80209
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  Thursdays, February 5 - February 26 , 9:30 am - 12:00 pm - 4 Sessions

  Exploring Oil and Cold Wax Painting
  

  Step into the world of rich color, velvety textures, and expressive layers in this four-week oil and cold wax painting class. Whether you’re brand-new to the medium or looking to expand your artistic voice, this series will guide you through the fundamentals of working with oil paint and cold wax medium—while giving you plenty of space to explore your own creative direction.

  Over four sessions, you’ll learn how to:

  ✨ Build luminous layers using oil and cold wax

  ✨ Create depth with scraping, incising, veiling, brayering, and glazing

  ✨ Work with composition, color harmony, and intuitive mark-making

  ✨ Add texture with tools like pottery ribs, squeegees, brushes, and found objects

  ✨ Develop a personal visual language through experimentation and play

  Each week, we’ll focus on a different technique, gradually building toward a series of small finished works. You’ll discover how to let go of perfection, respond to what’s happening on the panel, and embrace the beautiful unpredictability of the medium. Expect a mix of demonstration, guided time, and individual feedback so you can grow at your own pace.

  By the end of the four weeks, you’ll walk away with a set of richly layered paintings, a deeper understanding of the cold wax process, and a toolkit of techniques you can use for years to come.

  
  

  LEVEL

  All levels welcome—curiosity is the only requirement.
  

  
  

  SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

  o 5 - 6"x6" Prepared panels for students

  o Lavender essence brush cleaner

  o Spray bottles for eating away to underlayer

  o Stencils

  o Bubble wrap envelopes

  o Transparent red iron oxide acrylic paint

  o Artist tape

  o Frog tape

  o Collage material

  o Stamps

  o Straight edge

  o Squeegee

  
  

  
  

  SUPPLIES TO BRING

  o Oil paints (any colors)

  o Gamlin cold wax medium

  o Scraper

  o Paper towels

  o Wax paper

  o Tissue paper

  o Palette knives

  o Rubber/latex gloves

  o Brayer

  o Carving tools – get creative (sticks, old kitchen things, pottery tools)

  o Oil paint brushes – not specific, just a small mix

  o Oil paint sticks (optional)

  o Empty pizza box

  
  

  
  

  ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
  

  Lisa Riannson is a Colorado artist and experienced art instructor who loves helping people explore their creativity. With a knack for breaking down techniques and making art approachable, she’s taught workshops, private lessons, and community sessions for artists of all levels. Lisa’s teaching style focuses on building confidence while having fun, whether she’s guiding beginners through watercolor basics or helping more advanced students refine their skills. She believes art has the power to connect people and bring joy, and she’s passionate about sharing that with her students.
  

  
  

  QUESTIONS

  Please direct questions to Lisa at lisa@lisariannson.com.

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• Holly Kernes: Palette Knife Painting with Oils

  • Start
    03/05/2026
  •  
    9:15 AM
  • End
    03/26/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Historic Grant Ave, 216 South Grant Street, Denver, CO 80209
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  Thursdays, March 5 – March 26, 9:15 am - 12:00 pm - 4 Sessions

  Palette Knife Painting with Oils

  Add Texture and Loosen Up by Painting with a Palette Knife!

  Holly paints primarily with palette knives, enjoying the experience of applying thick paint to make a beautiful work of art. Holly will do a short demo, then answer your questions while you paint.
  

  Learn how to:

  • Draw a simple sketch to work out your composition

  • Create an underpainting that will help you

  • Look for texture patterns in nature

  • Work in layers - from bottom to top

  • Apply paint in a variety of ways

  • Become comfortable using more paint

  
  

  LEVEL

  All Levels - a bit of experience painting with oils helps.

  
  

  SUPPLIES THAT INSTRUCTOR WILL BRING

  Sketching Paper

  Masking Tape

  Blue Paper Towels

  
  

  PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to bring a container for acrylic and/or oil paint waste and will need to take it home to dispose of properly. It CANNOT be poured down the drains at our new location. Students are also encouraged to wipe brushes clean.
  

  
  

  SUPPLIES TO BRING

  · Reference pictures for your painting. Any type of scene you’d like.

  · Panels or canvases: small size, from 8x10 to 12x16. Recommend Ampersand Gessobord.

  · Oil paint: bring the paint you have, and your favorite palette colors. Recommend a Warm and Cool of each primary. These are the colors I use: Cad Yellow Light Cad Yellow Medium Cad Red Light Quinacridone Violet (Alizarin Permanent also works) Ultramarine Blue Cerulean Blue Hue or Cobalt Blue Titanium White Chromatic Black (Gamblin)

  · Palette knives: bring the ones you have. Recommend Teardrop and Diamond shape in different sizes, and one with a square edge, about ½” wide. (See picture above.)

  · Wet panel carrier

  · Brush for initial drawing: recommend size 4 or 6 filbert.

  · Portable easel and palette, such as a pochade box.

  · Odorless paint thinner for drawing and underpainting: recommend Gamsol. If you don’t like to use thinner, you can use colored pencils to sketch on your panel, and paper towels to rub on the paint.

  · Disposable gloves

  · Paper towels

  · Plastic bag for used paper towels

  · Small plastic paint cups for storing unmixed paint between sessions. About 1” round and ¾” deep. One for each color on your palette. I use Artist’s Loft from Michaels (see picture above.)

  
  

  QUESTIONS

  Email or call instructor at hkernes@msn.com or 

  720-935-1379 (text or call).

  
  

  About the Instructor

  Holly Kernes studied Graphic Design at Colorado Institute of Art, and Botanical Illustration at Denver Botanic Gardens. Over the years, she’s studied with many of today’s best artists.

  She has painted with oils since 2009. She started painting outdoors, from life, in 2010. She painted her 400th plein air painting in 2023.

  Holly started painting with palette knives in 2019. She won three First Prize awards and two Honorable Mentions at Plein Air Events in the last three years.

  
  

  
  

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• Pam McLaughlin: Paint the Human Face in Watercolor!

  • Start
    04/01/2026
  •  
    12:15 PM
  • End
    04/22/2026
  •  
    3:15 PM
  • Location
    Historic Grant Avenue, 216 S Grant St, Denver, CO 80209
  • Spaces left
    11

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  Wednesdays, April 1 - 22, 12:15 - 3:15 PM - 4 Sessions * 

  Paint the Human Face in Watercolor!

  Learn the basics of painting the human face in watercolor in this four week class. Students are given step by step instruction on anatomy, drawing and painting the human face. Features of the face such as eye, nose and lips are drawn and then painted. Proportion and proper placement of features are emphasized. Multiple watercolor techniques and color mixing strategies are utilized. In addition to being an artist, Pam is also a physician and uses her expertise of anatomy to create beautiful portraits.
  

  
  

  LEVEL

  Any

  
  

  SUPPLIES TO BRING

  Watercolor Paints- M. Graham, Da Vinci, Daniel Smith, Winsor and Newton, 

  Cheap Joe’s American Journey (brands recommended)

  *ultramarine blue

  *cerulean blue or cobalt blue

  *cadmium yellow medium

  *gamboge yellow (want yellow orange color some brands look brownish)

  *cadmium red

  *alizarin crimson

  *sap green

  *burnt sienna

  *raw sienna

  *quinacridone rose

  
  

  Arches 140# paper cold press watercolor paper

  
  

  WC Paint Brushes: synthetic or golden taklon, short handle 

  *Round #10 brush

  *Round #2 brush for detail

  *Flat 1 inch brush

  
  

  Palette (Folding Palette works well)

  
  

  Board (12 x 16 or larger, this is to tape watercolor paper to)

  
  

  Masking Tape

  Pencil

  Kneaded Eraser

  Cups/containers for water

  Paper Towels

  
  

  Get Supplies at:

  • Meininger Art Supply
  • Guiry’s with Art Department
  • www.dickblick.com
  • www.cheapjoes.com

  
  

  ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

  Pam McLaughlin is a Colorado watercolor painter, photographer and author.

  Pam's paintings have been in numerous exhibitions including the International American Watercolor Society’s Exhibition in New York City and are featured in the Spring 2023 edition of the Art of Watercolor Magazine (49th Issue).

  For the past 15 years, Pam has taught watercolor. She is presently on the faculty at the Art Students League of Denver and teaches at the Arvada Center for the Arts.

  
  

  QUESTIONS

  Please direct questions to Pam at Watercolorsplash@gmail.com.

  
  

  * NOTE: Doors open at 12:00 and close at 3:30 to give the instructor and students time to set up before class begins and to clean up at the end of each class.

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• Pam McLaughlin: Watercolor, Paint what YOU Want!

  • Start
    07/08/2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    07/29/2026
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Historic Grant Avenue, 216 S Grant St, Denver, CO 80209
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  
  

  Wednesdays, July 8 - July 29, 1:00 - 3:00 PM - 4 Sessions * 

  Bring Your Vision to Life in Watercolor!

  PAINT what YOU want to paint in this FUN 4 week class! Students will work individually on their own watercolor paintings. Instruction on all aspects of the painting process, drawing, color mixing, composition, watercolor techniques and more. Class is for beginner to advanced painters. Students must bring photos and reference materials for their paintings.

  
  

  LEVEL

  Any

  
  

  SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

  • reference materials, light box, a few extra palettes with paint and brushes

  
  

  SUPPLIES TO BRING

  Reference materials for their paintings

  
  

  Watercolor Paints- M. Graham, Da Vinci, Daniel Smith, Winsor and Newton, 

  Cheap Joe’s American Journey (brands recommended)

  
  

  *ultramarine blue

  *cerulean blue or cobalt blue

  *cadmium yellow medium

  *gamboge yellow (want yellow orange color some brands look brownish)

  *cadmium red

  *alizarin crimson

  *sap green

  *burnt sienna

  *raw sienna

  
  

  Arches 140# paper cold press watercolor paper (9 x 12 inch sheet size works well)

  
  

  WC Paint Brushes: synthetic or golden taklon, short handle 

  
  

  *Round #10 brush

  *Round #2 brush for detail

  *Flat 1 inch brush

  
  

  Palette (Folding Palette works well)

  
  

  Board (12 x 16 or larger, this is to tape watercolor paper to)

  
  

  Masking Tape

  Pencil

  Kneaded Eraser

  Cups/containers for water

  Paper Towels

  Get Supplies at:

  • Meininger Art Supply
  • Guiry’s with Art Department
  • www.dickblick.com
  • www.cheapjoes.com

  
  

  ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

  Pam McLaughlin is a Colorado watercolor painter, photographer and author.

  Pam's paintings have been in numerous exhibitions including the International American Watercolor Society’s Exhibition in New York City and are featured in the Spring 2023 edition of the Art of Watercolor Magazine (49th Issue).

  For the past 15 years, Pam has taught watercolor. She is presently on the faculty at the Art Students League of Denver and teaches at the Arvada Center for the Arts.

  
  

  QUESTIONS

  Please direct questions to Pam at Watercolorsplash@gmail.com.

  
  

  * NOTE: Though the classes are listed as lasting from 1-3 pm, students are welcome to arrive earlier as early as 12:00 pm to work on their projects beforehand or get warmed up for creating with Pam. Doors close at 3:30.

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