Park Hill Art Club upcoming events

Rodgers Naylor: Oil Painting: Putting it All Together (04/08/2026)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:15:00 GMT

Wednesdays, April 8 – April 29, 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm - 4 Sessions

Oil Painting: Putting it All Together

Composition...values...shapes...colors...lines...texture...oh my! All are important elements of painting, and we need to consider most of them most of the time, and all of them some of the time...but how do we juggle all of these things to create paintings we like?

In this class we'll work on doing just that, seeking practical approaches in all cases, understanding that the answers will differ from one artist to the next and even from one painting to the next.

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") PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to bring a container for 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.

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.

Jeannie Paty: Expressive Florals: Color, Mark-Making & Personal Expression Paint florals with confidence, color, and your own voice. (Acrylic or Oil) (05/06/2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:15:00 GMT

Wednesdays, May 6, May 13, May 20, 2026

12:15 - 3:00 pm - 3 Sessions*

Expressive Florals: Color, Mark-Making & Personal Expression Paint florals with confidence, color, and your own voice. (Acrylic or Oil)

Expressive Florals: Color, Mark-Making & Personal Expression Paint florals with confidence, color, and your own voice. (Acrylic or Oil)

Let go of perfection and explore flowers in a more expressive, colorful, and personal way.

In this workshop, we’ll use florals and botanicals as a springboard for abstraction, playful mark-making, and confident color. Rather than trying to paint flowers realistically, we’ll focus on capturing their essence—movement, energy, and emotional presence—through fresh shapes, layered marks, strong values, and thoughtful color relationships.

Working from reference photos and/or real still life floral bouquets, you’ll learn how to simplify, exaggerate, and interpret what you see in a way that feels authentic to you. Alongside mark-making and abstraction, we’ll explore color as both a practical tool and an intuitive language—helping you build palettes that feel harmonious, expressive, and emotionally resonant.

In this class, you’ll:

-Abstract florals into dynamic, expressive shapes

-Use mark-making to create movement and visual interest

-Develop greater confidence with color choices

-Build palettes that support mood, energy, and personal style

-Loosen up and trust your own artistic instincts

There will be plenty of hands-on painting time, demonstrations, and guided discussion designed to inspire without overwhelming.

This class is open to all levels and is suitable for both acrylic and oil painters. Whether you’re new to painting or looking to refresh your approach, florals offer an accessible and joyful entry point for exploring color, mark-making, and personal expression.

Student Level

Any

Supplies Students BrinG

Class Materials List:

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

Paints (Acrylic or Oil). 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.

3 Small Painting Surfaces (smaller sizes such as 8 x 10, 11 x 14 for our studies). You can use Multi-Media Board, Canvas Sheets, Panels or Boards, etc. Make sure they are pre-gessoed. We will need several of these for studies and exploration.

1 Large Canvas Panel or Board (Larger size such as 16 x 20 or 20 x 24).

Brushes of various sizes. Bring what you have. I use filberts such as #2, #4 #6, #10.

Palette knives (various sizes and edges)

Paint Scrapers (various sizes. You can also use old credit cards or old gift cards)

A Palette

Medium (For Acrylics: Gloss Medium or Matte Medium) (For Oils: Galkyd and Liquin or Cold Wax ~ whatever you’re most comfortable with)

Paper Towels

Apron & Plastic Gloves

Water Container for Acrylics Only (such as old plastic cups or large yogurt containers).

Odorless Mineral Spirits & Container for Oils Only (such as Gamsol. Please NO TURPENTINE)

Optional Items

• An Easel (Optional~tabletop or standing) or you can use the flat tables provided in the room

Sketchbook (Optional)

• Mark-Making Tools (Optional) such as markers, pencils, water soluble crayons, oil

pastels, or oil sticks (R &F), etc, depending on your medium. Bring whatever you have

to make marks with. Be creative. (Some additional tools I use for abstract work are:

Stabilo Woodys, Lyra graphite sticks water-soluble, Marabu Mixed Media Art Crayons,

Derwent Inktense Blocks, Caran d’Ache Classic Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastels, Art

Graf Water Soluble graphite blocks, Posca Maker Pens, R & F Oil Sticks, Brayers etc.

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.

Mickey La Fave: All About Painting Watercolor Animals (05/06/2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:15:00 GMT

Wednesdays, May 6 - May 27, 12:15pm - 3:15pm -
4 Sessions

Learn All About Painting Watercolor Animals!

Get ready to unleash your inner animal ( literally! ) with watercolorist Mickey LaFave. Learn to blend like a pro, bring eyes, noses and mouths to life and master the art of making cute critters with a limited color palette – all without losing your mind!

LEVEL

Any

SUPPLIES TO BRING

Please read carefully. I have students buy the wrong things and its 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, & Meinigers 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 most 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 Colbalt Violet

2H Gamboge

16H Cobalt Blue

1H Hansa Yellow Light

8H Ultramarine

34H Turquoise Blue

Dr. Ph Martin’s Bleed Proof White

300 lb Watercolor paper. I use Fabriano Artistico 300

lb weight cold press paper. I do not recommend 140 lb

weight 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 or Rex Art on the internet. For our

classes, we will use round size 4 and 6 and

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 ON TO.

I use blue 1” painter masking tape. I use 1/4” foam board backing board just larger than my sheet of paper. This is available at Michales 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 as a pallet.

I use Vanish brand erasers. I think they are getting harder to find by Amazon still carries them.

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. Its super helpful in doing animal whiskers! I use to get them at Hobby Lobby but they no longer carrie them. I last ordered them from Amazon.

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

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, Meinigers or Guiry’s. This is optional but it really enhances a painting! We will only use this gold paint in our lessons.

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

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!

Jennifer Bobola: Abstract Mixed Media (05/07/2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:15:00 GMT

Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21, 2026
9:15 am - 12:15 pm - 3 Sessions

Learn Abstract in Mixed Media!

This dynamic mixed-media acrylic art class invites artists of all levels to unlock their creative voice through layering mixed media creating dimension and amazing texture combining acrylic paint with materials like joint compound, gel mediums, ink and various papers to create rich, expressive, and personal artworks.

* techniques: learn to build, layer, and subtract paint for depth

* materials: utilize acrylic paints, matte mediums , gesso, textured pastes, and unconventional tools

*focus: emphasizes experimentation, color harmony, and developing a personal style

Designed for beginners to advanced students focused on expression rather than complex rules.

LEVEL

All levels

SUPPLIES TO BRING

paint brushes
acrylic paint
any left over tissue paper
gel mediums
wrapping paper
old magazines
bottle for waste water, paper towels
any kind of canvas, watercolor paper or card board

SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL BRING

acrylic brushes
acrylic paint
paper towels
Jennifer will provide any tissue paper or water color paper for mixed media
joint compound or gel mediums

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

Questions

Reach Jennifer at jenniferbobola.art@gmail.com or 303-884-5753.

About the Instructor

Jennifer Bobola joined Park Hill Art Club in January 2013. She has had a wide range of teaching experience from undergraduate to adult education. Jennifer studied art in the Netherlands, attending the Utrecht School of the Arts, and with Kevin Weckbach and Mark Nelson of Colorado. She also studied music performance at Metropolitan State University for saxophone. Jennifer uses a thoughtful approach, allowing experimentation and improvisation to make her work more balanced and alive, while manipulating dimensions of color and shape.

* NOTE: Doors open at 9:00 and close at 12:30 to give the instructor and students time to set up before class begins and to clean up at the end of each class.

Michael Keyes: Woodcut Printmaking without a Press (05/07/2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:15:00 GMT

Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28
9:15 am - 12:00 pm - 4 Sessions

Woodcut Printmaking without a Press

Goal: for participants to produce an edition(s) of 5 or more woodcut prints from their sketch or drawing.

Instruction: Participants will be introduced to wood and paper types, and their advantages and disadvantages for woodcut printmaking. We will also discuss carving tools, inks, brayers, and tools for making the impression on the paper.

NOTE: Safety is a top priority. Participants will use “bench hooks” to stabilize the block while gouging out white areas.

Razor-sharp Japanese carving tools are available for use, and soft, smooth- grained shina plywood is provided to carve the image in. The cost of ink, paper, the first woodblock, and supplies are covered in the fee.

Participants must bring a reference drawing for their woodcut print to be produced.

Participants will transfer their drawing to the block, carve the image into the block, ink the block, and print it, using a hand burnisher.

There will be brief demos of steps of the process each class period, to familiarize participants with tried-and-true details of making handsome woodcut prints.

Student Level

All levels

Supplies Students BrinG

Bring a sketch/design, 6" x 8" to make your woodcut print from.

SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL BRING

Instructor will bring wood, paper, tools, ink; everything that you will need, except the design.

Questions

Email or call instructor.

mjpkeyes@yahoo.com or 720.579.8760

About the Instructor

Michael Keyes is a woodcut printmaker and oil painter with a BFA from Wright State University, and an MFA from Ohio State University.

In woodcut printmaking, he is challenged by composing black and white shapes into active, impactful images. His woodcuts relay visual stories—either a simple story of a breathtaking landscape, or a complex story of people helping people, as in activities in early days of the Covid 19 pandemic. The addition of brisk color, produced with oil-based inks, brings a special liveliness to some of his works.

He has taught woodcut printmaking at Park Hill Art Club, when the club met at Park Hill United Methodist Church, before COVID.

He teaches woodcut printmaking at Art Students League of Denver.

He was awarded “Best of Show” at the 2021 National Arts Program Front Range Exhibition, and “First Place” in the Studio Work Category, at the Escalante Canyons Art Festival in 2024, among other recent awards.

* NOTE: Doors open at 9:00am and close at 12:30pm to give the instructor and students time to set up before class begins and to clean up at the end of each class.

PLEASE NOTE (if applicable): 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.

Holly Kernes: Palette Knife Painting with Oils (06/04/2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:15:00 GMT

Thursdays, June 4 through June 25, 2026; 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 has painted with palette knives since 2019. The only time she uses brushes is for underpaintings.

She takes advantage of the thickness of the paint to create vibrant, painterly, textural works of art. The knife allows quick mixing and application, with no stopping to switch to brushes, and no need for solvents. Once students have experienced knife techniques, they can decide how much of their paintings will be covered with knife strokes.

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

First Class:

Holly will do a demo painting while explaining her process: pencil sketch, panel sketch, underpainting, then palette knife. Students are free to watch, or work on their own painting along with her. She painted the two landscapes above in her March classes.

Remaining classes:

Students will bring their own reference photos and try out the process. Meanwhile, Holly will start another painting, answer students’ questions about theirs, and offer tips along the way. Artists can finish their paintings at home, and bring them in the following week for review, if they like.

LEVEL

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

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. I prefer Gamblin 150ml tubes. 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
- 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.
Wet panel carrier
Brush for initial drawing: recommend size 4 or 6 filbert.
Portable easel and palette
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. Acrylic paints also work well for underpaintings.
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 because they seal well.

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.

View her website: hollykernes.com

Holly Kernes: Palette Knife Painting with Oils (06/11/2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:15:00 GMT

Thursdays, June 4 through June 25, 2026; 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 has painted with palette knives since 2019. The only time she uses brushes is for underpaintings.

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

First Class:

Remaining classes:

LEVEL

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

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. I prefer Gamblin 150ml tubes. 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
- 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.
Wet panel carrier
Brush for initial drawing: recommend size 4 or 6 filbert.
Portable easel and palette
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. Acrylic paints also work well for underpaintings.
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 because they seal well.

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.

View her website: hollykernes.com

Holly Kernes: Palette Knife Painting with Oils (06/18/2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:15:00 GMT

Thursdays, June 4 through June 25, 2026; 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 has painted with palette knives since 2019. The only time she uses brushes is for underpaintings.

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

First Class:

Remaining classes:

LEVEL

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

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. I prefer Gamblin 150ml tubes. 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
- 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.
Wet panel carrier
Brush for initial drawing: recommend size 4 or 6 filbert.
Portable easel and palette
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. Acrylic paints also work well for underpaintings.
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 because they seal well.

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.

View her website: hollykernes.com

Holly Kernes: Palette Knife Painting with Oils (06/25/2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:15:00 GMT

Thursdays, June 4 through June 25, 2026; 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 has painted with palette knives since 2019. The only time she uses brushes is for underpaintings.

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

First Class:

Remaining classes:

LEVEL

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

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. I prefer Gamblin 150ml tubes. 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
- 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.
Wet panel carrier
Brush for initial drawing: recommend size 4 or 6 filbert.
Portable easel and palette
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. Acrylic paints also work well for underpaintings.
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 because they seal well.

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.

View her website: hollykernes.com

Lucy Bradley-Springer- Artist Summer Camp Week 1: Get Loose-The Gateway to a More Expressive Art Practice (08/05/2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Two Sessions August 5 (Afternoon 12:30-3) and 6 (Morning 9:30-Noon)

Artist Summer Camp #1: Get Loose-The Gateway to a More Expressive Art Practice

Are you tired of taking classes where everyone paints the same thing? If so, this class may just be for you! Together, we will explore ways to bring your paintings alive with looser, more expressive marks.

You will learn to:

Play while painting
Make marks and spread paint in new ways
Develop loose ink portraits using contour, blind, and non-dominant hand drawing techniques.

The objective of the course is to have fun and learn new techniques. Expect to go home with new ideas and ways to make your art work more appealing.

LEVEL

Beginner to intermediate levels

SUPPLIES FOR STUDENTS TO BRING

Students need to bring:

2 bowls for rinse water.
2 black gel or ballpoint pens, medium point size (not fine).
Paper towels

Other supplies will be provided. You may, however, bring the following things if you already have them:

Your favorite mark-making tool that isn’t a brush
Spray bottle
Board to tape paper to, large enough to accommodate a 20x14 size sheet of paper.
Scissors

SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

Paper (2 sizes) and tape
Watercolor paints in red, blue, yellow, black and white
Scissors
Brushes
Fun tools (not brushes) to apply paint
Spray bottles
Black ink
Materials for wet palette
Boards for taping papers

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Lucy joined Park Hill Art Club in 2018 and is currently the PHAC Board Secretary. She started taking painting and mixed media classes when she retired in 2015. Progress in her art journey has given her experience with many different media, methods, and tools, but she now works predominantly with watercolors and ink.

Lucy is a nurse with a PhD in Education and more than 40 years of experience teaching nursing students and other health care providers. She uses those skills to now teach about art.

QUESTIONS

lucy.bradley-springer@ucdenver.edu

* NOTE: Doors open at 12:00 and close at 3:30 on Wed, and open 9:00 AM and Close 12:30 PM Thurs to give the instructor and students time to set up before class begins and to clean up at the end of each class.

Lucy Bradley-Springer- Artist Summer Camp Week 1: Get Loose-The Gateway to a More Expressive Art Practice (08/06/2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Two Sessions August 5 (Afternoon 12:30-3) and 6 (Morning 9:30-Noon)

Artist Summer Camp #1: Get Loose-The Gateway to a More Expressive Art Practice

You will learn to:

Play while painting
Make marks and spread paint in new ways
Develop loose ink portraits using contour, blind, and non-dominant hand drawing techniques.

The objective of the course is to have fun and learn new techniques. Expect to go home with new ideas and ways to make your art work more appealing.

LEVEL

Beginner to intermediate levels

SUPPLIES FOR STUDENTS TO BRING

Students need to bring:

2 bowls for rinse water.
2 black gel or ballpoint pens, medium point size (not fine).
Paper towels

Other supplies will be provided. You may, however, bring the following things if you already have them:

Your favorite mark-making tool that isn’t a brush
Spray bottle
Board to tape paper to, large enough to accommodate a 20x14 size sheet of paper.
Scissors

SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

Paper (2 sizes) and tape
Watercolor paints in red, blue, yellow, black and white
Scissors
Brushes
Fun tools (not brushes) to apply paint
Spray bottles
Black ink
Materials for wet palette
Boards for taping papers

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Lucy is a nurse with a PhD in Education and more than 40 years of experience teaching nursing students and other health care providers. She uses those skills to now teach about art.

QUESTIONS

lucy.bradley-springer@ucdenver.edu

Bonnie Stolzmann- Artist Summer Camp Week 4: Gouache and India Ink Workshop-Discover the Art of Bold Expression (08/26/2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:45:00 GMT

Two Sessions August 26 (Afternoon 12:45-2:45) and 27(Morning 9:45-11:45)

Artist Summer Camp #4: Gouache and India Ink Workshop-Discover the Art of Bold Expression

Unleash creativity through the dynamic combination of gouache and India ink. This immersive, hands-on workshop explores how these two powerful mediums interact to create striking contrasts, layered textures, and expressive compositions—perfect for artists of all levels.

What to Expect

Dynamic Resist Technique: Learn how to apply gouache to create a dynamic andunexpected resist technique that will shake up any practice, whether for beginner orprofessional painters.
Highlights and Shadows: Discover how to use gouache for luminous highlights and India ink for rich shadows and depth, achieving a dramatic tonal balance.
Abstract Backgrounds: Explore how to create expressive, abstract backgrounds using the India ink and gouache technique, then learn how to draw and paint foregrounds back into the work for a cohesive composition.
Gouache as Resist: Gain command of using gouache as a resist medium, learning how it interacts with ink to produce layered, textural effects.
Medium History: Learn about the history of gouache and India ink and how these traditional materials can be integrated into any modern art practice.
Personal Project: Complete an original 11x17" painting under expert guidance.

LEVEL

Any. Ideal for artists, illustrators, designers, and anyone eager to expand their painting techniques. No prior experience required—just curiosity and enthusiasm.

SUPPLIES FOR STUDENTS TO BRING

PAPER: 2 sheets of 140lb watercolor paper (8" x 10" or larger preferred)
GOUACHE: (traditional DESIGNER"S GOUACHE ONLY! NOT acrylic): Titanium white and at least two primary colors. I prefer Daniel Smith and Winsor & Newton
BRUSHES: Watercolor: 1” flat, and a #8 or #10 Round
Drafting tape
Spritzer bottle
Towel or cloth (no paper towels, please)
A water container
Paint Palette
Ideas or images you would like to paint

SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

140lb paper
India ink
Pencils
Hair dryers
Graphite Paper
Cheesecloth
Saran Wrap
Lace
Gouache (including metallics)
Brushes
Painter's tape
Gator boards
Colored pencils
Fixative

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Bonnie Stolzmann is a distinguished fine artist and illustrator based in Denver, renowned for her dynamic and engaging approach to both art and education. With a passion for inspiring creators of all ages, she has taught art classes that empower students to unlock their full potential through hands-on exploration of new materials and techniques.

Her exceptional scientific illustrations have been published in collaboration with The Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, The University of California, Harvard University, and The Jepson Herbarium. Additionally, Bonnie’s artwork has been showcased internationally, earning prestigious awards and recognition.

Whether in the studio or the classroom, her dedication to both artistic excellence and education makes her an inspiring mentor.

QUESTIONS

bonniestolzmann@gmail.com, Phone 719-339-9544

Bonnie Stolzmann- Artist Summer Camp Week 4: Gouache and India Ink Workshop-Discover the Art of Bold Expression (08/27/2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:45:00 GMT

Two Sessions August 26 (Afternoon 12:45-2:45) and 27(Morning 9:45-11:45)

Artist Summer Camp #4: Gouache and India Ink Workshop-Discover the Art of Bold Expression

What to Expect

Dynamic Resist Technique: Learn how to apply gouache to create a dynamic andunexpected resist technique that will shake up any practice, whether for beginner orprofessional painters.
Highlights and Shadows: Discover how to use gouache for luminous highlights and India ink for rich shadows and depth, achieving a dramatic tonal balance.
Abstract Backgrounds: Explore how to create expressive, abstract backgrounds using the India ink and gouache technique, then learn how to draw and paint foregrounds back into the work for a cohesive composition.
Gouache as Resist: Gain command of using gouache as a resist medium, learning how it interacts with ink to produce layered, textural effects.
Medium History: Learn about the history of gouache and India ink and how these traditional materials can be integrated into any modern art practice.
Personal Project: Complete an original 11x17" painting under expert guidance.

LEVEL

Any. Ideal for artists, illustrators, designers, and anyone eager to expand their painting techniques. No prior experience required—just curiosity and enthusiasm.

SUPPLIES FOR STUDENTS TO BRING

PAPER: 2 sheets of 140lb watercolor paper (8" x 10" or larger preferred)
GOUACHE: (traditional DESIGNER"S GOUACHE ONLY! NOT acrylic): Titanium white and at least two primary colors. I prefer Daniel Smith and Winsor & Newton
BRUSHES: Watercolor: 1” flat, and a #8 or #10 Round
Drafting tape
Spritzer bottle
Towel or cloth (no paper towels, please)
A water container
Paint Palette
Ideas or images you would like to paint

SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

140lb paper
India ink
Pencils
Hair dryers
Graphite Paper
Cheesecloth
Saran Wrap
Lace
Gouache (including metallics)
Brushes
Painter's tape
Gator boards
Colored pencils
Fixative

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Whether in the studio or the classroom, her dedication to both artistic excellence and education makes her an inspiring mentor.

QUESTIONS

bonniestolzmann@gmail.com, Phone 719-339-9544

Bonnie Stolzmann - Unleashing the Power of Gouache: A Comprehensive Course (09/02/2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays 12:30-3:00 PM, September 2,9,16,23,30

Unleashing the Power of Gouache: A Comprehensive Course

What Is Gouache?

Gouache, often labeled as "opaque watercolor," is distinct from watercolor, primarily due to its opacity compared to watercolor's transparency, despite both being water-soluble. This five-week course will guide you through the essentials of gouache, empowering you to incorporate it confidently into your artistic endeavors. Immerse yourself in the vivid world of gouache in this engaging four-week class designed to spark creativity and enhance painting skills. This is more than just another painting course—it's an exploration of a versatile and expressive medium.

What you will Learn:

-The intriguing history and unique characteristics of gouache

-Live demonstrations showcasing essential techniques, from rich opaque layers to watercolor-like washes

-Adjusting gouache consistency for varied effects

-Key principles of color theory and practical tips for mixing and layering

-Fundamental composition skills for captivating artwork

-Introduction to different brush types and strokes.

-Students will also explore topics like brushes, color theory, composition, paper choices, and archival practices specific to gouache.

LEVEL

All Levels

SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

Bonnie will bring all materials:

Hair dryers
Graphite Paper
Cheesecloth
Saran Wrap
Lace
Extra gouache including metallics
Extra brushes
Extra watercolor and printmaking paper
Painter's tape
Extra gator boards
Colored pencils
Fixative

SUPPLIES TO BRING

PAPER: 3 sheets of 140lb watercolor paper (8" x 10" or larger preferred)
GOUACHE: (traditional DESIGNER"S GOUACHE ONLY! NOT acrylic): Titanium white and at least two primary colors. I prefer Daniel Smith and Winsor & Newton
BRUSHES: Watercolor: 1” flat, and a #8 or #10 Round
Drafting tape
Spritzer bottle
Towel or cloth (no paper towels, please)
A water container
Paint Palette
Ideas or images you would like to paint

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Her exceptional scientific illustrations have been published in collaboration with **The Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, The University of California, Harvard University, and The Jepson Herbarium. Additionally, Bonnie’s artwork has been showcased internationally, earning prestigious awards and recognition.

A firm believer in fostering a supportive and innovative learning environment, Bonnie creates a classroom atmosphere where students feel encouraged to take creative risks, experiment freely, and grow as artists. Whether in the studio or the classroom, her dedication to both artistic excellence and education makes her an inspiring mentor and visionary in the field.

Visit Bonnie's website.

QUESTIONS

Please direct questions to Bonnie at bonniestolzmann@gmail.com.

Bonnie Stolzmann - Unleashing the Power of Gouache: A Comprehensive Course (09/09/2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays 12:30-3:00 PM, September 2,9,16,23,30

Unleashing the Power of Gouache: A Comprehensive Course

What Is Gouache?

What you will Learn:

-The intriguing history and unique characteristics of gouache

-Live demonstrations showcasing essential techniques, from rich opaque layers to watercolor-like washes

-Adjusting gouache consistency for varied effects

-Key principles of color theory and practical tips for mixing and layering

-Fundamental composition skills for captivating artwork

-Introduction to different brush types and strokes.

-Students will also explore topics like brushes, color theory, composition, paper choices, and archival practices specific to gouache.

LEVEL

All Levels

SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

Bonnie will bring all materials:

Hair dryers
Graphite Paper
Cheesecloth
Saran Wrap
Lace
Extra gouache including metallics
Extra brushes
Extra watercolor and printmaking paper
Painter's tape
Extra gator boards
Colored pencils
Fixative

SUPPLIES TO BRING

PAPER: 3 sheets of 140lb watercolor paper (8" x 10" or larger preferred)
GOUACHE: (traditional DESIGNER"S GOUACHE ONLY! NOT acrylic): Titanium white and at least two primary colors. I prefer Daniel Smith and Winsor & Newton
BRUSHES: Watercolor: 1” flat, and a #8 or #10 Round
Drafting tape
Spritzer bottle
Towel or cloth (no paper towels, please)
A water container
Paint Palette
Ideas or images you would like to paint

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Visit Bonnie's website.

QUESTIONS

Please direct questions to Bonnie at bonniestolzmann@gmail.com.

Bonnie Stolzmann - Unleashing the Power of Gouache: A Comprehensive Course (09/16/2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays 12:30-3:00 PM, September 2,9,16,23,30

Unleashing the Power of Gouache: A Comprehensive Course

What Is Gouache?

What you will Learn:

-The intriguing history and unique characteristics of gouache

-Live demonstrations showcasing essential techniques, from rich opaque layers to watercolor-like washes

-Adjusting gouache consistency for varied effects

-Key principles of color theory and practical tips for mixing and layering

-Fundamental composition skills for captivating artwork

-Introduction to different brush types and strokes.

-Students will also explore topics like brushes, color theory, composition, paper choices, and archival practices specific to gouache.

LEVEL

All Levels

SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

Bonnie will bring all materials:

Hair dryers
Graphite Paper
Cheesecloth
Saran Wrap
Lace
Extra gouache including metallics
Extra brushes
Extra watercolor and printmaking paper
Painter's tape
Extra gator boards
Colored pencils
Fixative

SUPPLIES TO BRING

PAPER: 3 sheets of 140lb watercolor paper (8" x 10" or larger preferred)
GOUACHE: (traditional DESIGNER"S GOUACHE ONLY! NOT acrylic): Titanium white and at least two primary colors. I prefer Daniel Smith and Winsor & Newton
BRUSHES: Watercolor: 1” flat, and a #8 or #10 Round
Drafting tape
Spritzer bottle
Towel or cloth (no paper towels, please)
A water container
Paint Palette
Ideas or images you would like to paint

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Visit Bonnie's website.

QUESTIONS

Please direct questions to Bonnie at bonniestolzmann@gmail.com.

Bonnie Stolzmann - Unleashing the Power of Gouache: A Comprehensive Course (09/23/2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays 12:30-3:00 PM, September 2,9,16,23,30

Unleashing the Power of Gouache: A Comprehensive Course

What Is Gouache?

What you will Learn:

-The intriguing history and unique characteristics of gouache

-Live demonstrations showcasing essential techniques, from rich opaque layers to watercolor-like washes

-Adjusting gouache consistency for varied effects

-Key principles of color theory and practical tips for mixing and layering

-Fundamental composition skills for captivating artwork

-Introduction to different brush types and strokes.

-Students will also explore topics like brushes, color theory, composition, paper choices, and archival practices specific to gouache.

LEVEL

All Levels

SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

Bonnie will bring all materials:

Hair dryers
Graphite Paper
Cheesecloth
Saran Wrap
Lace
Extra gouache including metallics
Extra brushes
Extra watercolor and printmaking paper
Painter's tape
Extra gator boards
Colored pencils
Fixative

SUPPLIES TO BRING

PAPER: 3 sheets of 140lb watercolor paper (8" x 10" or larger preferred)
GOUACHE: (traditional DESIGNER"S GOUACHE ONLY! NOT acrylic): Titanium white and at least two primary colors. I prefer Daniel Smith and Winsor & Newton
BRUSHES: Watercolor: 1” flat, and a #8 or #10 Round
Drafting tape
Spritzer bottle
Towel or cloth (no paper towels, please)
A water container
Paint Palette
Ideas or images you would like to paint

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Visit Bonnie's website.

QUESTIONS

Please direct questions to Bonnie at bonniestolzmann@gmail.com.

Bonnie Stolzmann - Unleashing the Power of Gouache: A Comprehensive Course (09/30/2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Wednesdays 12:30-3:00 PM, September 2,9,16,23,30

Unleashing the Power of Gouache: A Comprehensive Course

What Is Gouache?

What you will Learn:

-The intriguing history and unique characteristics of gouache

-Live demonstrations showcasing essential techniques, from rich opaque layers to watercolor-like washes

-Adjusting gouache consistency for varied effects

-Key principles of color theory and practical tips for mixing and layering

-Fundamental composition skills for captivating artwork

-Introduction to different brush types and strokes.

-Students will also explore topics like brushes, color theory, composition, paper choices, and archival practices specific to gouache.

LEVEL

All Levels

SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

Bonnie will bring all materials:

Hair dryers
Graphite Paper
Cheesecloth
Saran Wrap
Lace
Extra gouache including metallics
Extra brushes
Extra watercolor and printmaking paper
Painter's tape
Extra gator boards
Colored pencils
Fixative

SUPPLIES TO BRING

PAPER: 3 sheets of 140lb watercolor paper (8" x 10" or larger preferred)
GOUACHE: (traditional DESIGNER"S GOUACHE ONLY! NOT acrylic): Titanium white and at least two primary colors. I prefer Daniel Smith and Winsor & Newton
BRUSHES: Watercolor: 1” flat, and a #8 or #10 Round
Drafting tape
Spritzer bottle
Towel or cloth (no paper towels, please)
A water container
Paint Palette
Ideas or images you would like to paint

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Visit Bonnie's website.

QUESTIONS

Please direct questions to Bonnie at bonniestolzmann@gmail.com.

Pam McLaughlin: PAINTING YOUNG and OLD FACES in WATERCOLOR! (11/04/2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:15:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 4 Weeks 12:15 PM-3:15 PM, November 4, 11,18 and December 2. (No class Thanksgiving week)

PAINTING YOUNG and OLD FACES in WATERCOLOR!

This fun class will take your portraits to a new level. The watercolor painting process for children and elderly adults is very different! Explore watercolor techniques for creating wrinkles of older people and the smooth skin of young children. Learn how to mix paints to create different skin and hair colors.

LEVEL

Some watercolor experience

SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

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

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 or Indian yellow (want yellow orange color some brands of Gamboge look brownish)
- Cadmium red
- Alizarin crimson
- Sap green
- Burnt sienna
- Raw sienna
- Quinacridone rose
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)

Liquid mask/ frisket AND old small brush to apply liquid mask

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

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: Students are welcome to arrive earlier as early as 12:00 pm to set up or work on their projects beforehand or get warmed up for creating with Pam. Doors close at 3:30.

Pam McLaughlin: PAINTING YOUNG and OLD FACES in WATERCOLOR! (11/11/2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:15:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 4 Weeks 12:15 PM-3:15 PM, November 4, 11,18 and December 2. (No class Thanksgiving week)

PAINTING YOUNG and OLD FACES in WATERCOLOR!

LEVEL

Some watercolor experience

SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

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

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 or Indian yellow (want yellow orange color some brands of Gamboge look brownish)
- Cadmium red
- Alizarin crimson
- Sap green
- Burnt sienna
- Raw sienna
- Quinacridone rose
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)

Liquid mask/ frisket AND old small brush to apply liquid mask

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

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

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

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: Students are welcome to arrive earlier as early as 12:00 pm to set up or work on their projects beforehand or get warmed up for creating with Pam. Doors close at 3:30.

Pam McLaughlin: PAINTING YOUNG and OLD FACES in WATERCOLOR! (11/18/2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 19:15:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 4 Weeks 12:15 PM-3:15 PM, November 4, 11,18 and December 2. (No class Thanksgiving week)

PAINTING YOUNG and OLD FACES in WATERCOLOR!

LEVEL

Some watercolor experience

SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

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

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 or Indian yellow (want yellow orange color some brands of Gamboge look brownish)
- Cadmium red
- Alizarin crimson
- Sap green
- Burnt sienna
- Raw sienna
- Quinacridone rose
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)

Liquid mask/ frisket AND old small brush to apply liquid mask

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

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

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

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: Students are welcome to arrive earlier as early as 12:00 pm to set up or work on their projects beforehand or get warmed up for creating with Pam. Doors close at 3:30.

Pam McLaughlin: PAINTING YOUNG and OLD FACES in WATERCOLOR! (12/02/2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 19:15:00 GMT

Wednesdays, 4 Weeks 12:15 PM-3:15 PM, November 4, 11,18 and December 2. (No class Thanksgiving week)

PAINTING YOUNG and OLD FACES in WATERCOLOR!

LEVEL

Some watercolor experience

SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

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

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 or Indian yellow (want yellow orange color some brands of Gamboge look brownish)
- Cadmium red
- Alizarin crimson
- Sap green
- Burnt sienna
- Raw sienna
- Quinacridone rose
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)

Liquid mask/ frisket AND old small brush to apply liquid mask

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

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

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

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: Students are welcome to arrive earlier as early as 12:00 pm to set up or work on their projects beforehand or get warmed up for creating with Pam. Doors close at 3:30.

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Palette Knife Painting with Oils

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Lucy Bradley-Springer- Artist Summer Camp Week 1: Get Loose-The Gateway to a More Expressive Art Practice (08/05/2026)

Artist Summer Camp #1: Get Loose-The Gateway to a More Expressive Art Practice

Lucy Bradley-Springer- Artist Summer Camp Week 1: Get Loose-The Gateway to a More Expressive Art Practice (08/06/2026)

Artist Summer Camp #1: Get Loose-The Gateway to a More Expressive Art Practice

Bonnie Stolzmann- Artist Summer Camp Week 4: Gouache and India Ink Workshop-Discover the Art of Bold Expression (08/26/2026)

Artist Summer Camp #4: Gouache and India Ink Workshop-Discover the Art of Bold Expression

Bonnie Stolzmann- Artist Summer Camp Week 4: Gouache and India Ink Workshop-Discover the Art of Bold Expression (08/27/2026)

Artist Summer Camp #4: Gouache and India Ink Workshop-Discover the Art of Bold Expression

Bonnie Stolzmann - Unleashing the Power of Gouache: A Comprehensive Course (09/02/2026)

Unleashing the Power of Gouache: A Comprehensive Course

Bonnie Stolzmann - Unleashing the Power of Gouache: A Comprehensive Course (09/09/2026)

Unleashing the Power of Gouache: A Comprehensive Course

Bonnie Stolzmann - Unleashing the Power of Gouache: A Comprehensive Course (09/16/2026)

Unleashing the Power of Gouache: A Comprehensive Course

Bonnie Stolzmann - Unleashing the Power of Gouache: A Comprehensive Course (09/23/2026)

Unleashing the Power of Gouache: A Comprehensive Course

Bonnie Stolzmann - Unleashing the Power of Gouache: A Comprehensive Course (09/30/2026)

Unleashing the Power of Gouache: A Comprehensive Course

Pam McLaughlin: PAINTING YOUNG and OLD FACES in WATERCOLOR! (11/04/2026)

PAINTING YOUNG and OLD FACES in WATERCOLOR!

Pam McLaughlin: PAINTING YOUNG and OLD FACES in WATERCOLOR! (11/11/2026)

PAINTING YOUNG and OLD FACES in WATERCOLOR!

Pam McLaughlin: PAINTING YOUNG and OLD FACES in WATERCOLOR! (11/18/2026)

PAINTING YOUNG and OLD FACES in WATERCOLOR!

Pam McLaughlin: PAINTING YOUNG and OLD FACES in WATERCOLOR! (12/02/2026)

PAINTING YOUNG and OLD FACES in WATERCOLOR!

Jeannie Paty: Expressive Florals: Color, Mark-Making & Personal Expression Paint florals with confidence, color, and your own voice. (Acrylic or Oil) (05/06/2026)