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• Figure Drawing Group 1st & 3rd Wed 10-1

  • Start
    June 05, 2024
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  • End
    May 19, 2027
  • Schedule
    71 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301

  Twice a month join this fun group for live figure drawing at the CAL classroom, 127 Simonton, Conroe, TX.  10:00am to 1:00pm on the first and third Wednesday of the month.

  
  

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• Portrait Painting Group

  • Start
    June 07, 2024
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  • End
    May 21, 2027
  • Schedule
    70 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton St, Conroe TX

  This event is non instructional and a small model fee is required ($10)  contact Juan Cantavella at 707-372-8301 or email at  juancantavella@yahoo.com

  
  

  
  

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• Artists In Action Plein Air

  • Start
    January 06, 2025
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  • End
    May 12, 2027
  • Schedule
    28 sessions
  • Location
    various

  

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• Still Life Group Second Friday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

  • Start
    January 17, 2025
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  • End
    May 14, 2027
  • Schedule
    29 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301

  

  Still Life Group is an open studio, no-instruction event.  Once each month, Terri Harris facilitates an opportunity for artists to practice their art-from-life skills.  All levels of skill are welcome, and any medium can be used.  

  The composition and lighting is a collaborative effort in which we all learn with and from each other.  You are encouraged to bring items that can be added to the still life.  One or two setups, depending on the number of attendees, are available so that all artists can have a good viewpoint.  

  Contact Terri Harris at 936-522-7745 or email at terribearart@gmail.com.  Each month, an email is sent requesting your RSVP.  This group is free of charge.

  
  

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• Painting with Juan Cantavella

  • Start
    January 17, 2026
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  • End
    April 29, 2028
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  • Schedule
    120 sessions
  • Location
    Conroe Art League, 127 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301

  Join Juan Cantavella for Saturday morning oil painting. Now one class - 9 a.m. to 11:00.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Watercolor Painting with Gary Hernandez, Mon 10 a.m. to Noon

  • Start
    January 19, 2026
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  • End
    May 01, 2028
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  • Schedule
    120 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301

  
  

  The watercolor course helps painters build confidence and develop essential skills for success in this beautiful medium.  Learn to handle the paint, mix colors, and effectively use various techniques.  

  
  

  Gary is an internationally recognized, award-winning artist.  He received his training from the Houston Museum of Fine Arts School of Arts.  

  
  

  Mondays, 10 a.m. to Noon

  Tuition: $155 (4-week month) and $190 (5-week month), payable at the beginning of the month.

  
  

  To register, call Gary at 713-569-9209 or email him at: garyhernandezstudio@yahoo.com

  
  

  BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME!

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• Watercolor with Carrie Allbritton

  • Start
    January 19, 2026
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  • End
    May 01, 2028
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  • Schedule
    120 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton St, Conroe Texas 77301

  This is an ongoing class.  

  JOIN CARRIE ALLBRITTON FOR WATERCOLOR PAINTING ON MONDAYS FROM 1:00-3:00.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Ceramics

  • Start
    January 20, 2026
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  • End
    May 02, 2028
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  • Schedule
    120 sessions
  • Location
    Carol Berger's Studio, 3015 Hemingway Dr., Montgomery, TX

  This is an ongoing class.

  Ceramics with Carol Berger - Pottery Classes

  Tuesdays: 9-12am, 1-4pm, or 6-9pm

  
  

  
  

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• Drawing Class with Gary Hernandez, Tue 10 a.m. to noon

  • Start
    January 20, 2026
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  • End
    May 02, 2028
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  • Schedule
    120 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton St, Conroe Texas 77301

  
  

  

  Learn to Draw: A Comprehensive Introduction to Drawing Foundations and Style with Gary Hernandez

  
  

  You'll be guided by a professional artist who will work with you individually to develop the skills that will take your drawings to the next level.

  Gary is an internationally recognized, award-winning artist.  He received his training from the Houston Museum of Fine Arts School of Art.

  Drawing is the foundation for communicating the visual language effectively.  It's the best way to visualize ideas for yourself and others.  In this class, you will learn the fundamentals as well as the advanced techniques of drawing.  You will learn to use many different tools and mediums to express yourself.  When you learn to draw, you create a wealth of possibilities for how to express the world around you.  From still life to portraiture to landscape, having the right foundation for drawing will offer you a lifetime of artmaking.

  Tuition: $155 (4-week month) / $190 (5-week month), payable at the beginning of the month.  

  To register, call Gary at 713-569-9209 or email him at garyhernandezstudio@yahoo.com.

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• Oil Painting Class with Gary Hernandez, Tue 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Start
    January 20, 2026
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  • End
    May 02, 2028
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  • Schedule
    120 sessions
  • Location
    Conroe Art League 127 Simonton St. Conroe, TX 77301
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  Learn to paint and kickstart your creativity.  Gary will help you see the world in a new way through art.  Whether you paint from a photo or from life, you'll be encouraged to paint what you see.  Gary will teach the basics of painting, color theory, and composition, and he'll help you take the next step on your art journey.  

  You'll be guided by a professional artist who will work with you individually to develop the skills that will take your paintings to the next level.  For all artists, beginners to experienced.  

  Gary is a professional working artist who studied at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts School of Art.  He is an Associate Member of the Oil Painters of America and the International Guild of Realism.  He is represented by Jack Meier Gallery in Houston.

  Tuition: $155 (4-week month) / $190 (5-week month), payable at the beginning of the month.

  To register, call Gary at 713-569-9209 or email him at garyhernandezstudio@yahoo.com.

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• Homeschool Art Class with Rebekah Billings,Wed. 1:30 to 3:00

  • Start
    January 21, 2026
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  • End
    May 03, 2028
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  • Schedule
    111 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301

  
  

  
  

  CLASSES WILL RESUME IN AUGUST

  Classes are for third grade and up.

  Cost is $75 per month for each student.
  

  Contact Rebekah Billings at colorwheelhouse@gmail.com

  832-244-5375

  
  

  Classes will be held at Conroe Art League
  

  127 Simonton

  Conroe, TX 77301

  
  

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• Homeschool Art Class with Rebekah Billings,Wed. 3:30 - 5:00 pm

  • Start
    January 21, 2026
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  • End
    May 03, 2028
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  • Schedule
    111 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301

  
  

  
  

  CLASSES WILL RESUME IN AUGUST

  Classes are for third grade and up.

  Cost is $75 per month for each student.
  

  Contact Rebekah Billings at colorwheelhouse@gmail.com

  832-244-5375

  
  

  
  

  Classes will be held at Conroe Art League
  

  127 Simonton

  Conroe, TX 77301

  
  

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• Art Without Rules: a mixed-media journey with Brenda McDougall (Thursdays)

  • Start
    March 12, 2026
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  • End
    February 03, 2028
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  • Schedule
    100 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton St., Conroe TX
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  Art Without Rules

  A Mixed-Media Journey

  Step outside the lines and into the exciting world of mixed media! This class is all about experimentation, play, and creative freedom.  You'll explore how to combine a variety of materials--including acrylic paint, collage, texture mediums, drawing tools, found objects, and expressive mark-making--to create richly-layered, dynamic artwork.  

  Learn how to build depth, add texture, and create visual interest while discovering your own unique artistic voice.  This 2-session class held over 9 weeks encourages curiosity and letting go of perfection--there are no mistakes here, only creative opportunities.  Open to all adults, both beginners and experienced artists, this class is perfect for anyone ready to loosen up, try something new, and enjoy creating beyond traditional boundaries.  

  
  

  Dates: Thursdays 1:00pm to 3:00pm

  Monthly tuition: $140 for 4-week months; $175 for 5-week months

  Location: Madeley Fine Art Gallery, upstairs classroom 

  
  

  *Students are encouraged to bring what they already have.   This class is about exploration, not perfection--sharing materials and discovering new favorites is part of the fun.  A supplies list will be mailed to you after you sign up for the class.

  
  

  Your instructor is Brenda McDougall, an accomplished artist with over 40 years of experience. Holding degrees in Fine Art and Commercial Art, Brenda has earned numerous awards and is known for her distinctive approach to mixed media, where texture meets fine art. "My goal is not to have students paint like me, but to help them paint beyond me.  I teach a style where contemporary meets realism, blending solid foundations with expressive modern techniques."

  Contact Brenda at 830-708-8718 or yakiartist@gmail.com to register.

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• Art Without Rules: a mixed-media journey with Brenda McDougall (Fridays)

  • Start
    March 13, 2026
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  • End
    February 04, 2028
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  • Schedule
    100 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton St., Conroe TX
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  Art Without Rules

  A Mixed-Media Journey

  Step outside the lines and into the exciting world of mixed media! This class is all about experimentation, play, and creative freedom.  You'll explore how to combine a variety of materials--including acrylic paint, collage, texture mediums, drawing tools, found objects, and expressive mark-making--to create richly-layered, dynamic artwork.  

  Learn how to build depth, add texture, and create visual interest while discovering your own unique artistic voice.  This 2-session class held over 9 weeks encourages curiosity and letting go of perfection--there are no mistakes here, only creative opportunities.  Open to all adults, both beginners and experienced artists, this class is perfect for anyone ready to loosen up, try something new, and enjoy creating beyond traditional boundaries.  

  
  

  Dates: Fridays 2:00pm to 4:00pm

  Monthly tuition: $140 for 4-week months; $175 for 5-week months

  Location: Madeley Fine Art Gallery, upstairs classroom 

  
  

  *Students are encouraged to bring what they already have.   This class is about exploration, not perfection--sharing materials and discovering new favorites is part of the fun.  A supplies list will be mailed to you after you sign up for the class.

  
  

  Your instructor is Brenda McDougall, an accomplished artist with over 40 years of experience. Holding degrees in Fine Art and Commercial Art, Brenda has earned numerous awards and is known for her distinctive approach to mixed media, where texture meets fine art. "My goal is not to have students paint like me, but to help them paint beyond me.  I teach a style where contemporary meets realism, blending solid foundations with expressive modern techniques."

  Contact Brenda at 830-708-8718 or yakiartist@gmail.com to register.

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• CR Open Studio

  • Start
    April 08, 2026
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  • End
    July 22, 2026
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions

  
  

  

  Join us for an Open Studio on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 9:30 am until 12:00 pm.  All mediums welcome.  No fee, just lot’s of art and good fellowship with other artists.  Classroom is limited to 14 adults.  Contact Chris Tassos by text at 210-260-3582 or by email at chris.tassos@icloud.com to sign up each week.

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• Bus Trip to Sawyer Yards

  • When
    May 09, 2026
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    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Sawyer Yards, Houston
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  Join your fellow artists for a CAL sponsored bus trip to the Second Saturday at Sawyer Yards.   Three minutes from downtown Houston, Sawyer Yards has been transforming into an internationally recognized community of art makers and art lovers for the past 20 years.  Former warehouse spaces and industrial spaces now house hundreds of working artists, art galleries, loft offices, and creative businesses.

  The bus will depart from CAL (127 Simonton) at 11:00am sharp.  Please plan to be there by 10:30 so you can use the restroom, find parking, etc.  Your ticket will include bus transportation to and from Sawyer Yards.  You will be free to visit the galleries and have lunch on your own until 3:00pm at which time you will board the bus for your trip back to CAL.

  This event is open to any CAL member and one guest.  Space is limited to 26 people so don’t delay in reserving your spot.  Cost is $36 per person.  (No refunds but you may find someone to take your place)

  
  

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• New Member Orientation/Current Member Refresher

  • When
    May 13, 2026
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    127 Simonton, Madeley Gallery

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  Sign up for docent training.  New members and current members needing a refresher are welcome.  Training session is held at the CAL Madeley Gallery at 127 Simonton St. on the second Wednesday of the month from 11:30 to 1:00.

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• The Dynamic Floral with Patrick Saunders

  • Start
    June 19, 2026
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  • End
    June 21, 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton Street, Conroe, TX

                   

  The Dynamic Floral        

  The painted floral requires a balance of spontaneity and accuracy, a perfect subject to practice adding energy to all of your paintings. Patrick will demonstrate the process of simplifying the subject and moving to finish as rapidly as possible in order to add more excitement to your painting.  Learn about choosing a subject, composition, values, color temperature, simplification, how to start, and when to stop.

  Each day will begin with a short lecture and full demonstration, followed by one-on-one instruction with students.  We will work from both cut flowers and photographs in the studio.  The class is highly tailored for each individual student.  Class size is limited, so that each student can receive the maximum amount of interaction with the instructor.  Patrick's CAL workshops ALWAYS fill up, so register quickly.  A suggested materials list will be provided prior to the class.

  
  

  Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 19-21

  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  The Madeley Fine Art Gallery

  Cost $550

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• The Dynamic Floral with Patrick Saunders

  • Start
    July 17, 2026
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  • End
    July 19, 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton Street, Conroe, TX

                   

  The Dynamic Floral        

  The painted floral requires a balance of spontaneity and accuracy, a perfect subject to practice adding energy to all of your paintings. Patrick will demonstrate the process of simplifying the subject and moving to finish as rapidly as possible in order to add more excitement to your painting.  Learn about choosing a subject, composition, values, color temperature, simplification, how to start, and when to stop.

  Each day will begin with a short lecture and full demonstration, followed by one-on-one instruction with students.  We will work from both cut flowers and photographs in the studio.  The class is highly tailored for each individual student.  Class size is limited, so that each student can receive the maximum amount of interaction with the instructor.  Patrick's CAL workshops ALWAYS fill up, so register quickly.  A suggested materials list will be provided prior to the class.

  
  

  Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 17-19

  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  The Madeley Fine Art Gallery

  Cost $550

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• Summer Art Camp with Rebekah Billings

  • Start
    July 20, 2026
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    July 24, 2026
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    127 Simonton St. Conroe, Texas
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    10

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  Take a tour around the globe with a fun filled week of activities that introduce the culture and art of countries around the world. 

  
  

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• Decisive and Intentional Painting with Dan Graziano

  • Start
    September 25, 2026
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  • End
    September 27, 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    127 Simonton Street, Conroe, TX
  • Spaces left
    12

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  This three-day studio workshop will focus on painting "alla prima" (all at once) as well as developing greater skills of observation, simplification, and painting "wet on wet" to create strong "painterly" paintings.  The workshop will also discuss techniques to quickly transfer the elements of your reference to the canvas with the goal of creating an artistic painting that accurately relates the important forms of a composition rather than simply copying everything in a photograph.  

  The first morning of the workshop begins with a discussion of painting basics (from materials to paint handling) and will also address the fundamentals of color, value, edges, perspective, and other "practical" elements that make a successful painting.  Each day participants will work on a series of timed painting exercises incorporating the techniques discussed while developing their skills of observation, simplification, bold brushwork, and painting in a "decisive" and "intentional" manner.  

  Each morning of the workshop will include a short painting demo by Dan with an explanation of his process.  Dan will provide plenty of one-on-one individual instruction throughout each day of the workshop.  

  This workshop is designed for intermediate to advanced painters in both oil and acrylic mediums; however, proficiency in basic drawing is required.  Participants will be able to choose from a wide variety of reference photos supplied by the instructor for their painting exercises.

  CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER SOON!! Suggested supply list is below.

  
  

  Dan Graziano is an award winning, nationally exhibited artist whose paintings capture the hidden beauty found in the ordinary and unexpected fleeting moments of everyday life.  Incorporating dramatic light, shadow, color and perspective, his compositions feature a diversity of subjects - from a simple still life to rugged coastlines, active urban life, lively cafes and bars, small rural towns and forgotten roadside relics.  His work has been featured in numerous publications and is in the collections of private and corporate collectors throughout the world.  He also keeps an active schedule teaching workshops at galleries and art organizations throughout the nation.

  His artistic vision began taking shape in the 60's, during America's explosive political, cultural and artistic awakening.  His first formal training focused on advertising and illustration, but a career opportunity in architecture and urban planning altered his original direction. 

  When he returned to painting, he was drawn to the rich complexity of the urban landscape inspired by Edward Hopper and other urbanist painters. As an accomplished blues guitarist (his other great passion), he found the city streets, time worn buildings and multiple layers of decay and repair a visual parallel to the spirit and culture of the music.  He has received formal training in the traditional techniques and principles of classical realism painting from The Florence Academy of Art.

  “In my paintings, I try to capture the hidden beauty found in the unexpected places and fleeting moments of everyday life.  I continue to be intrigued by the urban landscapes of inner cities - their active streets, time worn buildings and multiple layers of decay, renewal and adaptation - that proudly display the effects of age and use, which I see as testaments to strength, character and authenticity in contrast with modern society’s demand for newness, imitation, disposability and easy duplication.  My work is influenced by realists such as Caravaggio, Sargent, Hopper and the three generations of Wyeths along with California painters Wayne Thiebaud and Richard Diebenkorn.”

  Suggested Supply List:

  - Portable easel or tabletop easel with a paint mixing palette (Masterson plastic artist palette is a good option)

  - Solvent container with a locking lid

  - Cup or container for medium (if using a medium)

  - Oil paint (any brand of good quality paint).  Suggested colors:

  Ultramarine blue

  Manganese blue

  Sap green

  Burnt sienna

  Burnt umber

  Alizarin crimson

  Cadmium orange

  Cadmium red light

  Cadmium yellow medium

  Yellow ochre

  Titanium white

  - Brushes 

  I recommend hog bristle brushes or good quality synthetic brushes for oil or acrylic painting.  Bring a mixture of filberts, flats, and rounds in various sizes (4, 6, 8, 10) with one sable rigger (liner).  I use Robert Simmons Signet series (hog bristle) and Rosemary & Co.  Ivory series (synthetic).  Don't bring worn out brushes.

  - Panels

  You will use 3 to 4 panels per day.   Your choice of panel sizes (6x8, 8x10, 9x12) - no larger than 9 x 12 for this workshop.  Please bring panels rather than stretched canvas and avoid panels with too "slick" a surface.

  Optional -  I tone my panels with a thin wash of Liquitex Red Oxide acrylic paint wiped on with a moist paper towel.

  - Medium (optional)

  Graham's Walnut Alkyd Medium (a fast-drying and non-toxic product) or Gamblin Neo Megilp

  - Solvent

  Odorless mineral spirits (Gamsol or Turpenoid). Do not bring hardware store turpentine - it is not healthy for you or the people around you.

  - Paper towels and plastic grocery bags for used paper towels

  - Painting clothes (please wear clothing that you don't mind getting a little paint on)

  - Optional 

  disposable gloves

  wet panel carrier

  bag lunch, bottled water

  
  

  
  

  Online Art Stores for Supplies and Equipment:

  - Cheap Joes www.cheapjoes.com

  - Dick Blick www.dickblick.com

  - Art Supply Warehouse www.artsupplywarehouse.com

  - Jerry’s Artarama www.jerrysartarama.com

  - Triangle Coatings (Classic Artist Oils) www.tricoatstore.com

  - Artist and Craftsman Supply www.artistcraftsman.com

  - RayMar Art www.raymarart.com

  - SourceTek www.canvaspanels.com

  -Rosemary & Co. www.rosemaryandco.com

  
  

  
  

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