AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 20 ... CLASS SUPPLY KITS! Get everything you need for this class at a great price while supporting a local business! Supply kits will be available for an additional fee through Artfully GVL for pickup at 407 Augusta Street within 3 business days of purchase. The supply kit link will be listed separately.

Instructor: Elena Hart

Skill Level: Beginner

Ages: 15+

Total Class Hours: 10

Description: Designed for beginners and artists returning to the medium, Introduction to Oil Painting provides a strong foundation in the techniques and traditions of classical oil painting. Through guided still life studies, students will learn essential concepts including color mixing, value, composition, brush handling, and proper studio practices while becoming comfortable with the unique qualities of oil paint.

Each class includes demonstrations, individualized instruction, and hands-on painting exercises that build confidence and technical skill in a supportive studio environment. Rooted in traditional fine art education, this course emphasizes observation, craftsmanship, and learning to capture light, form, and color with intention.No previous oil painting experience required.

Website: https://www.elenadenalihart.com/

Instagram: @ele_bell98

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 20 ... CLASS SUPPLY KITS! Get everything you need for this class at a great price while supporting a local business! Supply kits will be available for an additional fee through Artfully GVL for pickup at 407 Augusta Street within 3 business days of purchase. The supply kit link will be listed separately.

Instructor: Caroline Gates

Skill Level: Beginner / Intermediate

Ages: 16+

Total Class Hours: 12.5

Description: In this class, we’ll explore the indirect painting process—building your painting in layers to create depth, luminosity, and subtle detail. Working from a photo of your pet or an animal that inspires you, you’ll learn techniques for underpainting, glazing, and creating lifelike textures such as fur and feathers. We’ll discuss color theory, composition, and how to use layering to bring character and emotion to your subject. This class is perfect for artists and beginners alike who want to slow down, refine their technique, and capture an animal's spirit through rich, layered oils.

Website: carolinegates.com

Instagram: @caroline.gates.art

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 20 ... CLASS SUPPLY KITS! Get everything you need for this class at a great price while supporting a local business! Supply kits will be available for an additional fee through Artfully GVL for pickup at 407 Augusta Street within 3 business days of purchase. The supply kit link will be listed separately.

Instructor: Terry Trambauer Norris

Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced

Ages: 15+

Total Class Hours: 15 hours

Description: Our perception of the visual world is dependent on light. In order to learn to paint life convincingly, one must learn how to translate into paint the light that falls upon the things we see. This workshop will focus on painting directly from life and realizing the visual effect early in the painting process, avoiding preliminary drawing. This keeps interest and energy throughout the process and conveys a sense of life and joy in the painting. Students will explore color, value, paint quality, edges, and brushstrokes in oil paint. Each morning, there will be a demonstration, and students will design their still-life setups using the provided objects, fruit, and flowers. Students may bring their own objects if they wish.  This class is appropriate for intermediate to advanced levels.

Instructor: Terry Trambauer Norris

Skill Level: All Levels

Ages: 15+

Total Class Hours: 15 hours

Description: Join us to learn to represent a three-dimensional form on a two-dimensional surface using color. Students learn to see the colors of the visible world in a different way than humans have been conditioned to see. They will practice seeing as the painter does by perceiving, mixing, and arranging colors to create a vibrant, light-filled image that also conveys depth and solidity. Using simple objects as models, this method brings new life and beauty to ordinary objects and expands the mind toward greater creativity and expression. We will begin with a demonstration of the method and some color mixing exercises. This class is for all levels, especially beginners. All materials are provided. The work is done in oils, but the content applies to all painting media. The course is suitable for students ages 15 and up.

Supplies: All supplies are provided … just bring your creativity!

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 20 ... CLASS SUPPLY KITS! Get everything you need for this class at a great price while supporting a local business! Supply kits will be available for an additional fee through Artfully GVL for pickup at 407 Augusta Street within 3 business days of purchase. The supply kit link will be listed separately.

Instructor: Elena Hart

Skill Level: Intermediate (Previous experience with oil painting is recommended.)

Ages: 15+

Total Class Hours: 10

Description: Contemporary Oil Painting is designed for artists with previous experience in oil painting who are ready to expand both their technical abilities and creative voice. Centered on portraiture and the human figure, this course explores expressive brushwork, intentional color, composition, and contemporary approaches to representational painting.

Students will strengthen their understanding of anatomy, proportion, skin tones, and light while experimenting with painterly techniques that move beyond simply copying a reference image. Through demonstrations, individualized instruction, and guided critiques, artists will develop paintings that balance strong classical foundations with contemporary expression.

This course is ideal for painters looking to deepen their technical skills while creating work that feels personal, expressive, and uniquely their own.

Website: https://www.elenadenalihart.com/

Instagram: @ele_bell98

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 20 ... CLASS SUPPLY KITS! Get everything you need for this class at a great price while supporting a local business! Supply kits will be available for an additional fee through Artfully GVL for pickup at 407 Augusta Street within 3 business days of purchase. The supply kit link will be listed separately.

Instructor: Diarmuid Kelly

Skill Level: All Levels

Ages: 18+

Total Class Hours: 12.5 hours

Description: Join experienced oil painter and art instructor Diarmuid Kelly as he introduces students to the fundamentals of oil painting in a relaxed and supportive environment. You’ll learn how to prepare your materials, mix colors, handle brushes, and apply paint using both traditional and modern techniques. Step by step, we will explore composition, light, and shadow, and how to build a painting from start to finish. No prior experience is needed. By the end of this five-week class, you will have the skills and confidence to continue developing your own painting practice.

Website: Diarmuidkellyfineart.com 

Instagram: Diarmuidkellyfineart

Facebook: Diarmuid Kelly

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 20 ... CLASS SUPPLY KITS! Get everything you need for this class at a great price while supporting a local business! Supply kits will be available for an additional fee through Artfully GVL for pickup at 407 Augusta Street within 3 business days of purchase. The supply kit link will be listed separately.

Instructor: Diarmuid Kelly

Skill Level: Intermediate and Advanced

Ages: 18+

Total Class Hours: 15 hours

Description: Painters with some experience who wish to deepen their understanding of oil painting techniques and develop a more personal style join Dairmuid Kelly, experienced oil painter and art instructor. Building on foundational skills, students will explore composition, color harmony, and the use of light to create atmosphere and mood. We will study classical methods inspired by the masters while applying them to contemporary subjects.

Through individual demonstrations, feedback, and guided projects, each artist will refine their technique and build confidence in expressing their own vision. Prior oil painting experience is recommended but not required.

Website: Diarmuidkellyfineart.com 

Instagram: Diarmuidkellyfineart

Facebook: Diarmuid Kelly

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 20 ... CLASS SUPPLY KITS! Get everything you need for this class at a great price while supporting a local business! Supply kits will be available for an additional fee through Artfully GVL for pickup at 407 Augusta Street within 3 business days of purchase. The supply kit link will be listed separately.

Instructor: Terry Trambauer Norris

Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced

Ages: 15+

Total Class Hours: 15 hours

Description: Our perception of the visual world is dependent on light. In order to learn to paint life convincingly, one must learn how to translate into paint the light that falls upon the things we see. This workshop will focus on painting directly from life and realizing the visual effect early in the painting process, avoiding preliminary drawing. This keeps interest and energy throughout the process and conveys a sense of life and joy in the painting. Students will explore color, value, paint quality, edges, and brushstrokes in oil paint. Each morning, there will be a demonstration, and students will design their still-life setups using the provided objects, fruit, and flowers. Students may bring their own objects if they wish.  This class is appropriate for intermediate to advanced levels.