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

Instructor: Nick Burns

Skill Level: Any Level

Ages: 6-12

Total Class Hours: 6 hours

Description: Kids' Creative Dojo is a fun and encouraging art class where young artists build confidence through creativity. Students will explore drawing, painting, mixed media, and imaginative art projects while learning new techniques in a supportive environment. Each class encourages creative thinking, problem-solving, and self-expression through hands-on activities designed to help every student grow at their own pace.

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

Website: www.ninjapicasso.com

Instagram: @njapgallery

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ninjapicasso

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+

Medium: Oil or Acrylic

Total Class Hours: 3 hours each

Description: Learn to create effective paintings using photographic reference. This instruction will help you learn to avoid common issues and develop your ideas while learning painting principles that apply to all subjects and mediums. Come to class ready to paint from your own reference material. Students bring their own supplies to paint in their chosen medium. The instructor works personally with each student in this self-directed class for intermediate and advanced levels. Students are welcome to sign up for as many classes as they wish! 

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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: Lisa Pope

Skill Level: Beginner

Ages: 16+

Total Class Hours: 15

Description: This class is tailored for beginning painters who want to learn to paint with watercolor. Those with prior art experience are also welcome. Students are encouraged to bring images they would like to paint. I will offer one-on-one guidance to help. We will also do one painting together using my reference photo of a glass subject. Together, we will paint transparent glass with vibrant shadows in a realistic, detailed style. Students will explore how complementary color harmonies, value ranges, edge control, and intentional design improve their paintings. During each class, I will conduct demos to illustrate various techniques.

My goal for this class is to share techniques that work for me when painting transparent glass and shadows. I hope you’ll have fun and pick up ideas to use in your own paintings.

Website: https://www.lisapope.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_pope_art 

Facebook: Lisa Girouard Pope Fine Art

Instructor: Stacey Peters

Skill Level: Any Level

Ages: 15+

Total Class Hours: 6

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

Description: Discover how one simple autumn leaf can inspire a season of creative exploration. In this three-session series, students will revisit the same subject through mindful drawing, expressive watercolor, and a final mixed-media exploration that brings both practices together.

The series begins with mindful drawing, using repeated patterns and the simple shape of a leaf to encourage slow observation and relaxed mark-making. In the second session, students will explore watercolor through color mixing, flowing pigments, shimmering Aurora colors, and the unexpected textures created by water and salt. The final session combines these experiences, pairing expressive watercolor leaves with mindful drawing in the surrounding negative space.

Designed for all skill levels, this series emphasizes curiosity, observation, and enjoying the creative process rather than creating a perfect finished piece. With gentle guidance and plenty of opportunities to experiment, students will discover how revisiting a familiar subject can spark new ideas, build confidence, and deepen appreciation for both drawing and watercolor. Participants will take home artwork from each session along with creative approaches they can continue exploring long after the series ends.

Website: www.StaceyReneeArt.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceyreneeart/

Instructor: Meredith Birch

Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Ages: 10+

Total Class Hours: 2

Description: Celebrate the personality and charm of a beloved pet through a whimsical portrait.

Create a one-of-a-kind acrylic portrait of your favorite furry, feathered, or scaled companion! In this fun and encouraging class, students will learn how to transform a favorite photograph into a colorful, whimsical painting that captures their pet's unique personality.

Using acrylic paint, we will explore simple techniques for drawing, color mixing, layering, and adding expressive details. Instruction will include step-by-step demonstrations, individual guidance, and plenty of creative encouragement, allowing each artist to develop a portrait in their own style.

Students should bring one (8×10 color print) of their pet, printed on standard paper, to use as a reference throughout the class. If you do not have access to a color printer, please email photos to kara@artcentergreenville.org.

No prior painting experience is necessary. Just bring a love for pets and a willingness to create!

Supplies: We will provide all supplies. All students must have a photo of their pet to reference.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meredith.birch.art/?hl=en

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+

Medium: Oil or Acrylic

Total Class Hours: 3 hours each

Description: Learn to create effective paintings using photographic reference. This instruction will help you learn to avoid common issues and develop your ideas while learning painting principles that apply to all subjects and mediums. Come to class ready to paint from your own reference material. Students bring their own supplies to paint in their chosen medium. The instructor works personally with each student in this self-directed class for intermediate and advanced levels. Students are welcome to sign up for as many classes as they wish! 

Register for one … or register for them all!