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Adult classes pack Surprise studio in June
More fun on schedule at Ground Floor
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Classes continue at Ground Floor Artists, 13343 W. Foxfire Drive Suite 3.
Adult classes in the month of June include:
• Adult Drawing Classes for beginners age 16 and up will have a series of sessions from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Those interested are asked to register at artwithcarree.com. Do not register on the Ground Floor website.
Class will be held at Ground Floor Artists. Learn drawing/sketching basics,get to know and understand values, study the many techniques of drawing.
Upcoming classes include:
• Thursday, June 9 “All Tied-up” $35
• Thursday June 23 and 30 “On the Shore” (two-part class) $60 for both classes (shading, perspective & oceanscape).
A final class is planned Thursday, July 14.
• Painting with Encaustic is from noon until 4 p.m. Sunday, June 12.
This class is $115, which includes all supplies.
Encaustic in Latin means “to burn in” and is the process of painting with beeswax, with and without pigment, that is melted and fused to a hard surface.
This ancient art form is seeing a resurgence of appeal because of its unique look, texture, compatibility with other mediums, and for use with mixed media. In this hands-on class, participants will discover what tools will get you started and learn the basic techniques to explore this diverse medium.
Cynthia Dunn-Selph is a life-long photographer, painter, and mixed media artist who has exhibited and taught in California and Arizona. Her work can be seen on her website alldunnart.com.
For questions, contact Dunn-Selph at dunnselphc@yahoo.com or on Facebook.
• Impressionism Acrylic Painting Class with CARee is monthly and suitable for age 16 and up.
Those interested are asked to register at artwithcarree.com. Do not register on the Ground Floor website.
This month’s class is from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16 and is titled “Orange Slice of Life.”
Cost is $40 and all supplies are included. Enjoy a loose acrylic painting class in a comfortable atmosphere.
Perfect for beginners, and challenging enough for experienced acrylic painters who want to have fun.
This class focuses on a specific style of “Loose” Acrylic Painting on canvas. Each class you will be able to complete a piece of art on canvas to take home with you along with a few more learned techniques.
