Intro to Painting for Beginners  (no painting experience needed)

When: November 8th - 9th 2025, 10am to 4pm.

Where: Meyer Vogl Gallery at Daniel Island, 250 River Landing Drive. (next to the Circle K)

Cost: $475 (supplies included).

So you want to learn to paint, yes please! No experience is needed for  2 dathisy introduction course that will provide you with the basic skills and knowledge so you can joyfully paint on your own. We will learn about the materials we will be using, which is gouache paint. A hybrid between watercolor and acrylic, gouache is forgivable and painterly. We will learn basic drawing skills and explore the fundamentals of color. You will need to bring a journal for writing, pencil and pen. All other supplies will be provided. 

We will take a short mid day break for lunch, you may pack a lunch or find a bite nearby. 

Day 2 will be a pizza party. 

Abstract From Life (basic drawing, painting and color mixing skills preferred)

When: December 5th & 6th 2025, 10am to 4pm.

Where: Meyer Vogl Gallery at Daniel Island, 250 River Landing Drive. (next to the Circle K)

Cost: $450 (supplies not included, list provided upon registration)

We will explore the process of abstraction by observing from life, such as still life and landscapes. We will discuss how the basic fundamentals of art are important and elevate abstract painting. By identifying inspiration and intention we will build abstraction up from a representational foundation, working towards layers of intuitive applications. We will learn to play and make discoveries that are unique to you. You will learn to identify and solve problems so that you can make appropriate changes. As a creative, my goal for you is to embrace curiosity and freedom and find joy in the process of creating. The more we create, the more creative we become.