Acrylic painting class for beginners focusing on autumn

The painted world of wondrous windows, trains at full tilt, or even walks in parks or gardens brings the artists’ view into focus. Delve into scenes of interior windows that show grit and beauty, views of trains that speak of modernity, a range of parks from Central to national that scale nature up and down, and gorgeous gardens from near and far. Covering historic to contemporary images, our conversational class includes a diversity of artists and short videos that enrich the discussion. This class is held via Zoom.

Classes meet October 9 – November 6, 2023
Mondays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Location: Classes meet via Zoom
#FA01 $130 (VBMA members $110)

NEW! TEXTURES, PATTERNS, AND SERIES: KLIMT’S GOLD TO ESCHER’S DESIGNS
Lynn Berkowitz
All levels

Classes meet November 13 – December 11, 2023
Mondays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Location: Classes meet via Zoom
#FA02 $130 (VBMA members $110)
Register for #FA02

CHINESE ART HISTORY
Chris Fasolino
All levels

Beginning with the ancient terra cotta army of Xi’an, we will explore Chinese art history, from beautiful bird-and-flower paintings to vast mountain landscapes, from the crimson palaces of the Forbidden City to delicate calligraphy where every stroke reveals the personality of the artist. We will conclude with the amazing miniatures of the Qing Dynasty – works of art best viewed through a magnifying glass! This class is held in the studio at VBMA and via Zoom.

Classes meet October 11 – December 13, 2023
Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Location: VBMA Studio 4 and via Zoom
#FA03 $310 (VBMA members $265)

CONTEMPLATIVE ARTS

QIGONG
Katie Nall
All levels

Qigong is an 8,000-year-old movement program that exercises the body as a whole. With over 9,000 variations, it is the parent form for Tai Chi, Kung Fu, acupuncture, acupressure, and Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping). Qigong is known as the Longevity Exercise. No special equipment required.

Classes meet October 10 – November 7, 2023
Tuesdays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Location: VBMA Holmes Great Hall
#FA04 $75 (VBMA members $65)

Classes meet November 14 – December 12, 2023
Tuesdays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Location: VBMA Holmes Great Hall
#FA05 $75 (VBMA members $65)
Register for #FA05

NEW! CHAIR YOGA
Elise Mahovlich
All levels

Students will enjoy an invigorating yoga practice with a slight modification – the chair is the ‘ground.’ Students will employ this everyday prop to take them through the range of motion for a full body workout that will include forward bends, backbends, and spinal twists for flexibility; standing and balancing poses to build stability and core strength; and breathing techniques for body awareness and stress reduction.

Classes meet November 13 – December 11, 2023
Mondays, 9:30 – 10:30 am
Location: VBMA Holmes Great Hall (Laura and Bill Buck Atrium, November 13 only)
#FA06 $75 (VBMA members $65)
Register for #FA06

STUDIO ARTS

PHOTOGRAPHY

Stuart Segal Scholarship for Photography Students

The Stuart Segal Scholarship is dedicated to aiding aspiring photography students for whom attending class would otherwise be financially challenging. The scholarship will pay tuition fees for any photography course offered via the VBMA’s Museum Art School. For more information or to apply for this scholarship, please click here

PHOTOGRAPHY 101
Aric Attas
Beginner level

This fun and interactive class is designed to teach students the fundamentals of photography. Students will discover f/stops and shutter speeds and how to use them to take better photos. The class will also learn about composition, color, perspective and imaginative approaches to photography to spark creativity! Students will draw inspiration from the exhibition M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations to explore patterns and perspective in their compositions. Students only need their cameras and notes.

Classes meet October 9 – December 11, 2023
Mondays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 4
#FA07 $310 (VBMA members $265)

PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
Aric Attas
All levels

Students will take their photography to the next level in this interactive class. They will learn how to organize their images and get the most out of them using Bridge and the power of Photoshop. This class will cover file management, image adjustments, retouching, layers, filters, special effects, and exporting for print and web. Students will draw inspiration from the exhibition M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations to create imaginative patterns and perspective illusions in their work. Students only need their laptop, Photoshop, and notes.

Classes meet October 11 – December 13, 2023
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 4
#FA08 $310 (VBMA members $265)

CERAMICS

PLEASE NOTE: MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR CERAMICS CLASSES

A 25-pound bag of clay is included in class tuition. Registered students may purchase up to two more bags of clay from the instructor during the duration of each course. Only clay provided by the Museum may be used in class or fired in the Museum’s kilns. All tools and materials are the responsibility of the students. Click here for recommended supply list.

WORKING WITH CLAY

Kent Johnson
All levels

Open to beginners through advanced students, this class includes both hand building and wheel throwing. Beginners learn the basics, while returning students work on perfecting their techniques. The instructor covers surface decoration, design, and glazing instruction, and will also employ helpful class critiques.

Classes meet October 10 – December 12, 2023
Tuesdays, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 5
#FA09 $330 (VBMA members $280)

THROW LIKE A PRO
Kent Johnson
All levels

This class provides an intensive immersion in wheel-throwing for students of all skill levels. Beginners will learn shortcuts to successfully make pots on the wheel, while students with previous experience can grow their skills. Weekly demonstrations will cover basic forms such as cups and bowls and will move on to advanced forms such as tall vases and larger forms. Instruction on glazing techniques will round out the course, allowing students to finish pieces to take home and enjoy.

Classes meet October 11 – December 13, 2023
Wednesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 5
#FA10 $330 (VBMA members $280)

ADVANCED CERAMICS STUDIO
Walford Campbell
Advanced level

This studio course is geared to the student who is motivated to undertake ambitious individual work in clay and further their understanding of ceramic art. The goal is to provide the advanced student the opportunity to grow and to produce desired but previously unattainable work. Student work will reflect well thought out and executed projects, including aesthetic decisions, an increased ability to handle material, and an increased proficiency with glazing techniques.

Classes meet October 12 – December 21, 2023 (no class 11/23)
Thursdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 5
#FA11 $330 (VBMA members $280)

EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH CLAY
Walford Campbell
All Levels

This course will introduce fundamental hand-building and wheel-throwing skills that will enable students to make a variety of forms, both functional and sculptural.

Classes meet October 13 – December 22, 2023 (no class 11/24)
Fridays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 5
#FA12 $330 (VBMA members $280)

POTTERY LAB
Labs allow currently enrolled ceramics students to work independently in Studio 5 outside of class time during any lab listed below. A lab monitor will be present.

Lab meets October 19 – December 21, 2023 (no lab 11/23)
Thursdays, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 5
#FA13 $130 (VBMA members $110)

Lab meets October 13 – December 15, 2023 (no lab 11/24)
Fridays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 5
#FA14 $130 (VBMA members $110)

DRAWING

NEW! ODE TO M.C. ESCHER
Stephanie Lovallo
All levels

Students will tour the VBMA’s exhibition M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations, and then use resources, including books, prints, and rulers to draw on canvas using markers. Escher’s style will influence these compositions along with other patterning artists. Teacher-guided demonstrations will accompany each drawing. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet November 14 – December 12, 2023
Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 3
#FA17 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #FA17

YOU CAN DRAW
Marlene Evans Putnam
Beginner level

This course will ensure that beginning students learn to see shapes, understand shadows, and use lines in powerful or delicate ways. Students learn to use their drawing tools properly and confidently and will be amazed at their steady progress as they learn to design and compose their projects. The instructor will teach by both lecture and studio demonstration. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet October 12 – November 9, 2023
Thursdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 1
#FA18 $190 (VBMA members $160)

Classes meet November 16 – December 21, 2023 (no class 11/23)
Thursdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 1
#FA19 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #FA19

PASTELS – MORE THAN JUST DRAWING
Sherry Haaland
All levels

Students will learn pastel techniques of strokes/marks, scumbling, crosshatching, dabbing, and blending. By experimenting with these methods, students can experiment on their own individual artworks. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet October 12 – November 9, 2023
Thursdays, 9:30 – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 3
#FA20 $190 (VBMA members $160)

PASTELS – MORE THAN JUST DRAWING
Pearl Lau
All levels

Classes meet November 16 – December 21, 2023 (no class 11/23)
Thursdays, 9:30 – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 3
#FA21 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #FA21

OPEN STUDIO

NEW! FOCUSED OPEN STUDIO
Judy Burgarella
All Levels

Students will work independently in this open studio, bringing their own supplies in the medium of their choice and references to work from. The instructor will offer individual guidance along with demonstrations of various techniques and helpful tips and tricks. One of the demonstrations in the studio will be inspired by the VBMA exhibition’s M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations and students will be also experience a guided gallery tour. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet October 9 – November 6, 2023
Mondays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 3
#FA22 $190 (VBMA members $160)

Classes meet November 13 – December 11, 2023
Mondays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 3
#FA23 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #FA23

NEW! CREATIVE OPEN STUDIO
Camy DeMario
All levels

Artists are invited work in an open studio class setting. Artists work independently in a non-instructional setting in the medium of their choice. The instructor will be available, if needed, to facilitate and guide artists in this friendly, open, and creative environment where artists are free to work at their own pace and create with like-minded artists.

Classes meet November 17 – December 22, 2023 (no class 11/24)
Fridays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 1
#FA25 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #FA25

PAINTING

ADVANCED PAINTING TECHNIQUES
Barry Shapiro
Advanced level

This course is designed for students who have had experience painting in acrylic and/or oil and who wish to expand their knowledge and technical skills. The instructor will encourage students to explore new techniques and work in larger formats. This class will also include a guided trip to the galleries to view the VBMA’s exhibition M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet October 9 – December 11, 2023
Mondays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 1
#FA26 $310 (VBMA members $265)

INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING
Barry Shapiro
Beginner level

This course is designed to teach beginners the art and science of oil or acrylic painting, including perspective, color, and brushwork. Classes cover what students need to know about how to start an enjoyable and successful lifetime of painting. Students will work on assignments in class with specific instruction. This class will also include a guided trip to the galleries to view the VBMA’s exhibition M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet October 11 – December 13, 2023
Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 1
#FA27 $310 (VBMA members $265)

INTERMEDIATE PAINTING
Barry Shapiro
Intermediate level

This course is for students who have completed Introduction to Painting or are relatively experienced painters looking to enhance their skills. Students will learn from the well-known artworks and artists as well as from in-class instruction. Students will study composition through painting exercises in oil or acrylics, including still life, and figurative proportions. This class will also include a guided trip to the galleries to view the VBMA’s exhibition M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet October 11 – December 13, 2023
Wednesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 1
#FA28 $310 (VBMA members $265)

NEW! WATERCOLOR EXPLORATIONS
Pearl Lau
Beginner and intermediate levels

This course will serve as an explorative introduction to the art of watercolor. Students will explore a variety of basic watercolor techniques, color relationships, and artistic expression with the watercolor medium. Emphasis will be placed on color, composition, shape, and enjoying the nuances of watercolor. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet October 9 – November 6, 2023
Mondays, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 3
#FA29 $190 (VBMA members $160)

EXPLORING WATERCOLOR
Joel Johnson
Beginner and intermediate levels

This course is intended for beginning to intermediate level students. The instructor will cover materials and their usage along with colors and their pigment properties. What kind of brushes pertinent to watercolor and their varied uses will be discussed and demonstrated. Washes will be covered and the variety of applications and techniques will be explored on different surfaces. Images of subjects to be painted will be provided by the instructor. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet October 11 – December 13, 2023
Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 3
#FA31 $310 (VBMA members $265)
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED

NEW! STILL LIFE PAINTING
Hank Feeley
Beginner to intermediate level

Each class will start with a brief illustrated presentation, beginning with the history of still life painting. Inspired by the VBMA exhibition’s M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations, one of the classes will include studying M.C. Escher’s ideas as they relate to still life and then students will incorporate them into their own still lifes. Subsequent presentations will be on specific artists and styles and classes will end with a group critique. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet November 14 – December 12, 2023
Tuesdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 1
#FA32 $310 (VBMA members $265)
Register for #FA32

PET PORTRAITS
Pearl Lau
All levels

Artists have painted portraits of their pets for centuries. Students have the opportunity to immortalize theirs with a painting or create a wonderful gift. Students will learn several drawing techniques while working from a photo of a chosen pet. Any medium students are comfortable working in is acceptable. During this class, students will have the opportunity to complete four 8 x 10 portraits. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet November 14 – December 12, 2023
Tuesdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 2
#FA35 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #FA35

NEW! SELF EXPRESSION THROUGH ABSTRACT PAINTING
Jack Reilly
All levels

This course is an introduction to various styles and techniques of non-representational, abstract painting. Topics include Abstract Expressionism, Color Field, Geometric Abstraction, and Hard-Edge painting. A series of individual projects in oil or acrylic media will explore artistic techniques and concepts incorporating elements of line, shape, form, color, tone, and texture. This course will also investigate aspects of linear perspective as illustrated in the VBMA’s exhibition M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet November 14 – December 12, 2023
Tuesdays, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 3
#FA37 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #FA37

NEW! HOW TO PAINT A LANDSCAPE
Pearl Lau
All levels

The class will look at European artists and how they formed compositions. The focus will be on the French Impressionists and understanding perspective and diminishing colors to create depth in a painting. Students will also tour the VBMA’s exhibition M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations with the instructor and investigate how Escher used different planes of perspective in his landscapes. The medium is the student’s choice. Each student will create three 8 x 10 and one final beautiful large 11 x 14 painting. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet October 11 – November 8, 2023
Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 2
#FA38 $190 (VBMA members $160)

Classes meet November 15 – December 13, 2023
Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 2
#FA39 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #FA39

OIL PAINTING
Martha Westphal
All levels

This course will cover composition, underpainting, glazes, color, materials, mediums and old world techniques. The instructor will discuss Fibonacci’s theories plus the history of colors. Students will learn to incorporate their style with proven techniques in a creative related atmosphere. Click here for recommended supply list.

Classes meet November 15 – December 13, 2023
Wednesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 3
#FA41 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #FA41

PLEIN AIR
Pearl Lau
All levels

Plein air is the act of painting outdoors with the artist’s subject in full view. Join other plein air artists to capture the spirit and essence of a landscape. Using beautiful, natural resources as subjects, students will assemble at local outdoor locations to find their favorite views to use as inspiration in original sketches and paintings. The VBMA will provide all students with portable easels and seats to use during classes.

Classes meet November 17 – December 22, 2023 (no class 11/24)
Fridays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: VBMA Studio 2 and other local outdoor locations
#FA45 $190 (VBMA members $160)
Register for #FA45

Click here for other course offerings and employment opportunities.

Contact

Christina Barber
Museum Art School Manager
Vero Beach Museum of Art
+1 772.231.0707 ext. 139
[email protected]

Rebekah LaBoy
Education Department Manager
Vero Beach Museum of Art
+1 772.231.0707 ext. 116
[email protected]

An Autumn Breeze – Workshop painting lesson in acrylic

Learn how to create the painting An Autumn Breeze. This lesson actually contains two painting lessons. One is a video from start to finish, and the other is a step by step written guide with pictures. Learn this painting in two different ways!

Summer of 2014 I traveled across the country teaching people how to do this painting. Now is your chance to join in the fun and try it out! Learn how to create magical clouds, trees and grass!

The video lesson is about 2 hours long.

Paint: Transparent Burnt Sienna (or regular burnt sienna), Yellow Ochre, Cobalt Teal, Zinc White, Titanium White, Raw Umber

Brushes: 2 Inch background brush, 1 inch flat brush, Medium Round Brush, Small Liner, Small Round

Here is the image of the painting you will learn with the picture guide:

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Acrylic painting class for beginners focusing on autumn