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The Joy of Painting with Susan ~ Art, Friends, Creativity, Learning
* Monthly Calendar: A few of these dates and locations were tentative at time of newsletter publication.
For more information on classes and workshops, call or text 615-668-8263.
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Spring Hill Parks and Recreation offers "Painting with Susan" Painting Classes
Join us for Painting with Susan and attend painting classes offered in acrylics, oils and watercolors at our Winchester location in Spring Hill. Learn a new skill, have some fun, make new friends, and create a colorful legacy!
Beginners are welcomed. No need to have any painting experience. I want to help every student discover his or her inner artist and learn to enjoy the process of painting
Whether you choose a one-time class or the on-going weekly lessons, I'll guide you through the steps to create a painting you'll be proud of. Anyone can paint. All it takes is a knowledgeable teacher with a heart for students and a little practice. You'll get both in any of my classes.
Painting classes are offered in the lower level of the Winchester Building located at 563 Maury Hill Street behind Spring Hill Elementary in Evan's Park. Please call 615-668-8263 to register or for additional information.
1. CREATIVE SPIRITS CLASS in OILS
Creative Spirits painting classes meet one day each week and cover a new topic every month. In February, we'll continue our study of painting using traditional TRANSPARENT oils to help distinguish between the focal point and the background of the composition of your painting.
Class meets at 10am on Thursday morning and meets 4 times each month. Class lasts about an hour and a half. We will meet February 7, 14, 21, and 28.
In February we'll study a creative use of Transparent OILS to help denote focal point of composition.
In Creative Spirits class, students bring their own supplies (we'll be painting with traditional oils through February 2019. I have transparent oils for you to use in class, so that you don't need to purchase any), and a list is provided of items you'll need. Class fee is $99 per one month session (4 classes) and you can take one-, two-, three- or as many months as you like. And plan to join us for lunch! Most weeks we either go out to a local restaurant or plan a pot luck meal at the studio.
You have FUN AND CREATIVE FRIENDS you haven't even met yet!!
PLEASE NOTE:
We have entered a unit on "PAINTING WITH OILS." A Supplies list will be provided. However, if you don't want to invest in oils, I will provide basic oil colors for you, including transparent oils. You'll still need to bring your own canvas, brushes, paper towels, 2 glass jars with tight-fitting lids, and paint thinner (either Gamsol or Odorless Mineral Spirits).
Starting in March we will enter a unit on "PAINTING WITH WATERCOLORS." A Supplies list will be provided. However, if you don't want to invest in watercolors, I will provide paints, brushes, washer cups, and mounting boards for you. You'll still need to bring your own watercolor paper, blue painters tape, ruler, scissors, and paper towels. Watercolor paints and watercolor paper are available at Walmart for around $10.
***February 4 Art Date***
Creative Spirits are invited to meet at Square Market Cafe in Columbia on February 4 at 1pm to enjoy lunch together and install the Creative Spirits Valentine Art Exhibit.
**February 23 Art Date**
Creative Spirits are invited to meet at Rafferty's (near 100 Oaks off I-65, Nashville) at 11am for lunch, then carpool to the Frist Museum of Art to tour their newest exhibit "Van Gogh, Monet, Degas and their Times." Tickets are $12 Adults, $10 Seniors.
2. PAINT-ALONG "MAKE & TAKE" CLASSES in WATERCOLOR
My darlin’ artists.... I'm so excited the watercolor classes have been well received and everyone painted beautifully!
The 1.5 - 2 hour class teaches the proper way to prepare your watercolor paper in preparation for painting and the "light to dark" process of using the white of the paper for your lights. Every student will leave with a lovely 5 x 7 original watercolor painting suitable for framing.
Please note: Students find it helpful to bring their phones or iPads to photograph the reference painting or pull it up on Facebook. Class size is limited so students will get more individualized attention.
January 31 at 6:00pm "Swallow" (watercolor) $35, with all supplies included and 5 x 7 pre-sketched paper
February 18 at 6:00pm "Jersey Cow" (watercolor) $35, with all supplies included and 5 x 7 pre-sketched paper
3. PAINT-ALONG "MAKE & TAKE" CLASSES in Acrylics
February 7 at 6:00pm "Valentine Rose" (acrylics) $50, with all supplies included and 12 x 16 pre-sketched canvas
February 28 at 6:00pm "Rooster" (acrylics) $50, with all supplies included and 12 x 16 pre-sketched canvas
**Private Paint-Along Parties may be scheduled at your location with a minimum of 15 students. Great for Church Groups, Book Clubs, Reunions, Team Building for the office. All supplies and instruction are included for $50 per student. Please call 615-668-8263 for more information.
4. PRIVATE PAINTING LESSONS
Never painted before? Not sure which class is best for you? Want more individualized instruction? Scheduling a private lesson may be the choice for you.
Private lessons are offered by Spring Hill Parks and Rec and taught in the Winchester Studio. Students bring their own supplies and reference photo. You'll enjoy personal assessment of your work and specific instruction for improvement. Private Lesson fee is $99 for 2-hour lesson and may be shared with one other person as long as you both are painting the same reference material. OR $149 if two students are painting different paintings. For three or more students, fee is additional $50 each. Call 615-668-8263 to reserve your private lesson.
5. PET PORTRAIT WORKSHOP January 27 at 1pm
Come paint as special painting for yourself or someone you love. A Pet Portrait can be a truly personal and sentimental gift that will be cherished for a lifetime. And you'll paint it yourself at the Pet Portrait Workshop scheduled for January 27 at 1pm in the Winchester Facility, lower level, at 563 Maury Hill Street, in Evan's Park behind Spring Hill Elementary.
Workshop fee of $99 includes all supplies, plus your canvas will be pre-sketched with the basic shape of your petg. To register, call 615-668-8263 and then email a clear photo of your pet in good light, preferably sunlight, to susan@susanejones.com at least one week before the workshop. Be sure to bring your picture with you to class to use for reference.
6. MINI-MONET CLASSES FOR YOUNG ARTISTS
Mini-Monet Painting Class for Young Artists ages 10-15 in Acrylics. Students will bring their own supplies for this one hour class each week. A supplies list will be available to those who register and supplies can be purchased at Wal-Mart, Hobby Lobby, or Michael's.
The next session of classes begins February 7. We will meet February 7, 21, 28, March 7, and March 14. No class is scheduled for February 14.
Class fee is $20/class. No prior experience is necessary, just a love of art and color and fun.
Call 615-668-8263 to reserve an easel for your young artist.
Class sizes are limited, so we ask you give us 48 hours notice if you need to cancel. Cancellations should be made by phone or text, 615-668-8263. This provides us the opportunity to fill the space. No refunds are available, however class fees for reservations canceled at least 48 hours in advance may be credited to another class.
For inclement weather, announcements on canceled classes will be posted on Facebook. If in doubt, please call us before traveling in bad weather. Canceled classes will be rescheduled.
