Wet Paint
IN PERSON CLASS Comics and cartoons are an artistic tradition that, in some form or another, have always been with us. Certainly, these are useful tools for sharing our own unique perspective and experiences with others. This class allows you to consider yourself the main character for a moment. How do you want to […]
IN PERSON CLASS Ages 14 and up. Painting and drawing experience suggested but not required. Class will break for an hour at 1pm, please bring a lunch. Once you learn to draw a full-face portrait, how do you use that knowledge when the subject turns their head? This workshop will help students analyze the anatomical […]
IN PERSON Art journals are a place to turn our creativity loose and explore both our ideas and our supplies, but they don’t need to be limited to paper pages. Sometimes we need the soft feel of fabric on our fingers and the slow process of stitching to express the emotions and visualizations in our […]
IN PERSON The semi-opacity of gouache is ideal for painting over sketches, and its creamy consistency and fast drying rate make it perfect for use in a sketchbook–even a sketchbook with thin pages! In this class, we will briefly cover sketching techniques, then focus on the use of a limited palette of gouache paints to […]
IN PERSON Ideal for artists who are beginning to draw or intermediate artists who want to reinforce a good foundation for their drawing skills. Students will learn and practice fundamentals including:• Line and Tone• Light and Shadow Values• Techniques for Comparative Measuring• Developing Good CompositionsStudents will learn how to render a drawing from start to […]
IN PERSON CLASS Learn basic, beginning encaustic techniques using R+F encaustic paints, mediums, equipment and Ampersand Encausticbords in this one-day workshop. A brief history and description of encaustic painting will be discussed as well as basic supplies and tools, safety, preparation of supports (including application of grounds) and fusing. An overview of a variety of additional techniques will be demonstrated such […]
This class has filled. Thank you! Please add you name to the waitlist to be notified of there is an opening or if we schedule a second class. IN PERSON CLASS Wet Paint offers a series of simple, open ended art classes designed for children 2-6 years old with adult taught by early childhood art […]
IN PERSON CLASS An ambigram is a word or phrase that can be read in multiple ways--for example, when turned upside-down or reflected in a mirror. Creating them combines the puzzle of figuring out a legible solution with the creative practice of hand lettering and embellishment. When done well, they are pleasing to both sides […]
IN PERSON CLASS Learn techniques for painting on ceramic tiles with alcohol inks. Enjoy what the beautiful vibrant colors of alcohol inks can do by letting the inks flow together and using simple tools to make textured elements in the paintings. There will be step-by step instruction so even the first-time alcohol ink artist will […]
IN PERSON Celebrate fall by drawing and painting some of it's bounty! Those gorgeous, gnarly, glowing gourds at the market make great subjects to draw and paint. Join Liz Carlson for this satisfying exploration of their contours and colors, and the most amazing quality watercolor pencils, the Swiss made Museum Aquarelle series from Caran d’Ache! […]
Art teachers tell you to sketch every day to improve your drawing, but what if your daily sketches and even doodling can help you improve your understanding of 3-D form and spatial perspective? Take this workshop and find out how! You’ll learn freehand drafting the Old Masters like Leonardo DaVinci used to create his inventions, […]
IN PERSON The MN Visual Journal Collective meets 12 times a year on the third Monday of the month, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wet Paint. Meetings are free and open to any adult who is interested in keeping visual journals. All skill levels are encouraged from beginner to life-long journal keepers. A little bit about the group: We are […]