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UPCOMING CLASSES
Sunday painting Intensive classes (Acrylic)
First Sunday of each month
10:00am - 4:00pm
Adults and Teens ages 16 and up
Join me for a monthly series of one day, Sunday painting intensive classes at my studio in south Austin for a fun and engaging opportunity to enhance your art skills, meet a like-minded community, and build a strong foundation in painting.
We will build your art skills by painting on a variety of changing topics each month. You’ll receive direct painting and color mixing instruction in a small class format, presentations with historical and contemporary art examples, and constructive guided critiques.
You will take away increased painting and color mixing confidence, a new community of artists focused on personal development, and a full color painting.
The training in Maness’ painting courses provide growth opportunities and a welcome space to both emerging and established artists, with techniques applicable across mediums.
June 8, 2025: Landscapes and Skyscapes
July 6, 2025: TBD
August 3, 2025: TBD
September 7, 2025: TBD
October 5, 2025: TBD
November 2, 2025: TBD
December 7, 2025: TBD
Duration: 1 Day In-Person Class painting intensive
Dates: First Sunday of each month
Times: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Pre-Requisite: Curious and Committed to Growth, All Skill Levels
Class Size: 12 students maximum, 4 minimum
Instructor: Karen Maness
Location: Karen Maness Art Studio (Studio E4) at Art Hub Studios: 2801 S I-35, Austin, TX 78741
Tuition: $275 for one class - Multiple class discount package available
Light refreshments provided.
Course Materials not included, see supply list for acrylic painting below.
Purchase a package of 3 classes for 20% off! After purchasing the discount package, you will receive a unique code that you can then use to pay for any 3 of the classes in the series.
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What students are saying:
“Karen is great at engaging a class, and her passion for her craft is greatly inspiring”
“This course changed my life because it trained me how to see. Really see… more than color. I see the world around me and all the layers at once.”
What future classes interest you?
As a teaching artist, I love to share what I have discovered in my lifelong studio practice with committed students who are ready to engage in their personal and artistic growth.
My teaching is informed by my 30-year career as a scenic artist, training at the Florence Academy of Art, and ongoing research into motion picture scenic art history.
I am excited to share the thrilling diversity of what is possible within the mediums and discipline of painting.
Course materials - Supply List FOR ACRYLIC PAINTING
Please bring the following supplies with you to class:
Brush Set – I prefer long-handled brushes. This set is a nice blend of Filbert, Flats, Bright, and Rounds: https://www.jerrysartarama.com/creative-mark-prostroke-powercryl-explorer-value-brush-set-5
Art Bag – To carry your supplies
Water Spritzer – To keep your paints open
Pallet Knife
Art Pad – Pre-primed Linen or Canvas (12x16) https://www.jerrysartarama.com/fredrix-acrylic-primed-canvas-pads-12x16in-acrylic-primed-10-sheets-7oz-14531
Blue Tape 1”
Grey Matters Pallet Paper - https://www.jerrysartarama.com/grey-matters-paper-palettes-0083493000000
Water Cup
Paper Towels or Shop Rags
Apron
Vine Charcoal – 1 piece, for drawing
Acrylic Paints – I recommend Golden Acrylics or Turner Acryl Gouache:
Golden Acrylic Sets: https://www.jerrysartarama.com/golden-heavy-body-acrylic-mixing-set-6-22-ml-tubes-gloss-liquid-glaze-2-oz-bottle
Turner Acryl Gouache Sets – Matte Finish: https://www.jerrysartarama.com/turner-acryl-gouache-paint-set-of-12-20ml-assorted-colors-73697
You will need the following acrylic paint colors:
Cadmium Red Light
Cadmium Red Medium
Alizarin Crimson Hue
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Cadmium Yellow Light
Phthalo Green (Blue Shade)
Pthalo Blue (Green Shade)
Ultramarine Blue
Dioxizine Purple
Titanium White – Large Tube
Black
Glazing Liquid
