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Fall Visual Arts Classes 2025

Basic Drawing Tuesdays

$120

with Deanna Gallaro

Calendar Oct 21, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

Meets Tuesdays | Oct 21-Nov 25 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Six Sessions | All Levels | See Below Regarding Materials

Tap into your creativity in this relaxed and fun basic drawing class. Each class will have step-by-step instructions on how to draw from a provided reference. We will also explore various mediums, including pencils, pastels and watercolor. Students of all levels will enjoy an inspiring, judgment-free atmosphere while receiving guidance and encouragement to enhance your skills. 

Materials Provided

Instructor will collect a supply fee of $15 the first class 

Full Course

Basic Drawing Wednesdays

$120

with Deanna Gallaro

Calendar Oct 22, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

Meets Wednesdays | Oct 22 - Nov 26 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Six Sessions | All Levels | See Below Regarding Materials

Tap into your creativity in this relaxed and fun basic drawing class. Each class will have step-by-step instructions on how to draw from a provided reference. We will also explore various mediums, including pencils, pastels and watercolor. Students of all levels will enjoy an inspiring, judgment-free atmosphere while receiving guidance and encouragement to enhance your skills. 

Materials Provided

Instructor will collect a supply fee of $15 the first class 

Full Course

MOSAICS WORKSHOP

$150

with Donna Conklin King

Calendar Oct 25, 2025 at 10 am

Saturday, October 25th 10am to 4pm

The Art of Making a Big Picture with Little Pieces!

Welcome to the world of mosaics, where not only is it okay to break things, but it is also expected! This 6-hour intensive workshop will introduce beginners to the basics of mosaic making: the astonishing variety of materials and adhesives, design and composition, the cutting and laying out of tile, and the grouting process. Supplies such as vitreous glass tile, ceramic tile, stained glass, and china are available for students to explore and incorporate in their work, and all the necessary tools, adhesives, and materials are provided. Students will complete an 8"x6" mosaic by the day's end.

ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED! Limited Seating!

Questions? Write BorzottaArts@gmail.com

Expressive Watercolor

$150

with Philla Barkhorn

Calendar Oct 27, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

Six Weeks | Mondays |10:00 am - 12:00 pm | 10/27 - 12/1 | Adults | All Levels Welcome

Join us in this six week workshop for a whimsical and colorful exploration of the medium of watercolor! Learn the basics of color mixing, warm versus cool colors and opacity/transparency. Learn techniques such as wet on wet, wet on dry and dry brush. Create interesting textures utilizing salt and water spraying. Loosen up and have fun with color blends and splattering. No experience necessary.

Materials List Here 

Full Course

Pastel Impressionism

$120

with Gina Torello

Calendar Oct 27, 2025 at 10 am

Meets  Mondays | Oct 27 - Dec 8 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

6 Week Class $120.00 session

Explore the forgiving and simple media of soft pastels. References will be provided varying in subject matter and style. Working together as a class in a step by step manner you discover how a professional artist begins, creates and finishes a work of art. This method of teaching gives you confidence and allows you freedom to develop your own style. Color theory, application methods and diverse techniques are used to teach you use of texture and dimension in your paintings. All levels are always welcome. A supply list is below Amazon has the best deals.

Instructor: Gina Torello, MFA Professional Artist, LightScapes Studio LLC

Materials List

Full Course

Drawing the Portrait in Graphite

$150

with Philla Barkhorn

Calendar Oct 27, 2025 at 1:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Six Weeks | Mondays |1:30 - 3:30pm |Oct 27 - Dec 1| Adults | All Levels Welcome

Working from a photograph students will learn the fundamentals of measuring, seeing tilts and shapes essential for realistic portraiture. Participants will develop an understanding of value and how it is used to turn form and show volume. Students will work on one drawing for six weeks as they delve into the intricacies of shape, value and edges.

No prior experience necessary.

Materials List

Oil Painting Techniques w/Gina Torello

$130

with Gina Torello

Calendar Oct 30, 2025 at 9 am

Thursdays October 30 – December 11 (no class 11/27/25)

9:00- 11:00am | 6 Week Class 2 hours a session $130.00

 

Come join Gina Torello’s new and exciting Oil Painting class. Artists will gain confidence learning the proper techniques and application of all their materials. Through this hands-on course, students will learn diverse oil painting styles as well as various master’s techniques. We will cover concepts such as working lean to fat, impasto, alla prima, under painting and of course use of color theory designed specific for each image. Two paintings will be completed within the six week course and artists will be challenged, encouraged and empowered throughout the course. Finished paintings will be 5”x7”, 6”x8” or 8”x10” in size and reference photographs will be provided by your instructor. All levels are always welcome. A supply list will be provided below.

Materials List for Oil Painting Techniques

Instructor: Gina Torello, MFA Professional Artist, LightScapes Studio LLC

Full Course

Poured Acrylic Workshop

$120

with Michele Krauss

Calendar Nov 1, 2025 at 11 am

Poured Acrylic Workshop - Saturday, November 1st,  11am to 2pm

Welcome to the colorful world of poured acrylic painting! Also known as fluid art, this technique creates mesmerizing and beautiful paintings. No two are the same, even when the same colors are used. In this course, you’ll be guided by an experienced fluid artist to learn the basics of poured acrylic and get your very own paintings to take home (after they’ve dried for a day). We’ll go through several pour techniques that result in stunningly different designs. Not only will you learn the fundamentals of fluid art, you’ll be given valuable tips and tricks you can’t get from videos or trying it at home. 

All materials will be provided.

Dress for a mess! 





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