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

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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.

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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