Instructor: Tricia Dudley 

Date: June 17                        

Time: 10am- 2:30 (with 30 min lunch)

Class Cost: $60 CAG members

                     $70 nonmembers

Materials Cost: participants will provide their own materials 

Location: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios – 223 Crowell Drive, NW, Concord, NC 28025. Studio LL102. Enter from Kerr Street side of building, double doors lower level, by parking lot.

To Register: Send an email to triciad226@gmail.com or phone/text  540-845-4519

Please register in advance. Payment can be in advance/ or on day off class

Payment Method: pay by check, Venmo prior to class. Can also pay by cash, check or Venmo at time of class. Refunds made if cancellation 1 day before class.

Class: ages 18 yrs and above welcome. Prior experience painting with acrylics recommended. Minimum number of participants 5

Using a palette knife when painting creates many very interesting textures and "marks" that together create a unique creation. It does take time to learn how to use the many different types of palette knives available and how each makes different shapes and textures. This class will explore using different palette knives to create both a landscape and florals. Yes, you will get to paint two pieces which will teach you how to use your palette knives in different ways.

Participant Supply List 

·    2 smallish canvases/ cradle board/canvas panels -no larger then 11x14. (Recommend a cradle board 8x8 or 10x10 for the landscape as it gives great texture with pallette knife)

·       Acrylic paints - thick body paints best

·       Modeling paste recommended

·       Palette knives (instructor will have extras)

·       Easel (tabletop)

·       Table cover (puppy pads work well)

·       Paper towel roll