art workshops at gracie lane
Oil Painting w/ Susan Gardens
Bluebonnet Evening
Join Susan Garden, as she guides you through the completion of a magical Texas landscape entitled “Bluebonnet Evening”. This lesson will be taught in oil on stretched canvas using time saving techniques and specialized brush strokes to enable even beginners to complete a painting they will be proud to frame.
$70 for class ~ all materials included
Minimum 6 students, maximum 16 students.
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Abstract Class
Join Jim Gensheer as he teaches how to paint watercolor in an abstract manner.
$55 for class ~ all materials included.
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Abandoned Hotel
This Route 66 Missouri hotel has long since been torn down, but the memories of the sprawling buildings and proud sign still haunt me.
$55 for class ~ all materials included
acrylic w/ patti wilkinson
Birch Trees
Paint this tree in front of the woods on a sand dune in Michigan. This will be a study of light and shadow on a 10x10 canvas. The scene can easily be changed from summer to fall if you would prefer those colors. Come have some fun and paint with Patti!
Minimum of 2 students, maximum of 8
$55 for class - all materials included
Watercolor w/ Ann Winchester
Lotus on the Water
Learn interesting techniques with this 6x9 watercolor painting! Great for beginners and experienced artists alike!
$35 for class + $7 materials fee paid directly to Ann
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Palo Duro Canyon
This late afternoon vista of the canyon intensifies the warm and neutral hues in the strata of the cliffs.
$55 for class ~ all materials included
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Abandoned Hotel
This Route 66 Missouri hotel has long since been torn down, but the memories of the sprawling buildings and proud sign still haunt me.
$55 for class ~ all materials included
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Palo Duro Canyon
This late afternoon vista of the canyon intensifies the warm and neutral hues in the strata of the cliffs.
$55 for class ~ all materials included
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Old Farm
Paint a distant rendering of a farm across snowy fields.
$55 for class ~ all materials included
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Georgia O’Keeffe’s Pedernal at Ghost Ranch
Georgia O'Keeffe pledged that if she painted the Pedernal enough times that God would have to give it to her. I've painted it less than twenty times, but never tire of the subject.
$55 for class ~ all materials included
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Sand Dune
Paint a boat washed up on the sand with interesting colors and techniques.
$55 for class ~ all materials included
acrylic w/ patti wilkinson
Spring Bouquet
Think spring and paint this pretty bouquet with Patti Wilkinson. This class is in acrylic on a 10x10 canvas.
Minimum of 2 students, maximum of 10
$55 for class - all materials included
Watercolor w/ Ann Winchester
Viridian Iridescence
Paint a gorgeous peacock with an abstract background in Ann’s latest watercolor class. Learn interesting techniques good for beginners and experienced artists alike!
Min 3/Max 10 Students
$35 for class + $7 materials fee paid directly to Ann
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Longmire on the Prowl
An 8 x 10" watercolor of Sheriff Walt Longmire from the famous "Longmire" series will turn heads. We'll present him toting his signature Winchester and Stanley coffee container. His boots will be obscured by swirling campfire smoke or early morning fog.
$55 for class ~ all materials included
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Flowers
Join Jim as he paints beautiful flowers.
$55 for class ~ all materials included
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Eureka Springs Switcher Locomotive
This historic Arkansas excursion train always turns heads as the engineer appears on the switch engine rounding the bend to pick up the next group of passengers.
$55 for class ~ all materials included
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Guadalupe Range
The sheer whiteness of the Guadalupe range against a cerulean blue sky continues to hold my fascination. This watercolor will depend largely on the whiteness of the quality paper we use to make this composition stand out.
$55 for class ~ all materials included
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Cowboy Coffee
A cowboy pouring campfire coffee under a star-studded sky will make this watercolor cry for attention. You will love the experience of rendering clusters of stars as well as a brightly-colored flannel shirt to make this watercolor pop.
$55 for class ~ all materials included
Watercolor w/ Ann Winchester
Purrr…
A class focused on building skill with watercolor through repetition on the same subject. As students paint an orange tabby multiple times they can watch as they markedly improve. Great for beginners and experienced artists alike!
$35 for class + $7 materials fee paid directly to Ann
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
DIY Watercolor Card
These are small watercolors [5”x7”] utilizing many different techniques, including salt, scrapping, saranwrap and many others. Great for giving and sending to special friends.
Tuesday, December 5th 1-4pm
Maximum of 6 students
$55 for class ~ includes supplies & envelopes
resin art w/ christi turner
Resin Christmas Ornaments
Unique resin ornaments in whatever color you desire! Come with a loved one and make memories along with beautiful mementos for your tree you’ll love year after year! (set of 6 ornaments)
Maximum of 10 students
$90 for class ~ all materials included
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Snow Bison
The new Ken Burns film "The American Buffalo" has peaked my interest in bison watercolor studies. In this session, we will place a solo bison in a dark wintry atmosphere and concentrate on the natural colors of his coat.
$55 for class ~ all materials included
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
DIY Watercolor Card
These are small watercolors [5”x7”] utilizing many different techniques, including salt, scrapping, saranwrap and many others. Great for giving and sending to special friends.
Tuesday, November 28th 1-4pm
Maximum of 6 students
$55 for class ~ includes supplies & envelopes
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
DIY Watercolor Cards
These are small watercolors [5”x7”] utilizing many different techniques, including salt, scrapping, saranwrap and many others. Great for giving and sending to special friends.
Tuesday, November 21st 1-4pm
Maximum of 6 students
$55 for class ~ includes supplies & envelopes
Oil Painting w/ Susan Gardens
Calla Lily
Join Susan as she paints a beautiful Calla Lily. You’ll learn how to create a professional looking painting using time saving techniques and discover the science of color mixing. Join the fun and create an original!
$70 for class ~ all materials included
Minimum 6 students, maximum 16 students.
acrylic w/ patti wilkinson
Paint your Angel
You choose the pose and colors! $55 includes canvas and paint.
Minimum of 2 students, maximum of 6
$55 for class
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
DIY Watercolor Card
These are small watercolors [5”x7”] utilizing many different techniques, including salt, scrapping, saranwrap and many others. Great for giving and sending to special friends.
Tuesday, November 14th 1-4pm
Maximum of 6 students
$55 for class ~ includes supplies & envelopes
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
The American Bison
We will paint an 8 x 10" "Southwest Art" style bison on stretched watercolor paper. Textural experiments involving salt and stale bread crumbs yields interesting effects on the buffalo hide as well as the background.
$55 for class ~ all materials included
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
DIY Watercolor Card
These are small watercolors [5”x7”] utilizing many different techniques, including salt, scrapping, saranwrap and many others. Great for giving and sending to special friends.
Tuesday, October 31st 1-4pm
Maximum of 6 students
$55 for class ~ includes supplies & envelopes
Oil Painting w/ Susan Gardens
Early Morning on Mustang Island
An inspiring 3 hour oil lesson capturing the beauty of a sunrise over Padre Island. Detailed written notes and step by step instructions with all supplies provided! Come and create a frame worthy masterpiece even if you are a beginner!
$70 for class ~ all materials included
Minimum 6 students, maximum 16 students.