Arts and Crafts

Acrylic Painting

Beginner to advanced art students are invited to join our year-round acrylic class at any time. Drawing skill is not necessary. We learn interesting techniques to paint photo-realistic style art, using acrylic paints. Group participation is encouraged in the learning process. Each artist also has opportunity to show their completed work at the Zions Bank gallery.

Things to bring:

• Acrylic paints (can be craft paint or acrylic sets)
• Acrylic (synthetic) paint brushes in various sizes, including a 1″ flat
• Canvas (stretched), canvas panel board or acrylic paper
• A palette to mix colors (paper plate is okay)
• Graphite transfer paper
• Small spray bottle (optional, but helpful)
• Tracing paper may be helpful

Ceramics

No experience necessary! Bring your own bisque or green ware, or purchase items in class. We have

our own kiln. We use glaze and acrylics – pay for what you use or bring your own. The ceramic room is open for you to work on your project. No instructor is available for this class

Things to bring to class:

• • Cash to purchase items/class donation (no credit cards)
  • Brushes (not necessary but recommended)
  • Apron
  • Good sense of humor

Oil Painting

This class is for all levels of painters. Work on projects, learn new techniques.

Things to bring:

• Board – 16″ x 20″
• Five colors of oil paint (red, yellow, black, ultramarine blue, white)
• Three brushes – 1/4″, 1/2″, 1″
• Linseed oil
• Odorless paint thinner
• Photo or picture to paint

 Watercolor Painting –

From beginner to advanced painters are welcome in this class. Work on projects, learn how to design and prep paintings, and get help as needed.

Things to bring to class:  Please see the Instructor at the beginning of class for information on how to procure supplies.