You’ve never had an art class like this! Be inspired, challenged, joyful! Learn classical painting techniques infused with Natalie’s own unique methods, taught in only one place in the whole world – Natalie’s Gathering Place! Complete beginners who think they can’t paint at all, to pros, to anyone in between – if you want to experience something new that opens your mind and fills your creative senses, this is your class.
12-week course, $25 per class. Each session is approximately 60 minutes of instruction and interactive painting followed by 30 minutes of optional social/project time, for a total of 90 minutes.
You will need: a starter set of acrylic heavy body paint, at least two paintbrushes (small or medium sizes), 8×10 canvas or canvas board (budget packs are fine). These are common art supplies you can find at discount retail stores online or in person.
TIPS: Try not to go “too” cheap with the brushes and paint. Level 2 is good; you want to make sure that the brushes don’t fray easily the way that bulk packs of craft brushes tend to do, and the paint isn’t watery (to some extent all brushes can fray, and all paint can separate, even if expensive, so don’t let it cause you stress). Optional: if you have a table-top easel or a small field (tripod) standing easel, feel free to bring it. Also, you might decide to add to your supply stash after you see how it feels to take the class – for example, if you want to try different brushes that you’ll learn about in class (a “fan” brush is a good one to experiment with).
If you have any questions about what to buy, please ask, but you’ll see that the project assignments don’t require anything expensive. Having said that, some of you might enjoy buying higher-end supplies (which, admittedly, are sometimes more fun to use), and we won’t dim your shine by mandating that you stick to a low budget. Shop freely at the budget of your choosing, just be ready to paint!
Class types allowed: Adult (teens by request), Family (at least one adult participating and all children must be 12 or older), or Private Group (must have at least 10 people in your group to qualify). Sorry, no Child/Youth class option for this class.
Note: We do not provide childcare. For the safety and courtesy of the other participants please do not bring young children with you to this class (we do have other classes that include children). Thank you for your understanding.
Register today! We have a 2-step process for registration:
1. Provide us with your contact info and your preferred class days/times. You will be asked your preference in general, in the drop-down part of the registration form that gives you morning/afternoon/evening as choices, but if you have specific preferences (or have days/times that will NOT work for you), you can tell us about your schedule conflicts and open days in the box on the form that asks if you have any questions or concerns. Alternatively, you can simply e-mail us directly with your requests: contact@nataliesgatheringplace.com, call us at (912) 210-2888, or drop by Natalie’s Gathering Place in person and set something up at the reception desk.
2. We’ll contact you with a proposed day/time for your class to meet, after matching you with others who have the same scheduling preference as you. If you have requested a Private Group, we don’t need to match you with others, so you’ll hear from us quickly with a weekly day/time for you to meet. There is no extra charge for a private group, but you must have at least 10 people in your group to qualify.
Your registration won’t be confirmed until you’re happy with the day/time offered to you. No deposit necessary. No cancellation fees, only a good faith effort to honor your commitment to attend. You may pay-as-you-go, or pre-pay for your group or individual registration. Don’t forget, members get a 10% discount on classes, so do mention your GOLD, Silver, or Bronze membership when you pay.
We look forward to painting with you at Natalie’s Gathering Place!
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