Acrylic Painting Online - a 12-week class
Do you want to develop, grow, and blossom as a painter,
and learn to make your colors sing in harmony?
Beginning August 13, 2022
12-week class on Saturday mornings, 9:30 PM - 12:30 PM Pacific Time, taught by Karen Lynn Ingalls
12-week class on Saturday mornings, 9:30 PM - 12:30 PM Pacific Time, taught by Karen Lynn Ingalls
All paintings © Karen Lynn Ingalls
This class is for: Not-Total-Beginners, Intermediate, and More Experienced Painters
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Do you want to explore and expand your painting skills and knowledge? Do you want:
L to R: Breakfast al Fresco I, A Dog with Mustard, and Breakfast al Fresco II, by Karen Lynn Ingalls
In this class, you will:
Register here:
http://www.calistogaartcenter.org/acrylic-painting-online A portion of your class fee goes to support the Calistoga Art Center) 
L to R: Dusk in the Vineyards, Field Station Road, and Dusk Near Diamond Mountain, by Karen Lynn Ingalls
This especially applies if you work from photographs, whether you paint landscapes, still lifes, or portraits.
But it also applies to abstract paintings and mixed media with collage — contact Karen if you have any questions about that. Our particular focus is on your development as an artist, and finding your own creative voice (we don't copy other people's work!). We’ll approach painting with a spirit of experimentation and discovery, so you can learn to see in new ways, apply what you’ll learn, and watch as each painting evolves and improves. 
L to R: Green Pear, Orange Plate; Autumn Vineyard, Mountain Home Ranch Road; and Pear I by Karen Lynn Ingalls
As acrylic painters know, acrylics are probably the most versatile and forgiving paint medium you can work with (don't you love them?).
But since we're online, oil painters and folks working with water-based oil paints are welcome to join us, too. Oil painting methods of application may be a little different, but the basic principles we'll be learning and using apply to oil painting too. 
L to R: Just-Spring, Little Red Apple, and Eucalyptus at the Heart of the Vineyard, by Karen Lynn Ingalls
Each week we'll meet for instruction that includes:
Karen Lynn Ingalls's e-Books "Nine Ways to Tap Into Your Creativity and Tame Your Inner Critic" and "Color & Composition," and video "How to Choose the Colors of Your Palette"
The class also includes handouts on everything we'll be covering, as well as:
Who is this class for?
Not-Total-Beginners, Intermediate, and More Experienced Painters — to be more specific: If you have painted before, including at a Paint-and-Sip type of event, have learned how to use the paint and apply it to a surface, and have tried painting a few times, even though you may not have developed it much yet, this should still work for you. If you're more experienced, but want to expand, develop, grow, and blossom as a painter — including developing your own style — this may be exactly what you're looking for! If you've never painted before, you'll want to start with something more introductory, to learn about how to use the paint and apply it to a surface. When you've had a chance to play with that for a bit, come back when you're ready for this! Register here:
http://www.calistogaartcenter.org/acrylic-painting-online A portion of your class fee goes to support the Calistoga Art Center) |
Where: Online — on ZOOM, from wherever you are
When: Aug. 13 - Nov. 12, 2022 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM PT 12 weeks of classes, plus preliminary videos before our first meeting, and a follow-up bonus session in September. We'll have introductory instruction for a couple of hours, and then Karen will meet with each of you individually, either then or later during the week, to talk with you about what you're working on. Class Dates: August 13, 20, 27 Sept. 10, 17, 24 (off for Labor Day weekend) October 1, 8, 15, 22 (off for the weekend before Halloween) November 5, 12 + a bonus follow-up session in December (either Dec. 3 or 10) Sign up early: (You'll get access to your first video lessons on color, so you can watch them and try things out before we meet.) How much: CAC Member Discount — $347, OR 2 payments of $175, OR 3 payments of $120 Non-members — $397 (still only $33 per class, not including bonuses) OR two payments of $200 OR 3 payments of $135 (NOTE: CAC membership + Member class price is the same as the non-member price, and membership will give you some discounts on future classes) Includes:
Maximum 30, minimum 8 people. Sign up soon! Register here: http://www.calistogaartcenter.org/acrylic-painting-online A portion of your class fee goes to support the Calistoga Art Center) Here's what some of Karen's students have to say about her classes....
I've learned more about how to make a real painting in three hours than I have in three years. — Catherine Singels, Calistoga, CA I have been taking an Acrylic Painting class from Karen Ingalls for almost a year. Her teaching style is thoughtful and informative. She has a wealth of information to share! When I am in need of help on a painting, not only does she offer constructive comments, she helps me work through problem areas with a series of key questions that help me analyze and resolve the issues. I've learned so much about composition, value, and color! She can teach you how to take a painting from the "green goo" stage to the beautiful butterfly you know is in there!
— Debbie Jorgensen I've taken many arts & crafts classes, and KAREN is my favorite teacher! She is encouraging and supportive. You learn so much about color, composition, inspiration, etc. in easy to understand fun lessons! Try it! — Jenni Grunschlag
As a beginner, I first signed up for an acrylic painting class with Karen a year ago. I had no idea what to expect and no confidence in myself as an artist. What I found in Karen was a kind, enthusiastic and patient teacher who is able to meet you at whatever level your are at to give you instruction and positive feedback without negative criticism. I look forward to her class each week and recomend her to anyone from a novice like me to someone with years of painting experience. — Michelle Seale 
Karen Lynn Ingalls, with a work in progress on the easel
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NOTE: Karen's classes for her ongoing students continue weekly — on Fridays, from 1 PM to 4 PM. If you're one of her students from previous years, aren't on the mailing list, and would like to rejoin the class, please contact her! You're welcome to gather again with our friendly community.
