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Oil Painting: Still Life

$210 MEMBER PRICE: $17850

with Emily Thomson

Calendar Jan 7, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Learn to paint various still life set ups using the fundamentals of oil painting. We will start with basic shape still lifes and learn value by using just black and white paint. Then we will paint more complex subjects and learn how to work in color.

Students will learn how to mix colors, how to paint using oils, and various techniques to build layers of value and color. Supplies are provided.

Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm

January 7th - February 4th

Tuition: $190       Supply Fee: $20

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Mindful Landscapes: Acrylic Basics

Free

with Emily Thomson

Calendar Feb 7, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

2026 is the year to focus on your mental and physical health, and this Wellness series is the perfect place to start!

Come and paint a beautiful landscape scene using acrylic! Painting a landscape scene can be relaxing and a great pleasure to view. Emily will go step by step to show how to poaint an outdoor landscape, including mixing colors, adding texture, and techniques for the use of acrylic paint.

Saturday, February 7th

10 am - 1 pm

Free for any residents of Manassas Park, Manassas City, or Prince William County in need of wellness programming.

Please note that this class takes place at the City of Manassas Community Center!

 

Oil Painting: Pet Portraits

$210 MEMBER PRICE: $17850

with Emily Thomson

Calendar Feb 11, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Learn to Paint your beloved pet (dog, cat, rabbit, horse?) Students will bring in a few photos to choose to use as their reference to paint from. You will learn the basics of oils, learning to mix, drawing your pet, and blocking in shapes and values, adding color, textures and details.

Each week you will progress and build up the paint layers to make a complete painting.

Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm

Feburary 11th - March 11th

Class Fee: $190     Supplies Fee: $20





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