STILL YOUNG AT ART–art classes for adults, had its inaugural run at our 2017 festival. Because the event was so positive, it continues this year. We are excited to offer STILL YOUNG AT ART to our budding adult learners in 2022.
STILL YOUNG AT ART will be held in the third-floor CVA classroom. The Center for Visual Arts is located across from the 400 Block next to the Grand Theater. What a terrific partnership! Local artists, indoor setting, fantastic weekend!
The images below, show the artists featured at this year’s festival, each teaching a different class and medium.
Click on the link to register for one or more classes taught by our talented local artists.
Classes are limited to 12.
In order to secure your spot for the 2022 STILL YOUNG AT ART workshops, click the REGISTRATION icon. There is a nonrefundable $25 fee for each session. If there is space available, you may also sign up at the STILL YOUNG AT ART classroom located in the CVA building on the days of the festival. Only cash is accepted at the door.
SESSION 1: Saturday, September 10, 2022 10:00-12:00
Sunset Magic: Paint Like a Pro PASTEL PAINTING
Artist: Andy Fenner
Students will be painting a sunset, guided by a photograph and embellishing as they go. The unique combination of canvas and pastels will make the effort very user-friendly.
SESSION 2: Saturday, September 10, 2022 1:30-3:30
Charging and Layering WATERCOLOR: Leaves and Seeds
Artist: Diane Shabino
Charging and layering watercolor techniques and inherent transparency are employed to create small-scale watercolor renderings of common tree leaves and/or seeds on archival watercolor paper suitable for framing or use on note cards (blank cards and envelopes provided).
SESSION 3: Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 10:00-12:00
Simple WATERCOLOR Abstract: Wet in Wet and Negative Painting
Artist: Diane Shabino
Wet on wet and negative painting techniques are combined with simple shapes and/or doodles to create small-scale watercolor abstracts allowing the paint and water to create color mixtures and textures on archival watercolor paper suitable for framing or use on note cards (blank cards and envelopes provided).
Artist: Nancy Laliberte
SESSION 4: Sunday, September 11, 2022, from 1:30-3:30
Hello Sunshine – Expressive Flower Painting in ACRYLIC
Students will learn the tips and tricks of working in acrylics while painting a cheery sunflower. Color theory, color mixing, brushwork, and more will all be woven into the class experience in a fun and learnable approach. By the end of the class, students will have a solid understanding of working in acrylics and a cheery sunflower painting.