CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
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Cancellation Policy
Our classes/workshops depend on your attendance. To protect our instructors and others in the class, we will need a written notification of at least 5 business days prior to receive a full refund. You may choose to transfer to another class of the same cost. Cancellation less than 5 days are non-refundable. If a class needs to be cancelled due to instructor or enrollment issues, a full refund will be issued.
Our classes/workshops depend on your attendance. To protect our instructors and others in the class, we will need a written notification of at least 5 business days prior to receive a full refund. You may choose to transfer to another class of the same cost. Cancellation less than 5 days are non-refundable. If a class needs to be cancelled due to instructor or enrollment issues, a full refund will be issued.
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"Painting the Horse and Other Animals" with Heather Burton - 3 Days with our NFAS Juror!
Tuesday through Thursday - May 6-8, 2025 (3-day workshop) 9:30am - 3pm each day At the Lincoln Gallery 429 N. Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO Cost: TVAL Member $395 Non-TVAL Member $425 >> Download .pdf of this class description
Paint in the medium of your choice; see the materials list for paint colors and other materials to bring. >> Download Supply List |
This three day workshop is for all levels and will cover a range of topics:
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"Fused Glass Trinket Plates" with Gail Frick
Sunday - June 1, 2025 1pm - 5pm At the Lincoln Gallery 429 N. Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO Cost: TVAL Member $125 Non-TVAL Member $140 >> Download .pdf of this class description
All materials provided ($25 value) plus firing ofyour piece!
The cost of materials is included in the class fee. Gail Frick has been working with fused glass for over 10 years.
One of her favorite things about glass is its endless possibilities. She invites you to fall in love, too! |
In this class, participants will learn about the properties of glass while making small glass “trinket” plates that are one of a kind. And…you will have time to make more than one!
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"Blooms, Bees, and Butterflies" with Cheryl Gratias
Sunday - June 8, 2025 1pm - 5pm At the Lincoln Gallery 429 N. Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO Cost: TVAL Member $125 Non-TVAL Member $140 >> Download .pdf of this class description All materials provided and their cost is included in the fee.
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Learn the watercolor techniques needed to capture the glow of sunshine on the flowers of summer. Then see how inviting a small living being – butterfly, bee, or ladybug - can add life, movement, and story to your watercolor paintings.
This class can accommodate all skill levels ** and will offer several options to customize and create a unique painting. Finished image will be 8x8” and fit a standard matted 12x12” frame. ** If you are interested in taking the Watercolor Wax Batik Workshop on Oct. 26-27, 2025, this class can serve as the prerequisite for novices in Watercolor.
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"Splash Dog Pastel Class" with Linda French
Sunday & Monday - July 13 & 14, 2025 1pm - 4pm both days At the Lincoln Gallery 429 N. Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO Cost: TVAL Member $150 Non-TVAL Member $165 >> Download .pdf of this class description
Bring your own materials or purchase from Linda at the time of the class.** Call/text Linda French 970-222-9456 for further information. ** If you don’t have one, Linda’s recommended pastel set is $10. Everyone will need to pay for pastel board, 3 special pastels and pre-drawn image: $15. You can pay Linda at the class. |
Paint this expressive picture in a two-session, step by step class.
Experience the fun of learning how to paint a furry friend with the various effects of water: splashes, ripples and reflections. This unique class will teach you the tricks and techniques to make it come alive! A basic knowledge of soft pastel is needed. The instructor will pre-trace the shown picture for you. Finished picture will be 16 x 12. |
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"Abstract Mixed Media Workshop" with Gloria Campbell
Sunday - August 24, 2025 1pm - 5pm At the Lincoln Gallery 429 N. Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO Cost: TVAL Member $100 Non-TVAL Member $110 >> Download .pdf of this class description
All materials are provided by the instructor and are included in the class fee. |
This workshop is a fun introduction to using layers of papers (found and painted), paints, stencils, acrylic markers, graphite, etc. to create an abstract-ish painting. Each participant will walk out the door with an 8” x 8” painting on a wood cradle. Things can get messy so please wear an apron or art shirt.
Participants can complete the class using the supplies provided but bringing a few scraps of lightweight paper you’ve doodled/painted on, or a few pages torn from an old book could add to the fun. NOTE: no scissors are allowed. |
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"Watercolor Wax Batik" with Linda Renaud
Sunday & Monday - October 26 & 27, 2025 9am - 4pm At the Lincoln Gallery 429 N. Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO Cost: TVAL Member $275 Non-TVAL Member $295 >> Download .pdf of this class description
Specialty materials are provided & included in the fee (unryu paper, brushes to use in the wax, hot wax pots, etc) Students will need to have experience in watercolor. All participants will paint the same painting in order to make it possible to complete the project in two days.
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The process of watercolor wax batik will be explained, demonstrated and practiced in this hands-on, intensive workshop. Learn how to select the best photos to work from, plan your painting, build the multiple layers of wax and watercolor and then do the final batiking and the “reveal.”