CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Adult art classes-for ages 16 and older
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Watercolor Wax Batik with Linda Renaud
June 28 & 29, 2026 |
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"Springtime Pastels for Beginners" with Linda French
Sunday & Monday - May 17 & 18, 2026 2-Day Class 1pm - 5pm At the Lincoln Gallery 429 N. Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO Cost: TVAL Member $235 Non-TVAL Member $260 >> Download .pdf of this class description All materials will be provided, including pastels, paper, and images. Students will have an opportunity to complete 2+ paintings.
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Discover the magic of pastels as you create soft, blended petals and foliage!
This 2 day, beginning-level class will center around florals as you are introduced to the basics of materials, techniques, and tips for success. Students will explore the forgiving nature of pastels in this step by step class. Instruction in lighting, composition, values, layering and blending will help make your paintings come alive. |
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"Enhancing Watercolor with Pen and Ink" with Cheryl Gratias
Sundays - June 7 & 14, 2026 2-Day Class 1pm - 4pm At the Lincoln Gallery 429 N. Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO Cost: TVAL Member $225 Non-TVAL Member $175 >> Download .pdf of this class description All materials are provided and included in the fee.
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This two-session workshop takes a walk in a summer garden as inspiration. Learn specific pen and ink techniques to create an artistic framework for a loose and vibrant watercolor painting. Tips for successfully working with watercolor’s fluid and transparent nature will also be covered, including methods for color mixing. Cheryl’s step-by-step group demos and helpful individual instruction will accommodate all levels of artists. Your finished painting will be ready for a 11 x 14” frame. All materials provided. |
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"Watercolor Wax Batik" with Linda Renaud
Sunday & Monday - June 28 & 29, 2026 2-Day Class 9am - 4pm each day At the Lincoln Gallery 429 N. Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO Cost: TVAL Member $295 Non-TVAL Member $325 >> 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 (sunflowers, in this case) in order to complete the project in two days
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Brighten you week with sunflowers! Learning the process of wax batik yields lessons that apply across all painting and drawing media.
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.” Topics covered will include:
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"Abstract Paintings and Collage" with Gloria Campbell
Sunday - August 23, 2026 9am - 4pm At the Lincoln Gallery 429 N. Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO Cost: TVAL Member $175 Non-TVAL Member $225 >> Download .pdf of this class description All materials are provided and included in the fee. Each participant will walk out the door with an 8 x 8” masterpiece on a wooden cradle.
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This workshop is designed for artists who enjoy mixing textures and materials to create abstract paintings-or want to try it for the first time. We’ll start with making your own collage papers using various tools to create designs and textures. The unique papers will then be used to layer either a collage or mixed media painting.
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"Capturing Light - Interpreting Values and Shapes " with Desmond O'Hagan
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - September 9-11, 2026 9am - 4pm - 3 day class At the Lincoln Gallery 429 N. Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO Cost: TVAL Member $450 Non-TVAL Member $475 >> Download .pdf of this class description A Supply List will be supplied to all registrants
A comprehensive 3-day workshop for pastel and oil painters
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This workshop is designed to help you see your subjects in a new light, and paint with minimal strokes in refining shapes and edges with oils and pastels. An important feature of this workshop is I work with participants individually to critique and offer new directions in completing their paintings. Critiques include designing compositions, highlighting problem areas, correcting values, and simplifying important shapes during the process of painting.
Lastly, this workshop is designed to loosen your paint strokes and avoid excessive detail in creating a more unique piece of art. The workshop will include a digital slide presentation of my pastel and oil paintings that includes step-by-step images of paintings in progress. My morning lectures will highlight a variety of topics including composition, painting techniques, self-critiquing, framing, and photographing people for painting reference. I will provide daily pastel demonstrations. |
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"Paint Your Pet in Pastel" with Linda French
Sunday - November 8, 2026 1pm - 5pm At the Lincoln Gallery 429 N. Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO Cost: TVAL Member $100 Non-TVAL Member $115 >> Download .pdf of this class description Your pre-drawn pet on a panel is included in the class fee.
Bring your own pastels or purchase a set for $10.00 in class.
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Do you have a favorite pet that you’d love to draw? You will be amazed at your ability to complete a realistic pet portrait in this 4 hour pastel class. The instructor will pre-draw your image for you prior to class. This is a class for artists with some – or no – experience in pastels. Learn great ways to use color, show realism, how to check your work and receive constructive critiques.
You will learn the tips and tricks of forgiving pastels to make your special pet come alive, leaving class with a treasured portrait of your pet! |