Petite Landscapes in Acrylic

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Have you always wanted to paint landscapes but don’t know where to start? Or are you curious about acrylics but haven’t taken the plunge yet? In this class, you’ll learn a simple technique to create small, abstract landscapes on 5” square wooden tiles using a limited palette of colors.

You’ll be guided through the basics of acrylic paints and mediums, including surface preparation, color blending with a flat bristle brush, and using different tools to add texture and detail. By the end of the class, you’ll apply a final coat of medium to seal and protect your artwork, leaving you with 2-3 completed pieces to take home, along with a little easel to display your favorite one.

This class is perfect for beginners, though some prior painting experience is helpful. The process you’ll learn can easily be applied to larger paintings or even collage projects.

All materials are provided. Feel free to bring snacks or a bag lunch to eat while you work.

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Barbara Crow

I have been studying and making art my whole life. I received a B.A. in Art History from George Washington University. A career in graphic arts management gave me a strong sense of color and design. Taking workshops and classes focused me more as an artist and I began working seriously as an artist after attending Santa Rosa Jr. College where I studied painting.

As a painter and collage artist, I work in multiple mediums. I am drawn to texture, color and patterns using paint, paper and mixed media. Sometimes I work from remembered scenes or images, suggestions of where I’ve been and I’m intrigued by weathered and age-worn surfaces. As I build layers, the piece pulls me along, and I’m responding to the juxtaposition of shapes and marks until a cohesive composition develops.

My work has been juried into the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, Falkirk Cultural Center, The Arts Guild of Sonoma, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa Arts Council. I have participated in private group and solo shows at The Sonoma Library, Marin Open Studios, Bump Cellars, Sunflower Café, Guide Dogs for the Blind and others.

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What is the process for cancelling my registration?

We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds , due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.

Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.

All credits must be used within 1 year.

Where can I find your full class policies and guidelines?

You can view our full class policies and guidelines here .

Accessibility Needs & Commitment

The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.

What skill level is right for me?

• All Levels

• Welcomes participants from beginning through advanced. Instructor provides a balanced and flexible curriculum suitable for participants with any level of experience.

• Beginning

• Participant has little to no experience with this medium and needs or expects guidance at every step during the class. Participant wants to learn about materials, techniques, and vocabulary of the medium.

• Intermediate

• Participant is comfortable with the medium and expects both guidance and time to work alone with the medium.

• Advanced

• Participant is very confident with all aspects of the medium. Participant is self-motivated; ready to experiment and develop their artistic voice.

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Do you pro-rate late additions to classes?

Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org to request a late addition.

I am interested in teaching, where can I find more information?

We are always looking for new instructors. You can fill out the form directly here .

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