Instructor: Jim Gross

Explore both historical and contemporary trends in nonobjective painting while working with acrylics, water-based media, drawing, and collage. This course encourages creative experimentation and personal expression, offering students the freedom to develop their own visual language. With guidance and feedback from instructor Jim, participants will work at their own pace on individualized projects. All experience levels are welcome, from beginners to seasoned artists, in this supportive and exploratory studio environment.

Instructor: Marianne Evans Lombe

This course focuses on creative exploration in a supportive and relaxed studio environment. Students will work on individual projects at their own pace, with guidance tailored to their personal interests and skill level. Mixed media includes pastel, charcoal, colored pencil, watercolor pencil, watercolor, tempera, and acrylic paint. Emphasis will be placed on key visual concepts such as composition, color mixing, and layering as well as discussion of content. Students are encouraged to experiment with the medium(s) of their choice while developing their artistic voice and technical skills.

Instructor: Jim Gross

In this class, students will explore both basic and advanced watercolor techniques, working with a variety of subjects including landscapes, still-life compositions, and abstract forms. Basic watercolor tubes are required, while paper will be provided. Instructor Gross, a charter member of the Kansas Watercolor Society, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to help guide students through each stage of the creative process.

Instructor: Matthew Hilyard

Discover past and contemporary trends in nonobjective painting while exploring creative possibilities using found objects and mixed media techniques. Students will develop their own individual projects with personalized guidance from the instructor. All skill levels are welcome—no prior experience required, just a willingness to experiment and create. Open to students ages 14 and up.

Instructor: Paul Cavanaugh

Continuation of exploring materials, paper, paints, brushes, skills and techniques as well as terminology related to painting with watercolor. Revisit color theory and how to apply the knowledge through using in a painting. Revisit good painting composition. Expand knowledge base of watercolor through group and class discussions.