Currents Gallery Classes

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Current Class Schedule


Meet Michelle Myers


CLOSED Paint Along with Aaron, Sun., Sept. 22, 2024, 10AM to 4PM, Instructor, Aaron Akers

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$25 Material Fee
240922 - "Old Hunting Cabin"
This on-going class is perfect for the person that has always wanted to explore painting without making an investment in supplies.  With the specific tools and oil paints provided, each student will be able to create their overy own one-of-a-kind masterpiece!  All materials, mediums, and tools will be provided for students to complete their painting.  We will have fun and learn how to paint with magic.  All levels of experience are welcome.  Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

CANCELED Life Drawing, Sat., Sept. 28, 2024, 10AM - 12PM, Instructor Margie Williams

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+ $10 Model Fee
240928 - Life drawing is the artistic tradition of drawing the human body from a live model as opposed to drawing from a photograph or other source material. You will have the opportunity to draw from a live model in our classroom. Get instruction and tips that will help you hone your skills at drawing body contours and gestures. Receive a supply list upon registration.

CANCELED Going Deeper with Color, Sun., Sept. 29, 2024, 1PM - 4PM, Instructor Julie Jeanseau

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+ $5 Material Fee
240929 - Color is all around us, but when it comes to paint and pigment it gets tricky!  We will spend some time on these color issues and learn to translate color in the real world to acrylics or oil paint on canvas.  Students will do several mixing projects and begin a landscape painting. 

Watercolor Workshop – 6 Week Series, Tues', Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 1:30pm - 4:30pm , Instructor Michelle Myers

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241015 -  In this 6 week course you will learn or refresh your proficiency with many techniques that enhance your watercolor paintings. Using reference photos, students will follow along with the instructor to create beautiful watercolor paintings step-by-step. Learn basic and unique approaches to various challenges faced when creating two-dimensional artwork. Some techniques covered will be color mingling and mixing, glazing, pouring, spattering, use of unusual tools and much more!  This course is designed for someone who has a basic knowledge of watercolor painting. 

An Exercise in Super-Size – 3 Day Workshop, Fri., Sat., Sun., Oct. 18, 19,20, 2024, 10AM - 3PM, Instructor Patti McNutt

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Early Bird Discount: $245
if you sign up
before Sept. 25.
At checkout, enter 241018EarlyBird
241018 - Paint BIG and experiment with different techniques to discover something new about brushwork, value, and composition. Learn to scale up small work and photo reference to best fit the canvas. Bigger paintings give an opportunity to add things that would seem to be overdone on a smaller scale. Work from a photo or small artwork to create LARGE pieces over a three-day period. This workshop is for artists with some painting experience in any medium. 

Watercolor Theory - 5 Week Series, Wed., Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2024, 1PM to 4PM, Instructor Patty Schmidt

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+ $25 Materials Fee
241023 -  Everyone who paints with watercolor needs these Color Theory classes! Just enough color theory to explain the “whys” of color mixing. With step-by-step class exercises learn how to mix bright and neutral colors. Get to know your watercolor paints; transparent, opaque, or staining qualities. Have fun mixing paint in the palette and glazing watercolor in layers for rich color. Tips on water control, brush care and more. All levels of painting experience are welcome! Supply list with registration.

Watercolor Florals, Sat., Oct. 26, 10am - 4pm , Instructor, Michelle Myers

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241026 - Did you know that creating flowers in watercolor could be fun and simple? Using just 3 colors we will pour, spatter, and blow paint around to create these beautiful florals. Learn composition and design along with various watercolor techniques. No two paintings will be the same! Join us in this fun lesson in watercolor painting!

Paint Along with Aaron, Sun., Oct. 27, 2024, 10AM to 4PM, Instructor, Aaron Akers

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$25 Material Fee
241027 - "Road to Memaw's"
This on-going class is perfect for the person that has always wanted to explore painting without making an investment in supplies.  With the specific tools and oil paints provided, each student will be able to create their overy own one-of-a-kind masterpiece!  All materials, mediums, and tools will be provided for students to complete their painting.  We will have fun and learn how to paint with magic.  All levels of experience are welcome.  Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

Metal Mini Journal, Sat., Nov. 2, 2024, 10am - 3pm, Instructor Barbara Rainey

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+ $15 Material Fee
241102 - This magical little journal measures 2 ¼” x 3 ½” and will fit in the palm of your hand. Create a  simple pamphlet stitched journal and enclose it with a unique, one-of-a kind cover and spine. Carve a design in the bookboard, work the metal into the pattern and then antique it for a unique cover. Stamps and inks will be available to decorate the leather spine. Learn a basic pamphlet stitch to link the text weight paper signatures and decorative covers together.

Pink Blossom Gourd, Sat., Nov. 9, 2024, 9AM - 4PM, Instructor, Claudia Herber

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241109 - Easy carving makes this project fun!  You'll create a lovely "necklace" on the gourd for your flowers to live on.  Then we'll paint the flowers.  The design fits on all types of gourd shapes.  So look through your stash of gourds, or choose something the teacher will have available.  

Squash Workshop, Sat., Nov. 16, 2024, 10AM - 4PM, Instructor, Patty Schmidt

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241116 - With a limited palette of three watercolors:  Ultramarine Blue, Winsor Red (or Cadmium Red), and Daniel Smith New Gamboge, learn how to mix rich browns, earthy greens, and muted oranges to paint this fall squash. Learn how to mix a creamy tint for the base color on the squash and then paint the beautiful squash pattern with glazing techniques. Supply list sent upon registration. All levels of painting experience are welcome!

Paint Along with Aaron, Sun., Nov., 17, 2024, 10AM to 4PM, Instructor, Aaron Akers

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+ $25 Material Fee
241117 - "After the Rain"
This on-going class is perfect for the person that has always wanted to explore painting without making an investment in supplies.  With the specific tools and oil paints provided, each student will be able to create their overy own one-of-a-kind masterpiece!  All materials, mediums, and tools will be provided for students to complete their painting.  We will have fun and learn how to paint with magic.  All levels of experience are welcome.  Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

Make a Game Clock with Ann!, Sat., Nov. 30, 2024, 1pm to 5pm, Instructor Ann Durley

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+ $10 Material Fee
241130- Make your own Game Clock! Create a fun, colorful and special clock using pieces from vintage board games that Ann will provide from her extensive collection. Enjoy this unique experience of working with Ann on your own clock. The class is appropriate for adults and children 10 and older. No tools required. No experience necessary…..just your imagination!

Make a Game Clock with Ann!, Sun., Dec. 1, 2024, 1pm to 5pm, Instructor Ann Durley

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+ $10 Material Fee
241201- Make your own Game Clock! Create a fun, colorful and special clock using pieces from vintage board games that Ann will provide from her extensive collection. Enjoy this unique experience of working with Ann on your own clock. The class is appropriate for adults and children 10 and older. No tools required. No experience necessary…..just your imagination!

Paint Along with Aaron, Sun., Dec., 08, 2024, 10AM to 4PM, Instructor, Aaron Akers

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+ $25 Material Fee
241208 - "Christmas Eve's Eve"
This on-going class is perfect for the person that has always wanted to explore painting without making an investment in supplies.  With the specific tools and oil paints provided, each student will be able to create their overy own one-of-a-kind masterpiece!  All materials, mediums, and tools will be provided for students to complete their painting.  We will have fun and learn how to paint with magic.  All levels of experience are welcome.  Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

Make your own Collage Papers Workshop, Sat., Jan. 11, 2025, 11AM - 3:30PM, Instructor, Deanna White

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+ $20 Materials Fee to Instructor.  
250111 - Learn a variety of techniques to create your own COLLAGING PAPERS with Gelli Prints, Citra-solve, inks, acrylic paint, stamps, stencils and other "tricks" on different types of papers.  Be ready to experiment and have fun!
This is a Companion Class to "Paper & Paint Collage Workshop".

Printing & Stitching on Fabric, Sat., Jan. 18, 2025, 9:30AM - 4PM, Instructor, Diana Anderson

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250118 - Learn to create images and mark making to add to your fabric projects.  We will work with stencils and a gelli plate to print on fabric, and then learn some basic embroidery stitches to incorporate onto the printed fabric.  These techniques will help you embellish your textile creations with images and textures. 

Paper and Paint Collage Workshop, Sat. & Sun., Jan. 25th & 26th, 2025, 11AM - 3:00PM, Instructor, Deanna White

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+ $25 Materials Fee to Instructor. 
250125 - Create a fun and quirky "Still-Life" painting using both COLLAGE elements and ACRYLIC PAINT with texture techniques.  Learn about simple drawing, color and composition.   Beginners and Intermediate students welcome.  Come play with us!
This is a Companion Class to "Make your own Collage Papers Workshop".

Life Drawing, Sat., Feb. 8, 2025, 10AM - 12PM, Instructor Margie Williams

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+ $10 Model Fee
250208 - Life drawing is the artistic tradition of drawing the human body from a live model as opposed to drawing from a photograph or other source material. You will have the opportunity to draw from a live model in our classroom. Get instruction and tips that will help you hone your skills at drawing body contours and gestures. Receive a supply list upon registration.

Check out these great opportunities for a one-on-one Zoom lesson with Kathleen Buck,

an award-winning artist and one of our founding members!

1KB Private Zoom Lesson, "Color Mixing", with Kathleen Buck

An Opportunity
NOT TO BE MISSED!
Currents Gallery's own Kathleen Buck is offering a private lesson in the critical
ART of COLOR MIXING.  
Once you have signed up, provided your phone number and email address, Kathleen will contact you to set up a date and time for your private lesson.
Here's how to Zoom: After you've registered, Kathleen will send you an email with the Zoom link. You may be asked to download the Zoom app.  You will click on the link at the pre-arranged day and time of the lesson. Zoom will ask you three questions, click "YES" to all.  
This class provides the basic skills that will serve you well throughout your
artistic journey!
 
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2KB Private Zoom Lesson, "Painting with Acrylics", with Kathleen Buck

So Excited to Offer
Another Private Lesson Opportunity!
This class is designed for any skill level. Kathleen will teach the basics of acrylic painting, or help you to hone your painting skills. Once you have signed up, provided your phone number and email address, Kathleen will contact you to set up a date and time to discuss what you are interested in learning, and to set up a time for your private lesson.
Here's how to Zoom: After you've registered, Kathleen will send you an email with the Zoom link. You may be asked to download the Zoom app.  You will click on the link at the pre-arranged day and time of the lesson. Zoom will ask you three questions, click "YES" to all.  
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Important Messages from our Back Door Studio Coordinator

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<>  CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
  • If a student withdraws from a class more than 1 week before the class begins, a refund, less a processing fee equal to 20% of the class cost, will be paid.
  • NO REFUND will be paid if the student withdraws 1 week or less before the class begins.
  • In the event that Currents Gallery cancels a class, the Gallery will mail a full refund to the student.
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