Ages 11+, students under 16 must be joined by an adult registrant. Participants learn the fundamentals of Petrykivka, a UNESCO-recognized decorative painting tradition, and create their own floral composition while exploring its symbolism and history. Olga is a Ukrainian artist and instructor based in Alpharetta, where she teaches traditional Ukrainian folk art at the Ukrainian School of Atlanta. Her workshops combine hands-on artmaking with the history, symbolism, and cultural context behind each tradition, making them accessible to beginners while offering an authentic connection to Ukrainian heritage. Book this workshop for $50 or purchase our Global Art Week Workshop Package for $120 and choose 3 workshops to enjoy. A $30 savings!

ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED! All pencils, paper, paint mediums and brushes used in the workshops will be provided for attendees. Surprise FREEBIES included!!! Debra Yaun, Brand Ambassador of HK Holbein Artist Materials & Legion Paper with General Pencil, hosts a guided workshop for artists of all levels! This hands-on learning experience will provide attendees the opportunity to experiment with and learn about many of the products offered by both Holbein and General Pencil. On an assortment of Legion's Stonehenge surfaces, the H&L Acrylic Family Workshop features purposely-selected colors and mediums from Holbein's various acrylic color lines. Attendees will have an opportunity to use and learn more about Holbein Heavy Body acrylic, Fluid Acrylic, Acrylic Ink, 'Mat'Matte Acrylic, Colored Gesso, Acrylic Gouache and Acrylic Mediums. Surfaces explored include Legion's 100% cotton Stonehenge Aqua in varying weights, surface finishes and colors and Yupo 100% polypropylene paper. Pencils provided by General Pencil. Adults 18+ Seats are limited, register today!

Use this wonderful, spontaneous medium in a supportive atmosphere with lots of useful tips and techniques that give great results. The course includes ongoing information about tools and materials, always taking composition and design into consideration. If you are new to this medium or have some prior experience, you will love all the information you receive. Experienced students work on advanced techniques, composition and backgrounds. Watercolor Supply List (suggested, and not mandatory) 1 Watercolor set Kuretake gansai tambi watercolor (available at Michaels- see image below) 1 Canson 140 lb Coldpress paper pad any size 1 Watercolor Brush Round /size 4 1 Watercolor Brush Round/size 8 1 Watercolor Brush Round size 10 1 Watercolor Brush ¾ inch Wide Flat

If you are new to this medium, or are an experienced painter, you will love all the information this course provides. Always taking composition and design into consideration you will be able to hone your skills while exploring new techniques, tools and materials. Experienced and returning students will work on advanced techniques, composition and background. Watercolor Supply List (suggested, not mandatory) 1 Watercolor set Kuretake gansai tambi watercolor (available at Michaels- see image below) 1 Canson 140 lb Coldpress paper pad any size 1 Watercolor Brush Round /size 4 1 Watercolor Brush Round/size 8 1 Watercolor Brush Round size 10 1 Watercolor Brush ¾ inch Wide Flat

Students will learn to create a painting from concept to completion in oil or acrylic media. We will focus on proper planning prior to starting a painting, as well as, basic layering and blending techniques, color mixing, handling the brush and more. Students will work at their own pace in a relaxed and supportive setting. Each session will feature 3 instructor demonstrations of beginning-intermediate painting techniques. Because everyone's needs are different, supplies will be discussed during the first class. New students, bring your sketch pad and your ideas if you've never painted before. New students who have already begun your painting journey, bring anything you're currently working on as well as materials that you already have. Returning students, bring your current painting and materials. Class size limited to 10 to provide an intimate experience with your instructor. To learn more about Leslie Murphy, please visit our Instructors Page (under the About Us tab from our Menu), there you will find a link to her website: https://www.lesliemurphypaints.art

This course will have guided step-by-step demonstrations each week consisting of paint techniques with acrylics and acrylic mediums on canvas. We will learn texturing, sponging, stippling, glazing, dry-brush, palette knife, dripping, blending & other techniques. We will learn how to prepare surfaces & build up the paint surface with layers. We will learn how to select, blend & mix colors to create pure abstracts, imaginary scenes, and natural forms. You will learn how to add depth with layers, texture, color and to create a balanced abstract composition. This session emphasizes landscape themes. SUPPLY LIST: The instructor will bring examples of all materials the first day of class. You can wait to see all materials before purchasing them. If you already purchased acrylic paints, bring what you have & a couple of stretched canvases or canvas boards. -Brushes: An assortment of soft synthetic brushes from flats, rounds, and filberts in a range of sizes from small to large, one 2”soft, flat “gesso” brush. -Primed & stretched canvases or canvas boards. Suggested: 11x14, 12x16, 16x20. (Advanced painters can bring larger canvases). -Palette: disposable palettes such as foam plates or paper palettes -Palette knife: at least one flexible pointed chisel-shaped metal knife -1 lg carry-all for wet paintings and a tool box for your supplies -1 sm jar of Light Modeling Paste (see example in class) -1 sm jar of Gloss Gel Medium (see example in class) -1 sm bottle of Acrylic Matte Medium (see example in class) - I container for water (such as a larger yogurt container) -1 roll of paper towels - disposable gloves (optional) Paint: names of paints are all different; here is a recommended list with comparative names for acrylic paints. When in doubt get a set of primary colors, plus black & white and you can add to that as you need. Purchase 2 or 4 oz. tubes of paint, not liquid or jars. Cadmium Red Medium or Red Medium Cadmium Red Light or Vermilion Alizarin Crimson or Magenta Lemon Yellow or Yellow Light Cadmium Yellow Medium and Deep Yellow Ultramarine Blue or Cobalt Blue Phthalo Blue or Prussian Blue Phthalo Green or Viridian Dioxazine Purple or any dark Violet color Titanium White is the preferred brightest white Any Black color is fine. Additional Earth Colors are optional: Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Burnt Umber

Students will be encouraged to go the extra mile with preliminary drawings and color studies while working on their own paintings. Work at your own pace in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Each session features 3 instructor demonstrations of advanced painting techniques. This class will delve deeper into color theory, mixing, and application, as well as, composition and design strategies. Because everyone's needs are different, supplies will be discussed during the first class. New students, bring your current painting in progress (if you have one) and any materials you already have. Returning students, bring your current painting and materials. Please note: This is not an appropriate class for beginners. Painting experience is required as students are expected to work independently in a larger class setting. To learn more about Leslie Murphy, please visit our Instructors Page (under the About Us tab on our Menu), there you will find a link to her website: https://www.lesliemurphypaints.art

Students will be encouraged to go the extra mile with preliminary drawings and color studies while working on their own paintings. Work at your own pace in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Each session features 3 instructor demonstrations of advanced painting techniques. This class will delve deeper into color theory, mixing, and application, as well as, composition and design strategies. Because everyone's needs are different, supplies will be discussed during the first class. New students, bring your current painting in progress (if you have one) and any materials you already have. Returning students, bring your current painting and materials. To learn more about Leslie Murphy, please visit our Instructors Page (under the About Us tab from our Menu), there you will find a link to her website: https://www.lesliemurphypaints.art

Students will be encouraged to go the extra mile with preliminary drawings and color studies while working on their own paintings. Work at your own pace in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Each session features 3 instructor demonstrations of advanced painting techniques. This class will delve deeper into color theory, mixing, and application, as well as, composition and design strategies. Because everyone's needs are different, supplies will be discussed during the first class. New students, bring your current painting in progress (if you have one) and any materials you already have. Returning students, bring your current painting and materials. To learn more about Leslie Murphy, please visit our Instructors Page (under the About Us tab from our Menu), there you will find a link to her website: https://www.lesliemurphypaints.art

Learn different bead weaving techniques and fall in love with seed beads! We will work on different techniques from Spiral Rope to Peyote Stitch, Herringbone Stich to Right Angle Weave and Triangle Weave. We will be working with seed beads, triangle beads, Czech fire polished beads and Swarovski crystals. Bring your own beads, or purchase all the supplies and kits from your instructor.

Are you wanting to work on drawing skills in graphite or colored pencil? Or would you rather work in scratchboard, pastel or watercolor? Learn something new or brush up on your skills. Portrait, still life or nature whatever interests you. This class is for all levels of experience where you work on a project at your own speed and have fun! A project can be given to you or choose your own to work on in the medium you prefer. Reference material will be supplied if you don’t have your own. Beginning October 14, 2026 this class will meet for 6 weeks and is priced accordingly.

In this beginning to early-intermediate drawing course we work with a range of techniques and dry media. The class is designed as a series of sequential projects, building on fundamental drawing principles such as proportion, scale, value and perspective. Students are introduced to common media utilized to complete drawings. Students also gain understanding and knowledge of space, light and composition while learning to "see" in a manner that translates the subject into a drawing or painting. Supply List Graphite Pencils: 4B, 2B, HB, 2H, 4H and any others you would like to try Paper Blending Sticks, sometimes called tortillons, with sandpaper for sharpening them Kneaded Eraser Sketchbook with drawing paper, 9x12 Curriculum Breakdown: Week 1: Learning to make the mental shift into "perception mode" using blind contour drawing, upside down drawing, and using positive and negative shapes/spaces Week2: Value and shading - using a value scale and shading the four basic shapes (sphere, cone, cylinder, and cube) Week3: Still life with grid - use the grid technique to draw a small still-life and then shade it in (the example in the class description is a student drawing from this class) Week4: Figure drawing/ basic proportions of the body - using gesture drawing as a warm-up, and photos of athletes and dancers for reference Week5: Faces and features - drawing a face using proportional guidelines and tips to improve eyes, mouth, nose, hair, ears, and shading Week 6: Perspective - basics of one point perspective and how to show depth in drawings with buildings and interiors Week7: Pen and ink - Techniques of drawing with pen and ink, including hatching, cross hatching, stippling, and showing various textures and patterns Week 8: Animals - how to break down a sketch into simple basic shapes and how to draw fur, basic animal anatomy Example of student 'Basic Drawing' work below: