Have you ever watched someone sit and sketch in a coffee shop or watch those movies where people are painting outside?  Don't believe you can do so?  Well, here at PAA we believe there is a budding artist inside everyone.  many of our artists started off sketching, drawing, and or painting before they delved their heart and souls into other media. 

Many artists find their heart and soul is with painting and drawing. Whatever the case maybe we have many offerings for you to explore, learn and tryout different techniques.  So, whatever your skill level, take a leap with us and start feeding that budding artist inside of you.

Check the latest class schedule for details of times and fees. Contact the Art Academy for your reservation, and contact the instructor for details on the class materials and pre-requisites.

Wine and Canvas with Brian Sutphin

Cheers, to a fun and creative night out!!! Wine and Canvas is hosted by Brian Sutphin, local art teacher.

Come paint and bring your friends and favorite drinks!

Brian leads the class through a painting, step by step, while offering instruction and critiques along the way. Brian guides painters, but still pushes their own creativity in order for each student to finish with something unique.

No experience is needed and all art supplies are provided. Just bring your drink of choice and create something beautiful!
 

Pre-registration is required.  

Reserve a spot by contacting Brian at bsutphin@kent.edu or calling at 216-570-6882.

Abstractions with Carol Adams

An experience in understanding what abstraction is and how to make it happen in a variety of materials. 6 classes – take one, or several, or all. We will be covering:

1. Working in a sketchbook developing designs and sketches to create from. Seeing the world anew. For example have you ever passed a cornfield and seen it as a huge rug?
2. Looking at abstract artists understanding what they are doing and working as in one of their ways of working.
3. Making an abstract painting.
4. Working from lists and cross referencing ideas from them.
5. Finding abstractions from nature photography.
6. Making an abstract in 3 dimensions.

I highly recommend the first (sketchbook) class as a starting point to think about the rest.

There will be a small materials fee according to class focus.

Bring a friend! Minimum of 4 students needed for class to proceed. Feel free to bring a bottle of wine!

Pre-registration is required. Contact Carol at 330-657-2681 or CarolAdams@en.com

Alcohol Ink w/ Sheila Wy

   Join "2018 Adventures in Stamping" instructor and "Stampaway 2018" instructor Sheila Wy as she takes you on a magical journey into the beautiful world of Alcohol Ink. Beginners as well as advanced students will always find something new in each class. Highly reactive and extremely vivid alcohol inks are almost magical to work with as they move and react without brushes, creating beautiful abstract patterns and fluid designs! Beginners will be amazed at the beautiful designs they will easily achieve and seasoned alcohol ink artists will appreciate the ability to fine tune their skills with this globally recognized artist! Sheila's relaxed teaching techniques, positivity, and her ability to bring out the artist in everyone always makes for an enjoyable learning experience! Come for the learning experience...and leave with much, much more! To inquire about  classes or to register for the next please email Sheila at academyart24@gmail.com or call (330) 322-4504