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April Oil Painting - Afternoon, Open Paint
with Jamie Lightfoot

Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
April 4, 11, 18, 25
This class is oil painting and drawing lessons for students 13 and over, mixed adults and teens.
Come learn the basics of oil painting! Students work at their own level and pace. All supplies are provided.
You can work from your photo reference or one of mine. You can see my available references here: https://www.picketfenceartstudio.com/blog/reference-photos-for-paintings
Before your first class, please email me and let me know if you will be using one of my images or send a couple of the images you are thinking of, and we will select a good reference image. An Ipad or laptop are the best options. Printed photos work as well. Please also let me know your interest and level of skill.
All supplies are provided. You can see a list of the supplies we use here:https://www.picketfenceartstudio.com/blog/beginners-oil-painting-supply-list
"I don’t just teach people to paint; I teach them to find and develop themselves as artists.
This means my students learn to:-
Broaden, develop, respect, and trust their artistic eye-
Channel their inner critic in a productive and non-threatening way-
Develop familiarity with artistic tools and techniques in a way that allows their unique visions to shine-
Build familiarity with the artistic process- Develop personal confidence in their abilities to create."
Will run
April Oil Painting - Evening, Open Paint
with Jamie Lightfoot

Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00pm
April 4, 11, 18, 25
This class is oil painting and drawing lessons for students 13 and over, mixed adults and teens.
Come learn the basics of oil painting! Students work at their own level and pace. All supplies are provided.
You can work from your photo reference or one of mine. You can see my available references here: https://www.picketfenceartstudio.com/blog/reference-photos-for-paintings
Before your first class, please email me and let me know if you will be using one of my images or send a couple of the images you are thinking of, and we will select a good reference image. An Ipad or laptop are the best options. Printed photos work as well. Please also let me know your interest and level of skill.
All supplies are provided. You can see a list of the supplies we use here:https://www.picketfenceartstudio.com/blog/beginners-oil-painting-supply-list
"I don’t just teach people to paint; I teach them to find and develop themselves as artists.
This means my students learn to:-
Broaden, develop, respect, and trust their artistic eye-
Channel their inner critic in a productive and non-threatening way-
Develop familiarity with artistic tools and techniques in a way that allows their unique visions to shine-
Build familiarity with the artistic process- Develop personal confidence in their abilities to create."
Private Oil Painting Lessons - April 5
with Jamie Lightfoot

Private Lessons
Join Jamie Lightfoot for a private oil painting lessons -
Available for all levels, a 2.5 private oil painting session. Our 2.5 hour private session will begin anytime after 12:00 noon and end by 8:30 pm. Please let me know your preference.
All supplies provided.
We will cover the basics of oil painting and focus on whatever areas the student wants to develop.
I don’t just teach people to paint; I teach them to find and develop themselves as artists. This means my students learn to:
-Broaden, develop, respect, and trust their artistic eye
-Channel their inner critic in a productive and non-threatening way
- Develop familiarity with artistic tools and techniques in a way that allows their unique visions to shine
- Build familiarity with the artistic process
- Develop personal confidence in their abilities to create
Add a second person for 15 percent off. Just let me know and I will send a separate invoice for the second person.
April Elementary Art - Silk Painting
with Jamie Lightfoot

Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
April 6, 20 and 27 - No class April 13th - Northshore School District Spring Break
This class is always a favorite as we paint our favorite animals on silk.
You can see examples of previous classes here: https://picketfenceartstudio.blog/2016/12/02/elementary-art-silk-paintings/
and here:
https://picketfenceartstudio.blog/2018/05/06/elementary-silk-paintings/
We will start by drawing our designs on paper. We then trace this onto silk. The silk is stretched onto frames, and we outline the drawings with a resist that holds the paint in our designs. The fun part is applying the paint and watching it flow. The paintings are steam set, and then we will mount them on canvas so you can enjoy them at home.
April Teen Art - Silk Painting
with Jamie Lightfoot

Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:15 pm
This class is always a favorite! Painting on silk is a fun way to express your creativity while creating really vibrant pieces of art.
You can see examples of previous elementary classes here. The Teens will complete the same project - just a more advanced version: https://picketfenceartstudio.blog/2016/12/02/elementary-art-silk-paintings/
and here:
https://picketfenceartstudio.blog/2018/05/06/elementary-silk-paintings/
We will start by drawing our designs on paper. We then trace this onto silk. The silk is stretched onto frames, and we outline the drawings with a resist that holds the paint in our designs. The fun part is applying the paint and watching it flow. The paintings are steam set, and then we will mount them on canvas so you can enjoy them at home.
Will run
Private Oil Painting Lessons - April 19
with Jamie Lightfoot

Private Lessons
Join Jamie Lightfoot for a private oil painting lessons -
Available for all levels, a 2.5 private oil painting session. Our 2.5 hour private session will begin anytime after 12:00 noon and end by 8:30 pm. Please let me know your preference.
All supplies provided.
We will cover the basics of oil painting and focus on whatever areas the student wants to develop.
I don’t just teach people to paint; I teach them to find and develop themselves as artists. This means my students learn to:
-Broaden, develop, respect, and trust their artistic eye
-Channel their inner critic in a productive and non-threatening way
- Develop familiarity with artistic tools and techniques in a way that allows their unique visions to shine
- Build familiarity with the artistic process
- Develop personal confidence in their abilities to create
Add a second person for 15 percent off. Just let me know and I will send a separate invoice for the second person.
May Oil Painting - Afternoon, Open Paint
with Jamie Lightfoot

Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
May 2, 16, 23, 30 - NO CLASS May 9th
This class is oil painting and drawing lessons for students 13 and over, mixed adults and teens.
Come learn the basics of oil painting! Students work at their own level and pace. All supplies are provided.
You can work from your photo reference or one of mine. You can see my available references here: https://www.picketfenceartstudio.com/blog/reference-photos-for-paintings
Before your first class, please email me and let me know if you will be using one of my images or send a couple of the images you are thinking of, and we will select a good reference image. An Ipad or laptop are the best options. Printed photos work as well. Please also let me know your interest and level of skill.
All supplies are provided. You can see a list of the supplies we use here:https://www.picketfenceartstudio.com/blog/beginners-oil-painting-supply-list
"I don’t just teach people to paint; I teach them to find and develop themselves as artists.
This means my students learn to:-
Broaden, develop, respect, and trust their artistic eye-
Channel their inner critic in a productive and non-threatening way-
Develop familiarity with artistic tools and techniques in a way that allows their unique visions to shine-
Build familiarity with the artistic process- Develop personal confidence in their abilities to create."
Will run
May Oil Painting - Evening, Open Paint
with Jamie Lightfoot

Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
May 2, 16, 23, 30 - NO CLASS May 9th
This class is oil painting and drawing lessons for students 14 and over, mixed adults and teens.
Come learn the basics of oil painting! Students work at their own level and pace. All supplies are provided.
You can work from your photo reference or one of mine. You can see my available references here: https://www.picketfenceartstudio.com/blog/reference-photos-for-paintings
Before your first class, please email me and let me know if you will be using one of my images or send a couple of the images you are thinking of, and we will select a good reference image. An Ipad or laptop are the best options. Printed photos work as well. Please also let me know your interest and level of skill.
All supplies are provided. You can see a list of the supplies we use here:https://www.picketfenceartstudio.com/blog/beginners-oil-painting-supply-list
"I don’t just teach people to paint; I teach them to find and develop themselves as artists.
This means my students learn to:-
Broaden, develop, respect, and trust their artistic eye-
Channel their inner critic in a productive and non-threatening way-
Develop familiarity with artistic tools and techniques in a way that allows their unique visions to shine-
Build familiarity with the artistic process- Develop personal confidence in their abilities to create."
Will run