Mondays, 4:30 - 5:30

March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31st

Explore a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, glass fusion, silk painting, and pottery, while learning fundamental art principles such as color, value, and painting skills—all in a safe and supportive creative environment.

Registration is monthly. New mediums are explored each month. Sign up for a year to try all of our mediums.

Oil Painting Open Paint 

March 4, 11, 18 and 25

Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5:30

This class is oil painting and drawing lessons for students 14 and over, mixed adults and teens. 

If you are a new student, plan on spending your first class getting to know your oil color palette and completing a color wheel.  

After the first session, students work on their own pieces at their own pace. Most paintings require a minimum of three classes to complete. 

You can work from your photo reference or one of mine. See the BLOG page on the website for helpful tips and reference images. 

Please email me a copy of the image you would like to work from, your skill level, and anything in particular you are interested in learning.  

An iPad or laptop works best for viewing your images. Printed photos work as well.

Wear old clothes as oil paint stains. You will be added to the student newsletter, so check your junk email if you don't receive it. 

All supplies are provided, but please feel free to bring your favorite paintbrushes. We paint on canvas, but Ampersand Boards are available for an additional charge. 

Oil Painting Open Paint 

March 4, 11, 18 and 25

Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

This class is oil painting and drawing lessons for students 14 and over, mixed adults and teens. 

If you are a new student, plan on spending your first class getting to know your oil color palette and completing a color wheel.  

After the first session, students work on their own pieces at their own pace. Most paintings require a minimum of three classes to complete. 

You can work from your photo reference or one of mine. See the BLOG page on the website for helpful tips and reference images. 

Please email me a copy of the image you would like to work from, your skill level, and anything in particular you are interested in learning.  

An iPad or laptop works best for viewing your images. Printed photos work as well.

Wear old clothes as oil paint stains. You will be added to the student newsletter, so check your junk email if you don't receive it. 

All supplies are provided, but please feel free to bring your favorite paintbrushes. We paint on canvas, but Ampersand Boards are available for an additional charge. 

Oil Painting Open Paint 

March 5, 12, 19 and 26

Wednesday, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

This class is oil painting and drawing lessons for students 14 and over, mixed adults and teens. 

If you are a new student, plan on spending your first class getting to know your oil color palette and completing a color wheel.  

After the first session, students work on their own pieces at their own pace. Most paintings require a minimum of three classes to complete. 

You can work from your photo reference or one of mine. See the BLOG page on the website for helpful tips and reference images. 

Please email me a copy of the image you would like to work from, your skill level, and anything in particular you are interested in learning.  

An iPad or laptop works best for viewing your images. Printed photos work as well.

Wear old clothes as oil paint stains. You will be added to the student newsletter, so check your junk email if you don't receive it. 

All supplies are provided, but please feel free to bring your favorite paintbrushes. We paint on canvas, but Ampersand Boards are available for an additional charge. 

Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm

March 5, 12, 19 and 26

Open Paint

This class welcomes both experienced artists and curious beginners (ages 14+) to explore the rich and rewarding world of oil painting.

What to Expect:

Personalized Instruction: Learn at your own pace with guidance from Jamie.

All Supplies Included: Everything you need for your painting journey is provided (canvas, paints, brushes, etc.).

Focus on Fundamentals: New students will begin with a foundational color mixing exercise to understand how colors interact.

Work on Your Own Projects: Explore your own creative vision! Bring your own reference photos or choose from our collection.

Tips for Success:

Plan for Multiple Sessions: Most oil paintings require several sessions to complete.

Image Preparation: In advance, email your reference images to jamie@picketfenceartstudio.com. iPads and laptops are ideal for viewing.

Dress Comfortably: Wear old clothes as oil paints can be a bit messy!

Stay Informed:

You'll be added to our student newsletter to receive updates and inspiration. If you don't receive it, please check your junk mail folder.

Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm

March 5, 12, 19 and 26th

Do you love making art with different materials and techniques?

Do you want to learn how to create your own stamps and prints?

Then join us for this fun and creative art class, where you will explore the world of block printing and printmaking!

Block printing is a process where you carve or draw a design on a rubber stamp block and then use ink to transfer it onto paper or fabric. 

We will also be printing our own tshirst this month! Please bring one white or light colored tshirt to the first class. 

Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm

March 6, 13, 20 and 27th

As a special treat this month, we will have a guest instructor on March 6th.  

Melissa Galbraith, author and teacher, will teach a kids embroidery class, 

Kids will learn how to embroider flowers using 3 beginner embroidery stitches. This class is great for kids looking to get started with hand embroidery. They’ll learn how to place their fabric in the hoop, transfer the pattern, split apart their thread, and stitch the satin stitch, leaf stitch, and stem stitch. Each attendee will receive a full kit that includes: a wooden embroidery hoop, flower transfer designs, an embroidery needle, full skeins of embroidery thread, cream cotton fabric, and printed instructions.

We will spend the rest of the month exploring print-making!

Do you love making art with different materials and techniques?

Do you want to learn how to create your own stamps and prints?

Then join us for this fun and creative art class, where you will explore the world of block printing and printmaking!

Block printing is a process where you carve or draw a design on a rubber stamp block and then use ink to transfer it onto paper or fabric. 

We will also be printing our own tshirst this month! Please bring one white or light colored tshirt to the first class. 

Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

March 6, 13, 20 and 27th

Do you love making art with different materials and techniques? Do you want to learn how to create your own stamps and prints?

Join us for this fun and creative art class, where you will explore different forms of printmaking. We will start with Gelli printing for a mixed-media project and end the month printing one-of-a-kind T-shirts.

Everyone will need to bring one white or light-colored tshirt.

Thisi s a mixed Teen and Adult class.