Summer Camp isn't just for kids anymore! No experience? No problem!

We'll introduce you to a variety of new artistic mediums over the course of our 4 Sunday Summer sessions.

You will learn the techniques of silk painting, ceramics and glass fusion. In this class, you will learn how to create beautiful pieces of art using these three mediums.

You will start by learning the basics of silk painting, including how to prepare your fabric, how to apply the dyes and how to set them.

You will then move on to ceramics where you will learn how to create your own pieces using hand-building techniques such as pinch pots and slab building.

Finally, you will learn the art of glass fusion where you will create beautiful pieces of art by fusing glass together in a kiln.

This class is perfect for anyone who wants to explore their creative side and learn new techniques in a fun and supportive environment. No prior experience is necessary.

Our light, airy studio is the perfect place to develop your skills and take a well-deserved break from your daily responsibilities.

Make new friends, and explore your creative potential, all in the heart of Woodinville's wine country.

All supplies included.

Mondays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm,  June 5th, for Four Weeks, $270 per student. Adults only. A supply fee of $50 is included.

The supply fee covers a cold wax squeegee, brayer, and unique paper that the student will take home at the workshop's end.  All other supplies included.

Explore the magical medium of cold wax. Join Lela and learn the basics of working with Cold Wax Medium.  

This course will include the following:

Learning to handle the medium.

Layering and learning about opacity and transparency.

Thinking through color.

Experimentation with various techniques of application.

June 17th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Saturday Single Drop In Oil Painting - This class is oil painting lessons for students 14 and over, mixed adults and teens.  Open to new and existing students.  All levels of skill welcome.

Oil Painting is not something you can learn in an afternoon.  For new students, please plan on attending at least three Single Drop In classes or register for one of the monthly sessions.

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

June 23rd, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Join us for a fun and relaxing evening of painting and sipping! In this class, you will learn how to create your own beautiful acrylic painting. 

You will be guided step-by-step through the process of creating your own masterpiece. You will learn how to mix colors, apply paint to the canvas, and create texture and depth in your painting.

This class is perfect for anyone who wants to explore their creative side in a fun and supportive environment. No prior experience is necessary. All materials are provided, including paint, brushes, canvas, and aprons.

Ages 21 and over. All supplies provided.

Learn the basics of watercolor painting.

Wednesdays for four weeks, beginning June 28th.

10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Paint with an instructor in a step-by-step process to learn the joy of this magical medium.

We will start with lavender fields and move on to a beach hut and a lighthouse. No drawing experience is necessary.

Come play, have fun with color, and learn to create a successful painting.

Ages 18 and over.  Students must provide their own supplies.  Supply list attached. Watercolorsupplylist

Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm

July 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."

Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

July 11, 18, 25

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."

2.5 hour Introductory Course on Acrylic Painting, Ages 18 and over, Supplies Provided

Are you interested in exploring Acrylic Painting?

Acrylic painting is a fast-drying paint made of pigment suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion. This water-based fast-drying medium is a good selection for beginner artists.  

During the 2.5-hour course, you will be guided from start to finish to create an acrylic painting of our iconic Woodinville Valley.

We will start with a brief introduction to acrylic paints and then dive right in.

You will learn the following:

Introduction to basic supplies,

How to manipulate the paint with water and other mediums,

Color mixing,

How to add details, and

how to finish off your project with pan-pastels. 

Everyone will leave with a finished acrylic painting.