Wednesdays, October 29, November 5, 12 & 19, 2025
5:30 to 7:30 PM
$100, supplies needed
Limited to 10 students
Levels: Advanced beginner, Intermediate, and Professional
In this exploratory painting and drawing class, students will delve into a range of creative techniques designed to deepen their artistic expression and sharpen their visual storytelling. We will explore negative painting, where the focus shifts from painting the subject to painting around it; learn how to break down representational images into large shapes; and experiment with pushing color and value beyond the expected to create striking and emotionally resonant compositions.
Using a variety of expressive materials – including acrylic paints, soft pastels, oil pastels and oil sticks – student will learn how to bring their imagery to life on canvas through guided instruction and hands-on experimentation. Emphasis will be placed on personal interpretation, creative risk-taking, and developing a confident, intuitive approach to art-making.
The goal of the class is for each student to complete at least two finished projects – choosing from landscape, still like, or portrait/figurative work – with ample time for exploration and refinement. Reference images will be provided by the instructor to support and inspire each project.
Whether your looking to find a fresh perspectives on familiar subjects, loosen up your stye, or explore new mediums, this class offers a supportive and stimulating environment for creative growth.
You may also like the following events from Forstall Art Center:
- This Saturday, 11th October, 10:00 am, Landscape Painting with a Palette Knife with Artist Alisa Beck in Birmingham
- This month, 22nd October, 05:30 pm, Drawing With Paint: Representational Drawing & Painting Demo with Caleb Clark in Birmingham
- This month, 24th October, 10:00 am, Painting Clouds, Trees and Fields with Lucy Thomas in Birmingham
Also check out other
Arts events in Birmingham,
Fine Arts events in Birmingham,
Workshops in Birmingham.
