# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Acrylic Painting: Beginning Zhostovo: Metal Tray w/Pat Smelkoff: 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Acrylic Painting with Pat Smelkoff: Beginning Zhostovo: Metal Tray

Discover the elegance and drama of the traditional Russian decorative technique known as Zhostovo in this multi-week painting series. Inspired by the beautifully hand-painted metal trays of Zhostovo painting, students will learn the signature “Russian Stroke” method used to create lush, dimensional floral designs set against rich, dark backgrounds.

Throughout the series, you’ll build skills step by step — practicing brush control, double-loading techniques, blending, highlights, and shadow work — before applying your knowledge to design and completing your own decorative tray. We’ll explore traditional compositions, color harmony, and the bold contrast that makes this style so striking.

Perfect for beginners ready to learn foundational stroke work as well as experienced painters wanting to expand their decorative painting repertoire. By the end of the course, you’ll leave with a beautifully painted tray and the confidence to continue exploring this timeless folk art tradition.

All supplies are provided

This class will meet twice- on 10/17 and 10/31
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Instructor: Pat Smelkoff

Member's Price
$180

Non-Member's Price
$220

Alliance for the Arts
10091 McGregor Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33919 United States
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-myers/acrylic-painting-beginning-zhostovo-metal-tray-w-pat-smelkoff/200030758293030
- **Event Categories**: Art, fine-arts, Workshops, performances, Theatre, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Fort Myers
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33919
- **lat**: 26.5948
- **long**: -81.8907
- **full address**: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33919

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  - **A:** Acrylic Painting: Beginning Zhostovo: Metal Tray w/Pat Smelkoff:  takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33919.
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