PAINTING & DRAWING
Students at every skill level enjoy painting and drawing classes at the Center. Whether it’s their first time, or they are a professional artist, students return each semester to keep perfecting their craft. The Center has multi-week classes and one or two day workshops, available in-person and online. Classes span a variety of techniques including oil, charcoal, pastels, watercolor, and colored pencil.
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Clouds, Stars & Magic: Painting Celestial Landscapes Workshop (3 hours)
Date: January 31, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 9/12
Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit!"
Materials: Please bring the following materials to class with you:
Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup
Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50.00
Mindful Art
Date: January 31, 2026 9:00 am - March 07, 2026 11:00 am
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 10/12
Description: This class blends mindfulness and the arts to heighten creativity, relaxation and well-being. You will learn how to use creative visualization meditation, intuitive drawing and painting, mixed media, writing, poetry and movement to access the flow state of inspired focus and insight. Our focus is on the creative process and experience, not the finished product. If you want to loosen up and feel more free in art and life, this is the class for you!
Materials: Required:
Watercolor paints (any kind)
Markers or gel pens, assorted colors
Pencil and eraser
Waterproof ink pen
Notebook or journal and pen for writing
Watercolor or mixed media paper, 9 x 12” or a little larger or smaller
Watercolor Brushes
Paint palette, water jar, paper towels
Other items (optional):
Small spray bottle, eyedropper, masking tape or washi tape
Drawing board (to tape loose paper to)
Other water-soluble media such as watercolor pencils, crayons or markers
Wax crayons or oil pastels
White gel pen or white ink
Estimated cost $50
Prerequisite: No Experience Required
Duration: 6 weeks
Ages: 18+
Cost: $145.00
Creative Color Play
Date: January 31, 2026 1:30 pm - March 07, 2026 3:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 11/12
Description: In this color theory class for intermediate watercolor students, learn to make your watercolor paintings come alive with the magic of color! Mix vibrant clean colors and learn about limited color palettes that will make your paintings pop. Learn underpainting techniques to give your paintings more depth. You will create your own color wheels, color charts, and 3 finished paintings.
Materials: Watercolor paints in these recommended cool and warm primary colors:
CMY Primary (Cool):
Pthalo Blue Green Shade (PB 15) or Cobalt Turquoise Light (PG 50)
Quinacridone Magenta (PR 122 or PV 19)
Lemon Yellow (PY 175)
RYB Primary (Warm):
Ultramarine Blue (PB 29)
Cadmium Free Red (PR 108) or Scarlett Lake (PR 188)
Transparent Yellow (PY 150) or Hansa Yellow (PY154) or Cadmium Free Yellow
Other Colors (suggested, optional):
Burnt Sienna (PR 101)
Viridian Green (PG 18) or Chromium Oxide Green (PG 17)
Dioxazine Purple (PV 23) or Quinacridone Violet (PV 55)
Cadmium Free Orange or orange of your choice
Payne’s Gray (PB 15, PB 19, PBK 6)
Watercolor Paper:
Cold press watercolor paper pad, block, sketchbook or sheets (recommend 9” x 12” or smaller, preferably 100% cotton paper)
Watercolor Brushes:
Bring your favorite watercolor brushes in varying sizes.
Other items:
Paint palette, water jar, paper towels, pencil, soft eraser, ruler or straight edge, lid or plate for tracing your color wheel, 3 black and white reference photos printed on copy paper (2 copies of each)
Other items (optional):
Small spray bottle, eyedropper, masking tape or washi tape
Drawing board (to tape loose paper to)
Other water-soluble media such as watercolor pencils, crayons or markers if you enjoy them
White gel pen or white ink
Est cost $60
*the instructor will email students with a detailed supply list before the class starts
Prerequisite: Previous watercolor painting experience is required.
Duration: 6 weeks
Ages: 18+
Cost: $145.00
Painting exercises: PALETTE KNIFE
Date: February 02, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 2/10
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Hristi Wilbur
Description: 3-hour acrylic workshop for everyone interested in learning a new experimental technique. The biggest challenge to paint with a palette knife is that there is no way to work on small details/ The reward-your work will have bold, textural and expressive quality. Step-by-step instructions. All materials provided.
Duration: 3 Hours
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50
Intermediate / Advanced Acrylic Painting 4 weeks (Thunderbird)
Date: February 02, 2026 6:00 pm - February 23, 2026 9:00 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 3/12
Description: Landscapes, florals, water scenes, figure work, abstract, still life. Students take their work home each week and bring it back to work on it the following week.
Materials: All materials will be supplied by instructor.
Prerequisite: My beginner painting class, or another beginner painting class
Duration: 4 weeks
Ages: 16+
Cost: $125.00
Fun & Easy Acrylic Painting (Thunderbird - 4 weeks)
Date: February 03, 2026 6:30 pm - February 24, 2026 8:30 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 7/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Description: Great for beginners and intermediates. Step-by-step follow along tutorial to produce a completed painting in 2 hours! Always room to personalize/modify your art piece. Always fun! 4 weeks
Materials: All materials will be provided.
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 16+
Cost: $85.00
Basic: Learning to Paint the Head
Date: February 03, 2026 6:00 pm - March 03, 2026 8:45 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 8/10
Description: This is a fundamental class designed to teach you how to paint the head using oils. We will explore the process of transforming a live model into a two-dimensional representation. This class serves as a crucial skill for cultivating realism or abstracting portraits. We will sharpen your observational abilities, enhance your eye-hand coordination, examine the planes of the face, use simple value system and uncover proportions using a simple color palette. This class provides practical experience in painting the head, guiding you through the process of developing portraiture.
Materials: Oil Paints: Cadmium Red , French Ultramarine, Viridian , lemon yellow, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Ivory Black, and Titanium White. termloid, container clean brushes, oil brushes vary of size: 20,12, 6, 16, rages, canvas boards/ canvas paper(with board), 9 x 12 to 11 x 17
Prerequisite: Recommended but not required: Use of Oils painting objects, basic drawing portraits
Duration: 5 weeks
Ages: 16+
Cost: $160.00
Creating Abstract Art (T. W.)
Date: February 03, 2026 10:00 am - February 04, 2026 1:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: You don't understand abstract art? But it looks like FUN?! Have you ever said, “My Kids could do that!” Well… yes, they can, and so can you! We will explore why some colors and shapes make us feel happy. We will work with different kinds of paints, and tools to make colorful abstract art!
Materials: None
Prerequisite: No experience needed
Duration: 2 days: Tuesday and Wednesday
Ages: 16+
Cost: $75.00
Fun & Easy Acrylic Painting (Thunderbird - 4 weeks)
Date: February 04, 2026 6:30 pm - February 25, 2026 8:30 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 7/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Description: Great for beginners and intermediates. Step-by-step follow along tutorial to produce a completed painting in 2 hours! Always room to personalize/modify your art piece. Always fun! 4 weeks
Materials: All materials will be provided.
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 16+
Cost: $85.00
Clouds, Stars & Magic: Painting Celestial Landscapes Workshop (3 hours)
Date: February 07, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 10/12
Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit!"
Materials: Please bring the following materials to class with you:
Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup
Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50.00
Painting exercises: WATER LILIES
Date: February 09, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 3/10
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Hristi Wilbur
Description: Three-hour acrylics workshop with a focus on landscape painting. The project is inspired by the famous water lilies of Claude Monet in Giverny, France. The step-by-step instruction will cover color mixing and the small, overlapping brushstrokes typical for Impressionist painting. All materials provided.
Materials: None
Duration: 3 Hours
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50
Clouds, Stars & Magic: Painting Celestial Landscapes Workshop (Valetine's Day Edition!)
Date: February 14, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit! (Valentine's Day Edition! We will be adding cute hearts and things!)"
Materials: "Please bring the following materials to class with you:
Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup"
Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50.00
Spray Paint the Universe! (3 weeks)
Date: February 14, 2026 10:00 am - February 28, 2026 12:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: Using spray paint we will learn to paint colorful otherworldly scenes. We will discover methods used by “Street Artists” all over the world. This amazing technique is FUN and FAST! Let your imagination be the limit! This is great fun for “Parent and Child” Young Adults, and Adults! Materials will be supplied.
Materials: Materials will be provided
Prerequisite: No experience needed
Duration: 3 weeks
Ages: 16+
Cost: $75.00
Simple Watercolor Landscape Painting (3 days)
Date: February 17, 2026 4:00 pm - February 19, 2026 7:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 5/12
Description: Want to learn to paint with Watercolors? Or just get better at it? The subject is the landscape. Working from photos we will focus on the basics. Color mixing, Drawing the landscape and tools for successfully starting and finishing landscapes with FUN watercolor techniques.
Materials: If you have watercolor supplies bring them, otherwise we will cover materials in the first session.
Prerequisite: No experience needed
Duration: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Ages: 16+
Cost: $100.00
Impressionism in Acrylics (Thunderbird)
Date: February 18, 2026 6:00 pm - March 25, 2026 9:00 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 8/10
Description: In this class we will utilize the main elements of impressionistic painting: capturing the flickering light, use of vibrant colors and variety of brushstrokes. We will paint without black! The projects will cover nature landscapes, cityscapes, and lake site (waterscape). We’ll discuss some of the best examples from the masters of Impressionism and translate their artistic philosophy and technique to painting landscapes today.
Materials: No materials required
Duration: 6 weeks
Prerequisites: No Experience Required
Ages: 16+
Cost: $195.00
Clouds, Stars & Magic: Painting Celestial Landscapes Workshop (3 hours)
Date: February 21, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 11/12
Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit!"
Materials: Please bring the following materials to class with you:
Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup
Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50.00
Learn to Draw Better! (M. T. W.)
Date: February 23, 2026 4:00 pm - February 25, 2026 7:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 8/12
Description: Drawing by measuring and comparing. Line drawing, and shading. Drawing from imagination v drawing from life. Thick and thin lines. We will explore several types of drawing tools, Pencils, pens, charcoal, erasers, and smudge sticks, etc.
We will work on basic drawing skills. To draw well is to see well. As you learn to draw better, you will see the world around you differently. Seeing like an artist means the world becomes bigger, more vivid, and you notice things you may have missed before.
Materials: No special tools needed. If you have drawing materials bring them otherwise we will cover materials in the first session
Prerequisite: No Experience Required
Duration: 3 days (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
Ages: 16+
Cost: $100.00
Painting exercises: HUMMINGBIRD
Date: February 23, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 4/10
Description: 3- hour acrylic class with step-by-step instructions. Students will learn how to paint a bird, mix colors and layers with acrylic paint. All materials provided.
Materials: All materials provided
Prerequisite: No experience required
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50.00
Clouds, Stars & Magic: Painting Celestial Landscapes Workshop (3 hours)
Date: February 28, 2026 1:00 pm - March 28, 2026 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit!"
Materials: Please bring the following materials to class with you:
Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup
Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50.00
Drawing Exercise: Portrait
Date: March 02, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 6/10
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Hristi Wilbur
Description: 3 hour workshop dedicated to introducing beginners to drawing a human portrait. We will discuss proportion, shading and how to achieve realistic look and catch the person’s character. All materials provided.
Duration: 3 Hours
Prerequisites: No experience required
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50
Intermediate/ Advanced Acrylic Painting 5 weeks (Thunderbird)
Date: March 02, 2026 6:00 pm - March 30, 2026 9:00 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 11/12
Description: Landscapes, florals, water scenes, figure work, abstract, still life. Students take their work home each week and bring it back to work on it the following week.
Materials: All materials will be supplied by instructor.
Prerequisite: My beginner painting class, or another beginner painting class
Duration: 5 weeks
Ages: 16+
Cost: $150.00
Fun & Easy Acrylic Painting (Thunderbird - 4 weeks)
Date: March 03, 2026 6:30 pm - March 24, 2026 8:30 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 12/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Description: Great for beginners and intermediates. Step-by-step follow along tutorial to produce a completed painting in 2 hours! Always room to personalize/modify your art piece. Always fun! 4 weeks
Materials: All materials will be provided.
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 16+
Cost: $85.00
Anime and Manga Drawing
Date: March 03, 2026 7:30 pm - May 26, 2026 8:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 8/9
Description: Every student is expected to know how to draw sequential art and have an understanding of anatomy and perspective drawing. As a class we will dive into the advanced lessons of manga tropes, character designs and page layouts. We'll go through the manga creation step by step by making our own class anthology manga.
Materials: Favorite pencil and manga.
Prerequisite: None
Duration: 13 weeks
Ages: 18+
Cost: $130.00
Creating Abstract Art (T. W.)
Date: March 03, 2026 10:00 am - March 04, 2026 1:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: You don't understand abstract art? But it looks like FUN?! Have you ever said, “My Kids could do that!” Well… yes, they can, and so can you! We will explore why some colors and shapes make us feel happy. We will work with different kinds of paints, and tools to make colorful abstract art!
Materials: None
Prerequisite: No experience needed
Duration: 2 days: Tuesday and Wednesday
Ages: 16+
Cost: $75.00
Painting Flowers with Watercolors (ONLINE) 14 weeks
Date: March 03, 2026 5:30 pm - June 02, 2026 6:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 9/12
Description: Enjoy studying painting flowers with watercolors. Using reference photos and more, students will learn to draw and paint flowers in different displays such flowers in vase etc. The class is for beginners but any level welcome to join
Materials: watercolors in tubes
palette
watercolors paper / Arches 140LB
brushes:
round #6,10,20
filbert/ #8
flat #1""
soft scrubbers #6,10
Prerequisite: No Experience Required/ No Se Require Experiencia
Duration: 14 weeks
Ages: 16+
Cost: $160.00
Fun & Easy Acrylic Painting (Thunderbird - 4 weeks)
Date: March 04, 2026 6:30 pm - March 25, 2026 8:30 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 12/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Description: Great for beginners and intermediates. Step-by-step follow along tutorial to produce a completed painting in 2 hours! Always room to personalize/modify your art piece. Always fun! 4 weeks
Materials: All materials will be provided.
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 16+
Cost: $85.00
Figure Thursday
Date: March 05, 2026 9:30 am - March 26, 2026 12:00 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 10/10
Description: This is a relaxing class suitable for various skill levels, aimed at those who wish to practice figure drawing want occasional guidance. This course is ideal whether you want to draw independently or seek guidance. Our practice will enhancing your observational skills, improving eye-hand coordination, and improve style. At the start, we will focus on what is essential to draw first, what to prioritize, and what details to add later in the process, different drawing techniques. Then you will have independent practice, pop up challenges(you may or may not want to try) , and tutor available for feedback. We will remind ourselves to be patient and recognize that regular practice is key, understanding that visible progress can often be slow and imperfect, as we are constantly evolving.
Materials: Drawing pad 11 x 14 or bigger, pencils vine charcoal, knead eraser, sand paper fine, white eraser, drawing board optional.
Prerequisite: Guided Figure Drawing Practice
Duration: 4 weeks
Ages: 18+
Cost: $120.00
Clouds, Stars & Magic: Painting Celestial Landscapes Workshop (3 hours)
Date: March 07, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit!"
Materials: Please bring the following materials to class with you:
Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup
Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50.00
Drawing Exercise: Perspective
Date: March 09, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 8/10
Instructor: Hristi Wilbur
Description: 3 hour workshop with main goal to introduce students to linear and aerial perspective, as well as shading. To achieve the illusion of space we will do a step-by-step drawing of mostly architectural objects. Important art terms like horizon, vanishing point will be discussed, as well as the difference between one-, two- and three-point perspective.
Materials: No materials required
Duration: 1 day
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50
Painting Landscapes with Oil Paint (3 days)
Date: March 10, 2026 10:00 am - March 12, 2026 1:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 10/12
Description: Learn to paint with oil paints! The subject is the landscape. Working from photos we will focus on the basics. Color mixing, Drawing the landscape and tools for successfully starting and finishing landscapes.
This class is for beginners, and anyone that’s returning to painting, that wants a little inspiration, and motivation! We will discuss best materials used. We will paint from photos. Photos will be supplied but please bring any photos you would like to paint.
Materials: Please bring any oil painting materials you already have otherwise we will cover supplies in the first class.
Prerequisite: No experience needed
Duration: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Ages: 18+
Cost: $100.00
Clouds, Stars & Magic: Painting Celestial Landscapes Workshop (3 hours)
Date: March 14, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit!"
Materials: Please bring the following materials to class with you:
Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup
Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50.00
Spray Paint the Universe! (3 weeks)
Date: March 14, 2026 10:00 am - March 28, 2026 12:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: Using spray paint we will learn to paint colorful otherworldly scenes. We will discover methods used by “Street Artists” all over the world. This amazing technique is FUN and FAST! Let your imagination be the limit! This is great fun for “Parent and Child” Young Adults, and Adults! Materials will be supplied.
Materials: Materials will be provided
Prerequisite: No experience needed
Duration: 3 weeks
Ages: 16+
Cost: $75.00
Painting exercises: WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE
Date: March 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 8/10
Description: 3-hour workshop with a step-by-step instruction. We will explore working with watercolors and applying linear and aerial perspective in painting a landscape. All materials provided.
Materials: All materials provided
Prerequisite: No experience required
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50.00
Expressive Painting Studio: Oil and Acrylic (TB 11 weeks)
Date: March 16, 2026 5:30 pm - May 25, 2026 8:30 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 6/6
Description: This open-level painting class is designed for students of all experience levels—from beginners picking up a brush for the first time to advanced painters refining their skills. Working in either oil or acrylic paint, students are free to choose their own subject matter using photos or reference materials that inspire them.
The class emphasizes creative freedom while building strong painting fundamentals. Students will receive individualized guidance on composition, color mixing, brushwork, layering, and developing depth and texture. Beginners will gain confidence through step-by-step support, while more experienced painters will be encouraged to push their style, experiment with techniques, and deepen their personal artistic voice.
This class is ideal for artists who enjoy a relaxed, studio-style environment, value one-on-one feedback, and want the flexibility to paint what they love—whether it’s portraits, landscapes, still life, or abstract work. Come explore, experiment, and grow as a painter at your own pace while being supported and inspired in a creative community.
Materials: Bring a reference photo of what you would like to work on
Prerequisite: No Previous Experience Required
Duration: 11 weeks
Ages: 16+
Cost: $325.00
Simple Watercolor Landscape Painting (3 days)
Date: March 17, 2026 1:00 pm - March 19, 2026 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: Want to learn to paint with Watercolors? Or just get better at it? The subject is the landscape. Working from photos we will focus on the basics. Color mixing, Drawing the landscape and tools for successfully starting and finishing landscapes with FUN watercolor techniques.
Materials: If you have watercolor supplies bring them, otherwise we will cover materials in the first session.
Prerequisite: No experience needed
Duration: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Ages: 16+
Cost: $100.00
Expressive Painting Studio: Oil and Acrylic (10 weeks)
Date: March 17, 2026 1:00 pm - May 26, 2026 3:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 6/6
Description: This open-level painting class is designed for students of all experience levels—from beginners picking up a brush for the first time to advanced painters refining their skills. Working in either oil or acrylic paint, students are free to choose their own subject matter using photos or reference materials that inspire them.
The class emphasizes creative freedom while building strong painting fundamentals. Students will receive individualized guidance on composition, color mixing, brushwork, layering, and developing depth and texture. Beginners will gain confidence through step-by-step support, while more experienced painters will be encouraged to push their style, experiment with techniques, and deepen their personal artistic voice.
This class is ideal for artists who enjoy a relaxed, studio-style environment, value one-on-one feedback, and want the flexibility to paint what they love—whether it’s portraits, landscapes, still life, or abstract work. Come explore, experiment, and grow as a painter at your own pace while being supported and inspired in a creative community.
Materials: A reference photo of something you want to work on
Prerequisite: No Previous Experience Necessary
Duration: 10 weeks
Days Off: 3/30/2026
Ages: 16+
Cost: $200.00
Clouds, Stars & Magic: Painting Celestial Landscapes Workshop (3 hours)
Date: March 21, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit!"
Materials: Please bring the following materials to class with you:
Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup
Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50.00
Painting exercises: DESERT SUNSET
Date: March 23, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 8/10
Instructor: Hristi Wilbur
Description: Three-hour acrylic workshop with a focus on the desert sky at sunset. We will discuss and practice all main elements of landscape painting- composition, proportion, linear and aerial perspective, gradation and more. Step-by-step instructions. This workshop is beneficial for all students interested in realistic and impressionistic painting. All materials provided.
Materials: None
Duration: 1 Day
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50
Please arrive 15 minutes before your class begins.
Learn to Draw Better! (M. T. W.)
Date: March 23, 2026 4:00 pm - March 25, 2026 7:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: Drawing by measuring and comparing. Line drawing, and shading. Drawing from imagination v drawing from life. Thick and thin lines. We will explore several types of drawing tools, Pencils, pens, charcoal, erasers, and smudge sticks, etc.
We will work on basic drawing skills. To draw well is to see well. As you learn to draw better, you will see the world around you differently. Seeing like an artist means the world becomes bigger, more vivid, and you notice things you may have missed before.
Materials: No special tools needed. If you have drawing materials bring them otherwise we will cover materials in the first session
Prerequisite: No Experience Required
Duration: 3 days (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
Ages: 16+
Cost: $100.00
Oil Portraits
Date: March 24, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 10/10
Description: Have you ever wanted paint from life capture someone soul? This is class for you we will learn a process in oils to capture someone likeness, understand proportions and lighting and color mixing from life to the pallet.
Materials: Supplies termoid mineral spirts, oil painting brushes from small to large, Oil paints variety of colors key colors yellow ocher, 2 types of red, 2 types of blue solid titanium white. canvas board 8x 10 to 18 x24
Prerequisite: none
Duration: 2.75 hours
Ages: 18+
Cost: $50.00
Clouds, Stars & Magic: Painting Celestial Landscapes Workshop (3 hours)
Date: March 28, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit!"
Materials: Please bring the following materials to class with you:
Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup
Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50.00
Painting exercises: FLOWERS
Date: March 30, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 8/10
Instructor: Hristi Wilbur
Description: 3 hour acrylic workshop with a focus on flowers. Step-by-step instructions. Students will practice composition, scale, color mixing, brushstrokes, and foreshortening. All materials provided.
Materials: None
Duration: 3 hours
Prerequisites: No experience required
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50
Figure Tuesday
Date: March 31, 2026 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 10/10
Description: Strike a pose this Wednesday. The model will be positioned in a vignette scene to ignite your creativity. You are free to utilize any media and skills you prefer to express the vision you have in mind. Whether you choose to go abstract or remain realistic is entirely your decision. The instructor will remain quiet unless you personally request assistance with your goals. This class is great for students to practice their skills or try a new style with eductor on board give personal sound board for your personal artistic journey.
Materials: Student bring what want
Prerequisite: none
Duration: 4 hours
Ages: 18+
Cost: $55.00
Clouds, Stars & Magic: Painting Celestial Landscapes Workshop (3 hours)
Date: April 04, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit!"
Materials: Please bring the following materials to class with you:
Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup
Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50.00
Painting Exercise: CACTI
Date: April 06, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 10/10
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Hristi Wilbur
Description: 3 hour workshop with a focus on cacti in Spring. Step-by-step instruction. We will discuss how to shade with color, color mixing, composition, scale and gradation. This workshop can benefit all students interested in realistic landscape painting. All materials provided.
Materials: No materials required
Duration: 3 hours
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50
Intermediate / Advanced Acrylic Painting 4 weeks (Thunderbird)
Date: April 06, 2026 6:00 pm - April 27, 2026 9:00 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: Landscapes, florals, water scenes, figure work, abstract, still life. Students take their work home each week and bring it back to work on it the following week.
Materials: All materials will be supplied by instructor.
Prerequisite: My beginner painting class, or another beginner painting class
Duration: 4 weeks
Ages: 16+
Cost: $125.00
Fun & Easy Acrylic Painting (Thunderbird - 4 weeks)
Date: April 07, 2026 6:30 pm - April 28, 2026 8:30 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 12/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Description: Great for beginners and intermediates. Step-by-step follow along tutorial to produce a completed painting in 2 hours! Always room to personalize/modify your art piece. Always fun! 4 weeks
Materials: All materials will be provided.
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 16+
Cost: $85.00
Fun & Easy Acrylic Painting (Thunderbird - 4 weeks)
Date: April 08, 2026 6:30 pm - April 29, 2026 8:30 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 12/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Description: Great for beginners and intermediates. Step-by-step follow along tutorial to produce a completed painting in 2 hours! Always room to personalize/modify your art piece. Always fun! 4 weeks
Materials: All materials will be provided.
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 16+
Cost: $85.00
Painting with Oils & Acrylics (8 weeks)
Date: April 08, 2026 1:30 pm - May 27, 2026 4:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Instructor: Edna Dapo
Description: This 8 week class is open to all levels and styles. The instructor will introduce the materials, talk about the basic color mixing, and the use of brushes, q-tips, palette knife, spray bottle, quantity of paint to use, and adding medium to paint. The following techniques will be addressed: drawing methods in achieving symmetry and perspective, how to use oil and acrylic on a painting, how to set up a palette, how much paint/oil to use, how to mix paint, how to layer the painting, how to erase, how to create sharp edges, how to blend, how to paint glass, what is glazing, how to naturally clean and care for acrylic and oil brushes, and more. Beginning students start with a still-life painting using old masters techniques of building layers. Returning students can complete unfinished work or start something new - Please get your own reference material or use free stock photos/public domain. Learning how to see and push paint around while in a creative environment is the most important thing on your artistic journey. Allow yourself to explore and experiment - there is not a specific way to paint a tree! Have an open mind about the joy of the process itself, and leave perfection at the door.
Materials: Most materials are provided. Students are responsible to bring one roll of Viva paper towels to class, and a canvas 16x20”. Canvas is available for purchase from the instructor for $8 cash. Paint, tools, and supplies are available for use.
Duration: 8 weeks
Days Off: 1/21
Prerequisites: No Experience Required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $260.00
Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to check in.
Painting with Oils & Acrylics (8 weeks)
Date: April 08, 2026 5:15 pm - May 27, 2026 8:15 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 9/12
Instructor: Edna Dapo
Description: This 8 week class is open to all levels and styles. The instructor will introduce the materials, talk about the basic color mixing, and the use of brushes, q-tips, palette knife, spray bottle, quantity of paint to use, and adding medium to paint. The following techniques will be addressed: drawing methods in achieving symmetry and perspective, how to use oil and acrylic on a painting, how to set up a palette, how much paint/oil to use, how to mix paint, how to layer the painting, how to erase, how to create sharp edges, how to blend, how to paint glass, what is glazing, how to naturally clean and care for acrylic and oil brushes, and more. Beginning students start with a still-life painting using old masters techniques of building layers. Returning students can complete unfinished work or start something new - Please get your own reference material or use free stock photos/public domain. Learning how to see and push paint around while in a creative environment is the most important thing on your artistic journey. Allow yourself to explore and experiment - there is not a specific way to paint a tree! Have an open mind about the joy of the process itself, and leave perfection at the door.
Materials: Most materials are provided. Students are responsible to bring one roll of Viva paper towels to class, and a canvas 16x20”. Canvas is available for purchase from the instructor for $8 cash. Paint, tools, and supplies are available for use.
Duration: 8 weeks
Days Off: 1/21
Prerequisites: No Experience Required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $260.00
Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to check in.
Figure Drawing + Portraits (8 weeks)
Date: April 11, 2026 9:30 am - May 30, 2026 12:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 8/10
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Edna Dapo
Description: This 8 week class offers an exploration of techniques that sharpen observational skills while drawing from live nude models. We will be covering gestures (short poses), academic poses (long pose), and portraits. The following will be addressed: what tools to use and how to use them, how and where to start, how to properly sight and measure, how to check proportion, value (light and dark), and more. Allow yourself to be a beginner, there is a joy in the process itself. Drawing from life is like meditation, where a journey of discovery is the most enjoyable part. All abilities are welcome. Leave perfection at the door!
Materials: Most materials are provided: newsprint and basic drawing materials. Instructor will go over the materials on the first day. If you would like to get your own materials, these are recommended: Newsprint 18""x24” for gestures, Strathmore Drawing Paper 18""x24” for long poses. Compressed Charcoal, Pink Eraser, Blending Stump, Chamois, Charcoal Pencils, and Pencil Eraser.
Duration: 8 weeks
Prerequisites: No Experience Required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $260.00
Figure Drawing + Portraits (8 weeks)
Date: April 11, 2026 1:00 pm - May 30, 2026 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 8/10
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Edna Dapo
Description: This 8 week class offers an exploration of techniques that sharpen observational skills while drawing from live nude models. We will be covering gestures (short poses), academic poses (long pose), and portraits. The following will be addressed: what tools to use and how to use them, how and where to start, how to properly sight and measure, how to check proportion, value (light and dark), and more. Allow yourself to be a beginner, there is a joy in the process itself. Drawing from life is like meditation, where a journey of discovery is the most enjoyable part. All abilities are welcome. Leave perfection at the door!
Materials: Most materials are provided: newsprint and basic drawing materials. Instructor will go over the materials on the first day. If you would like to get your own materials, these are recommended: Newsprint 18""x24” for gestures, Strathmore Drawing Paper 18""x24” for long poses. Compressed Charcoal, Pink Eraser, Blending Stump, Chamois, Charcoal Pencils, and Pencil Eraser.
Duration: 8 weeks
Prerequisites: No Experience Required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $260.00
Clouds, Stars & Magic: Painting Celestial Landscapes Workshop (3 hours)
Date: April 11, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit!"
Materials: Please bring the following materials to class with you:
Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup
Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50.00
Spray Paint the Universe! (3 weeks)
Date: April 11, 2026 10:00 am - April 25, 2026 12:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: Using spray paint we will learn to paint colorful otherworldly scenes. We will discover methods used by “Street Artists” all over the world. This amazing technique is FUN and FAST! Let your imagination be the limit! This is great fun for “Parent and Child” Young Adults, and Adults! Materials will be supplied.
Materials: Materials will be provided
Prerequisite: No experience needed
Duration: 3 weeks
Ages: 16+
Cost: $75.00
Painting with Oils & Acrylics (6 weeks)
Date: April 13, 2026 1:30 pm - May 18, 2026 4:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Edna Dapo
Description: This 6 week painting course is open to artists of all levels and styles. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned painter, you'll find something valuable in this class. We'll cover essential techniques like color theory, brushwork, and medium selection, as well as more advanced topics like composition, drawing foundations, and special effects. You can choose to work on a personal project or use our free stock photos. The most important thing is to have fun and explore your creativity. Let go of perfection and enjoy the process of creating.
Materials: Most materials are provided. Students are responsible to bring one roll of Viva paper towels to class, and to purchase a canvas 16x20”. Canvas is available for purchase from the instructor. Paint, tools, and supplies are available for use.
Duration: 6 Weeks
Prerequisites: No Experience Required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $195.00
Painting with Oils & Acrylics (6 weeks)
Date: April 13, 2026 5:15 pm - May 18, 2026 8:15 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 10/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Edna Dapo
Description: This 6 week painting course is open to artists of all levels and styles. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned painter, you'll find something valuable in this class. We'll cover essential techniques like color theory, brushwork, and medium selection, as well as more advanced topics like composition, drawing foundations, and special effects. You can choose to work on a personal project or use our free stock photos. The most important thing is to have fun and explore your creativity. Let go of perfection and enjoy the process of creating.
Materials: Most materials are provided. Students are responsible to bring one roll of Viva paper towels to class, and to purchase a canvas 16x20”. Canvas is available for purchase from the instructor. Paint, tools, and supplies are available for use.
Duration: 6 Weeks
Prerequisites: No Experience Required
Ages: 18+
Cost: $195.00
Painting Landscapes with Oil Paint (3 days)
Date: April 14, 2026 10:00 am - April 16, 2026 1:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: Learn to paint with oil paints! The subject is the landscape. Working from photos we will focus on the basics. Color mixing, Drawing the landscape and tools for successfully starting and finishing landscapes.
This class is for beginners, and anyone that’s returning to painting, that wants a little inspiration, and motivation! We will discuss best materials used. We will paint from photos. Photos will be supplied but please bring any photos you would like to paint.
Materials: Please bring any oil painting materials you already have otherwise we will cover supplies in the first class.
Prerequisite: No experience needed
Duration: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Ages: 18+
Cost: $100.00
Simple Watercolor Painting Techniques (3 days)
Date: April 14, 2026 4:00 pm - April 16, 2026 7:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 11/12
Description: Want to learn to paint with Watercolors? Or just get better at it? In this fast and fun class we will focus on the basics. Color mixing and blending, Drawing, and tools for successfully starting and finishing watercolor paintings with FUN watercolor techniques.
Materials: If you have supplies bring them, otherwise we will cover supplies in the first class.
Prerequisite: No experience needed
Duration: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Ages: 16+
Cost: $100.00
Clouds, Stars & Magic: Painting Celestial Landscapes Workshop (3 hours)
Date: April 18, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit!"
Materials: Please bring the following materials to class with you:
Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup
Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50.00
Clouds, Stars & Magic: Painting Celestial Landscapes Workshop (3 hours)
Date: April 25, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit!"
Materials: Please bring the following materials to class with you:
Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup
Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50.00
Learn to Draw Better! (M. T. W.)
Date: April 27, 2026 4:00 pm - April 29, 2026 7:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: Drawing by measuring and comparing. Line drawing, and shading. Drawing from imagination v drawing from life. Thick and thin lines. We will explore several types of drawing tools, Pencils, pens, charcoal, erasers, and smudge sticks, etc.
We will work on basic drawing skills. To draw well is to see well. As you learn to draw better, you will see the world around you differently. Seeing like an artist means the world becomes bigger, more vivid, and you notice things you may have missed before.
Materials: No special tools needed. If you have drawing materials bring them otherwise we will cover materials in the first session
Prerequisite: No Experience Required
Duration: 3 days (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
Ages: 16+
Cost: $100.00
Clouds, Stars & Magic: Painting Celestial Landscapes Workshop (3 hours)
Date: May 02, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit!"
Materials: Please bring the following materials to class with you:
Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup
Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50.00
Intermediate/ Advanced Acrylic Painting 3 weeks (Thunderbird)
Date: May 04, 2026 6:00 pm - May 18, 2026 9:00 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: Landscapes, florals, water scenes, figure work, abstract, still life. Students take their work home each week and bring it back to work on it the following week.
Materials: All materials will be supplied by instructor.
Prerequisite: My beginner painting class, or another beginner painting class
Duration: 5 weeks
Ages: 16+
Cost: $85.00
Fun & Easy Acrylic Painting (Thunderbird - 4 weeks)
Date: May 05, 2026 6:30 pm - May 26, 2026 8:30 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 12/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Description: Great for beginners and intermediates. Step-by-step follow along tutorial to produce a completed painting in 2 hours! Always room to personalize/modify your art piece. Always fun! 4 weeks
Materials: All materials will be provided.
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 16+
Cost: $85.00
Fun & Easy Acrylic Painting (Thunderbird - 4 weeks)
Date: May 06, 2026 6:30 pm - May 27, 2026 8:30 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 12/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Description: Great for beginners and intermediates. Step-by-step follow along tutorial to produce a completed painting in 2 hours! Always room to personalize/modify your art piece. Always fun! 4 weeks
Materials: All materials will be provided.
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 16+
Cost: $85.00
Clouds, Stars & Magic: Painting Celestial Landscapes Workshop (3 hours)
Date: May 09, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit!"
Materials: Please bring the following materials to class with you:
Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup
Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50.00
Spray Paint the Universe! (3 weeks)
Date: May 09, 2026 10:00 am - May 23, 2026 12:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: Using spray paint we will learn to paint colorful otherworldly scenes. We will discover methods used by “Street Artists” all over the world. This amazing technique is FUN and FAST! Let your imagination be the limit! This is great fun for “Parent and Child” Young Adults, and Adults! Materials will be supplied.
Materials: Materials will be provided
Prerequisite: No experience needed
Duration: 3 weeks
Ages: 16+
Cost: $75.00
Painting Landscapes with Oil Paint (3 days)
Date: May 12, 2026 10:00 am - May 14, 2026 1:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: Learn to paint with oil paints! The subject is the landscape. Working from photos we will focus on the basics. Color mixing, Drawing the landscape and tools for successfully starting and finishing landscapes.
This class is for beginners, and anyone that’s returning to painting, that wants a little inspiration, and motivation! We will discuss best materials used. We will paint from photos. Photos will be supplied but please bring any photos you would like to paint.
Materials: Please bring any oil painting materials you already have otherwise we will cover supplies in the first class.
Prerequisite: No experience needed
Duration: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Ages: 18+
Cost: $100.00
Simple Watercolor Painting Techniques (3 days)
Date: May 19, 2026 4:00 pm - May 21, 2026 7:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: Want to learn to paint with Watercolors? Or just get better at it? In this fast and fun class we will focus on the basics. Color mixing and blending, Drawing, and tools for successfully starting and finishing watercolor paintings with FUN watercolor techniques.
Materials: If you have supplies bring them, otherwise we will cover supplies in the first class.
Prerequisite: No experience needed
Duration: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Ages: 16+
Cost: $100.00
Clouds, Stars & Magic: Painting Celestial Landscapes Workshop (3 hours)
Date: May 23, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit!"
Materials: Please bring the following materials to class with you:
Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup
Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50.00
Learn to draw better! (T. W. Th.)
Date: May 26, 2026 4:00 pm - May 28, 2026 7:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: Drawing by measuring and comparing. Line drawing, and shading. Drawing from imagination v drawing from life. Thick and thin lines. We will explore several types of drawing tools, Pencils, pens, charcoal, erasers, and smudge sticks, etc.
We will work on basic drawing skills. To draw well is to see well. As you learn to draw better, you will see the world around you differently. Seeing like an artist means the world becomes bigger, more vivid, and you notice things you may have missed before.
Materials: If you have drawing tools bring them otherwise we will cover drawing supplies in class
Prerequisite: No experience needed
Duration: 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Ages: 16+
Cost: $100.00
Clouds, Stars & Magic: Painting Celestial Landscapes Workshop (3 hours)
Date: May 30, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: "Let's paint dreamy and ethereal clouds and skies!
In this magical painting class, students will have fun and learn how to paint a fantasy clouds and skies landscape on canvas using acrylic paints. The sky is the limit!"
Materials: Please bring the following materials to class with you:
Pink warm toned paints such as apple barrel paradise pink
White acrylic paint
Craftsmart purple acrylic paint
Paint palette/wells
Small canvas of your choice: recommended size 4x6"" or 8 x 10""
Taklon set of brushes
Apron / old paint clothes
Optional but highly recommended!! Folkart glitterific acrylics and Folkart Color Shift acrylics of your choice
Students should expect to spend around $40 for supplies.
I will be providing a fun assortment of glitters, newsprint, paper towels and a paint water jar/cup
Prerequisite: No experience required, all skill levels welcome
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50.00