Learn to Paint!
Teaching classes began in 1995 at the Michael's Store to adults in the classroom with windows. At that time a few friends wanted to learn how to paint, and it blossomed into popular classes with waiting lists. Many onlookers in the checkout lines decided to try painting from watching others. It was a fun and exciting time, and I enjoyed helping people learn how to use the brushes, mix paint colors and create their masterpieces. For several years I taught the local 4-H Club kids as their Painting Project Leader. They learned the process and techniques, as well as how to present their pieces to the 4-H judges for county fair, a great learning experience for them.
Practice is the key to becoming fluent in any style of painting. Painting at home is essential. I have enjoyed many years of instructing classes at stores, private groups and conventions. I continue to love painting and hope to help adults and children attain knowledge, experience and happiness with their pieces.
Class Dates:
12/5/25 Friday
1:00-3:30PM
Winter Trees Canvas Class,
Hales Corners, WI
Winter Trees Landscape on Canvas
Date: Friday, December 5th, 2025, 1:00 - 3:30PM
Class Location: Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive Hales Corners, WI (Inside Whitnall Park)
Cost: Please go to the Boerner Gardens web site listed below for more information.
All supplies are included to rent for class. You keep the canvas and instruction sheet.
Level: This is an Intermediate Level Class, some experience preferred as I will limit assistance
Description: Paint this 12x12 canvas with a winter cardinals scene in acrylics! We will go step by step through the process as a class. You will learn how to load brushes, mix colors, create evergreen and stick type trees, cardinals and snow! You will have the freedom to create your trees in various green hues, their positions and location of cardinals. Background base choices are blue or grey. This canvas is meant to sit upright on its own but could also be hung on a wall. Perfect for the winter season! Please contact Boerner Gardens to sign up for this class:
https://boernerbotanicalgardens.org/event/paint-winter-tree-landscape-on-canvas/