by Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
Join artist and instructor, Donna Bland, for an unforgettable and informative art adventure in value study, color mixing, and design while creating beautiful oil paintings. Donna's follow-along technique in teaching takes each student from a sketch to a finished oil painting each day. Donna’s specialty is landscapes, color mixing, complimentary colors, color value with an impressionist style. She teaches from the beginner to the experienced artist who is looking to improve their painting skills! HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Wednesday, December 3rd - Friday, December 5th, 2025 10:00am – 4:00pm $340 all 3 days, $120 for first day only. (includes lunch) PARKING Please park in the regular museum parking lot and follow the sidewalk east of the museum to the education center. Supply List: 3 Canvases: Suggested sizes 11 x 14, 12 x 16, or 16 x 20 Suggested Brushes: Flats 2, 4, 6, 8; Filberts 2, 4, 6, 8; Rounds: 1, 2, 4, 6; Rigger Gamsol (odorless turpenoid medium) Paper towels Easel (table easels available at the museum) Pallet: Freezer Paper or you choice of wooden or plastic Oil or water-based oil paint Paint Colors: (you do not need all of these, some can be mixed or borrowed from Donna) Alizarin Crimson Permanent Cadmium Red Light Burnt Sienna Raw Umber Transparent Maroon, or Transparent Red Oxide. Quinacridone Red or Rose Alizarin Permanent Cadmium Yellow Light Cadmium Yellow Medium Yellow Ochre Cadmium Orange Quinacridone Violet Viridian Sap Green Azo Green Ultramarine Blue Cobalt Ivory Black or Chromatic Black Titanium White or Permalba Sign Up
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