Learn, Practice and Play!
Grandma Michelle’s studio is in Waynesboro, Virginia. See all current class options and contact information below. For the best results, class size is limited to no more than six artists, above age six.
Beginner classes are designed to be taken in order, and are a pre-requisite to Intermediate classes, which may be taken in any order. The Intermediate - Paint Play class is a pre-requisite to the Advanced - Large Canvas class.
Fees are payable in advance and are non-refundable. Classes may be rescheduled when one week notice of cancellation is provided.
Priced per Artist
Beginner Level 1 - FOUNDATION $40
Two hour studio time includes instruction and insight into the fluid art process. Artists will learn three techniques and will create three paintings, using primary colors . Pre-mixed paint, supplies and canvases will be included in the class fee.
Beginner Level 2 - DESIGN AND COMPOSITION $40
Two hour studio time includes instruction on a variety of tools used in fluid art painting. Artists will create three paintings, practicing design and composition using primary colors. Pre-mixed paint, supplies and canvases will be included in the class fee.
Beginner Level 3 - MEDIUMS AND ADDITIVES $50
Two hour studio time includes instruction on mixing fluid art paint, using mediums and additives, and artists will learn three techniques highlighting “cells” and “lacing”. Artists will create three paintings in which they decide on color, technique, design and composition. Acrylic paint, mediums and additives, supplies and canvases will be included in the class fee.
Intermediate - EMBELLISHMENTS $50
Two hour studio time includes insight on embellishing a dried fluid art painting an artist isn’t excited about. Artists will share ideas and then focus on re-inventing the painting using a variety of provided supplies, tools, mediums, etc. Artists are invited to bring their own dried fluid art painting or one will be provided.
Intermediate - “SKINS” $50
Two hour studio time includes instruction on using pre-made “skins” to create unique arts and crafts. Artists may bring their own “skins” and a selection will be provided. Artists may choose from a variety of substrates (canvas, trinkets, etc.) or they are invited to bring their own small to medium sized object to design.
Intermediate - Paint Play $60
Two hour studio time provides an opportunity for artists to expand on prior knowledge while having accessibility to a variety of specialty paints. Specialty paints include color shifting, fluorescent, metallic, satin enamels, and glitter paints. Artists will create three paintings in which they decide on color, technique, design and composition. Specialty paint, mediums and additives, tools, supplies and canvases will be included in the class fee.
Advanced - Large Canvas $70
Two hour studio time includes guidance on creating a fluid art painting on a 18x24 canvas. Artists will create one painting in which the artist chooses color, technique, design and composition. Acrylic paint, mediums and additives, supplies, tools and canvas will be included in the class fee.
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Finished paintings may be housed in the studio for pickup when dry (mostly dry in one week, completely dry in two weeks). It is preferable that a host pick up all pieces and distribute to guests. Shipping service is not offered. Otherwise, artists are invited to bring an appropriately sized container to the class for transporting their completed “wet” artwork (i.e. pizza box or box lid).
Access to the studio requires the ability to go up and down stairs. The space is not handicap accessible. We “get messy” in the studio... artists should wear appropriate attire and aprons are provided. There is a bathroom available.
I look forward to setting a date and time for play!