Make your art come to life!  Be the director, art designer, and writer of a Claymation “short” film.  Using wire armatures and modeling clay, make the characters and design the set for your film production! Fee: $115 for Museum members, $140 for not-yet-members. Supplies included.Min. 5 / Max. 12 students. Register

What do you get when you mix a little painting with a little  drawing, and then you add a pinch of cartooning, with a spoonful of sculpture, and a dash of mixed-media?  You get Art Soup!  Art, friends, and fun...the perfect recipe for a delicious  week!  Fee: $115 for Museum members,$140 for not-yet-members. Supplies included. Min. 5 / Max. 20 students. Register

What do you get when you mix a little painting with a little  drawing, and then you add a pinch of cartooning, with a spoonful of sculpture, and a dash of mixed-media?  You get Art Soup!  Art, friends, and fun...the perfect recipe for a delicious  week!  Fee: $115 for Museum members,$140 for not-yet-members. Supplies included. Min. 5 / Max. 20 students. Register

What do you get when you mix a little painting with a little  drawing, and then you add a pinch of cartooning, with a spoonful of sculpture, and a dash of mixed-media?  You get Art Soup!  Art, friends, and fun...the perfect recipe for a delicious  week!  Fee: $115 for Museum members,$140 for not-yet-members. Supplies included. Min. 5 / Max. 20 students. Register

What do you get when you mix a little painting with a little  drawing, and then you add a pinch of cartooning, with a spoonful of sculpture, and a dash of mixed-media?  You get Art Soup!  Art, friends, and fun...the perfect recipe for a delicious  week!  Fee: $115 for Museum members,$140 for not-yet-members. Supplies included. Min. 5 / Max. 20 students. Register

Do you love cartoons and superheroes? Then this is the camp for you! Learn shapes, movement, and perspective. Plus, discover step-by-step how to develop your own characters and storylines. Fee: $115 for Museum members, $140 for not-yet-members. Supplies included.Min. 5 / Max. 20 students. Register

Do you love cartoons and superheroes? Then this is the camp for you! Learn shapes, movement, and perspective. Plus, discover step-by-step how to develop your own characters and storylines. Fee: $115 for Museum members, $140 for not-yet-members. Supplies included.Min. 5 / Max. 20 students. Register

Do you love cartoons and superheroes? Then this is the camp for you! Learn shapes, movement, and perspective. Plus, discover step-by-step how to develop your own characters and storylines. Fee: $115 for Museum members, $140 for not-yet-members. Supplies included.Min. 5 / Max. 20 students. Register

Do you love cartoons and superheroes? Then this is the camp for you! Learn shapes, movement, and perspective. Plus, discover step-by-step how to develop your own characters and storylines. Fee: $115 for Museum members, $140 for not-yet-members. Supplies included.Min. 5 / Max. 20 students. Register

Explore the horse in form and motion as we cover the anatomy and gestures of this amazing animal. Drawing materials are the primary medium for this workshop, however, students are encouraged to bring other mediums if they prefer. Bring an example of your work for a “friendly” critique at the end of the day. Artists of all levels will enjoy this unique class. Minimum of 5 students, Maximum of 15 students FEE: $100 for Booth Museum Members, $125 for not-yet-members…

Make your art come to life!  Be the director, art designer, and writer of a Claymation “short” film.  Using wire armatures and modeling clay, make the characters and design the set for your film production! Fee: $115 for Museum members, $140 for not-yet-members. Supplies included.Min. 5 / Max. 12 students. Register

Make your art come to life!  Be the director, art designer, and writer of a Claymation “short” film.  Using wire armatures and modeling clay, make the characters and design the set for your film production! Fee: $115 for Museum members, $140 for not-yet-members. Supplies included.Min. 5 / Max. 12 students. Register

Make your art come to life!  Be the director, art designer, and writer of a Claymation “short” film.  Using wire armatures and modeling clay, make the characters and design the set for your film production! Fee: $115 for Museum members, $140 for not-yet-members. Supplies included.Min. 5 / Max. 12 students. Register

Make your art come to life!  Be the director, art designer, and writer of a Claymation “short” film.  Using wire armatures and modeling clay, make the characters and design the set for your film production! Fee: $115 for Museum members, $140 for not-yet-members. Supplies included.Min. 5 / Max. 12 students. Register

This course is geared to all levels of experience in drawing. The beginning student will learn the tried and true method of “Drawing From The Right Side Of The Brain” in pencil. The student will learn the method in just one class and we will move forward from there. The intermediate to advanced students are encouraged to work from their own photos or from those that I provide. Any dry medium is acceptable such as graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, or…

Learn to paint the dogwood tree and incorporate it into realistic watercolor landscapes. Using both wet-in-wet technique and detailed dry brush. Renowned Alan Shuptrine will teach participants how to literally “sculpt” a floral subject into a painting from back to front, and utilize the white of the paper to create dramatic light and shadow. Unlike most watercolorists who gradually add pigment to paper (from light-to-dark), Alan Shuptrine was influenced by Andrew Wyeth, and his father, Hubert Shuptrine, who painted from…

Gary Baughman’s paintings are steeped in a logical understanding of biologic and atmospheric principles that govern the appearance of natural things. He weaves this understanding into his painting lessons in order that students will be able to portray their works in a more believable but painterly way. Students will glean a fresh understanding about natural subjects and an enlightened eye  for finding and rendering good painting studies.  Gary’s teaching style is one of “making strengths stronger and weaknesses irrelevant.”  He…

Adding more substance and interest to your composition can often times enhance the story you’re trying to tell. However, the word ‘perspective’ can clear a classroom faster than a canvas on fire! One of the best ways to overcome this feeling of panic (and need for a high quality extinguisher) is to learn to keep only the bare essentials necessary to imply an object rather than completely replicate it. So let’s be fearless together and no longer be afraid to…

4-Day Plein Air Event with Artists Kathie Odom, Lori Putnam, and Dawn Whitelaw Nationally recognized artists Kathie Odom, Lori Putnam, and Dawn Whitelaw will be at the Booth Art Academy for 4 days of lectures, demonstrations, and workshops!  Students will attend a 2-day workshop with one of the 3 instructors, chosen (depending on availability) at the time of registration.  All students will attend artist presentations and painting demonstrations by each of the 3 instructors.  All students will also have the…

4-Day Plein Air Event with Artists Kathie Odom, Lori Putnam, and Dawn Whitelaw Nationally recognized artists Kathie Odom, Lori Putnam, and Dawn Whitelaw will be at the Booth Art Academy for 4 days of lectures, demonstrations, and workshops!  Students will attend a 2-day workshop with one of the 3 instructors, chosen (depending on availability) at the time of registration.  All students will attend artist presentations and painting demonstrations by each of the 3 instructors.  All students will also have the…

4-Day Plein Air Event with Artists Kathie Odom, Lori Putnam, and Dawn Whitelaw Nationally recognized artists Kathie Odom, Lori Putnam, and Dawn Whitelaw will be at the Booth Art Academy for 4 days of lectures, demonstrations, and workshops!  Students will attend a 2-day workshop with one of the 3 instructors, chosen (depending on availability) at the time of registration.  All students will attend artist presentations and painting demonstrations by each of the 3 instructors.  All students will also have the…

4-Day Plein Air Event with Artists Kathie Odom, Lori Putnam, and Dawn Whitelaw Nationally recognized artists Kathie Odom, Lori Putnam, and Dawn Whitelaw will be at the Booth Art Academy for 4 days of lectures, demonstrations, and workshops!  Students will attend a 2-day workshop with one of the 3 instructors, chosen (depending on availability) at the time of registration.  All students will attend artist presentations and painting demonstrations by each of the 3 instructors.  All students will also have the…

This 2-day class will introduce the artist to foundational elements of abstraction in order to loosen up in their painting. Emphasis on color theory, color notes, and sketches in various materials and tools will be discussed and demonstrated. Mnimum of 10 students, Maximum of 15 students.FEE:  $270.00 for Booth Museum Members, $295.00 for not-yet-members. To make a reservation call 770-387-1553.  

The classical approach of monochromatic under painting, directed observation, application of color, and glazing techniques will be discussed and shown.  Various techniques of drawing along with preliminary charcoal sketches, value and color studies, and fundamentals of color mixing will be covered. Minimum 10 students, Maximum of 15 students. FEE:  $425.00 for Booth Museum Members, $450.00 for not-yet-members. To make a reservation call 770-387-1553.

Gregory Christie, Caldecott Award Honoree and New York Times best-selling illustrator with over 20 years of experience and 60 books to his credit, will teach children how to make their own mini books. The morning will include 2 craft sessions with a snack break in the middle.  Session one will emphasize book binding techniques and session two will focus on the fundamentals of book illustration.  All supplies and snacks are included.  There will be a book-signing immediately following this event. …

Discover Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, and Roy Lichtenstein in this exciting class based on the Pop Art Movement of the 1960’s.  Paint, draw, sculpt, glue, explore, and transform!  All supplies included. 4 Consecutive Tuesdays, October 1 – 22, 2019 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, Minimum of 6 students, Maximum of 12 students. FEE: $60 for Booth Museum Members, $70 for not-yet-members. Register

Dylan will guide the class in how to capture the beauty and unique character of the animal while conveying a mood and message in the painting. Various watercolor techniques will be demonstrated to achieve realistic textures unique to each animal.  Using sketches to establish a synchronized order of importance, Dylan will explain how to make artistic decisions to create and effective composition, to communicate what is important to the viewer. Also, Dylan will demonstrate how  using color studies will help…

David Boyd, Jr. has advanced the Urban Environment to its own art form. He finds beauty in our everyday life with his unique view of the world. So original is his composition that the subjects acquire a life of their own. David conveys the character he sees in the urban world and shares that insight with every student. Each day’s painting demo by David will be followed by individual instruction. Join us for this wonderful opportunity to study with David…

Discover Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, and Roy Lichtenstein in this exciting class based on the Pop Art Movement of the 1960’s.  Paint, draw, sculpt, glue, explore, and transform!  All supplies included. 4 Consecutive Tuesdays, October 1 – 22, 2019 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, Minimum of 6 students, Maximum of 12 students. FEE: $60 for Booth Museum Members, $70 for not-yet-members. Register

Discover Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, and Roy Lichtenstein in this exciting class based on the Pop Art Movement of the 1960’s.  Paint, draw, sculpt, glue, explore, and transform!  All supplies included. 4 Consecutive Tuesdays, October 1 – 22, 2019 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, Minimum of 6 students, Maximum of 12 students. FEE: $60 for Booth Museum Members, $70 for not-yet-members. Register

In this workshop, students will work from a live model to vigorously apply paint in simplified blocks to capture the gesture of the pose. Using a limited palette, students will paint with both thin and thick paint, in conjunction with wiping paint out, to achieve a successful drawing. Students will then work on pushing values to paint in the fall of light and add a three dimensional effect. Using a grey toned canvas with paint scumbled over it, with thick…

Discover Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, and Roy Lichtenstein in this exciting class based on the Pop Art Movement of the 1960’s.  Paint, draw, sculpt, glue, explore, and transform!  All supplies included. 4 Consecutive Tuesdays, October 1 – 22, 2019 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, Minimum of 6 students, Maximum of 12 students. FEE: $60 for Booth Museum Members, $70 for not-yet-members. Register

Step inside the magical world of Artist Kim Douglas Wiggins as we explore the colors of the night sky!  Using Mr. Wiggins’ oil paintings as reference, students will learn basic colored pencil techniques like shading, highlighting, and blending.  Focusing first on drawing the landscape, students will work their way to a finished colored pencil masterpiece!  All supplies included. Minimum of 6 students, Maximum of 12 students, FEE: $60 for Booth Museum Members, $70 for not-yet-members Register  

Step inside the magical world of Artist Kim Douglas Wiggins as we explore the colors of the night sky!  Using Mr. Wiggins’ oil paintings as reference, students will learn basic colored pencil techniques like shading, highlighting, and blending.  Focusing first on drawing the landscape, students will work their way to a finished colored pencil masterpiece!  All supplies included. Minimum of 6 students, Maximum of 12 students, FEE: $60 for Booth Museum Members, $70 for not-yet-members Register  

Few things are more mesmerizing than a mirrored landscape in beautiful water. Capturing such richly layered scenes is achieved through confident use of color, well articulated light, accurate drawing, and an organized approach. Thomas Caleb Goggans, a nationally recognized contemporary naturalist painter, will help each attendee approach composing an image with confidence, gain a deeper understanding of paint and color, a greater mastery of materials, and discover the power of a strong plan coupled with experimentation.  Participants will learn about…

Step inside the magical world of Artist Kim Douglas Wiggins as we explore the colors of the night sky!  Using Mr. Wiggins’ oil paintings as reference, students will learn basic colored pencil techniques like shading, highlighting, and blending.  Focusing first on drawing the landscape, students will work their way to a finished colored pencil masterpiece!  All supplies included. Minimum of 6 students, Maximum of 12 students, FEE: $60 for Booth Museum Members, $70 for not-yet-members Register  

Step inside the magical world of Artist Kim Douglas Wiggins as we explore the colors of the night sky!  Using Mr. Wiggins’ oil paintings as reference, students will learn basic colored pencil techniques like shading, highlighting, and blending.  Focusing first on drawing the landscape, students will work their way to a finished colored pencil masterpiece!  All supplies included. Minimum of 6 students, Maximum of 12 students, FEE: $60 for Booth Museum Members, $70 for not-yet-members Register  

Gain new insights and skills in color mixing, light and shadow theory, and brushwork. Create paintings with a professional and dynamic look. Gain confidence in the painting process and learn ways to handle complex subject matter with great ease and simple gestures. Through a variety of lectures, demonstrations, practice studies, and one-on-one assistance, you will be challenged to apply unique techniques and to think in new ways about oil painting. Expect a focused, yet relaxed, atmosphere with lots of fun…

The class will explore all aspects of landscape painting with a particular emphasis on color. Strategies will be taught about how to use the building blocks of color to make the painting feel harmonious and pleasing so as to express a particular statement about the subject. Brief demonstrations will be presented throughout the six weeks to emphasize particular points and each student will receive one-on-one instruction. Bring some of your favorite photographic or other references to work from. The class…

The class will explore all aspects of landscape painting with a particular emphasis on color. Strategies will be taught about how to use the building blocks of color to make the painting feel harmonious and pleasing so as to express a particular statement about the subject. Brief demonstrations will be presented throughout the six weeks to emphasize particular points and each student will receive one-on-one instruction. Bring some of your favorite photographic or other references to work from. The class…

The class will explore all aspects of landscape painting with a particular emphasis on color. Strategies will be taught about how to use the building blocks of color to make the painting feel harmonious and pleasing so as to express a particular statement about the subject. Brief demonstrations will be presented throughout the six weeks to emphasize particular points and each student will receive one-on-one instruction. Bring some of your favorite photographic or other references to work from. The class…

Learn to create dramatic paintings with a palette knife and impressionistic brushwork. You will learn how to design a painting through value and strong composition that will lead your eye through the painting to tell a story. You are the director and in this class I will show you how to direct the viewer’s eye with value studies and strong compositional plans. You will learn various techniques on how to hold the knife and make a great variety of marks.…

Learn to create dramatic paintings with a palette knife and impressionistic brushwork. You will learn how to design a painting through value and strong composition that will lead your eye through the painting to tell a story. You are the director and in this class I will show you how to direct the viewer’s eye with value studies and strong compositional plans. You will learn various techniques on how to hold the knife and make a great variety of marks.…

Learn to create dramatic paintings with a palette knife and impressionistic brushwork. You will learn how to design a painting through value and strong composition that will lead your eye through the painting to tell a story. You are the director and in this class I will show you how to direct the viewer’s eye with value studies and strong compositional plans. You will learn various techniques on how to hold the knife and make a great variety of marks.…

The class will explore all aspects of landscape painting with a particular emphasis on color. Strategies will be taught about how to use the building blocks of color to make the painting feel harmonious and pleasing so as to express a particular statement about the subject. Brief demonstrations will be presented throughout the six weeks to emphasize particular points and each student will receive one-on-one instruction. Bring some of your favorite photographic or other references to work from. The class…

The class will explore all aspects of landscape painting with a particular emphasis on color. Strategies will be taught about how to use the building blocks of color to make the painting feel harmonious and pleasing so as to express a particular statement about the subject. Brief demonstrations will be presented throughout the six weeks to emphasize particular points and each student will receive one-on-one instruction. Bring some of your favorite photographic or other references to work from. The class…

The class will explore all aspects of landscape painting with a particular emphasis on color. Strategies will be taught about how to use the building blocks of color to make the painting feel harmonious and pleasing so as to express a particular statement about the subject. Brief demonstrations will be presented throughout the six weeks to emphasize particular points and each student will receive one-on-one instruction. Bring some of your favorite photographic or other references to work from. The class…

This workshop is designed to show how to take a tonal painting, build layers of color and harmonize. There will be a demonstration each day to talk about technique, composition and design. I will work with each artist to help achieve a better knowledge of the medium, to a completed painting. Design, values and colors will be discussed along with a critique at the end of the workshop. Photo references will be supplied or you may bring your own. Beginners…

This workshop is designed to show how to take a tonal painting, build layers of color and harmonize. There will be a demonstration each day to talk about technique, composition and design. I will work with each artist to help achieve a better knowledge of the medium, to a completed painting. Design, values and colors will be discussed along with a critique at the end of the workshop. Photo references will be supplied or you may bring your own. Beginners…

This workshop is designed to show how to take a tonal painting, build layers of color and harmonize. There will be a demonstration each day to talk about technique, composition and design. I will work with each artist to help achieve a better knowledge of the medium, to a completed painting. Design, values and colors will be discussed along with a critique at the end of the workshop. Photo references will be supplied or you may bring your own. Beginners…

Artist Lynn Weisbach has made a life of art, first in graphic design and, since 1992, as a full-time artist and instructor.  In both of these careers she has won numerous national, regional and local awards and honors. She is an exceptional and enthusiastic instructor and teaches workshops and classes in traditional and contemporary water-media techniques, mixed media, collage, and assemblage.  Whether you are just discovering the medium of collage or would like to add to your knowledge and skills,…

Learn how to speak with the visual language of paint by simplifying complex subject matter into basic abstract compositions. Paint anything from life or photos of your choice! Differentiate and establish 6 values to convey dynamic and clear paintings. Values, design, clean color, temperatures, edges, drawing with shape, brushwork, drill/practice tips will all be addressed. Demo included. Beginner to intermediate students with some experience required. Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 15 students, FEE: $250 for Booth Museum Members, $275…

Learn how to speak with the visual language of paint by simplifying complex subject matter into basic abstract compositions. Paint anything from life or photos of your choice! Differentiate and establish 6 values to convey dynamic and clear paintings. Values, design, clean color, temperatures, edges, drawing with shape, brushwork, drill/practice tips will all be addressed. Demo included. Beginner to intermediate students with some experience required. Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 15 students, FEE: $250 for Booth Museum Members, $275…

In Margaret’s workshops students are taught a traditional pastel painting technique. Working with a live model, students will explore drawing, composition, anatomy, proportion, value, color and pastel application. Emphasis will be on developing form using light and shadow using Margaret’s easy step-by-step method. For those who are bewildered by color or are wanting to speed up and become less tight in their work, this is an excellent class to take. Students do not need prior pastel experience. Some drawing would…

In Margaret’s workshops students are taught a traditional pastel painting technique. Working with a live model, students will explore drawing, composition, anatomy, proportion, value, color and pastel application. Emphasis will be on developing form using light and shadow using Margaret’s easy step-by-step method. For those who are bewildered by color or are wanting to speed up and become less tight in their work, this is an excellent class to take. Students do not need prior pastel experience. Some drawing would…

In Margaret’s workshops students are taught a traditional pastel painting technique. Working with a live model, students will explore drawing, composition, anatomy, proportion, value, color and pastel application. Emphasis will be on developing form using light and shadow using Margaret’s easy step-by-step method. For those who are bewildered by color or are wanting to speed up and become less tight in their work, this is an excellent class to take. Students do not need prior pastel experience. Some drawing would…

This workshop will explore design and color composition in plein air and studio painting. Some experience with your medium is required, though all levels are welcome! We will simplify the design process and create a dramatic landscape with emotional subtlety or contrast while maintaining the illusion of reality.  Lots of personal instruction and guidance will be provided. Shanna will guide you through the decision making process from the very beginning of your painting. She will help you choose and enhance…

This workshop will explore design and color composition in plein air and studio painting. Some experience with your medium is required, though all levels are welcome! We will simplify the design process and create a dramatic landscape with emotional subtlety or contrast while maintaining the illusion of reality.  Lots of personal instruction and guidance will be provided. Shanna will guide you through the decision making process from the very beginning of your painting. She will help you choose and enhance…

This workshop will explore design and color composition in plein air and studio painting. Some experience with your medium is required, though all levels are welcome! We will simplify the design process and create a dramatic landscape with emotional subtlety or contrast while maintaining the illusion of reality.  Lots of personal instruction and guidance will be provided. Shanna will guide you through the decision making process from the very beginning of your painting. She will help you choose and enhance…

This workshop will focus on painting portraits with full-color alla prima methods. Bart Lindstrom will demonstrate his approach to using color and values. Workshop attendees will first be introduced to color mixing, and helped to understand why it is based directly on complimentary color theory. Attendees will then be given a chance to work with the palette and color system from live models with direct assistance and guidance. The goal of this workshop is to help demystify color, and turn…

This workshop will focus on painting portraits with full-color alla prima methods. Bart Lindstrom will demonstrate his approach to using color and values. Workshop attendees will first be introduced to color mixing, and helped to understand why it is based directly on complimentary color theory. Attendees will then be given a chance to work with the palette and color system from live models with direct assistance and guidance. The goal of this workshop is to help demystify color, and turn…

This workshop will focus on painting portraits with full-color alla prima methods. Bart Lindstrom will demonstrate his approach to using color and values. Workshop attendees will first be introduced to color mixing, and helped to understand why it is based directly on complimentary color theory. Attendees will then be given a chance to work with the palette and color system from live models with direct assistance and guidance. The goal of this workshop is to help demystify color, and turn…

This three day course will focus on painting on location (plein air) as a form of study and not as a performance art.  We will discuss and examine not only “how” to create work outdoors, but also the all-important “why”.  This conceptual aspect of painting is something that many artists pass by and it is the very essence of artistic intent.  We will be working primarily outside and approaching our subjects with methods ranging from sketching (visual journaling) to simple…

This three day course will focus on painting on location (plein air) as a form of study and not as a performance art.  We will discuss and examine not only “how” to create work outdoors, but also the all-important “why”.  This conceptual aspect of painting is something that many artists pass by and it is the very essence of artistic intent.  We will be working primarily outside and approaching our subjects with methods ranging from sketching (visual journaling) to simple…

This three day course will focus on painting on location (plein air) as a form of study and not as a performance art.  We will discuss and examine not only “how” to create work outdoors, but also the all-important “why”.  This conceptual aspect of painting is something that many artists pass by and it is the very essence of artistic intent.  We will be working primarily outside and approaching our subjects with methods ranging from sketching (visual journaling) to simple…

Learn the secrets of turning colored pencil into a Fine Art medium...creating works as rich and nuanced as any oil painting.  Draw a dramatic, realistic portrait with award-winning artist Jesse Lane.  Jesse will guide you step by step, sharing his signature style… including special tips for creating nuanced skin tones, compelling eyes, and realistic hair.  Classes are thorough as Jesse breaks down complex rendering into simple shapes.  Everyone works on the same portrait as Jesse gives detailed demos and also…