In Studio Classes

Beginner Watercolour
6 week class
Wed. Feb 19 2024
register for evenings 6:30 to 9 pm
or afternoons 1-3:30
Join us for 6 weeks that will cover all the basic watercolour techniques.
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washes - flat, graded, blended colours
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various texture techniques: salt, alcohol, masking, colour sanding etc.
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shading and highlights, lifting colour
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trees, grasses, wood grain, glass, simple florals
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colour mixing, colour theory
and several more techniques.
You complete several sample grids and three to five small paintings
Purchase a beginner kit for $95
pre-order from the studio
Keep the kit and paint more after
your beginner course!
Handouts and miscellaneous supplies also included
Beginner Acrylic 6 week class
Tuesday evenings 6:30 to 9 pm
(ask about afternoon classes)
Join us for 6 classes that will cover all the basic acrylic techniques.
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basecoating and blended backgrounds
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prep for different surfaces, canvas, wood, fabric etc.
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various texture techniques - stencils, texture paste, etc
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shading and highlights and where they go for 3D effects
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Landscape and still life elements - trees, grasses, wood grain, glass
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simple floral tips
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colour mixing, colour theory
and several more techniques.
You complete three to five small paintings
All supplies are included and you take home the paint and brushes used
Handouts and miscellaneous supplies also included.
Call for information about the price of the beginner kit which is still to be determined.


Weekly Watercolour Project Classes
Every Wednesday night this winter.
Register ahead of time for a single project, or for a month, or for a semester
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$12. per day
or register for a month at a time.
Paint the projects I suggest for the evening. Get step by step instruction, demos and help to complete each project.
Or pick from previous or available projects of your choice and get step by step instruction and demos
Or paint your own project independently and get help as needed. Bring your own photo references.
Supplies - Bring your own. I have limited basic supplies for sale in the studio
Classes can be arranged in the afternoons or evenings.
Pre-registration is a must to make sure I have room in the studio that day.
To register: Phone, email or text Debbie and make arrangements.Prepay for your space in class. I take e-transfer or I can invoice you so you can pay by credit card
No refunds unless there are extenuating circumstances (death in family etc) BUT there are some video projects on line you can choose to watch in lieu of a missed lesson OR come during a different time slot.
just make arrangements with Debbie
Use the contact form in the footer at the bottom of the page to send me a message to register for weekly classes :-)
Weekly Drawing classes
Want to learn to draw??
Or do you need a refresher?
Join us for a fun 6 week class to learn to draw. This is a beginner course covering everything from pencils, paper, shading, values, and how to draw from photos or from real life objects.
Come and learn all the tips and tricks for becoming better at drawing!
Starts Monday Feb 17 from 6:30 to 9 pm.
Ask about afternoon classes.
Bring a set of pencils of different hardnesses, a sketchbook and erasers. Or order a beginner drawing kit from the studio when you register. call or email for prices.
* Note: there are stairs down to the studio
Get in Touch
Keepsakes Art Studio
Debbie Eckmier
79 Gregory Cres. Stratford
519-742-2482