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Introduction to Portraits: Acrylic & Oil

Mondays, March 23 - May 11 [8 Weeks]: 2 - 4:30 PM [Ashlynn Frey] 
Painters at varying experience levels will learn the fundamental skills of traditional grisaille portraits [monochromatic], facial proportions, mixing colors, shading, and controlling tones. Towards the end of the eight weeks students will complete a full portraiture painting.
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If students are painting with oil paint, they must have previous experience painting in that medium.

Ages 16+
SUPPLIES: Please bring two (2) 8x10 or larger canvas. SAA has acrylic paints and brushes available for students.
$210 Non-Members, $180 Members

SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

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Landscape: Weather Phenomena

Tuesdays, March 24 - May 12 [8 Weeks]: 6 - 8:30 PM [Ashlynn Frey]
Rain or shine we will be painting it all in the studio! Students will learn how to paint scenes of weather phenomena such as rain, blizzards, and tornadoes [oh my!]. We will cover the fundamental techniques and concepts of landscape painting such as composition, atmospheric perspective, color mixing, shading, and texture to create dimensional artworks.
Ages 16+

​SUPPLIES: Please bring two (2) 8x10 or larger canvases. SAA has acrylic paints and brushes available for students.
$210 Non- Members. $180 Members

​SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

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Watercolor Open Studio

Wednesdays, March 25 - May 13 [8 Weeks]: 9 AM - 12 PM [No Instructor]
Watercolor Open Studio is for individuals working with drawing materials or any water-based media. Artists will be responsible for their own projects and materials. This is an opportunity for anyone wishing to pursue their own artistic endeavors while still having creative camaraderie.
Ages 16+

$90 Non- Members. $60 Members

​SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

CANCELLATIONS OR REFUNDS OF CLASS
We do not issue credits, or roll forward tuition.

What is the class refund policy?
Class Refunds for 8-week classes and SAAmplers will be issued at 95% of original purchase price if you cancel 1 week in advance or more before class start date.
Cancellations made less than 1 week in advance will not be eligible for a refund. For example: If you cancel your class 48 hours before the start time, your registration is not valid for a refund. We can not issue credits or roll forward tuition.
In case of medical or family emergency, please give our office a call at 217-523-2631.
​For more information, please visit our FAQ page found here.

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Located on Main Campus
​ 700 North 4th Street
​Springfield, IL 62702
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Tuesday - Saturday 1 PM and 2PM
​Not open for self-guided tours

217-523-2631
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 SAA Collective

105 N. 5th Street 
Springfield, IL 62701


Wednesday - Saturday 11 AM - 5 PM
​217-544-2787
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SAA Main Campus

Main Office, Studios,
M.G. Nelson Family
Gallery, and Edwards Place
​ 700 North 4th Street
​Springfield, IL 62702
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Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM
217-523-2631
[email protected]
  • About
    • Contact
    • What We Do
    • Hiring
    • Board of Directors >
      • For Current BOD
    • Residency
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Palette Newsletter
  • Education
    • Classes >
      • Ceramics
      • Digital Media
      • Drawing
      • Fiber Arts
      • Glass
      • Metals & Jewelry
      • Mixed Media
      • Painting
      • Pastels
      • Photography
      • Printmaking
      • Pulp + Paper
      • Sculpture
      • Teen
      • Youth
    • SAAmplers
    • Youth SAAmplers
    • Summer Art Camp >
      • Login Sign-up Info
      • 4 YO- K
      • 1st - 2nd
      • 3rd - 5th
      • 6th - 8th
      • High School
      • Full Schedule
    • Open Studio
    • Scholarships
    • Instructor Bios
  • Outreach
    • Art Outreach
    • Field Trips
    • Make Truck
    • Bronwyn Eves Memorial Project
    • OMA
    • pARTners Program
  • Events
    • 6x6
    • Art Synergy
    • Buffalo Birthday Bonanza
    • Film Series >
      • Past Film Series
    • Fine Art Fair
    • Golf Outing
    • Paint the Street
    • Palette to Palate
    • Yart Sale
  • Galleries
    • Collective >
      • Underground
      • For Juried Artists
    • M.G. Nelson Family Gallery
    • Call For Entries
    • Past Exhibitions >
      • Past M.G. Nelson Exhibition Photos
      • Past Collective Exhibition Photos
  • Edwards Place
    • Edwards Place Events
  • Library
    • Library Events
  • Rentals
    • Arty Party
    • Field Trips
    • Adult Events
    • Team building
    • Rental Spaces
  • Join + Give
    • Membership
    • Donate
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Testimonials
    • Volunteer
  • Shop
    • Art Supplies >
      • Clay
      • Clay Tools
    • Make Kits
    • Murder Mystery Game
    • CHECKOUT