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Beginner/ Intermediate Oil Painting Class

 Mondays April 5 - May 24: 4- 7PM [Ashlynn Frey]
In this class, students will learn or refresh on the fundamentals of oil painting by exploring the basic techniques and concepts of painting such as composition, color theory, color mixing, texture techniques, brushwork, blending, and glazes. Students will explore different mediums and learn other genres of paintings such as still lifes, landscapes, and abstract art, while also learning about famous artists. Students will be encouraged to develop their own personal style. This class is great for beginners and experienced painters who want to expand their skills. Supplies will be discussed on the first day. 
$150 Non-Members, $120 Members

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Exploring Inks 

Thursdays April 8 - May 27: 6:30 - 8PM [Ashlynn Frey]
A new Drawing to Painting class, you will explore the world of inks from pen to brush work. You will use micron pens to create still lives, begin working with Sumi-E techniques, and create new works in indica ink and watercolors. This is a good exploring new media class. 
Supply List: Please bring a sketchbook of any size 9" x 12" or bigger. Micron Set of Pens (Black). 
These supplies will be provided by SAA for the class: Sumi-E supplies: inks, brushes, and rice paper, India inks, and watercolors. Information will be given for you to purchase your own sets if you would like to purchase. 
$130 Non-Members. $100 Members

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Acrylic Painting Into Quilts 

Tuesdays April 6 - May 25: 9:30AM - 11AM [Marianne Stremsterfer]
This class will explore acrylic painting and printing on canvas paper or raw canvas, deconstruction then reconstruction in an abstract quilt design. Finished pieces are meant to be viewed, not used as a covering. All experience levels are welcome.
$130 Non-Members. $100 Members
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Watercolor Open Studio

Wednesdays April 7  - May 26. 9AM - 12PM
This is an open studio, without instruction watercolor open studio. Bring what you would like to work on, enjoy a cup of coffee, and a great group to paint with.
$75 Non-members, $45 Members

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 SAA Collective Gallery

105 N. 5th Street 
Springfield, IL 62701


Wednesday - Saturday 11 AM - 5 PM
​217-544-2787
gallerydirector@springfieldart.org
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SAA Main Campus

School of Art (Studios),
Michael Victor II Art Library,
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
office@springfieldart.org